More than 2,000 museums across the nation are offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families this summer, beginning on Memorial Day.
More than 2,000 museums across the nation are offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families this summer, beginning on Memorial Day.
The Republican lieutenant governor nomination of outspoken conservative black minister E.W. Jackson, who has compared Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan, has alarmed black elected leaders in Virginia, all of...
The Republican lieutenant governor nomination of outspoken conservative black minister E.W. Jackson, who has compared Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan, has alarmed black elected leaders in Virginia, all of them...
A new Asian elephant has arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, reuniting her with another elephant she once lived with in Sri Lanka.
A new Asian elephant has arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, reuniting her with another elephant she once lived with in Sri Lanka.
Albemarle County authorities are refusing to provide details about a shooting in which they say a juvenile fatally shot a 10-year-old girl, but church officials say the victim is the daughter of a Crozet pastor.
Albemarle County authorities are refusing to provide details about a shooting in which they say a juvenile fatally shot a 10-year-old girl, but church officials say the victim is the daughter of a Crozet pastor.
Flood-prone Norfolk is one of eight cities nationwide chosen by the Rockefeller Foundation for a program to finance and build better storm water infrastructure.
Flood-prone Norfolk is one of eight cities nationwide chosen by the Rockefeller Foundation for a program to finance and build better storm water infrastructure.
The newly christened Rocky Gap Casino Resort is opening its doors to the public in western Maryland.
The newly christened Rocky Gap Casino Resort is opening its doors to the public in western Maryland.
Virginia's U.S. senators have introduced a bill to allow offshore energy leases off the coast of Virginia.
Virginia's U.S. senators have introduced a bill to allow offshore energy leases off the coast of Virginia.
A federal appeals court will allow Virginia to pursue a capital murder case against an alleged drug kingpin from northern Virginia.
A federal appeals court will allow Virginia to pursue a capital murder case against an alleged drug kingpin from northern Virginia.
Richmond's top prosecutor is looking into gifts to Gov. Bob McDonnell in an investigation requested by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.
After a former Marine posted anti-government messages on Facebook and was detained in a psychiatric facility, a civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit on his behalf. Attorneys for The Rutherford Institute filed...
A civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit against law enforcement and mental health officials on behalf of a former Marine who was detained in a psychiatric facility after posting strident anti-government...
A civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit against law enforcement and mental health officials on behalf of a former Marine who was detained in a psychiatric facility after posting strident anti-government messages...
A subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc. is expanding in Fairfax County and expects to provide 500 new jobs.
A subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc. is expanding in Fairfax County and expects to provide 500 new jobs.
A bright light seen traveling across the sky over the weekend by dozens of witnesses across Maryland and the region is what astronomers are calling a fragmenting meteoric fireball.
A bright light seen traveling across the sky over the weekend by dozens of witnesses across Maryland and the region is what astronomers are calling a fragmenting meteoric fireball.
A pastor in Virginia has been arrested in the wake of claims by two women that he sexually assaulted them as juveniles in North Texas.
A pastor in Virginia has been arrested in the wake of claims by two women that he sexually assaulted them as juveniles in North Texas.
Richmond's top prosecutor is looking into gifts to Gov. Bob McDonnell in an investigation requested by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.
Richmond's top prosecutor is looking into gifts to Gov. Bob McDonnell in an investigation requested by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.
Fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend.
Fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend.
Roanoke police are searching for two robbers wearing werewolf masks who held up a convenience store.
Roanoke police are searching for two robbers wearing werewolf masks who held up a convenience store.
North Carolina's largest school district is picking a superintendent among three finalists from Texas, Virginia Beach, and the state's second-largest school district.
North Carolina's largest school district is picking a superintendent among three finalists from Texas, Virginia Beach, and the state's second-largest school district.
Residents of a low-income housing apartment building in Harrisonburg will soon be using solar power.
Residents of a low-income housing apartment building in Harrisonburg will soon be using solar power.
Volunteers are being sought to place American flags at grave markers in Hampton VA National Cemetery for Memorial Day.
Volunteers are being sought to place American flags at grave markers in Hampton VA National Cemetery for Memorial Day.
The Virginia Beach SPCA has taken in nine unweaned puppies that a man was trying to give away in the shelter's parking lot.
The Virginia Beach SPCA has taken in nine unweaned puppies that a man was trying to give away in the shelter's parking lot.
Land and groundwater use at a former circuit board manufacturing facility near Richmond will be restricted because of contamination.
Land and groundwater use at a former circuit board manufacturing facility near Richmond will be restricted because of contamination.
Police say an off-duty Arlington County deputy sheriff fatally shot a man in Alexandria during a dispute.
Police say an off-duty Arlington County deputy sheriff fatally shot a man in Alexandria during a dispute.
With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food.
With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food.
An embezzlement case involving kitchen operations at Virginia's Executive Mansion has many wondering what goes on behind the wide double doors of the governor's house.
An embezzlement case involving kitchen operations at Virginia's Executive Mansion has many wondering what goes on behind the wide double doors of the governor's house.
A European author's take on the father of our country has won the $50,000 annual George Washington Book Prize.
A European author's take on the father of our country has won the $50,000 annual George Washington Book Prize.
Sen. Mark R. Warner says he's introduced legislation that would better track the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Sen. Mark R. Warner says he's introduced legislation that would better track the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
A largemouth bass stocking project in Virginia's Back Bay is entering its second year.
A largemouth bass stocking project in Virginia's Back Bay is entering its second year.
The Navy's Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic is undergoing a change of command.
The Navy's Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic is undergoing a change of command.
Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion.
Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion.
An authority promoting the development of wind power off Virginia's coast is scheduled to meet in Richmond.
An authority promoting the development of wind power off Virginia's coast is scheduled to meet in Richmond.
Metro says it will be conducting track work on the red and orange lines over the Memorial Day holiday and closing a number of stations on both lines.
Metro says it will be conducting track work on the red and orange lines over the Memorial Day holiday and closing a number of stations on both lines.
A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators.
A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators.
FBI Director Robert Mueller has praised two agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast for their "true and unerring valor."
FBI Director Robert Mueller has praised two agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast for their "true and unerring valor."
Virginia has the go-ahead for a major cost-saving experiment that simplifies and consolidates care for people eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
Virginia has the go-ahead for a major cost-saving experiment that simplifies and consolidates care for people eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
A Richmond-area high school student is accused of abducting another teen at gunpoint from the school's parking lot.
A Richmond-area high school student is accused of abducting another teen at gunpoint from the school's parking lot.
A Portsmouth judge has ruled the state can't toll the tunnels from Portsmouth to Norfolk while it appeals his earlier ruling declaring the tolls unconstitutional.
A Portsmouth judge has ruled the state can't toll the tunnels from Portsmouth to Norfolk while it appeals his earlier ruling declaring the tolls unconstitutional.
Police say a 10-year-old girl has been shot and killed by a juvenile male in Crozet.
Police say a 10-year-old girl has been shot and killed by a juvenile male in Crozet.
A Canadian seafood processing company will spend about $6.6 million to upgrade a facility it owns in Newport News.
A Canadian seafood processing company will spend about $6.6 million to upgrade a facility it owns in Newport News.
James City County police say a man who was dragged 4 miles by a car has died from his injuries.
James City County police say a man who was dragged 4 miles by a car has died from his injuries.
Authorities say the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town's parade won't likely face charges.
Authorities say the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town's parade won't likely face charges.
Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, has been named the winner of the nation's top humor prize.
Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, has been named the winner of the nation's top humor prize.
A woman has pleaded guilty to making a false sexual assault report that led to the conviction an innocent man.
A woman has pleaded guilty to making a false sexual assault report that led to the conviction an innocent man.
The U.S. Department of Justice is looking into a flawed Milwaukee sting as part of a larger review into how agents handle certain sensitive cases.
The U.S. Department of Justice is looking into a flawed Milwaukee sting as part of a larger review into how agents handle certain sensitive cases.
Two Civil War-era cannons in Appomattox Court House Square are getting a lift.
Two Civil War-era cannons in Appomattox Court House Square are getting a lift.
A substitute teacher in Orange County faces charges of assaulting several students in a sixth-grade math class.
A substitute teacher in Orange County faces charges of assaulting several students in a sixth-grade math class.
Grand juries in Virginia Beach and Suffolk have indicted a retired firefighter on more than 50 sexual assault charges.
Grand juries in Virginia Beach and Suffolk have indicted a retired firefighter on more than 50 sexual assault charges.
William H. Goodwin Jr. will become vice rector of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors in July.
William H. Goodwin Jr. will become vice rector of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors in July.
An attorney in Wise faces more than a year in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges.
An attorney in Wise faces more than a year in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges.
Unusual circumstances have left federal prosecutors pursuing vandalism charges against a U.S. government worker accused of killing a Zimbabwe man in an alleged drunken driving collision.
Unusual circumstances have left federal prosecutors pursuing vandalism charges against a U.S. government worker accused of killing a Zimbabwe man in an alleged drunken driving collision.
The manager for a reggae band leader hit in the head with a bottle during a Richmond concert says he's doing better and holds no grudges against the community.
The manager for a reggae band leader hit in the head with a bottle during a Richmond concert says he's doing better and holds no grudges against the community.
The USS Merrimack will be recycled in the city where it was built.
The USS Merrimack will be recycled in the city where it was built.
Court records show a recent DNA hit has linked a man to evidence left at the scene of a 2005 shooting death.
Court records show a recent DNA hit has linked a man to evidence left at the scene of a 2005 shooting death.
State Police statistics show both violent and property crimes fell about 3 percent in Virginia in 2012 compared to the year before.
State Police statistics show both violent and property crimes fell about 3 percent in Virginia in 2012 compared to the year before.
Opponents of uranium mining in Virginia met with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on the issue and they said he's solidly in their corner.
Opponents of uranium mining in Virginia met with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on the issue and they said he's solidly in their corner.
A federal jury has convicted the leader of a Richmond-area MS-13 gang for ordering two teenagers to shot a man as part of a gang initiation and to attack another man.
A federal jury has convicted the leader of a Richmond-area MS-13 gang for ordering two teenagers to shot a man as part of a gang initiation and to attack another man.
Norfolk police have shot and killed a man who struck an officer with his car.
Norfolk police have shot and killed a man who struck an officer with his car.
Street parking in Virginia's capital city could be getting more expensive.
Street parking in Virginia's capital city could be getting more expensive.
The Virginia medical examiner's office says it will likely be weeks before the cause of death is determined for two FBI agents who died during a training exercise off the coast of Virginia Beach.
The Virginia medical examiner's office says it will likely be weeks before the cause of death is determined for two FBI agents who died during a training exercise off the coast of Virginia Beach.
Virginia Democrats are framing the new statewide ticket the Republican Right nominated Saturday as a referendum on the GOP's surprise lieutenant governor nominee, firebrand Chesapeake minister E.W. Jackson, and...
Virginia Democrats are framing the new statewide ticket the Republican Right nominated Saturday as a referendum on the GOP's surprise lieutenant governor nominee, firebrand Chesapeake minister E.W. Jackson, and his...
Colonial Williamsburg is offering free admission to military members and their families during the Memorial Day weekend.
Colonial Williamsburg is offering free admission to military members and their families during the Memorial Day weekend.
More than a dozen neglected pot-bellied pigs seized in Dinwiddie County have found new homes.
More than a dozen neglected pot-bellied pigs seized in Dinwiddie County have found new homes.
Metro is launching a new weekly short-trip pass that SmarTrip users can add to their cards to save money.
Metro is launching a new weekly short-trip pass that SmarTrip users can add to their cards to save money.
A historic but decaying former hotel in Winchester is being converted into a retail, residential and entertainment complex.
A historic but decaying former hotel in Winchester is being converted into a retail, residential and entertainment complex.
The Lynchburg Symphony is losing both its longtime music director and its general manager.
The Lynchburg Symphony is losing both its longtime music director and its general manager.
Police say a car dragged a man for about 4 miles before another motorist alerted the driver that the victim was under the vehicle.
Police say a car dragged a man for about 4 miles before another motorist alerted the driver that the victim was under the vehicle.
Federal court jurors in Norfolk are set to continue their deliberations in the trial of four former Bank of Commonwealth executives and a developer accused of conspiring to defraud the bank out of $71 million.
Federal court jurors in Norfolk are set to continue their deliberations in the trial of four former Bank of Commonwealth executives and a developer accused of conspiring to defraud the bank out of $71 million.
The University of Virginia's capital campaign has exceeded its $3 billion goal.
The University of Virginia's capital campaign has exceeded its $3 billion goal.
The Civil War Trust has launched a $3.6 million national fundraising campaign to preserve 56 battlefield acres at Brandy Station in Culpeper County.
The Civil War Trust has launched a $3.6 million national fundraising campaign to preserve 56 battlefield acres at Brandy Station in Culpeper County.
Strategic planning and the selection of a new vice rector are on the agenda for University of Virginia Board of Visitors.
Strategic planning and the selection of a new vice rector are on the agenda for University of Virginia Board of Visitors.
A September sentencing is set for a woman convicted of embezzling from the Virginia Angus Association.
A September sentencing is set for a woman convicted of embezzling from the Virginia Angus Association.
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.
Authorities say a Washington airports authority officer was fatally shot by his wife in their home in Sterling.
Authorities say a Washington airports authority officer was fatally shot by his wife in their home in Sterling.
Two FBI agents have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.
Two FBI agents have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.
A festival organizer says a member of Toots and the Maytals was injured during a concert in Richmond when someone in the crowd threw an object that hit them.
A festival organizer says a member of Toots and the Maytals was injured during a concert in Richmond when someone in the crowd threw an object that hit them.
The planned opening of Maryland's fourth casino this week is bringing changes to Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland.
The planned opening of Maryland's fourth casino this week is bringing changes to Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland.
Virginia Marine Police divers have recovered the bodies of two men whose boat capsized in the Rappahannock River.
Virginia Marine Police divers have recovered the bodies of two men whose boat capsized in the Rappahannock River.
Just when it looked Virginia's Republicans were on their heels, a handful of events no one could predict a month ago have stoked the party's conservatives ahead of this fall's state litmus-test races for...
Just when it looked Virginia's Republicans were on their heels, a handful of events no one could predict a month ago have stoked the party's conservatives ahead of this fall's state litmus-test races for governor...
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Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.
Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.
The Coast Guard is searching in Virginia for two men whose small boat capsized in the Rappahannock River.
The Coast Guard is searching in Virginia for two men whose small boat capsized in the Rappahannock River.
A man who told people in Washington he was a former British spy has pleaded guilty to defrauding former business associates of $2.1 million.
A man who told people in Washington he was a former British spy has pleaded guilty to defrauding former business associates of $2.1 million.
A woman at Hollins University who's known to fellow students as the dormitory cleaning lady will join some of them in line at this weekend's commencement ceremonies.
A woman at Hollins University who's known to fellow students as the dormitory cleaning lady will join some of them in line at this weekend's commencement ceremonies.
Virginia's conservative activist attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, has been nominated by acclamation for governor at a statewide Republican convention dominated for the first time by the tea party.
Virginia's conservative activist attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, has been nominated by acclamation for governor at a statewide Republican convention dominated for the first time by the tea party.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.
A few dozen reproductive rights activists clad in pink T-shirts quietly picketed alongside Democrats in the rain outside the Virginia Republican Convention that will nominate anti-abortion Attorney General Ken...
A few dozen reproductive rights activists clad in pink T-shirts quietly picketed alongside Democrats in the rain outside the Virginia Republican Convention that will nominate anti-abortion Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli for...
The Virginia Department of Transportation again plans closures of the HOV lanes on Interstate 95 in northern Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Transportation again plans closures of the HOV lanes on Interstate 95 in northern Virginia.
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Two people have been sentenced to prison in the kidnapping and slaying of a teenager in 2010.
Two people have been sentenced to prison in the kidnapping and slaying of a teenager in 2010.
Bomb experts are disposing of 40 sticks of discarded dynamite found in an outbuilding in a residential area of Virginia Beach.
Bomb experts are disposing of 40 sticks of discarded dynamite found in an outbuilding in a residential area of Virginia Beach.
The nearly 6,000 students at Virginia Tech's spring commencement ceremony heard from President Charles Steger (STEE'-gur) just days after he announced his retirement.
The nearly 6,000 students at Virginia Tech's spring commencement ceremony heard from President Charles Steger (STEE'-gur) just days after he announced his retirement.
A former U.S. Postal Service official has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for accepting at least $40,000 in bribes to help a Maryland company receive $6 million in contracts.
A former U.S. Postal Service official has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for accepting at least $40,000 in bribes to help a Maryland company receive $6 million in contracts.
Two people suspected in setting a string of fires on Virginia's Eastern Shore have been found competent to stand trial.
Two people suspected in setting a string of fires on Virginia's Eastern Shore have been found competent to stand trial.
A U.S. Navy spokesman says one sailor was killed and seven were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
A U.S. Navy spokesman says one sailor was killed and seven were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
A man arrested in Delaware in the takedown of an alleged East Coast cigarette smuggling ring that authorities believe may have funneled money to terrorist groups is being held on $12.5 million cash bail.
A man arrested in Delaware in the takedown of an alleged East Coast cigarette smuggling ring that authorities believe may have funneled money to terrorist groups is being held on $12.5 million cash bail.
The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month.
The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month.
A U.S. Navy sailor was killed and five were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, a Navy spokesman said Friday.
A U.S. Navy sailor was killed and five were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, a Navy spokesman said Friday.
A U.S. Navy spokesman says one sailor was killed and five were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
A U.S. Navy spokesman says one sailor was killed and five were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
A new mineral sands mining operation is in the works in Virginia.
A new mineral sands mining operation is in the works in Virginia.
Virginia transportation officials say a crash involving hazardous materials has closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
Virginia transportation officials say a crash involving hazardous materials has closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
Rates at Virginia's community colleges are going up.
Rates at Virginia's community colleges are going up.
The Virginia Department of Social Services is being recognized for its use of technology to help improve efficiency and effectiveness.
The Virginia Department of Social Services is being recognized for its use of technology to help improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Fairfax County fire officials say a house fire that killed a Gallaudet professor and her daughter has been ruled accidental.
Fairfax County fire officials say a house fire that killed a Gallaudet professor and her daughter has been ruled accidental.
National Park Service volunteers portraying Confederate sailors, heavy artillerymen, and Marines will demonstrate artillery action at a Richmond-area battlefield this weekend.
National Park Service volunteers portraying Confederate sailors, heavy artillerymen, and Marines will demonstrate artillery action at a Richmond-area battlefield this weekend.
Federal prosecutors say more charges are expected against three Charlottesville residents charged with selling the fake IDs to thousands of college students across the country.
Federal prosecutors say more charges are expected against three Charlottesville residents charged with selling the fake IDs to thousands of college students across the country.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a meeting in Virginia to field questions on the agency's assessment of the safety performance last year at the Surry nuclear power plant.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a meeting in Virginia to field questions on the agency's assessment of the safety performance last year at the Surry nuclear power plant.
Virginia's Republican Party, now under tea party control, will gavel its convention to order Friday and is preparing to formalize Ken Cuccinelli's gubernatorial nomination and decide its two other statewide...
Virginia's Republican Party, now under tea party control, will gavel its convention to order Friday and is preparing to formalize Ken Cuccinelli's gubernatorial nomination and decide its two other statewide...
A bald eagle nursed back to health after it tested positive for lead poisoning is set to take flight again back to the wild.
A bald eagle nursed back to health after it tested positive for lead poisoning is set to take flight again back to the wild.
More than 100 Virginia farmers are turning to the age-old practice of gleaning to help feed the needy.
More than 100 Virginia farmers are turning to the age-old practice of gleaning to help feed the needy.
An 18th-century plantation with ties to some of the biggest names and events in history is going on the auction block.
An 18th-century plantation with ties to some of the biggest names and events in history is going on the auction block.
Gov. Bob McDonnell is launching an ambitious campaign to match more than 1,000 children in foster care with 1,000 adoptive parents.
Gov. Bob McDonnell is launching an ambitious campaign to match more than 1,000 children in foster care with 1,000 adoptive parents.
A Maltese-flagged coal ship anchored at Portsmouth Marine Terminal for nearly a month has lost a court battle to sail out of Virginia waters.
A Maltese-flagged coal ship anchored at Portsmouth Marine Terminal for nearly a month has lost a court battle to sail out of Virginia waters.
President Barack Obama says military leaders are ashamed about the military's failure to stop sexual assaults in the ranks.
President Barack Obama says military leaders are ashamed about the military's failure to stop sexual assaults in the ranks.
Republican Ken Cuccinelli is in Virginia coal country proposing cuts to taxes and regulations on energy to stimulate its growth in the state if he's elected governor this year.
Republican Ken Cuccinelli is in Virginia coal country proposing cuts to taxes and regulations on energy to stimulate its growth in the state if he's elected governor this year.
The Kennedy Center is unveiling a new process to select artists who receive one of the nation's top arts prizes after an outside group said Latinos have been largely excluded.
The Kennedy Center is unveiling a new process to select artists who receive one of the nation's top arts prizes after an outside group said Latinos have been largely excluded.
Authorities say some of the suspects charged in a Virginia-to-New York cigarette smuggling scheme have links to top Hamas officials.
Authorities say some of the suspects charged in a Virginia-to-New York cigarette smuggling scheme have links to top Hamas officials.
Virginia transportation officials worked for hours to remove a huge makeshift shelter a homeless man built and lived in for 9 years.
Virginia transportation officials worked for hours to remove a huge makeshift shelter a homeless man built and lived in for 9 years.
A Colorado company developing a spaceship to take astronauts to the International Space Station is having its spacecraft undergo a series of landing-focused tests at NASA facilities in Virginia and California.
A Colorado company developing a spaceship to take astronauts to the International Space Station is having its spacecraft undergo a series of landing-focused tests at NASA facilities in Virginia and California.
The Virginia Lottery says someone bought a $1 million Powerball ticket in Christiansburg.
The Virginia Lottery says someone bought a $1 million Powerball ticket in Christiansburg.
Police are investigating a pipe bomb that exploded in Augusta County.
Police are investigating a pipe bomb that exploded in Augusta County.
The invasive northern snakehead fish has moved into the Rappahannock River.
The invasive northern snakehead fish has moved into the Rappahannock River.
Bluefield residents are being asked to take precautions because of an unwelcome visitor in the southwest Virginia town.
Bluefield residents are being asked to take precautions because of an unwelcome visitor in the southwest Virginia town.
Charlottesville soon will be home to a full-scale replica of the 800-year-old labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in Paris.
Charlottesville soon will be home to a full-scale replica of the 800-year-old labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in Paris.
The owner of a hotel in Norfolk will pay nearly $11 million to settle a lawsuit over a toddler's fall from a walkway.
The owner of a hotel in Norfolk will pay nearly $11 million to settle a lawsuit over a toddler's fall from a walkway.
Metro says a train fire at the Silver Spring station may have been started by a loose part striking a power cable.
Metro says a train fire at the Silver Spring station may have been started by a loose part striking a power cable.
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Metro says it will close a total of five stations on the green and orange lines for weekend work.
Metro says it will close a total of five stations on the green and orange lines for weekend work.
Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.
Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.
The Smithsonian Institution is announcing plans for what curators believe is the first exhibition about the visual history of yoga.
The Smithsonian Institution is announcing plans for what curators believe is the first exhibition about the visual history of yoga.
A sure sign of summer: Kings Dominion is hiring by the hundreds.
A sure sign of summer: Kings Dominion is hiring by the hundreds.
Since an earthquake rattled central Virginia and the East Coast nearly two years ago, more than 450 aftershocks have been recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Since an earthquake rattled central Virginia and the East Coast nearly two years ago, more than 450 aftershocks have been recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
A 33-year-old Virginia Beach man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to distributing synthetic marijuana.
A 33-year-old Virginia Beach man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to distributing synthetic marijuana.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans is challenging in a federal appeals court Lexington's limits on the flying of the Confederate flag.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans is challenging in a federal appeals court Lexington's limits on the flying of the Confederate flag.
Liberty University's challenge to the Obama administration's health care law is back before a federal appeals court in Virginia.
Liberty University's challenge to the Obama administration's health care law is back before a federal appeals court in Virginia.
Hampton Roads would become a conspicuous winner under a draft of Virginia's blueprint for highway construction projects over six years.
Hampton Roads would become a conspicuous winner under a draft of Virginia's blueprint for highway construction projects over six years.
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is...
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is never sold.
Call Melvyn Wilson the king of the scratch-off ticket.
Call Melvyn Wilson the king of the scratch-off ticket.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has reached a deal to repay some motorists whose vehicles were damaged by potholes in Hampton Roads.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has reached a deal to repay some motorists whose vehicles were damaged by potholes in Hampton Roads.
A federal appeals court is refusing to block a federal permit for a West Virginia coal mine that was challenged by environmentalists.
A federal appeals court is refusing to block a federal permit for a West Virginia coal mine that was challenged by environmentalists.
Virginia Commonwealth University's planned museum of contemporary art has its first director.
Virginia Commonwealth University's planned museum of contemporary art has its first director.
Virginia Railway Express and MARC are warning passengers that travel may be slowed by heat-related speed restrictions.
Virginia Railway Express and MARC are warning passengers that travel may be slowed by heat-related speed restrictions.
A woman will spend nearly 16 years in prison for her role in the fatal shooting of a Virginia man visiting the San Francisco Bay area for a job interview at Google Inc.
A woman will spend nearly 16 years in prison for her role in the fatal shooting of a Virginia man visiting the San Francisco Bay area for a job interview at Google Inc.
A former sailor has pleaded not guilty to additional charges that he passed top secret documents to individuals he believed represented the Russian government.
A former sailor has pleaded not guilty to additional charges that he passed top secret documents to individuals he believed represented the Russian government.
A grand jury says the fatal shooting of a suspect by a Chesterfield County police officer was justified.
A grand jury says the fatal shooting of a suspect by a Chesterfield County police officer was justified.
Virginia farmers produce enough eggs to make more than 1 billion deviled eggs annually.
Virginia farmers produce enough eggs to make more than 1 billion deviled eggs annually.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors has voted to display the Ten Commandments at the county government building.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors has voted to display the Ten Commandments at the county government building.
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.
Officials at Shenandoah National Park are working on a plan to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease.
Officials at Shenandoah National Park are working on a plan to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease.
Wednesday has gotten off to a shaky start for some residents in Louisa County.
Wednesday has gotten off to a shaky start for some residents in Louisa County.
A Virginia Beach woman no longer faces a criminal charge for keeping chickens in her backyard.
A Virginia Beach woman no longer faces a criminal charge for keeping chickens in her backyard.
A man and woman wanted in a death in Virginia have been arrested in South Carolina.
A man and woman wanted in a death in Virginia have been arrested in South Carolina.
Norfolk police say no one was injured when a man took an ambulance and crashed it into several other vehicles.
Norfolk police say no one was injured when a man took an ambulance and crashed it into several other vehicles.
Metro says a mechanical problem started a fire on train at the Silver Spring station that disrupted red line service between Takoma and Forest Glen.
Metro says a mechanical problem started a fire on train at the Silver Spring station that disrupted red line service between Takoma and Forest Glen.
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Gov. Bob McDonnell's job approval dipping to its lowest point in two years. But it's not because of gifts he and his family took from a political donor and chief...
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Gov. Bob McDonnell's job approval dipping to its lowest point in two years. But it's not because of gifts he and his family took from a political donor and chief executive of a...
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Activists opposed to energy drilling off Virginia's coast are planning their 4th edition of "Hands Across the Sand."
Activists opposed to energy drilling off Virginia's coast are planning their 4th edition of "Hands Across the Sand."
Lawmakers say they're outraged that for the second time this month a member of the armed forces assigned to help prevent sexual assaults in the military is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.
Lawmakers say they're outraged that for the second time this month a member of the armed forces assigned to help prevent sexual assaults in the military is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.
Fort Detrick is welcoming a new garrison commander to the Army installation in Frederick.
Fort Detrick is welcoming a new garrison commander to the Army installation in Frederick.
A federal appeals court is set to review the case of a Virginia death row inmate convicted of killing a Richmond couple and their two young daughters.
A federal appeals court is set to review the case of a Virginia death row inmate convicted of killing a Richmond couple and their two young daughters.
A nonprofit organization is launching a program to provide low- to moderate-income Richmond families loans to assist in the purchase or repair of used cars.
A nonprofit organization is launching a program to provide low- to moderate-income Richmond families loans to assist in the purchase or repair of used cars.
Two Southside Virginia voices against uranium mining are joining forces.
Two Southside Virginia voices against uranium mining are joining forces.
Catholic University says a charitable foundation is pledging $4 million to its nursing school to fund scholarships for students pursuing nursing jobs in the Washington area.
Catholic University says a charitable foundation is pledging $4 million to its nursing school to fund scholarships for students pursuing nursing jobs in the Washington area.
The president of Virginia Tech, who has been criticized by families and others for the way he handled the 2007 campus massacre, says he's retiring.
The president of Virginia Tech, who has been criticized by families and others for the way he handled the 2007 campus massacre, says he's retiring.
Virginia general revenue increased last month by 2.2 percent over April 2012 in one of the year's most significant tax collection months, putting Virginia slightly ahead of its budgeted forecast 10 months through...
Virginia general revenue increased last month by 2.2 percent over April 2012 in one of the year's most significant tax collection months, putting Virginia slightly ahead of its budgeted forecast 10 months through its...
An official says Germany has canceled plans to purchase and modify U.S.-made Global Hawk surveillance drones for 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion).
An official says Germany has canceled plans to purchase and modify U.S.-made Global Hawk surveillance drones for 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion).
The U.S. Navy says it has successfully launched an unmanned aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier.
The U.S. Navy says it has successfully launched an unmanned aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier.
A well-known boat captain who organizes whale-watching tours in Dominica has been granted bail as he awaits trial in the death of a U.S. college student hit by a boat propeller.
A well-known boat captain who organizes whale-watching tours in Dominica has been granted bail as he awaits trial in the death of a U.S. college student hit by a boat propeller.
The Commonwealth Council on Aging is honoring innovative caregiver programs in Virginia.
The Commonwealth Council on Aging is honoring innovative caregiver programs in Virginia.
A new report says hard times are expected to continue for the coal industry in Central Appalachia, which at one time was the hub of the nation's coal production.
A new report says hard times are expected to continue for the coal industry in Central Appalachia, which at one time was the hub of the nation's coal production.
For the first time in years, General Assembly Democrats overwhelmingly outscored Republicans in the annual scorecard by the pro-business group Virginia FREE based on one issue: this year's transportation bill.
For the first time in years, General Assembly Democrats overwhelmingly outscored Republicans in the annual scorecard by the pro-business group Virginia FREE based on one issue: this year's transportation bill.
A Virginia man who was convicted last week of seven counts of attempted deliberate homicide for throwing pipe bombs at Montana law enforcement officers last November is now charged with trying to create a weapon...
A Virginia man who was convicted last week of seven counts of attempted deliberate homicide for throwing pipe bombs at Montana law enforcement officers last November is now charged with trying to create a weapon while in...
The conviction of a Somali man believed to be the highest-ranking pirate captured by the U.S. is headed for a federal appeals panel in Virginia.
The conviction of a Somali man believed to be the highest-ranking pirate captured by the U.S. is headed for a federal appeals panel in Virginia.
Maryland's Washington College is preparing to announce the winner of the nation's largest literary prize for undergraduate college students.
Maryland's Washington College is preparing to announce the winner of the nation's largest literary prize for undergraduate college students.
The politically charged embezzlement case against a former Virginia Executive Mansion chef is back before a Richmond judge.
The politically charged embezzlement case against a former Virginia Executive Mansion chef is back before a Richmond judge.
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