'Act of terrorism': Gunman dead after killing 1, injuring 2 at Old Dominion University
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, and the gunman is also dead, police said.
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, and the gunman is also dead, police said.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Navy reservist accused of murdering wife believed to have fled to Hong Kong
A Navy reservist on active duty is accused of murdering his wife in Virginia before fleeing to Hong Kong, according to the FBI.
A Navy reservist on active duty is accused of murdering his wife in Virginia before fleeing to Hong Kong, according to the FBI.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
Missing Virginia football coach wanted on child pornography charges
A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges.
A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges.
Virginia football coach suddenly goes missing amid team's undefeated season
Travis Turner, 46, was last seen on Nov. 20.
Travis Turner, 46, was last seen on Nov. 20.
18 passengers being evaluated after people mover hits dock at Dulles Airport
A mobile lounge transporting passengers to Concourse D at Dulles Airport struck the dock at an angle on Monday afternoon, injuring 18 people.
A mobile lounge transporting passengers to Concourse D at Dulles Airport struck the dock at an angle on Monday afternoon, injuring 18 people.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion
A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.
A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.
Virginia woman wins lottery, donates it all to charity: 'I feel blessed'
One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.
One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.
Possible plane wreckage found in Potomac may be from deadly DC crash
Alexandria police are investigating if possible wreckage found recently found in the Potomac River could be tied to the deadly midair collision in DC this past January.
Alexandria police are investigating if possible wreckage found recently found in the Potomac River could be tied to the deadly midair collision in DC this past January.
City council cracks down on ‘vulgar’ merchandise at popular beach destination
Officials said the "vulgar merchandise" is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image.
Officials said the "vulgar merchandise" is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image.
Multiple law enforcement officers shot in southern Virginia, congressman says
Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, according to U.S. Rep. John McGuire.
Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, according to U.S. Rep. John McGuire.
Mountain town rocked after country singer's mom murdered in random home invasion
A sheriff in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley area said the fatal home invasion stabbing of a country music singer's mother is unlike "anything" he's ever seen.
A sheriff in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley area said the fatal home invasion stabbing of a country music singer's mother is unlike "anything" he's ever seen.
VIDEO: Alleged attempted kidnapper picks up toddler girl at shopping mall
Police shared a video of a man picking up a toddler at a shopping center.
Police shared a video of a man picking up a toddler at a shopping center.
Virginia councilman set on fire with gasoline by attacker at his workplace office
The suspect allegedly poured a 5-gallon bucket of gasoline on the councilman before setting him on fire.
The suspect allegedly poured a 5-gallon bucket of gasoline on the councilman before setting him on fire.
Virginia woman missing since 2012 believed to be living in Metro Detroit
A Virginia woman who has reportedly been missing for 13 years has possibly been living in Metro Detroit, according to officials.
A Virginia woman who has reportedly been missing for 13 years has possibly been living in Metro Detroit, according to officials.