Virginia News
McAuliffe ends May with gov race fundraising edge
Terry McAuliffe held nearly a 2-to-1 edge in campaign cash on hand at the end of May over Republican rival Ken Cuccinelli in their head-to-head sprint to November's gubernatorial election.
Man killed in Herndon fire identified
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue have identified the man killed in house fire in Herndon.
Perdue expands Va. soybean exports to China
Perdue Agribusiness expands Virginia soybean exports to China
Wounded warriors overcome disabilities, tee off
Sherman Gillums knows firsthand the difficulty of being a veteran on the road to recovery.
Historically black St. Paul's College to close
The decision by St. Paul's College to close came after the historically black college battled for years to keep its accreditation amid crushing debt and an acquisition bid was abandoned.
McAuliffe touts 2 Republican endorsements
Democrat Terry McAuliffe's campaign is touting what it considers a coup in Monday's endorsements by two Republicans.
Murder trial for Somalis in piracy case to begin
The trial begins Tuesday in Virginia for three Somali men charged with piracy and the 2011 murders of four Americans aboard a yacht off the coast of Africa.
Dominion CEO helped write Va-based Civil War movie
Virginia is no stranger to Civil War movies, but a new film that starts shooting in the state this week has an unusual backstory.
Va. soldier killed in Afghanistan
A soldier from Virginia has died in Afghanistan from injuries caused by an improvised explosive device.
Danville to commemorate Bloody Monday anniversary
Danville is preparing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the most violent of all days in the civil rights movement in Virginia.
Maryland, Virginia among most generous states
When tragedy strikes, many Americans pride themselves on helping those in need through donations, volunteering and charitable contributions.
Prince William looks for right angle with new logo
Prince William County thinks it has the right angle to bolster its economic development and marketing efforts.
Bicyclist struck by driver on bike trail
A 65-year-old bicyclist has been seriously injured after being hit by a car that had traveled up to five miles on a bike trail.
Online forums provide parenting advice in digital age
Online parenting platforms, support groups and listservs are popping up all over the country. More parents are relying on these sites and mailing lists for support and advice from other parents going through similar situations.
Va. gov.'s wife made $36K as charity adviser to coal company
The wife of Virginia's governor made as much money as a teacher's starting salary to consult for several days for philanthropic arm of one of Virginia's major coal companies.
2 taxi passengers killed in Fairfax Co. crash
Two men were killed early Saturday morning when the taxi they were riding in was struck head-on by another car on Fairfax County Parkway.
Groups plan barn quilt trail in Washington Co.
Local groups work to establish barn quilt trail in Washington County
Winchester trees destroyed by 2012 storm replaced
Companies, Winchester residents replace trees destroyed by 2012 windstorm
Va. Beach, state partner to expand river access
Va. Beach, state partner to expand river access, dock and pier being built at First Landing
Va. registrars open Saturday for absentee voting
Virginia registrar offices will be open Saturday for in-person absentee balloting



