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September 1, 2022

Virginia police officer wounded in shootout, man found shot nearby

A Norfolk police officer was injured in a shootout on Wednesday night. Following the shooting, a man was found with gunshot wounds nearby and was taken to the hospital.

September 1, 2022

Youngkin rips Fairfax transgender policy allowing 'biological boys' in girls' sports, locker room

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he doesn't support Fairfax County allowing “biological boys” to play girls’ sports and transgender policies forcing parents out of kids’ lives.

September 1, 2022

VA woman found dead after refusing abortion, boyfriend arrested

A VA woman was found dead of a gunshot wound near an intersection in Hanover County, Virginia, after she refused to get an abortion. Her boyfriend has since been charged with murder.

August 31, 2022

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin holds 'Back to School' rally, says fight is not over

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday hosted a "Back to School" rally at which he commended parents for standing up to school boards and teachers unions.

August 31, 2022

Catholic Virginia nurse practitioner says CVS fired her for not providing abortion drugs: lawsuit

A nurse practitioner in Virginia has sued CVS after she says she was fired solely for refusing to provide abortion-inducing drugs, a violation of her Catholic faith.

August 31, 2022

Judge dismisses Virginia obscenity lawsuit seeking to restrict distribution of books to minors

A Virginia Beach judge tossed a suit that asked the court to deem two controversial books as obscene for children and limit their distribution to minors in bookstores.

August 31, 2022

Virginia lawmaker previews 'effective action' after school counselor who was arrested remained employed

A Virginia lawmaker said a state law may need to be amended to improve communication between police and schools when a public school employee is arrested.

August 31, 2022

College diversity and inclusion officers rake in sky-high salaries as debt-saddled students face rising costs

Top diversity, equity and inclusion personnel pocket massive six-figure salaries as students face rising tuition costs, forcing many to take out loans to cover expenses.

August 31, 2022

Virginia police hunt naked madman in string of abduction attempts on women, teen girl: report

Fairfax County police are investigating whether an attempted abduction of a teen girl walking her dog Tuesday is linked to two attacks days earlier on women on the W&OD Trail.

August 31, 2022

VA judge dismisses lawsuit to declare 2 books as too obscene for children

A Virginia judge has dismissed a lawsuit to restrict the access of two books by minors for being too obscene for children, featuring illustrations of oral sex and underage sex scenes.