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Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of storm

Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of storm

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the declaration in advance of Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen on Friday.

Tropical system to bring heavy rain and winds to most of Virginia

Tropical system to bring heavy rain and winds to most of Virginia

Some parts of the Commonwealth will be facing several inches of rainfall, high winds and storm surge.

Officers spot loaded firearm in carry-on at Richmond airport

Officers spot loaded firearm in carry-on at Richmond airport

A Richmond man is facing charges after a loaded firearm was found in his bag at the airport on Thursday.

Family of man who died while being admitted to psychiatric hospital agrees to $8.5M settlement

Family of man who died while being admitted to psychiatric hospital agrees to $8.5M settlement

The family of a man who died while handcuffed and pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes as he was being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital has reached an $8.5 million settlement with the city and others.

Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher in Virginia to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher in Virginia to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

A judge rejected a request by prosecutors to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.

Tropical storm warning issued for U.S. East Coast ahead of potential cyclone, forecasters say

Tropical storm warning issued for U.S. East Coast ahead of potential cyclone, forecasters say

A tropical storm warning has been issued from the North Carolina coast to Delaware ahead of a potential tropical cyclone that's headed toward the densely populated East Coast.

Virginia taking on AI technology and security

Virginia taking on AI technology and security

Artificial Intelligence has been a hot topic lately, and now Virginia is looking at how to protect residents’ privacy and support job opportunities.

Virginia signs new voter information sharing agreements with several states, D.C.

Virginia signs new voter information sharing agreements with several states, D.C.

Officials with the Virginia Department of Elections say this step and others aim to ensure the most accurate voter records heading into the start of early voting for the November 2023 General Election.

Judge rejects defense effort to throw out an Oath Keeper associate's Jan. 6 guilty verdict

Judge rejects defense effort to throw out an Oath Keeper associate's Jan. 6 guilty verdict

A federal judge in Washington has upheld an obstruction conviction against a Virginia man who stood trial with members of the Oath Keepers extremist group in one of the most serious cases brought in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

Virginia is the next big battleground for abortion rights and may send a signal for 2024

Virginia is the next big battleground for abortion rights and may send a signal for 2024

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin pushed to ban the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy but was blocked by the Democratic-controlled Senate earlier this year.

Ex-firefighter sentenced in child porn case

Ex-firefighter sentenced in child porn case

Christopher Scott Jones of Newport News was sentenced Tuesday to more than 33 years in prison.

U.S. Rep. Wexton won't seek re-election to Congress after new medical diagnosis

U.S. Rep. Wexton won't seek re-election to Congress after new medical diagnosis

Northern Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton says she won't seek re-election next year after learning that she has a severe form of Parkinson's disease.

USDA, DOE pointing out funding disparities for HBCUs in several states including Virginia

USDA, DOE pointing out funding disparities for HBCUs in several states including Virginia

Secretaries Miguel Cardona and Tom Vilsack of the Departments of Education and Agriculture sent letters Monday to 16 governors.

Lawsuit alleges sexual assault during Virginia Military Institute overnight open house

Lawsuit alleges sexual assault during Virginia Military Institute overnight open house

A prospective student's lawsuit alleges that a Virginia Military Institute cadet sexually assaulted her during an overnight open house.

Secret records: Government says Marine's adoption of Afghan orphan seen as abduction, must be undone

Secret records: Government says Marine's adoption of Afghan orphan seen as abduction, must be undone

The U.S. government has warned a Virginia judge that an American Marine's adoption of an Afghan war orphan was flawed and could be seen as international child abduction.

School bus driver cited after crash involving two buses

School bus driver cited after crash involving two buses

Several students were hurt in a crash involving two Augusta County Public Schools buses on Thursday afternoon.

Students gain in most SOL subject areas

Students gain in most SOL subject areas

The latest results from the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning (SOL) tests show improvements by students in writing, math, history and science.

Youngkin signs bipartisan budget that boosts tax relief and school funding in Virginia

Youngkin signs bipartisan budget that boosts tax relief and school funding in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed a bipartisan state budget that provides $1 billion in tax relief and boosts spending on public education and mental health.

Person of interest in fatal Tennessee shooting caught after 2-day manhunt, authorities say

Person of interest in fatal Tennessee shooting caught after 2-day manhunt, authorities say

Authorities say that Jason Dockery was arrested Thursday in Tennessee's Union County outside Knoxville.

Woman pleads to murder charge in connection with toddler's disappearance

Woman pleads to murder charge in connection with toddler's disappearance

Candi Royer pleaded to a first-degree murder charge connected to the death of Khaleesi Cuthriell on Wednesday.

Virginia library faces potential shutdown over funding after children's books are challenged

Virginia library faces potential shutdown over funding after children's books are challenged

A Virginia library that traces its roots to the 18th century could soon be shuttered over a dispute about children's books that expose readers to gay, lesbian and transgender characters.

State initiative training business employees to recognize trafficking signs

State initiative training business employees to recognize trafficking signs

Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the creation of the 100 Percent Business Alliance Against Trafficking or BAAT.

Fire line established around Shenandoah National Park site

Fire line established around Shenandoah National Park site

Mop-up efforts are underway at the site of the Millers Head Fire, which has burned about two-and-a-half acres since it was first reported last week.

Manhunt underway after Tennessee homicide suspect flees into Virginia woods

Manhunt underway after Tennessee homicide suspect flees into Virginia woods

Authorities are searching for a homicide suspect in a remote corner of western Virginia after they say he fled from police in eastern Tennessee.

Lawmakers call on administration to take further action to prevent gun violence

Lawmakers call on administration to take further action to prevent gun violence

Dozens of members of Congress are calling on President Joe Biden to take further actions to fight gun violence and to limit the sales of certain weapons.