Mysterious seeds being mailed could be from China
Several Virginia residents claim to have received unsolicited packages containing seeds that may have originated from China.
Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
Violent felons including convicted killer escape from detention center
Virginia State Police are looking for two violent felons who escaped from a Chesterfield County juvenile detention facility by choking a security staffer.
Richmond mayor orders removal of Confederate statues
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney on Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of all Confederate statues in the city.
Massive snapping turtle roaming residential neighborhood gets a new home
Police responded to a call about a huge turtle wandering around a residential area.
'White Lives Matter' sprayed on Arthur Ashe memorial in Richmond
A statue of African American tennis legend Arthur Ashe on Richmond, Virginia's, Monument Avenue has been vandalized with the words “White Lives Matter.”
Richmond protesters topple Columbus statue, throw it in lake
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond has been torn down by protesters, set on fire and then submerged into a lake.
Virginia state trooper resigns after text about coughing on driver to spread COVID-19
A Virginia state trooper has resigned after he claimed in a text message that he intentionally coughed on a driver he ticketed in hopes of spreading the coronavirus.
Richmond judge issues order halting Lee statue removal for 10 days
A judge in Richmond has issued an injunction preventing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration from removing an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee for the next 10 days.
Virginia man blew off hand making explosives to target ‘hot cheerleaders,’ according to police
A southwest Virginia man who blew off his hand in an apparent explosives accident has been charged in federal court after authorities say they found evidence he was making a bomb and wanted to target “hot cheerleaders” because of his sexual frustrations.
Virginia investigating hate crime charges after KKK leader attacked protesters, officials say
A Virginia prosecutor says she is investigating whether hate crimes charges are appropriate against an "admitted" Ku Klux Klan leader who authorities say revved his vehicle's engine and drove through peaceful protesters occupying a Richmond-area roadway.
Virginia man accused of threatening to kill protesters, burn property
A Virginia man accused of threatening to kill protesters and burn property was jailed after a sheriff’s investigation.
Navy vet Michael White back in US after release from Iran detention
U.S. Navy veteran Michael White arrived back in the U.S. early Friday after his release from Iran following nearly two years of detention.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to announce removal of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue, a senior administration official told The Associated Press.
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
United States Air Force Band honors fallen service members with powerful tribute
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia coronavirus-free after 58 days in the hospital
A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia was officially declared coronavirus-free and discharged from the hospital after a 58-day battle with COVID-19 this week.
Virginia family out for ride finds nearly $1 million in road
A Virginia family out for a ride to get a change of scenery after being holed up due to the coronavirus found nearly $1 million in two bags lying in the road.
Woman wears sanitized inflatable hippo costume to hug mom living in retirement home
A woman paid her mom a surprise visit at a retirement home wearing a sanitized inflatable hippo costume.
Thieves wear watermelons on head as disguise
A pair of convenience store thieves wore watermelons on their heads.