December 20, 2015 Witness describes wife of former Va. Gov. McDonnell as 'diva-ish' Former Gov. Bob McDonnell struggled to rein in his wife's erratic behavior, causing turmoil throughout the executive staff and nearly prompting a mass resignation among workers in the governor's mansion, a defense witness testified Monday.
December 20, 2015 Delay denied in ruling on Virginia gay marriage ban A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to delay its ruling striking down Virginia's gay marriage ban, which means that same-sex couples could begin marrying in the state as early as next week.
December 20, 2015 Park Service moves plan for gov’t to shoot deer at Civil War sites The National Park Service has tentatively approved a plan that envisions government sharpshooters killing more than 2,800 white-tailed deer at three Civil War battlefields in Maryland and Virginia over the next five years to curb damage to plants and trees.
December 20, 2015 Chinese company hires influential Virginia lawmaker, gets sanctions lifted It pays for a Chinese company to hire an influential state lawmaker, and vice-versa.
December 20, 2015 Eric Cantor steps down as House majority leader Rep. Eric Cantor used his farewell as House majority leader Thursday to lament what he calls a diminished U.S. role in a world that he said is rife with instability and terror.
December 20, 2015 'Crush' bombshell rocks opening of ex-Virginia gov's corruption trial Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen mounted a deeply personal defense at the start of their corruption trial in Richmond on Tuesday, with the attorney for the former first lady saying she was taken advantage of by a wealthy businessman whom she had a “crush” on.
December 20, 2015 US court: Virginia gay marriage ban unconstitutional A federal appeals court has struck down Virginia's same-sex marriage ban.
December 20, 2015 A not-so-private plan: Virginia Beach taxpayers fund deal with Chinese Another Chinese company plans to invest in the Old Dominion, and Virginia Beach taxpayers will help foot the bill.
December 20, 2015 Virginia county takes on federal government that ‘refuses to do its job’ For Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, the border crisis isn’t something far away — or something new.
December 20, 2015 Former Virginia governor opposes witness number limit Virginia's former governor has urged a federal judge to allow him to call up to 10 character witnesses in his corruption trial.