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July 29, 2023

Democrat Rep. Spanberger allegedly planning run for Virginia governor: report

Virginia Democrat Rep. Abigail Spanberger has allegedly told multiple people within her party that she plans to run for governor in the commonwealth's 2025 election.

July 28, 2023

Virginia man charged with murder of councilwoman, extradited to New Jersey

A man charged in connection to the murder of a New Jersey councilwoman has been extradited from Virginia to stand trial, according to authorities.

July 27, 2023

Thousands gather to watch Chincoteague wild ponies make annual swim across Assateague Channel

A group of Chincoteague wild ponies made their annual trek across the Assateague Channel on July 26, 2023. Thousands gathered to watch the event.

July 27, 2023

Virginia schools have no plans to change regulations regarding the participation of trans athletes

Schools in Virginia have no plans to change regulations governing the participation of transgender athletes, despite new guidance from Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

July 26, 2023

Some Virginia school districts rejecting governor's policy on transgender bathrooms, preferred pronouns

Several Virginia school districts are rejecting the Youngkin administration's model policies regarding transgender bathrooms and preferred pronoun usage in schools.

July 25, 2023

Gas line explosion near Virginia highway causes alarm, no injuries reported

A gas line explosion occurred near a highway in rural western Virginia on Tuesday, causing alarm but resulting in no injuries, as confirmed by local officials.

July 25, 2023

FBI investigates death of intellectually disabled VA prison inmate, identified as 'possible victim of a crime'

The 2022 death of Charles Givens, an intellectually disabled prison inmate, is being investigated by the FBI. He was identified as "a possible victim of a crime."

July 21, 2023

Former ABC News journalist pleads guilty to child pornography charges

A 53-year-old man who was a former investigative journalist for ABC News has pleaded gulity to child pornography charges on Friday in a U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Virginia.

July 20, 2023

Virginia fisherman catches 'extremely rare' blue-mouth fish: 'Wild genetic pigment mutation'

A man in Bowling Green, Virginia, caught a rare blue-mouth chain pickerel from a private pond in Caroline County. Experts say the fish's coloration is a genetic mutation.

July 20, 2023

GOP committee memo outlines ‘aggressive’ absentee, early voting effort in Virginia

The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) issued a memo explaining its "aggressive" GOTV strategy in Virginia ahead of the state's general election.