On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.
A former FBI agent who lives in Ashburn admitted using his access to bureau systems to steal cryptocurrency from accounts connected to federal investigations, prosecutors said.
A federal judge temporarily stopped construction of President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, hours after a planning commission voted to approve the project.
Prosecutors challenged Naresh Bhatt's account of his wife's death after the Manassas Park man admitted on the witness stand that he dismembered and discarded her body. He has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Young adults seeking their first Virginia driver's license will face additional requirements next year. Applicants ages 18 to 20 must complete driver education and hold a learner's permit for at least 90 days.
Teachers demonstrated before classes Thursday at Lake Braddock Secondary School over required assignments operating weapons detection equipment, according to FFXNow.
An adult and a child younger than 5 died following an Interstate 95 collision in Stafford County early Friday. A Fredericksburg driver faces DUI and manslaughter charges, state police said.
A man jailed pending trial on rape and child sexual abuse material charges is accused of seeking someone to kill the victim in his earlier case, Stafford authorities said.
Commanders fans arriving at Vienna's Metro station early Monday reported finding the exits locked after their trip home. Metro said a station manager let the passengers out within 10 minutes.
Arlington police want to establish a deadline for publishing video from critical incidents after footage of a fatal police shooting remained unreleased for months. The proposal would generally require release within 30 days, with exceptions.
Unofficial returns showed Virginia Democrats positioned to pick up two congressional seats, voters supporting three constitutional amendments and participation exceeding the previous midterm election's total.
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