Richmond Robert E Lee statue coming down Wednesday

Richmond’s controversial Robert E. Lee monument will finally be removed on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.

Robert E. Lee statue to be removed from Richmond Wednesday

A towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is expected to come down from a place of honor in Virginia's capital city.

One of the largest Confederate statues in the U.S. to be removed this week

A towering statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee -- one of the largest Confederate statues in the country -- will be taken down on Wednesday in Richmond, Virginia, more than 130 years after it was erected in tribute to the South's Civil War leader.

Virginia zoo announces births of three new cheetah litters

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the births of three cheetah litters, welcoming a total of 11 new cubs.

Liberty University orders campus-wide quarantine amid COVID-19 spike

Liberty University ordered a campus-wide quarantine amid a COVID-19 spike. The school had previously lifted building masking and distancing requirements.

Virginia woman poured rubbing alcohol into family member's eyes while he slept: cops

A Virginia woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly poured rubbing alcohol onto the face and into the eyes of a family member early Tuesday morning.

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.

Arlington School Board votes to remove police from schools

In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.

Man dumps 80K pennies of child support in yard, daughter donates to charity

A Virginia teen turned a vengeful act into a charitable one after her father dumped 80,000 pennies worth of child support in her mother’s yard.

Loudoun County gym teacher reinstated after suspension for opposing gender policies, group says

A Loudoun County gym teacher who was placed on administrative leave following his opposition to his school's new gender policies has been reinstated, according to the group who filed a lawsuit on his behalf.

14 National Guard soldiers hurt in Virginia when military bus overturns

More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.

U.S. soldiers place flags at Arlington Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend

US military service members placed flags at gravestones in Arlington National Ceremony in Virginia, on May 27, to mark Memorial Day, which honors those who died while serving in the armed forces.

Marine arrested in Virginia on Capitol riot charges

An active-duty Marine officer was arrested at Quantico on Thursday on charges connected to the Capitol riot.

Gas hits $7 in Virginia

Drivers were shocked when they got to the pump at a gas station in Virginia.

Virginia mom charged in fatal stabbing of her 10-month-old son, critically injuring daughter

A Virginia mother allegedly stabbed her two young children Monday night, including a 10-month-old boy who died, in what was described as a "horrific" scene, authorities said Tuesday.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues state of emergency to address gasoline supply disruptions

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the state to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth.