Virginia governor urges Falwell to rethink welcoming students back to Liberty University

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax says 'swifter' COVID-19 response needed in Virginia

The District, Maryland, and Virginia may not be far apart geographically, but officials are taking different approaches when it comes to combatting the novel coronavirus crisis, leading to calls for Virginia to fall in-line.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam orders 10-customer limit at restaurants, gyms

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has ordered restaurants, gyms and theaters to serve no more than 10 customers at a time in response to the coronavirus.

Teen accused of killing mother, 6-year-old brother on Valentine's Day arrested in North Carolina

"He was taken into custody after store employees called in a shoplifter to police. The 2007 Toyota Camry Levi Norwood was reported to be driving has also been recovered at the time of his arrest," the Sheriff's Office wrote in an update.

Police find 4 dead horses, 4 in poor health

Ten more horses were voluntarily removed from the property and are being cared for by a group called Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue.

Virginia Beach animal shelter removes almost 9 pounds of matted fur from Shih Tzu

An animal shelter in Virginia Beach, Virginia, gave one of its newest residents a much-needed makeover after it came to them with nearly nine pounds of matted fur.

Thousands of gun-rights activists crowd streets of Richmond

Thousands of gun-rights activists rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday under a heavy police presence, protesting plans by the state's Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.

Virginia police: No shooting found at middle school in Henrico County

Police in Virginia responded Monday to a report of an active shooter in the area of a Henrico County middle school but said they did not find any evidence of a shooting.

Virginia school district to allow students one excused absence to protest

One of the largest school districts in the United States has announced that it will allow students one excused absence per school year to participate civic activities such as protests.