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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Police hunting Marine deserter wanted in murder case

Authorities have closed all the city schools in Roanoke, Virginia, and warned people to lock their doors after spotting a recreational vehicle linked to a Marine deserter who is wanted for questioning in a murder case.

Popeyes employee seen preparing Chicken Sandwich over trash can

The Popeyes employee was seen slathering the mayo-based sauce on the item's toasted buns, and then laying them on a tray that was resting over a garbage can.

Virginia woman who gave the finger to President Trump's motorcade wins election

The woman who lost her job after displaying her middle finger at President Donald Trump's motorcade has won a seat on a county board of supervisors in Virginia.