Virginia Beach tornado leaves dozens of homes damaged
The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area Sunday and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks.
YouTube creator shot while filming prank in mall food court
The victim's father says he was recording a prank for YouTube when the shooting occurred.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses school administrators of gross negligence for allegedly ignoring multiple warnings on the day of the shooting that the boy had a gun and was in a “violent mood."
2 Virginia inmates escape through hole in wall, captured at IHOP
The inmates utilized tools constructed from a toothbrush and metal object to escape.
Student, 13, dies days after choking on meatball during lunch at school
The seventh grader’s mother says her son was a “good boy” who was “well-educated and loving.”
Feds wants funds seized from man convicted in 2017 Charlottesville car attack
James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of running over a counter-protestor during the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Virginia woman sends ex-boyfriend happy birthday texts before traveling to kill him: prosecutors
A Fredericksburg woman texted her ex-boyfriend happy birthday moments before prosecutors say she hopped in a car with ski masks and guns to kill him dozens of miles away.
Virginia fisherman reels in rare largemouth bass from river: 'Haven't seen anything like that'
"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.
Virginia school where boy shot teacher reopens with stepped-up security
Nervous parents and students expressed optimism Monday as they returned to Richneck Elementary School in Newport News.
Virginia school downplayed warnings from teacher before 6-year-old boy shot her: report
The teacher warned the boy had said he wanted to light a teacher's body on fire and then watch her die.
Lawyer: Gun used by 6-year-old who shot teacher was ‘secured’
A statement released by the family of the boy who shot the teacher did not elaborate on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The shooting occurred on Jan. 6 as teacher Abigail Zwerner taught her first grade class at a Virginia school.
Shooting by 6-year-old in Virginia raises complex cultural questions
A 6-year-old in a first-grade class pointed a gun and shot his teacher on Jan. 6. A psychology expert says the case hits differently because it violates society's expectations for school shootings and childhood itself.
Police: Single bullet struck teacher's hand, chest after 6-year-old opened fire
Newport News authorities said Monday that a wounded elementary school teacher helped usher other students out of her classroom after a 6-year-old boy intentionally shot her last week.
Virginia Walmart Shooting: 31-year-old employee Andre Bing accused of killing 6 people, himself
A Chesapeake, Virginia Walmart employee shot and killed six people before turning the gun on himself Tuesday night in a mass killing that struck the nation just before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Virginia police: Multiple people killed in Walmart shooting
Multiple people are dead and others are wounded after a shooting at a Virginia Walmart on Tuesday night, police said.
Photos: Flying squirrel found swimming inside Virginia couple’s toilet
Now that’s not something you see every day.
Aspiring model paralyzed in deadly car crash on birthday
Diamond “Donna” Jonise is also a mental health advocate after suffering from depression in high school.
Norfolk, Virginia off-campus shooting leaves 7, including college students, wounded
Norfolk State University tweeted that several of its students were the victims of the shooting.
Remembering the Charlottesville, Virginia rally: 5 years later
On August 12, 2017, James Alex Fields, drove through a group of people who were peacefully protesting a white supremacist "Unite The Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia near the University of Virginia, killing 32-year old Heather Heyer and injuring more than a dozen others. President Donald Trump at the time condemned what he called an "egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides."
Thousands of beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility now ready to be adopted
Over half of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a mass breeding and research facility in Virginia are now ready to be adopted into a loving home. Here’s how to adopt, foster, or help the dogs.