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2025-03-01 23:10:39

88-Year-Old Man Accused of Shooting and Killing Wife

An 88-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting his 87-year-old wife in Virginia in front of their daughter. The man faces a second-degree murder charge and is in custody. The incident is described as "domestic-related" with investigations ongoing. read more

2025-02-22 16:40:49

Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Two Virginia Police Officers

Two Virginia police officers were fatally shot during a traffic stop, with the department confirming no active threat to the community. The incident is under investigation, and condolences have been shared by officials and the public. read more

2025-01-10 18:40:03

Richmond's Boil-Water Advisory Expected to Delay Lift Until Saturday

A boil-water advisory in Virginia's capital, affecting over 200,000 residents, is set to be lifted at the earliest on Saturday morning after a power failure at a treatment facility. Tanker trucks have been providing water, and public schools have been closed all week. read more

2024-12-31 23:10:03

Virginia Man with Explosive Devices, Targeted Biden, Deemed Extreme

Brad Spafford, a Virginia man accused of using President Biden's photos for target practice, was found with over 150 homemade explosives, including pipe bombs, in the largest cache in FBI history. Authorities deemed him an extreme danger to the community. read more

2024-12-17 19:40:10

Tragic bear hunting accident claims life of Virginia man

A black bear was spotted in a Virginia neighborhood, followed by a fatal accident. Lester C Harvey, 58, died after a bear shot by a hunting partner fell on him in Lunenburg county. read more

2024-12-17 15:10:10

Controversy Over Raw Cotton Lesson in Virginia High School

A Virginia high school faced criticism after a history lesson featuring raw cotton led to Black students being bullied. The lesson, focusing on slavery and the cotton gin, was deemed culturally insensitive. Advocates highlighted the need for better judgment. read more

2024-07-15 20:20:06

A pickup truck collided with an Amish buggy in Cumberland County, Virginia, resulting in one death and six injuries. Accidents involving Amish buggies have been increasing in the state. read more

2024-07-11 12:30:04

A dog was rescued by a group of explorers 50 feet underground in a cave in Virginia. The dog, named Sparsy, is now recovering at a shelter and is expected to find a new home soon. read more

2024-06-12 21:10:06

Health officials in Virginia are investigating E. coli illnesses in children hospitalized after swimming at Lake Anna over Memorial Day weekend. Parents are deeply concerned as children suffer from symptoms, with some experiencing organ damage. read more

2024-05-18 17:40:04

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed bills removing tax exemptions for Confederate groups, citing bills related to contraception were "not ready". He argued targeting specific organizations was inappropriate, prompting backlash from local Democratic leaders. The school board in Virginia's Shenandoah County restored Confederate leader names to public schools. read more

2024-05-11 22:10:10

Virginia Commonwealth University students walked out of their graduation ceremony during Governor Glenn Youngkin's address, with some protesting his educational policies and others showing support for Palestine amid the Israel-Gaza conflict. read more

2024-05-10 15:10:04

In Virginia, the Shenandoah county school board voted to rename two public schools after Confederate leaders, a backlash against the post-George Floyd racial reckoning. The decision received criticism and demonstrated nationwide pushback against changes made after 2020 protests. read more

2024-04-29 11:10:04

Arrests made at Virginia Tech as pro-Palestine student protests spread in the US. Police remove tents on campus amid crowd jeers. Similar demonstrations occurred at other universities like George Washington and Columbia after police actions. read more