Virginia police: No shooting found at middle school in Henrico County
Police in Virginia responded Monday to a report of an active shooter in the area of a Henrico County middle school but said they did not find any evidence of a shooting.
Arlington National Cemetery stepping up security after Iranian general assassination
Citing “current conditions,” Arlington National Cemetery announced that it will be increasing security.
Gun control standoff heats up in Virginia as 'sanctuaries' grow, big votes loom
A battle over gun control in Virginia with national implications is heating up as the legislature prepares to vote on sweeping new restrictions and localities band together to defy them in growing numbers.
Virginia's Ralph Northam pushes to remove Robert E. Lee statue from US Capitol
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam will push for a bill in the state legislature to replace the state's statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that is displayed in the United States Capitol building.
Man hospitalized, charged after father finds him naked from waist down in children’s bedroom, police say
A man visiting family for the holidays was hospitalized and jailed after a father found him partially naked in his children’s bedroom just days after Christmas, authorities say.
Man convicted of raping child in RV 'dungeon' receives 5 life sentences
Authorities said that the man would film, produce, direct, and carry out violent rape and sexual abuse of a child.
Pastors give over $17,000 to pay student meal debts in Virginia
The holidays came early for some Virginia families struggling to pay school lunch debt.
Slain Barnard College student mourned at private memorial
A Barnard College freshman who was fatally stabbed in a New York City park earlier this month was remembered by friends and classmates Saturday at a private memorial service at her high school alma mater in Virginia.
69-car pileup on Interstate 64 sends dozens to hospital near Williamsburg
A viewer sent Fox 5 a photo of the aftermath.
Virginia biochemist crowned Miss America
Organizers wanted to make it clear the 99th Miss America competition isn't your grandmother's beauty pageant, and their winner did just that on Thursday.
Alexandria football coach immortalized in ‘Remember the Titans’ dies at 84
Legendary Alexandria high school football coach Herman Boone - who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the iconic film “Remember the Titans” – has died at 84.
Virginia sheriff vows to deputize residents in response to expected gun control legislation from lawmakers
A Virginia sheriff has vowed to deputize residents in his county if the new Democratic-led legislature enacts gun control measures.
Quick-thinking teen fights off attacker in Arlington
A 14-year-old Arlington girl fought back when a man attacked her in the street Tuesday night.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Investigation launched after firefighter is gunned down on Thanksgiving night, police say
According to Hopewell Police, 33-year-old Lieutenant Ashley Berry was shot and killed with her child beside her.
Boy, 9, runs 120 miles and raises more than $65K for children with cancer
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Man accused of scamming woman out of $6.5 million in online romance
A Georgia man is accused of taking part in an online romance scam used to swindle a Virginia woman out of more than $6.5 million.
Michael Brown, Marine deserter wanted in death of mother’s boyfriend, captured at Virginia murder scene
Michael Alexander Brown is accused in the killing of his mother’s boyfriend, Rodney Wilfred Brown, who was found dead on Nov. 9.
Virginia woman accused of hanging ex-boyfriend’s puppy from tree
A Virginia woman faces a felony animal cruelty charge after authorities say she admitted to hanging her ex-boyfriend’s puppy from a tree.
Redskins safety Montae Nicholson cooperating with investigation into woman’s death, report says
Washington Redskins safety Montae Nicholson is cooperating with police, who are investigating the death of a 21-year-old woman at a Virginia hospital, according to a report.