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May 2, 2016

Virginia lawmakers weigh right to buy unpasteurized milk

Virginia lawmakers are considering whether the state's constitution should enshrine the right of consumers to buy unpasteurized milk or uninspected meat directly from farmers.

May 2, 2016

Joe Morrissey, jailed Virginia lawmaker, regains seat in special election

A state lawmaker who resigned his seat following a sex scandal involving a teenage employee won it back during a special election Tuesday.

May 2, 2016

Federal judge: Ex-Va. governor can't be free during appeal

A federal judge on Tuesday denied former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's request to remain free while he appeals his corruption convictions, which means he could begin his two-year prison sentence by Feb. 9.

May 2, 2016

Ex-Virginia Gov. McDonnell sentenced to 2 years in prison for corruption

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison for taking bribes to promote a dietary supplement.

May 2, 2016

Virginia man charged after human remains found in barrel

A Virginia man has been charged after deputies say human remains were found in a barrel at his home.

May 1, 2016

Wildfire at Shenandoah National Park fully contained

Authorities say a fire that burned thousands of acres of land in Shenandoah National Park has been fully contained.

April 29, 2016

Board renames Virginia school that honored segregationist

A Virginia middle school that was named in honor of a prominent segregationist will be renamed for a local historically black village.

April 28, 2016

Virginia Democratic lawmakers oppose George Mason renaming law school after Scalia

Nearly a dozen Democratic lawmakers said in a letter Tuesday they are against George Mason University renaming its law school after the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

April 28, 2016

Clinton’s Super Tuesday leaves Sanders' path forward in doubt

Hillary Clinton can’t lock up the Democratic nomination just yet – but on Tuesday she seemed to be well on her way, building a large delegate lead against her rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders.

April 28, 2016

Slain teen's dad, stepmom arrested on domestic abuse charges

Authorities say the father and stepmother of a slain Virginia teenager have been arrested after a domestic violence incident.