Virginia, with 2nd-most executions in US, outlaws death penalty
Virginia, which had the second-highest number of executions in the U.S., is now the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. Democrats argued it disproportionately punished people of color, the mentally ill and the poor.
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.
Suspect in custody in Virginia after kidnapping South Florida family, police say
A man wanted in the weekend kidnapping of a South Florida family is now in police custody in Virginia.
Despite recent COVID-19 infection, US executes Virginia man for 1992 slayings
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Virginia National Guard says it can’t accept care packages
When photos of National Guard members sleeping on the floor of the U.S. Capitol surfaced on Wednesday, concerned Americans reportedly rushed to send them care packages.
Virginia man in 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt at riot arrested, authorities say
A man who was photographed wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt during the U.S. Capitol riot last week was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, authorities said.
Hundreds turn out to thank Virginia UPS driver for deliveries, kindness: 'He makes you feel like a friend'
UPS driver Anthony Gaskins was moved to tears after members of a community banded together to thank him for his record number of daily deliveries during the coronavirus crisis.
Virginia removes Robert E. Lee statue from US Capitol, governor says
Overnight, the state of Virginia removed a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from the U.S. Capitol. The governor called the Confederacy "a symbol of Virginia's racist and divisive history."
Police: 2 Virginia men armed with handguns, assault rifle arrested near convention center
Two men armed with loaded handguns were arrested Thursday near the Philadelphia convention center where an ongoing vote count could decide the presidential election, police said.
US Marshals find 27 missing children in Virginia
U.S. Marshals found 27 missing children following a rescue operation in Virginia, according to the Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday.
Plan to retrieve Titanic radio sparks debate on human remains
People have been diving to the Titanic's wreck for 35 years. No one has found human remains, according to the company that owns the salvage rights.
Lawsuit filed in Virginia after cut wire shuts down voter registration portal for several hours
An accidentally severed fiber optic cable that shut down Virginia's online voter registration system for several hours Tuesday, the last day to register before the November general election, has prompted a lawsuit from a civil rights organization.
Virginia police hunting for gunman who shot patrol car 3 times
Police are searching for a gunman whos shot a patrol car multiple times Tuesday night.
Virginia shipyard worker fired for refusing to remove ‘Trump 2020’ hat: report
A Virginia man lost his job with a leading national naval manufacturer after refusing to take off his “Trump 2020” hat at a safety meeting prior to a shift, according to local reports.
Police: Rape suspect who was freed from jail due to pandemic kills accuser
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
Woman allegedly punches McDonald's employee in the face for forgetting condiments
Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a fast-food worker over missing ketchup.
Virginia judge imposes injunction barring removal of Robert E. Lee statue
A circuit court judge in Virginia Monday imposed an injunction barring the state from dismantling a 21-foot-high statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond.
Virginia Military Institute won't remove Confederate statues or rename buildings
The Virginia Military Institute will not remove Confederate monuments or rename buildings named after Confederate leaders, the school’s superintendent announced this week.
Pair of 'dangerous' fugitives who escaped Virginia jail may be in Pennsylvania, officials say
A pair of inmates who escaped from a Virginia jail nearly a week ago were spotted in recent days in southern Pennsylvania, officials said Saturday.
Richmond mayor orders removal of Confederate statues
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney on Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of all Confederate statues in the city.