FBI solves Colonial Parkway murders thanks to new technology, bureau says
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
VA Gov. Spanberger delivers address to State Assembly
Abigail Spanberger has recently made history as the first woman to be elected governor of Virginia. Elected back in November 2025, Gov. Spanberger is now launching her initiative to unite Virginians with her campaign focusing on education, affordability, and public safety. She spoke to the Virginia General Assembly for the first time as the sitting governor on Monday. This comes days after Spanberger’s first day on the job saw her sign a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
Abigail Spanberger has recently made history as the first woman to be elected governor of Virginia. Elected back in November 2025, Gov. Spanberger is now launching her initiative to unite Virginians with her campaign focusing on education, affordability, and public safety. She spoke to the Virginia General Assembly for the first time as the sitting governor on Monday. This comes days after Spanberger’s first day on the job saw her sign a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
Missing Virginia football coach wanted on child pornography charges
A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges.
A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges.
Virginia football coach suddenly goes missing amid team's undefeated season
Travis Turner, 46, was last seen on Nov. 20.
Travis Turner, 46, was last seen on Nov. 20.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
BREAKING: Spanberger (D) wins Virginia governor race
Abigail Spanberger, former House Democrat from Virginia, has been declared the winner in early reports of the Governor’s face in Virginia. The Democratic candidate defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in a close election.
Abigail Spanberger, former House Democrat from Virginia, has been declared the winner in early reports of the Governor’s face in Virginia. The Democratic candidate defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in a close election.
Election night preview from New Jersey and Virginia
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) continue their fight to become Virginia’s first woman governor, with it all coming down to tomorrow night. Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciattarelli (R) are also neck-and-neck in their race to become New Jersey's next governor. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is joined by Kailey Schuyler live in Forked River, NJ and Chelsea Torres live in Williamsburg, VA.
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) continue their fight to become Virginia’s first woman governor, with it all coming down to tomorrow night. Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciattarelli (R) are also neck-and-neck in their race to become New Jersey's next governor. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is joined by Kailey Schuyler live in Forked River, NJ and Chelsea Torres live in Williamsburg, VA.
Virginia man rides every roller coaster in the US—all 1,069 of them
Rick Mathews has achieved a thrilling milestone by riding every roller coaster in the U.S. that allows adults — a total of 1,069 rides.
Rick Mathews has achieved a thrilling milestone by riding every roller coaster in the U.S. that allows adults — a total of 1,069 rides.
Group in Halloween masks tries to break in home, threaten homeowners
A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.
A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.
Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion
A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.
A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.
Virginia woman wins lottery, donates it all to charity: 'I feel blessed'
One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.
One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.
Possible plane wreckage found in Potomac may be from deadly DC crash
Alexandria police are investigating if possible wreckage found recently found in the Potomac River could be tied to the deadly midair collision in DC this past January.
Alexandria police are investigating if possible wreckage found recently found in the Potomac River could be tied to the deadly midair collision in DC this past January.
Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
City council cracks down on ‘vulgar’ merchandise at popular beach destination
Officials said the "vulgar merchandise" is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image.
Officials said the "vulgar merchandise" is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image.
Virginia sheriff’s deputies injured in shooting are doing 'OK,' official says
Authorities said the deputies were injured in the shooting while serving warrants on Wednesday in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Authorities said the deputies were injured in the shooting while serving warrants on Wednesday in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
U.S. Congressman: Multiple officers shot in Virginia
According to U.S. Rep. John McGuire, multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in southern Virginia. "We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time," McGuire wrote. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is getting you the latest on what we are hearing out of Virginia.
According to U.S. Rep. John McGuire, multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in southern Virginia. "We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time," McGuire wrote. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is getting you the latest on what we are hearing out of Virginia.
Multiple law enforcement officers shot in southern Virginia, congressman says
Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, according to U.S. Rep. John McGuire.
Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, according to U.S. Rep. John McGuire.
Mountain town rocked after country singer's mom murdered in random home invasion
A sheriff in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley area said the fatal home invasion stabbing of a country music singer's mother is unlike "anything" he's ever seen.
A sheriff in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley area said the fatal home invasion stabbing of a country music singer's mother is unlike "anything" he's ever seen.