Virginia News
Thousands of area homeowners to receive mortgage settlement
Thousands of people across the Washington area and across the country who lost their homes to foreclosure are about to get checks in the mail.
Former U.Va. lacrosse player's appeal heard
Appeals panel hears case of former U.Va. lacrosse player who was convicted in ex's slaying
Va. loss prevention officer charged with sexual assault
A 23-year-old woman who was detained and charged with misdemeanor shoplifting on Saturday told police a loss prevention officer sexually assaulted her, says the Fairfax County Police Department.
Sewage closes shellfish harvesting in upper York
Upper York River closed for shellfish harvesting because of sewage overflows
Richmond airport reopens after threatening call
Richmond International Airport has reopened its terminal after a threatening phone call that prompted an evacuation.
Richmond airport reopens after receiving threat
Richmond airport reopens terminal after threatening call prompts evacuation
Service set Va. soldier killed in Afghanistan
Thursday memorial service scheduled for Virginia soldier killed in Afghanistan
Va. man to send 6 chimps to Houston Zoo
Va. private zoo owner to send 6 chimps to Houston Zoo after county denies permits
Major improvements possible for U.S. 1 in Fairfax, Prince William
One of America's oldest highways and a primary commuter route in Northern Virginia could get a major face-lift.
Capital Bikeshare becoming an economic development tool
Capital Bikeshare is doing more than moving people around on bikes: It's becoming an economic development tool.
Fort Lee to hold scaled-back July 4th event
Fort Lee scaling back Independence Day celebration in Petersburg, cites costs
Ex Va. insurance agent pleads guilty to fraud
Virginia man pleads guilty to selling insurance but keeping money for himself
VDOT gathering comments on I-81 widening project
Va. residents can comment on plans to widen I-81 through July; Daleville meeting June 26
Old Town Alexandria getting a hookah lounge
The Alexandria Planning Commission has approved a plan to reopen the former Sultan Kabob at 1024 Cameron St. as a Middle Eastern restaurant — complete with a hookah bar and lounge on the second floor.
Mississippi St sweeps Virginia 6-5
Mississippi State heading back to Omaha after 6-5 victory caps sweep of Virginia
Police release ID of man killed by Va. officer
Va. State Police investigating fatal shooting by Albemarle County officer; release suspect ID
Feds subpoena lawmaker in Star Scientific inquiry
Va House member to testify to fed grand jury in Star Scientific probe linked to McDonnells
10 years for Va. man caught in pipe bomb sting
10 years for Va. man caught in pipe bomb sting; also sold homemade flamethrowers, grenades
Probe sought of Virginia AG's office role in suit
State senator seeking investigation of Va. AG's office's role in natural gas lawsuit
Fairfax County volunteer arrested, charged with embezzlement
A volunteer for "Celebrate Fairfax" has been arrested and charged with embezzlement.



