Virginia's Ralph Northam pushes to remove Robert E. Lee statue from US Capitol

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam will push for a bill in the state legislature to replace the state's statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that is displayed in the United States Capitol building.

Virginia school district to allow students one excused absence to protest

One of the largest school districts in the United States has announced that it will allow students one excused absence per school year to participate civic activities such as protests.

Alexandria football coach immortalized in ‘Remember the Titans’ dies at 84

Legendary Alexandria high school football coach Herman Boone - who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the iconic film “Remember the Titans” – has died at 84.

Virginia woman accused of hanging ex-boyfriend’s puppy from tree

A Virginia woman faces a felony animal cruelty charge after authorities say she admitted to hanging her ex-boyfriend’s puppy from a tree.

Illinois beat Hampton 120-71

Illinois beat Hampton 120-71 with help from Kofi Cockburn, the only freshman in the country with five double-doubles through six games.

Adopt a Highway sign shows love for President Trump in Fairfax County

You would hardly call this Trump country. In fact, in Fairfax County in 2016 President Trump collected just over 28 percent of the vote.  

Popeyes employee seen preparing Chicken Sandwich over trash can

The Popeyes employee was seen slathering the mayo-based sauce on the item's toasted buns, and then laying them on a tray that was resting over a garbage can.