Robert E. Lee statue to be removed from Richmond Wednesday

A towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is expected to come down from a place of honor in Virginia's capital city.

One of the largest Confederate statues in the U.S. to be removed this week

A towering statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee -- one of the largest Confederate statues in the country -- will be taken down on Wednesday in Richmond, Virginia, more than 130 years after it was erected in tribute to the South's Civil War leader.

Federal appeals court upholds Dylann Roof's death sentence

A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and sentence of a man on federal death row for the racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation.

Afghans who aided US military to be evacuated to Army base in Virginia

The Biden administration says it will evacuate about 2,500 Afghans who worked for the U.S. government and their families to a military base in Virginia pending approval of their visas.

Arlington School Board votes to remove police from schools

In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.

Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC

Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.

Convictions of 2 white supremacist group members upheld, SCOTUS says

The convictions of two men who, as members of a white supremacist group, participated in a white nationalist rally that turned violent will stay in place, the Supreme Court ruled Monday.

14 National Guard soldiers hurt in Virginia when military bus overturns

More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.

Gas hits $7 in Virginia

Drivers were shocked when they got to the pump at a gas station in Virginia.

Virginia mom charged in fatal stabbing of her 10-month-old son, critically injuring daughter

A Virginia mother allegedly stabbed her two young children Monday night, including a 10-month-old boy who died, in what was described as a "horrific" scene, authorities said Tuesday.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues state of emergency to address gasoline supply disruptions

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the state to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth.

Amber Alert cancelled for 2-year-old Virginia boy after being found safe

An Amber Alert has been canceled after authorities say a 2-year-old boy in Virginia was found safe. Noah Gabriel Trout was reported as abducted Sunday.

Virginia city fires police officer over Kyle Rittenhouse donation

The Virginia city of Norfolk has fired a police lieutenant after news reports that said he donated to and expressed support for Kyle Rittenhouse.

Virginia police officer fired after accused of excessive force in traffic stop of Black Army officer

Officials in Virginia say a police officer accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop of a Black Army officer has been fired hours after the state's governor called for an independent investigation into the incident.

Va. police officers threatened Army lieutenant during traffic stop, lawsuit says

In a lawsuit, the Army lieutenant, who is Black, says his constitutional rights were violated during the traffic stop. An officer said his windows were tinted, he didn't have a rear license plate and had been "eluding police." The man's attorney says he was trying to stop in a well-lit area.