Virginia Man Wearing 'Camp Auschwitz' Sweatshirt Appears In Court

Robert K. Packer of Hampton Roads has been charged with crimes including violent entry into Capitol grounds during last week's insurrection.

Virginia Democrats Continue Push For Criminal Justice Reform, As General Assembly Convenes

As the General Assembly reconvenes this week, Virginia Democrats are continuing a push to reform the state’s criminal justice system.

Virginia Democrats Push To End Constitutional Rule Stripping Felons Of Voting Rights

Democrats would seek a constitutional amendment to rid Virginia of what many call "a racist relic of a Jim Crow system."

If We Want To Save Our Restaurants, Virginia Must Put Long-Term Relief On The Menu

The issue with Virginia restaurants, says a hospitality official, "needs dedicated long-term financial assistance to solve."

Virginia Pushes Back Estimate For Vaccinating All Residents For COVID-19

Every Virginian vaccinated by early to mid-summer? Therein lies the question; experts say it is not likely.

Investigations Opened Into The Death Of U.S. Capitol Police Officer From Virginia After Pro-Trump Riot

Brian Sicknick, whose death was termed "senseless" by two Democratic senators, lived in Springfield, Va., the report states.

Good News, VA: $1 Million Winners, First Baby, Pickleball Fever

Good news across Virginia includes $2 million to Capital Food Bank, testing kiosks, million-dollar lottery tickets sold and other stories.

Divide Deepens In Virginia GOP As Democrats Renew Calls For Trump’s Early Ouster

"Bluntly, this was a Donald Trump-inspired disaster," Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Thursday.

Virginia Attorney, Seeking Sealed Papers From A Major Anti-Immigrant Activist For Years, Wonders What They Show

In 2016, Virginia-based immigration lawyer Hassan Ahmad sent the University of Michigan a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Retired Judges Pick Eight Citizen Members For Virginia Redistricting Commission

A panel of retired judges on Wednesday picked the eight Virginia citizens who will serve on the state’s new redistricting commission.

Virginia Crime Commission Recommends Eliminating All Mandatory Minimum Sentences

The Virginia Crime Commission voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to endorse legislation stripping all mandatory minimum sentences from state code.

Chesapeake Bay Health Remains Poor, Says Latest State Of The Bay Report

Two years after its last assessment of the Chesapeake Bay’s health, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has found little overall improvement.

‘Not A Happy Story’: But How Does It End?

Already the first days of 2021 feel less like darkness before the dawn in Virginia, and like a deeper plunge into our bitter polarization.

Virginia’s Naturopathic Doctors Are Continuing A 15-Year Fight For Licensure

For the past 15 years, Virginia’s naturopathic doctors have been on a quest for licensure by the state’s Department of Health Professions.

Virginia State Senator Dies Of COVID-19 Complications

Virginia State Sen. A. Benton “Ben” Chafin Jr., R-Russell, has died of COVID-19, the Senate Republican leadership announced Friday evening.

Northam’s Budget Would Guarantee Transgender Health Services For Medicaid Enrollees

Tucked away in the budget Northam presented is a single line that his administration says would guarantee care to transgender enrollees.

Virginia State Sen. Ben Chafin Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

Chafin, who was from Russell County, is the first Virginia lawmaker to die from COVID-19. He was 60 years old.

Quadrantid First 2021 VA, DC Meteor Showers, Supermoons, Eclipses

The Quadrantid meteor shower starts 2021, which features three supermoons, a “real” blue moon, and solar and lunar eclipses over NoVA, DC.

Top 10 Most-Viewed Mercury Stories Of The Year

Among the highlights are "unrelenting coverage" on the state's response to the pandemic, and implementation of the Clean Economy Act.

5,000th VA Death, Record 5K Daily Coronavirus Cases To End 2020

Virginia set a record as coronavirus cases topped 5,000 cases in a day on Dec. 31, and the state has confirmed 5,000 deaths from COVID-19.

In Virginia, Slow Vaccine Rollout Frustrates Health Care Providers

Earlier this month, Virginia received 285,725 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, but only 54,295 have been administered, the report states.

13 Chain Restaurants In VA, DC That Closed Sites In 2020

The coronavirus pandemic dealt a fatal blow to some restaurant chains in northern Virginia. These chains shut locations in 2020.

How Virginia Firefighter Salaries Compare With Other States

The salaries for firefighters in the United States vary greatly by state. See where Virginia ranks.

Oppression In The Kitchen, Delight In The Dining Room: The Story Of Caesar, An Enslaved Chef And Chocolatier In Colonial Virginia

The author details the history of chocolate and those who put diligent labor into creating it, in a Christmas reflection.

Lawmakers Propose Fixes For Virginia’s Beleaguered Unemployment Insurance Program

Lawmakers say they plan to propose legislative fixes next month to speed unemployment claims in Virginia, which ranks last in the country.

Santa Tracker Live: When St. Nick Will Arrive In NoVA, DC 2020

As you celebrate Christmas with the kids, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are scheduled to arrive in NoVA, DC via our live tracker.

Northam Halts Payroll Tax Increase Tied To Pandemic Layoffs

Businesses facing a big increase in payroll taxes next year tied to widespread layoffs amid the pandemic will get a 1-year reprieve.

Put Equity First In Access To The COVID-19 Vaccine

(The author talks about the myriad questions relevant to how the COVID-19 vaccine should be prioritized.)

Congress Passes Massive ‘First Step’ In Pandemic Relief With $900 Billion Package

This bill "still didn't go far enough for many Democrats," according to the report.

Telehealth In Virginia: Where Do We Go From Here?

The authors discuss access, disparities, and the future of Internet health care in Virginia.

Hoping To Vaccinate Millions Against COVID-19, Officials Seek To Expand Virginia’s Health Care Workforce

As Virginia takes the first steps in an unprecedented vaccination campaign, there are still questions health officials can’t answer.

Workers’ COVID-19 Lawsuits Could Be Quashed Under GOP Push In Congress

Managers allegedly took bets at an Iowa meat-packing facility, the report states.

Virginia Celebrates Arrival Of COVID-19 Vaccines, But Health Officials Won’t Say Where Exactly They’re Going

Virginia’s first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, distributed and administered at hospitals across the state, were greeted with accolades.

Some Health Officials Have Urged Schools To Close, But That Advice Is Not Always Shared Publicly

Elementary school teacher Brown was initially puzzled when she noticed other local schools transitioning back to online learning.

Northam’s Sunny Budget Rewrite Roils Republicans With His Proposed Court Of Appeals Expansion

In revisions to the two-year, $135 billion spending plan, Northam proposed hundreds of millions for vaccine development, pandemic response.

Roanoke Region Sees Major Spike In COVID-19; Herring Announces Re-Election Campaign; Birthday Acts Of Kindness; More Headlines

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Only One GOP Candidate For Governor Acknowledges Reality Of Biden’s Win

Everyone expects the presidential outcome to loom large over Virginia’s upcoming gubernatorial election.

Despite Setbacks For New Natural Gas Projects, Companies Push Forward With Plans

The State Corporation Commission rejected a proposal by Virginia Natural Gas to expand its pipeline infrastructure; controversy followed.

‘Devastating’ New Report Finds Major Problems With Special Education In Virginia

The myriad shortcomings, according to the report, make it difficult to determine how well students with disabilities are supported.

Hospitals Scramble To Prioritize Which Workers Are First For Coronavirus Shots

If there’s such a thing as a date with destiny, it’s marked on Dr. Taison Bell’s calendar.