Sweltering Temperatures Return To VA This Week: See Latest Forecast

Intense heat returns to Virginia this week, though highs are not quite as intense as those brought by the heat dome earlier this month.

Garage Fire Displaces Family | VA Tech Players Drafted | Bears Get Mange: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Virginia.

Feds Launch Groundbreaking Electric Plane Pilot Program In Virginia

Electric aircraft used a multistate corridor connecting Virginia and Maryland to carry organs through the National Airspace System.

ATV Driver Rescued After Falling Into Ravine

An ATV driver in Botetourt County was rescued from a steep embankment after driving off the edge of a road into a ravine.

Surge In Black Bears With Mange Raises Concerns

Mange appears to be increasingly affecting bears in Southwest Virginia.

Richmond Rally Condemns Data Center Sprawl, Demands Transparency From Lawmakers: Report

Protesters at Virginia's Capitol Square called for a halt to data center development in the state.

4 Players From This VA University Selected In 2026 Major League Baseball Draft

Four pitchers from a Virginia university have been selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.

2 More Northern Virginia Law Enforcement Agencies Go Radio Silent

As of Monday, two more law enforcement bodies in Northern Virginia are encrypting their radio communications.

More Kids Are Drowning, Pediatricians Warn: What To Know In VA

Drowning is one of the main causes of death among children and has been happening more in recent years. Here's what parents should know.

Gun Found In Child's Backpack | Data Center Thwarted | Bearded Dragon Rescued: VA Top News

School Chief On Leave | Search-And-Rescue Task Force Returns | Teen Groped At Business | Vienna Sisters Fight Hunger | Cheese Recall Grows

Leaders Predict Economic Future + New Senior Living Opens + Tysons Redevelopment: VA Business News

Data center vote results, business leaders' predictions and plans for redevelopment lead this week's business news in Virginia.

This Breakfast Sandwich Is Ranked Among The Best In VA

The Daily Meal list includes breakfast sandwiches ranging from buttermilk biscuits in the South to bagel creations in the Northeast.

Dominion Energy Rate Increase Takes Effect For VA Customers

Dominion Energy told customers on Wednesday that they should expect to see higher monthly bills.

VA Cheese Recall Grows Amid Ongoing Listeria Outbreak

A MD-based Latin market is recalling additional cheese products linked to a listeria outbreak that's killed one person and sickened several.

How VA Taxes Beer, Wine And Spirits, And How Those Industries Help Main Street

The next time you raise a toast with Virginia-produced beer, wine or spirits, there’s more in the glass than the drink itself.

Court Battles Leave Virginia's New Assault Weapons Ban In Legal Limbo

Attorney General Jay Jones vows to defend the new law as state and federal court challenges cloud enforcement across the commonwealth.

These Fruits, Vegetables May Be Linked To VA's Growing Parasite Outbreak

Cyclosporiasis infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes frequent, watery and explosive diarrhea.

Va. Lt. Gov. Hashmi Calls On Regulators To Extend Review Period For NextEra-Dominion Energy Merger

Hashmi proposes 64 questions for the energy titans to answer, detailing the purpose and structure of the planned merger.

State Budget Extends Virginia Higher Education Displacement Commission Funding For 2 Years

The additional funding comes as the commission broadens its research on the impacts of university-led displacement of Black communities.

July 4 Killing In VA | Impromptu Patriotic Concert | Fireworks Spark House Fires: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the three-day weekend in Virginia.

Child Left In Hot Car | DOJ Sues Virginia | Man Attacked With Bleach: VA Top News

Woman Pulled From Sinking Car | Parasite Outbreak | Venezuela Rescue Mission | Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy | Pedestrian Hit-And-Run

Virginia Braces For Dangerous Heat Wave Ahead Of Fourth Of July Weekend

Spanberger urges residents to stay hydrated and check on neighbors as heat index values could reach 115 degrees.

Justice Department Sues Virginia Over New Assault Weapons Ban

The lawsuit also comes just days after a Virginia judge issued an injunction temporarily prohibiting state police from enforcing the ban.

Massive Layoffs In VA Take Effect July 1 As Job Losses Climb

Layoffs announced earlier this spring take effect on Wednesday in Virginia and around the country.

Here Are 10 Notable New Virginia Laws That Will Take Effect July 1

New rules on guns, schools, housing, wages and criminal justice begin rolling out across the commonwealth this week.

Skip The Boom: Quiet, Sensory-Inclusive Things To Do In VA Over July 4 Weekend

Fireworks are not the only thing on the July 4 weekend calendar in Northern Virginia. Check out some alternative options.

Virginia Has A New Two-Year Budget. Here's What Lawmakers Now Require Of Data Centers.

A first-ever tax on the industry’s energy use and regulations for cooling systems, and noise levels will be phased in.

Dozens Of VA Restaurants Win 2026 Wine Spectator Awards

Wine Spectator recognized 52 Virginia restaurants for their wine programs on its 2026 Restaurant Awards list, including several in NoVA.

Lacking Trump's Signature, A Major Congressional Housing Bill With Va. Roots Still Has A Path To Law

The bipartisan legislation mirrors or expands on laws piloted in Va. and other states.

CO2 Huffing At Sheetz | 5-Month-Old Killed | Assault Weapons Ban Blocked: VA Top News

Guns Seized At Dulles | Missing Giraffes Found | Frozen Food Recall | Man Set Mulch Fires | Hydroponic Gardening Initiative

Judge Blocks Controversial VA Assault Weapons Ban

The judge's order came six days before the ban was scheduled to go into effect. VA's attorney general called the ruling "disappointing."

3 VA Towns Among Nation’s Wealthiest Suburbs, New List Says

The personal finance website GOBankingRates ranked the 50 wealthiest U.S. suburbs by average household income. See VA cities on the list.

America250 Time Capsule Will Contain This Contribution From VA

America250 recently unveiled the first look at the official time capsule, which will be buried at Independence National Historical Park.

Lawmakers Weigh Merging Northern Virginia Transit Agencies To Cut Costs

The Governor will review the proposal before the legislature returns on Monday.

Frozen Foods Sold In Multiple VA Stores Recalled Over Plastic Contamination

The affected products were sold at several stores in Virginia, including Safeway, Food Lion, Wegman's and Giant Food.

VA Father Charged In Death Of 5-Month-Old Infant

The child died on Thursday after being hospitalized for nearly a week with life-threatening injuries, police said.

McGuire Faces Primary Test As Democrats Eye More Competitive 5th District Race

Republicans and Democrats prepare for an Aug. 4 primary election in a district shaped by affordability concerns and Trump-era politics.

Bus Driver Failed To Slow Before Slamming Into Cars And Killing 5 Near Quantico: NTSB

Dozens were injured in the crash, including two children.

Crates Of Cocaine | LEGO Sets Stolen | Tent Collapse Victim ID'ed: VA Top News

Retail Cannabis Sales | 139 Pounds Of Khat Seized | New University Ranking | Pentagon Layoffs | Boating Retail Giant To Close

William & Mary's Lemon Project Helps Black Virginians Learn About Their Lineage, Counter Narratives

“They did everything people have told them, that institutions have told them, they did not do,” said the Lemon Project interim director.