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April 25, 2023

Virginia man pleads guilty in turtle trafficking case

A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to illegally trafficking wild turtles in federal court on Monday. The man made nearly $13,000 over three years catching and selling turtles.

April 25, 2023

Ignoring China threats, Gov. Youngkin commits business future to Taiwan: 'decades-old partnership'

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is in Taiwan as the first of three stops during a trade mission through Asia, with plans to also visit Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, South Korea.

April 25, 2023

Virginia middle school teacher charged after alleged sexual assault of student

A Virginia teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl under 15-years-old. The teacher worked at the school the victim attended.

April 22, 2023

Virginia school district to let students carry Narcan to reverse drug overdoses

The Arlington County public school system in northern Virginia is ready to move forward with allowing students to carry overdose-reversing drug Narcan to school with them.

April 21, 2023

US launches new program targeting abandoned crab, lobster traps

The U.S. is launching a new program that will target the scourge of abandoned crab and lobster traps. William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science will anchor the program.

April 21, 2023

Virginia golf course GM arrested after allegedly filming inside women’s restroom for several months: police

Craig Robert Luckey, a general manager at the Potomac Shores Golf Club in Virginia, was arrested last week after allegedly using his phone to film inside a women's restroom.

April 20, 2023

Virginia man wielding sledgehammer released after breaking into ex-girlfriend's home, returns next day: Police

A Virginia man tried using a sledgehammer to break into a home twice in two days, authorities said.

April 20, 2023

Amazon seeks $153M in state incentive funds from Virginia for HQ2 project

Amazon submitted an application asking Virginia for about $153 million in state incentive payments. This will be the first set of funds paid out since the company agreed to build its second headquarters there.

April 20, 2023

Virginia cat weighing nearly 40 pounds is adopted in mere hours: ‘That’s my cat’

An overweight cat named Patches was adopted within a day — meet the nearly 40-pound animal that a Virginia rescue knew would spark lots of conversation.

April 19, 2023

Virginia suspect hid face with bonnet during 7-Eleven robbery: police

Fairfax County Police Department officials are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven store in Alexandria while concealing his face with a bonnet on Saturday.