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 passes Equal Rights Amendment, becoming 38th state to approve landmark resolution
Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in an effort to have it added to the U.S. Constitution.
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.
Man hospitalized, charged after father finds him naked from waist down in children’s bedroom, police say
A man visiting family for the holidays was hospitalized and jailed after a father found him partially naked in his children’s bedroom just days after Christmas, authorities say.
69-car pileup on Interstate 64 sends dozens to hospital near Williamsburg
A viewer sent Fox 5 a photo of the aftermath.
Virginia sheriff vows to deputize residents in response to expected gun control legislation from lawmakers
A Virginia sheriff has vowed to deputize residents in his county if the new Democratic-led legislature enacts gun control measures.
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.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Sailor killed after man crashes into gate at Virginia base
A Navy sailor is dead after a man crashed into a security vehicle at a base in Virginia.
Michael Brown, Marine deserter wanted in death of mother’s boyfriend, captured at Virginia murder scene
Michael Alexander Brown is accused in the killing of his mother’s boyfriend, Rodney Wilfred Brown, who was found dead on Nov. 9.
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.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
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.
'Cheer dad of the year' accurately mimics moves from high school daughter's cheer squad at football game
A high school student who cheers for her school’s squad had a huge fan: her dad.
Organization helps build ‘dream-come-true’ costumes for children in wheelchairs
Whenever someone with a disability outgrows their rehabilitation equipment, a Virginia-based organization known as the Children’s Assistive Technology Service (CATS) reuses and refurbishes that equipment for future children in need.