University of Virginia shooting: Football player from South Florida among victims killed
After a deadly on-campus shooting at the University of Virginia, where investigators say a student and former football player opened fire on classmates in a bus, school officials identified the three victims killed — including one from Florida.
Elderly couple forced into linen closet at gunpoint during home invasion caught on video: police
Authorities are searching for two men they say were caught on video forcing an elderly couple into a linen closet at gunpoint inside their own home during a robbery in Virginia.
Virginia man wins $1M lottery after thinking he won $600
When Jose Flores Velaquez went to redeem his scratch-off ticket, he was happy to claim what he thought was a $600 prize. But when lottery staffers looked at it, they quickly discovered the ticket was worth a whole lot more — it was a $1 million winner.
Treasure Island Fire Rescue adopts beagle puppy rescued from Virginia breeding facility
Treasure Island Fire Rescue's newest member is "Captain," an 8-month-old beagle puppy that was one of the 4,000 dogs rescued from a Virginia research and breeding facility. The newly adopted pup will serve as a therapy dog for first responders and will be the official mascot for the fire department.
Virginia nurse practitioner files lawsuit claiming CVS fired her over abortion stance
A nurse practitioner from northern Virginia sued CVS Health on Wednesday, saying she was fired for refusing to provide abortion-inducing drugs at its MinuteClinic medical facilities.
Video shows people running and flames flying after Irish bar fire
New video posted online shows the frightening scene at Ireland's Four Courts bar in Arlington, VA after a car plowed into the building igniting a fire and sending patrons running for their lives.
Virginia man wins $1M in Mega Millions lottery after thinking he lost
This man didn’t win the top Mega Millions prize, but he still won big.
Virginia man catches 66-pound blue catfish, breaks state record
The fish – which Jason Emmel caught with a bow and arrow in the Pamunkey River on Monday – was 3 feet, 6 inches long.
Drugged driver chokes police dog during stop in Fauquier County: police
A drugged driver suspected of carjacking was arrested after he choked a police dog during a traffic stop in Fauquier County, police say.
4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility in need of new homes
Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.
Virginia hairdresser shocked after winning $200K lottery
Elizabeth McCabe, the owner of a hair salon in Virginia, bought a Monopoly Fortunes scratcher ticket where she gets her daily cup of coffee.
Richmond police: 2 men arrested in July 4 mass shooting plot; guns, 223 rounds of ammo found in home
Richmond Police said two non-U.S. citizens have been arrested after officers received a tip about a planned July 4 mass shooting.
Virginia man wins $250K lottery prize with numbers he saw in dream
Alonzo Coleman picked the unusual sequence of numbers 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, that he said came to him while he was sleeping.
Father dies by suicide after Virginia toddler dies in hot car, police say
When the man discovered his son dead in the vehicle, he returned home, took the baby inside, and then went outside and shot himself, police said.
Virginia firefighter, mother of two dies while teaching swift water rescue course
Alicia Monahan 'suffered a catastrophic accident' while teaching the rescue course, officials said.
4 inmates escape from Virginia federal prison camp
The four inmates were discovered missing from the Federal Correctional Complex in Hopewell, Virginia, around 1:45 a.m. Saturday.
John Hinckley Jr., who shot Reagan, says thanks after winning full freedom
John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, sings and plays guitar and hopes to pursue a music career.
Johnny Depp verdict: Amber Heard must pay over $10 million, Depp must pay $2 million
After weeks of testimony, a jury ruled partly in favor of both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard — saying that both actors defamed the other with claims of domestic abuse.
Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial: No verdict Tuesday as jury continues deliberations
A Virginia jury will pick up deliberations again Wednesday in Johnny Depp's libel trial against Amber Heard. Here's what the jury has to decide.
Military veteran graduates from college alongside his daughter
A father and daughter from Portsmouth, Virginia, are now bonded by their college graduations from the same school and on the same day.