Virginia News

Drive For Charity Hits New Record For Donations

Thursday, officials set a high goal for donations collected on the toll road for this year's event.

Police Search For Suspect In Triangle; School Lockdown Lifted

Prince William County police say Triangle Elementary was put into secure-the-building mode in connection with a warrant service in the area in Triangle.

Taste Of Arlington This Sunday Features 40 Restaurants

The event starts Sunday at noon and runs until 5 p.m.

Del. Ramadan Defends His Decision To Not Report A Trip To Taiwan

Even though Taiwan paid for the $4,000 trip, Del. Ramadan says it was not a "gift" and he will not amend his report.

Police: 74-year-old Va. Woman Assaults Cop, Firefighter

A woman kicked a firefighter and slammed the door on a police officer, Prince William County Police said in a news release. 

Alleged Child Sex Offender Arrested at Dulles Airport

A U.S. citizen who was who was wanted by the Atascosa County, Texas Sheriff's Office for aggravated sexual assault of a child was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport today, officials say. 

Explosion In Augusta County Damages Truck

State police spokeswoman Corinne Geller says the driver, a 61-year-old Staunton man, wasn't injured.

Cicadas Come Out In Fredericksburg

Shawna of Fredericksburg, Va. emailed us on Thursday to tell us that her yard is covered in cicadas.

Fire That Killed Mother, Daughter In January Was Accidental

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue authorities say a fire that killed a mother and daughter who were both hearing impaired in Falls Church in January was accidental.

Drive For Charity On Dulles Greenway Marks 8th Year

All proceeds from the Dulles Greenway on Thursday go to several charities and organizations

1 Injured After Vehicle Overturns In Manassas

Fire officials say they are flying one person to the hospital who was injured in a car accident in Manassas on Thursday morning.

Three Arrested In McLean, Falls Church, Vienna Burglaries

Fairfax County Police arrested two men and one woman in series of burglaries in Mclean, Vienna and Falls Church.

Lawyer Demands Removal Of Leesburg Confederate Statue

John Flannery says memorial to Confederate dead is a symbol of racism that has no place in front a courthouse that is supposed to be color-blind.

Police Looking for Missing 16-Year-Old from Woodbridge

Va. AG Hires Law Firm For Governor's Office

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has recused his office from representing Gov. Bob McDonnell in matters related to theft charges against the Executive Mansion's former chef and hired a team of five private lawyers.

3 Arrested For Stabbing In Arlington

Three people were arrested after a man was stabbed in front of an Arlington apartment building on Friday.

Woman Sent To Hospital After Sister Hits Her With A Mug

On Saturday, sisters got into a fight that resulted in one of them getting sent to the hospital, say Arlington Police.

Cab Driver Assaulted In Arlington

The driver suffered a broken jaw and was transported to Virginia Hospital Center, say police.

Minor Earthquake Rattles Louisa County

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude-2.3 earthquake struck in the county at 7:01 a.m. Wednesday.

Would You Buy Your Wedding Dress On Craigslist?

Getting your wedding dress can be a budget buster but would you be willing to buy your dress on Craigslist?

Former Prescription Drug Abuser Warns Parents About Addiction

Six Fairfax County Police Stations will be drop off sites for expired or leftover prescription drugs May 27 - June 1.