Virginia News
Va. universities getting humanities grants
Virginia universities getting humanities grants for a variety of projects
Feds back Norfolk's removal of eagle nests
Feds say Norfolk should continue removing botanical garden's eagle nests near airport
Library of Congress worker indicted in sex ad case
Grand jury indicts Library of Congress worker accused of posting fake Craiglist sex ads
Va. to honor Dred Scott with a historic marker
Virginia marker to pay homage to Dred Scott, pivotal figure in US struggle over slavery
Drivers slow to use 495 Express Lanes
More people are using the 495 Express Lanes in Virginia but the increase in traffic in the lanes' first six months has been slow.
Police seek victims of accused rapist
Arlington County Police are seeking more potential victims of a man accused of raping a prostitute in Crystal City
Senators appointed to Va. Medicaid panel
The last four voting members have been appointed to a state commission that will oversee Medicaid reform and expansion in Virginia.
Va. man who stole White House van sentenced
Virginia man who stole vehicle carrying Obama's audio equipment sentenced to 7 years
Major road improvements coming to Columbia Pike
While the planned Columbia Pike streetcar has been making local headlines, Arlington County has been quietly moving forward with a project that's bringing significant infrastructure improvements to the busy thoroughfare.
Liberty pledges $500,000 matching gift for theater
Liberty University has pledged a $500,000 matching gift to pay for restoring a historic theater in Lynchburg.
Fla man sentenced in Va. for copyright infringement
A Florida man has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement.
Va. man killed after shooting at officers identified
A man who was killed after he shot at police officers has been identified.
Lawn tractor's exhaust causes $231K house fire
Hot exhaust from a riding lawn tractor accidentally caused a $231,500 house fire in the Fairfax Center area of Fairfax County Wednesday.
Light rail to Naval Station Norfolk studied
Study of extending light rail to Naval Station Norfolk underway, expected to last 15 months
Company, 2 workers face pollution charges in Va.
Cargo vessel owner, 2 workers charged in Va. with discharging bilge waste, sludge into sea
Suspect in Va. trooper's slaying to be evaluated
Judge orders evaluation of suspect to determine sanity at time of Va. trooper's slaying
Marine accused of threatening co-workers cleared of charges
ABC7 reports a Marine accused of threatening his co-workers at Marine Corps Base Quantico has been cleared of all charges against him.
Deadline looms for US loans for parts of E. Shore
US economic disaster loans available to some small businesses in Accomack County
Fairfax Co. selects new superintendent
The Fairfax County School Board has announced its finalist to be the next superintendent of schools.
Grand jury to hear evidence in Laboy case
The Woodbridge man charged with shooting an Alexandria Police officer was in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. A judge has sent the case to a grand jury to determine whether he should be formally charged in the case.



