Burke storm damage: Trees slam through homes, crush cars
A powerful storm in Burke, Virginia, left a trail of destruction. A resident describes a window flying out of its frame, into his home.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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Beltway pursuit ends in fiery crash and arrest in Fairfax County
A chase that began on the Capital Beltway early Sunday morning ended in a fiery crash and a foot pursuit before Virginia State Police apprehended the driver.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
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Virginia crash that killed 5 from Mass. raises questions about bus safety and driver, company records
Commercial buses like the one that caused a deadly crash in Stafford, Virginia, still lack the kind of collision-avoidance technology has become standard on...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Virginia Trioli
Listening to the culture war showman schtick he has so quickly adopted, Karl Stefanovic is now less a newsman than an ideological performer.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Virginia Court Temporarily Blocks Abigail Spanberger’s Semi-Auto Gun Ban
A Virginia court issued an injunction halting a ban on the sale and transfer of modern semiautomatic firearms, a victory for pro-Second Amendment organizations.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
How Todd Blanche’s Servile Arrogance Reopened the Slush Fund Fiasco
A federal judge in Virginia tried to offer the Justice Department an off-ramp in the slush fund matter. Naturally, Blanche & Co. refused to take it.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Spanberger Gets Smacked Down *Again* As Virginia Judge Blocks 'Assault Firearms' Ban
Virginia judge blocks assault firearms ban, halting enforcement until 2026 amid ongoing legal battles.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
South Central Idaho neighbors: Obituaries for June 25
Laura Louise Crane, age 53, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 in Westport Island, Maine, from ovarian cancer. La…
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Albemarle County scandal underscores importance of prevention | Guest column
Virginia’s latest school‑misconduct scandal underscores a long‑ignored truth: without enforceable prevention policies and real oversight, background ch...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July
Virginians who lose their jobs could see a larger unemployment insurance benefit beginning next month
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Road closures in Museum District for IllumiNATION
There will be street closures for IllumiNATION, the nightly block party held at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture this Thursday through Sunday.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Illegal Alien Charged In Attempted Abduction Had Been Released By Soros-Backed DA Now Under Investigation
Federal officials said Wednesday that an illegal alien arrested for attempted abduction and indecent exposure was previously released by Virginia officials.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
South Central Idaho neighbors: Obituaries for June 24
Laura Louise Crane, age 53, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 in Westport Island, Maine, from ovarian cancer. La…
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Hope Scholarship price $155M so far after more than 26K WV students apply
More than 26,000 students applied for full funding of the Hope Scholarship as of June 23, 2026, for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, costing the state of...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
See the menu for So. Fox before it opens in Virginia-Highland next week
So. Fox, the wine-focused restaurant from the team behind Kinship Butcher & Sundry, opens July 2 in Virginia-Highland.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
US Marshals arrest man charged with murder in Virginia 1 month after Columbus shooting
US Marshals arrest man charged with murder in Virginia 1 month after Columbus shooting
Jun 24, 2026Open source
South Central Idaho neighbors: Obituaries for June 23
Laura Louise Crane, age 53, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 in Westport Island, Maine, from ovarian cancer. La…
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Molinari brothers reunited in Europe's backroom team for Ryder Cup defense
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — The Molinari brothers are back in tandem for Europe
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Prep baseball: Frankfort's Orndorf captain's Class AA All-State first team
After helping the Frankfort Falcons to the Class AA baseball state championship, the West Virginia Sports Writers Association named Lanson Orndorf as captain...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Virginia Democrats Earmark $100,000 for Statue Honoring Late Judge Accused of Trading Sex With Convicted Ki...
The budget deal Virginia Democrats proposed—now on Gov. Abigail Spanberger's (D.) desk—provides $100,000 for a statue honoring a former circuit court jud...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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Great Falls is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Region: Central Virginia
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Virginia crash that killed 5 from Mass. raises questions about bus safety and driver, company records
Commercial buses like the one that caused a deadly crash in Stafford, Virginia, still lack the kind of collision-avoidance technology has become standard on...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Virginia Trioli
Listening to the culture war showman schtick he has so quickly adopted, Karl Stefanovic is now less a newsman than an ideological performer.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Virginia Court Temporarily Blocks Abigail Spanberger’s Semi-Auto Gun Ban
A Virginia court issued an injunction halting a ban on the sale and transfer of modern semiautomatic firearms, a victory for pro-Second Amendment organizations.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
How Todd Blanche’s Servile Arrogance Reopened the Slush Fund Fiasco
A federal judge in Virginia tried to offer the Justice Department an off-ramp in the slush fund matter. Naturally, Blanche & Co. refused to take it.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Spanberger Gets Smacked Down *Again* As Virginia Judge Blocks 'Assault Firearms' Ban
Virginia judge blocks assault firearms ban, halting enforcement until 2026 amid ongoing legal battles.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
South Central Idaho neighbors: Obituaries for June 25
Laura Louise Crane, age 53, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 in Westport Island, Maine, from ovarian cancer. La…
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Albemarle County scandal underscores importance of prevention | Guest column
Virginia’s latest school‑misconduct scandal underscores a long‑ignored truth: without enforceable prevention policies and real oversight, background ch...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July
Virginians who lose their jobs could see a larger unemployment insurance benefit beginning next month
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Road closures in Museum District for IllumiNATION
There will be street closures for IllumiNATION, the nightly block party held at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture this Thursday through Sunday.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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