Cuccinelli: No Plans to Give Back $18K in Gifts

The Republican nominee for governor said Wednesday he won't return gifts from Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.

Winning Powerball Numbers for Aug. 3, 2013

What is the winning Powerball ticket number?

Should DC be more like New York?

Are taller buildings the right fit for DC?

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Says Daughter Returned $15,000 Wedding Gift

The governor announced Wednesday a $15,000 gift for catering at his daughter's wedding had been returned to Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.

The Rust Report Details How to Avoid Financial Fraud Scams

Del. Tom Rust gets the word out about financial scams targeting senior citizens and others.

Gov. Bob McDonnell Says He's Returning the Rolex

The governor, at the center of an ethics controversy, told WTOP Radio Tuesday he will give back thousands of dollars in gifts to Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.

Fairfax County Animal Shelter Temporarily Suspends Intake of Dogs

About one dozen dogs at the shelter have exhibited symptoms of an unspecified upper respiratory illness.

McDonnell’s Apology: Is It Enough?

The Virginia governor apologized Tuesday amid an ethics scandal, maintaining he did nothing wrong.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Travels to Afghanistan, Kuwait

Virginia's governor has spent this week abroad, putting some distance between himself and an ethics investigation.

Stacey Kincaid Wins Democratic Nomination for Fairfax County Sheriff

Kincaid, a 26-year veteran, defeated interim Sheriff Mark Sites on Tuesday in a Democratic Caucus in Fairfax.

Law Enforcement Conducting HOV Reversal Exercise Wednesday

You may see increased police presence Wednesday near HOV checkpoints.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Apologizes, Returns $120,000 in Loans to Jonnie Williams

McDonnell announced that he and his family have paid back two loans with interest to the Star Scientific CEO.

Fairfax Families Say They Need More Time In Mental Services Closure Plan

More than 5,000 people are petitioning the upcoming closing of Northern Virginia Training Centers — which provide services for the developmentally and intellectually disabled — across the state.

Reaction to VA Governor's Race Debate Between Ken Cuccinelli, Terry McAuliffe

Speak Out: Ken Cuccinelli In Your Bedroom

Is candidate’s defense of sodomy ban aimed at child predators or you?

Man Who Got Cut of Stolen $1.4 Million in Parking Fees at Air & Space Sentenced

Alexandria man gets more than three years in prison and three years supervised release.

Virginia Elections 2013: McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Attack In First Debate

Virginia's candidates for governor focus on social issues, transportation, economy, gay rights Saturday in the first debate of the 2013 election season.

Former Chantilly High Student: NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman in the Spotlight

Mother of three receives high marks for composure under pressure when emergencies strike.

Poll: Virginians Support Gay Marriage

Leashing in Dog Owners...Who Don't Scoop the Poop

HOA president proposes registering pets' DNA to find out who is flouting "pooper scooper" rules. What do you think?

Red Light Cameras: Do They Help or Hurt?

As local jurisdictions look to restart red light programs, Fairfax City Council installs fewer new cameras than proposed because of costs. Do you think the cameras can curb violations?

Cuccinelli's Sodomy Problem: Candidate Seeks to Reverse Criticism Over Law

GOP gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli says his support of Virginia's anti-sodomy law is about protecting children from sexual predators; opponent Terry McAuliffe says it's another example of Cuccinelli's "anti-gay" agenda.

New Poll Says 84 Percent Would 'Vote Again' for Gov. Bob McDonnell in Wake of Gifts Scandal

But governor sees ratings dip — especially among women.

Ken Cuccinelli Discusses Plan for Veterans

Ken Cuccinelli appeared in Herndon on Saturday to discuss his plan for Virginia's veterans. (Photo: Cuccinelli for Governor)

Democrats Attack Cuccinelli in New Ad Over Violence Against Women Act

The advertisement criticizes Cuccinelli for staying silent on the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act.

See What Transportation Projects Are Proposed for 2014

Why Did My Cell Phone Ring Overnight?

New Fairfax County system used for wireless emergency alerts.

Warner: Furloughs Have NoVA Choosing to 'Pay for Groceries or Childcare”

Virginia senator says budget sequester was intentionally designed to be “so stupid that no rational person would choose to go down that path.”

Fairfax 911 Operators Fielding Calls from Pocket Dialing, Deactivated Phones

How you can help reduce accidental 911 calls.

Fairfax Board OKs Future Human Services Funding Priorities

Climate Disconnect for Congressman Frank Wolf?

Rep. Frank Wolf Supports New Push for Ban on Same Sex Marriage

Virginia U.S. Rep Frank Wolf is one of 26 Republican co-sponsors of the Federal Marriage Amendment.

Sen. Tim Kaine to Hold First Twitter and Facebook Town Hall

Senator to mark first six months in office by talking with constituents; seeks feedback on economy, job growth, immigration reform, reducing gun violence and support for veterans.

PBS to Live-Stream Saturday Debate Between Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli

Terry McAuliffe: Expanding Medicaid 'The Right Thing to Do' in Virginia

During Monday tour of Inova Alexandria, Virginia gubernatorial candidate said he plans to include Medicaid expansion in all of his proposed budgets.

Fairfax Supervisors to Set Human Services Priorities at Tuesday Meeting

Supervisors will approve funding priorities for the Consolidated Community Funding Pool, which funds affordable housing and homeless services, among other needs.

Furlough Days Start This Week for Some Chantilly Residents

What are you doing with your unpaid days off this summer?

Cuccinelli Calls McDonnell Controversies 'a Distraction'

PHOTO: Sen. Tim Kaine Visits Virginia Troops in Afghanistan on Fourth of July

Speak Out: Has Your Commute Gotten Better?