Virginia child sexual assault convict killed by inmate in prison
A Virginia businessman serving a 26-year sentence for sex crimes involving children was allegedly killed by another inmate in a Lawrenceville prison.
A Virginia businessman serving a 26-year sentence for sex crimes involving children was allegedly killed by another inmate in a Lawrenceville prison.
Virginia could become first southern state to abolish death penalty as bill heads to Northam's desk
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
Jury recommends life in prison for man who rammed Charlottesville crowd
A jury recommended life plus 419 years on Tuesday for a man convicted of killing a woman and injuring dozens when he drove his car into counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
A jury recommended life plus 419 years on Tuesday for a man convicted of killing a woman and injuring dozens when he drove his car into counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
Text leads to Mega Millions win for Virginia woman
Kelley Brooks bought a Mega Millions winner after her husband Larry sent her a reminder text to pick up a ticket.
Kelley Brooks bought a Mega Millions winner after her husband Larry sent her a reminder text to pick up a ticket.
'Sweetest dog ever' found tied to abandoned home
One week ago, Richmond Animal Control officers found Rusty tied-up outside an abandoned home in east Richmond. He was suffering from a gruesome injury.
One week ago, Richmond Animal Control officers found Rusty tied-up outside an abandoned home in east Richmond. He was suffering from a gruesome injury.
Trick-or-treaters over age 12 could face fine, jail time in one Virginia city
How old is too old to go trick-or-treating? According to an ordinance in Chesapeake, Virginia it's 13.
How old is too old to go trick-or-treating? According to an ordinance in Chesapeake, Virginia it's 13.
Grandfather kicked out of Virginia park for drinking kombucha
A picnic for a 60-year-old grandfather fizzled out pretty quickly when he and his grandsons were kicked out of a park in Virginia for drinking kombucha.
A picnic for a 60-year-old grandfather fizzled out pretty quickly when he and his grandsons were kicked out of a park in Virginia for drinking kombucha.
Argument about Aretha Franklin leads to shooting in Virginia, witnesses say
Officials in Virginia are investigating a shooting that reportedly stemmed from an argument involving two men and whether Halle Berry played Aretha Franklin in a movie.
Officials in Virginia are investigating a shooting that reportedly stemmed from an argument involving two men and whether Halle Berry played Aretha Franklin in a movie.
10-year-old driver wrecks Lexus heading to the beach with 7-year-old passenger
Two young boys who wrecked a Lexus sedan were trying to drive to the beach, according to the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office.
Two young boys who wrecked a Lexus sedan were trying to drive to the beach, according to the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office.
'He was talking love’: Couple weds at Virginia hospital as man recovers from heart surgery
Cecil and Dirscell Martin made the decision to wed while Cecil was recovering from heart surgery at Chippenham Hospital.
Cecil and Dirscell Martin made the decision to wed while Cecil was recovering from heart surgery at Chippenham Hospital.
Heroes use rope to pull man, 'very friendly' dog from flood waters
Two good Samaritans used a rope to rescue a man and his dog from raging flood waters after a SUV was swept off a rural road in King William County on Sunday.
Two good Samaritans used a rope to rescue a man and his dog from raging flood waters after a SUV was swept off a rural road in King William County on Sunday.
Woman arrested for threatening to blow up Virginia 7-Eleven
A 33-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for threatening to blow up a convenience store, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.
A 33-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for threatening to blow up a convenience store, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.
Mom brings miscarried embryo to city council meeting, blames public housing conditions
A woman’s emotional plea to the Richmond City Council this week has motivated others to ask what can be done to help people living in deteriorating, infested apartments in Richmond’s public housing.
A woman’s emotional plea to the Richmond City Council this week has motivated others to ask what can be done to help people living in deteriorating, infested apartments in Richmond’s public housing.
'Thought she might not make it,' 5th-grader saves choking friend
A fifth-grader in Virginia has been hailed a hero for jumping into action when he saw a classmate choking at lunch; she was starting to turn colors and gasping for breath.
A fifth-grader in Virginia has been hailed a hero for jumping into action when he saw a classmate choking at lunch; she was starting to turn colors and gasping for breath.
Man accused of shooting 2 dogs in revenge for cat's death
Authorities say a Virginia man whose cat was killed by two Labrador retrievers pursued their owner and fatally shot the dogs.
Authorities say a Virginia man whose cat was killed by two Labrador retrievers pursued their owner and fatally shot the dogs.
Swimmers in Virginia Beach brave the cold weather and snow to practice
Teens from 12 to 18 years old braved the cold and snowy weather in Virginia Beach for swim team practice.
Teens from 12 to 18 years old braved the cold and snowy weather in Virginia Beach for swim team practice.
Virginia mother-daughter ‘murder-suicide’ may have been staged, police say
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia say a mother and daughter may be the victims of a double murder and not a murder-suicide.
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia say a mother and daughter may be the victims of a double murder and not a murder-suicide.
Woman faked own death to go on shopping spree with her husband
A Virginia woman is facing 30 years in prison for faking her own death to go on a shopping spree with her husband.
A Virginia woman is facing 30 years in prison for faking her own death to go on a shopping spree with her husband.
'Our little secret' Virginia mom sexually assaulted during massage
Receiving a massage from a licensed massage therapist is supposed to be a relaxing experience. However, for one Virginia mother, her relaxing experience quickly turned to a nightmare.
Receiving a massage from a licensed massage therapist is supposed to be a relaxing experience. However, for one Virginia mother, her relaxing experience quickly turned to a nightmare.