U.S. states join global push to ban animal-tested cosmetics

A growing number of U.S. states are considering banning the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals.

Virginia Beach animal shelter removes almost 9 pounds of matted fur from Shih Tzu

An animal shelter in Virginia Beach, Virginia, gave one of its newest residents a much-needed makeover after it came to them with nearly nine pounds of matted fur.

Thousands of gun-rights activists crowd streets of Richmond

Thousands of gun-rights activists rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday under a heavy police presence, protesting plans by the state's Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.

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.

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.

Virginia city claims Michael Vick owes $70K in unpaid taxes

Officials said Vick owes the city of Hampton about $70,000, the Daily Press of Newport News reported Thursday.

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.

Adopt a Highway sign shows love for President Trump in Fairfax County

You would hardly call this Trump country. In fact, in Fairfax County in 2016 President Trump collected just over 28 percent of the vote.  

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.