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 expected at pro-gun rally Monday where guns are banned
Thousands of people are expected to attend a pro-gun rally on Monday in Virginia, though a temporary state of emergency order bans people from carrying weapons at the event.
Maryland neo-Nazis accused of discussing bringing firearms to pro-gun rally in Virginia
FBI agents on Thursday arrested a former Canadian Armed Forces reservist and two Maryland men who are linked to a violent white supremacist group and were believed to be heading to a pro-gun rally next week in Virginia’s capital.
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.
US soldiers killed in Afghanistan roadside bomb blast from Virginia, Illinois
Both soldiers were killed when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, officials said.
Arlington National Cemetery stepping up security after Iranian general assassination
Citing “current conditions,” Arlington National Cemetery announced that it will be increasing security.
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.
Man convicted of raping child in RV 'dungeon' receives 5 life sentences
Authorities said that the man would film, produce, direct, and carry out violent rape and sexual abuse of a child.
Virginia school district to allow students one excused absence to protest
One of the largest school districts in the United States has announced that it will allow students one excused absence per school year to participate civic activities such as protests.
Pastors give over $17,000 to pay student meal debts in Virginia
The holidays came early for some Virginia families struggling to pay school lunch debt.
69-car pileup on Interstate 64 sends dozens to hospital near Williamsburg
A viewer sent Fox 5 a photo of the aftermath.
Alexandria football coach immortalized in ‘Remember the Titans’ dies at 84
Legendary Alexandria high school football coach Herman Boone - who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the iconic film “Remember the Titans” – has died at 84.
Santa slides down the chimney in mom’s epic ugly Christmas sweater for daughter
Megan Grimes of Virginia said she likes to make costumes for her kids that “push the limits.”
Loyola Chicago 64, Norfolk State 45
The Ramblers beat Norfolk State 64-45 on Sunday.
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.
Investigation launched after firefighter is gunned down on Thanksgiving night, police say
According to Hopewell Police, 33-year-old Lieutenant Ashley Berry was shot and killed with her child beside her.
Boy, 9, runs 120 miles and raises more than $65K for children with cancer
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
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.
Illinois beat Hampton 120-71
Illinois beat Hampton 120-71 with help from Kofi Cockburn, the only freshman in the country with five double-doubles through six games.