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October 26, 2022

Judge sides with VA officials in lawsuit to remove Richmond's final Confederate monument

A judge sided with Richmond officials on the issue of removing the final Confederate monument in the city. The remains of the rebel general are buried below the statue dedicated to him.

October 25, 2022

Virginia university faces blowback over school-branded beer after nearly $1M hazing-related death settlement

Virginia Commonwealth University is facing criticism after it partnered with a brewery on a branded beer, months after a student died of alcohol poisoning.

October 25, 2022

Virginia police apprehend criminal suspect, who escaped psychiatric hospital, at convenience store

Virginia police have taken into custody 32-year-old criminal suspect Christopher Feagin, who escaped from Eastern State Hospital for psychiatric care in Williamsburg Monday.

October 25, 2022

Pro-life coffee shop owner hospitalized for stress after onslaught of 'lies' from 'social media bullies'

Ajay Brewer, owner of Brewer’s Cafe in Richmond, Virginia, wrote on Facebook he was hospitalized for stress after the onslaught of "lies" targeting him for his pro-life beliefs.

October 25, 2022

VA police chief warns of ‘perfect storm’ of retirements, resignations: ‘Negative narrative’ on cops

The Norfolk, Virginia police department reported there are 227 sworn vacancies on the police force as of last week. Another 77 are preparing to leave by end of fiscal year.

October 25, 2022

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin calls latest student test scores 'catastrophic'

Test scores among fourth through eighth graders in Virginia have declined in subjects like math and reading. Gov. Youngkin said that the findings are "catastrophic."

October 24, 2022

Virginia surfer helps save man in cardiac arrest

Todd and Donna Rowan went for a morning beach walk in Virginia when Todd collapsed. A surfer, Tyler Volpe, who works as a a medical assistant, saw Todd fall down and ran to his rescue.

October 22, 2022

Virginia congressional race in closely watched swing district tied between Luria, Kiggans: poll

Voters in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District are split with a dead heat race between Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria and Republican state Sen. Jen Kiggans.

October 21, 2022

Virginians receive notices sending them to incorrect polling locations, state Department of Elections says

Localities in northern and southwest Virginia received notices directing voters to incorrect polling locations, according to the state's Department of Elections.

October 21, 2022

12 injured in Virginia apartment fire, officials say

Twelve were injured by an apartment fire in Hampton, Virginia, early Friday morning. Officials say eight firefighters were among those injured.