'Blockbuster discovery' unearthed at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate
Mount Vernon's president and CEO called it an 'unprecedented' find like no other archaeological excavations in North America.
Mount Vernon's president and CEO called it an 'unprecedented' find like no other archaeological excavations in North America.
E. coli outbreak at Lake Anna: 20 swimmers infected, 9 hospitalized
Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections.
Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections.
Former NBA star Delonte West arrested in Virginia
Former NBA player Delonte West was arrested in Fairfax County.
Former NBA player Delonte West was arrested in Fairfax County.
Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued
A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.
A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.
UVA to pay $9 million to families of football players killed in 2022 campus shooting
The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students, a lawyer representing some of the victims and their families said Friday.
The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students, a lawyer representing some of the victims and their families said Friday.
Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Massachusetts sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally gets proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Virginia teacher caught with drugs in classroom; Husband arrested in school parking lot
A second-grade teacher at Spotswood Elementary School was arrested on Thursday after being found under the influence of drugs in her classroom, authorities said.
A second-grade teacher at Spotswood Elementary School was arrested on Thursday after being found under the influence of drugs in her classroom, authorities said.
Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Virginia board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.
Slaughterhouse cleaning company fined $649K for child workers, some as young as 13
Federal investigations found 24 children, some as young as 13, doing “dangerous" work at slaughtering and meat packing facilities in Iowa and Virginia.
Federal investigations found 24 children, some as young as 13, doing “dangerous" work at slaughtering and meat packing facilities in Iowa and Virginia.
Virginia woman’s first lottery ticket wins big
A young Virginia woman’s decision to do something she’s never done before paid off in a big way.
A young Virginia woman’s decision to do something she’s never done before paid off in a big way.
Virginia community rallies to reunite Canadian truck driver with lost dog
A Canadian truck driver is thanking a Virginia community for coming together and helping to find his lost dog, who disappeared at a rest stop.
A Canadian truck driver is thanking a Virginia community for coming together and helping to find his lost dog, who disappeared at a rest stop.
‘We Almost Died!’ Video shows Virginia men narrowly escape tree as it crashes into backyard
Two men narrowly escaped being crushed by a huge tree that fell to the ground in the backyard of a Virginia home – and it was all caught on camera.
Two men narrowly escaped being crushed by a huge tree that fell to the ground in the backyard of a Virginia home – and it was all caught on camera.
John Wayne Bobbitt, whose wife sliced off his manhood, loses toes due to toxic water at Camp Lejeune
John Wayne Bobbitt, whose wife Lorena Bobbitt infamously chopped off his penis with a kitchen knife in 1993, has lost all of his toes due to side effects from an illness he claims he sustained while based at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s.
John Wayne Bobbitt, whose wife Lorena Bobbitt infamously chopped off his penis with a kitchen knife in 1993, has lost all of his toes due to side effects from an illness he claims he sustained while based at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s.
Virginia family launches high-five challenge to raise funds for toddler's ultra-rare disease
Rowan Wilbur turns 2 years old next week. Her parents said she’s in a race against time.
Rowan Wilbur turns 2 years old next week. Her parents said she’s in a race against time.
DoorDash launches drone delivery pilot program in US
Residents living in Christiansburg, Virginia, and within range, will get a chance to try out the drone delivery option when they order from Wendy's.
Residents living in Christiansburg, Virginia, and within range, will get a chance to try out the drone delivery option when they order from Wendy's.
George Mason University police officer completes Door Dash delivery after arresting driver
A George Mason University police officer completed a Door Dash delivery after arresting the driver for an outstanding warrant.
A George Mason University police officer completed a Door Dash delivery after arresting the driver for an outstanding warrant.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
Sterling house explosion: 1 firefighter dead, 9 others injured in Virginia
A firefighter died when a house exploded in Loudoun County Friday night, and authorities say at least nine other first responders were injured in the blaze.
A firefighter died when a house exploded in Loudoun County Friday night, and authorities say at least nine other first responders were injured in the blaze.