Power Grid Emergency Hits VA: What To Know

The move was made to ensure that Virginia and 12 other states reduce the risk of power shortages, officials said.

Toys R Us Nationwide Comeback Includes 7 VA Stores

Seven standalone Toys R Us stores will open in Virginia as the brand rebounds, a company representative told Patch.

Popular Cookie Chain Begins To ‘Crumbl’: How VA Stores Are Affected

Known for its oversized creative cookie combos, Crumbl has already closed one VA location. Here's what's happening with the company.

Loudoun Superintendent Pushes Back After VA Delegate Slams LGBTQ+ History Acknowledgment

Republican Del. Tim Griffin, R-Bedford, called school board’s LGBTQ+ history proclamation “despicable, disgusting” in a social media post.

Great Southeast ShakeOut: Virginia Earthquake Drill Set For Thursday

The Great Southeast ShakeOut on Thursday will teach Virginians how to protect themselves during an earthquake.

US Senators From Both Parties Blast Trump Order To Import Russian Diesel As Illegal

The Trump administration’s order to allow the import of Russian diesel violates a 2022 law banning Russian energy imports.

Virginia Housing Market Sees Surprising Shift In Buyer Behavior

Pending home sales are dropping and new home contracts are falling through at increasing rates, according to a new analysis.

Virginia Teachers Balance AI Innovation With Student Creativity Amid Rising Academic Pressure

AI remains one of the most sought-after and heavily criticized technologies available.

Popular Frozen Pizza Discontinued After 60 Years: What VA Shoppers Should Know

The frozen food staple was recently discontinued, according to reports.

Man Found Dead In Boat | Dog Saved From Fire | Child Nearly Drowns In Pool: VA Weekend

Weekend headlines in VA included a police officer shooting, a boat operator found dead in his vessel, a child nearly drowning and more.

Dog Revived After Being Pulled From House Fire: Fire Department

A large dog was revived after being found unconscious by firefighters responding to a house fire.

Portsmouth Police Officer Shoots Man During Incident Response, VSP Investigating: Report

A police officer fired their weapon and injured a man while responding to a report of shots fired near a crowd.

4-Year-Old In Life-Threatening Condition After Nearly Drowning In Home Pool: Report

A relative performed life-saving measures on the child, who was then taken to a hospital.

Elite VA Urban Rescue Team Deploys To Panama After Destructive Earthquake

An elite urban search and rescue team based in Fairfax County is on the ground in Panama helping assess damage.

Firefighter Injured When Vehicle Rolls Over During Emergency Response: Fire Department

A firefighter in southwestern Virginia faces a long recovery after a vehicle accident, his department says.

Hurricane Isaias Latest: Virginia Braces For Flooding, Possible Tornadoes

Northern Virginia could see 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain, isolated tornadoes and gusts up to 50 mph in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Spirit Halloween Opens 33 Stores In VA: Here's Where

Spirit Halloween operates more than 1,500 stores nationwide, including 33 in Virginia. Here's where to find your next costume.

Some Virginia Seniors Could Get A $90 Medicare Surprise

The White House said some Virginia enrollees can expect a one-time payment in October, either by direct deposit or check.

E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Berries Sold In These VA Stores

A recall of two brands sold in Virginia has expanded, according to the FDA.

9 Pumpkin Patches And Corn Mazes To Visit In Northern Virginia This Fall

Snag a gourd, disappear into a maze or catch candy from a cannon at Virginia farms this fall.

Fed Contractor Layoffs + New Arcade Bar Opens + Marches Against Data Centers: VA Business Headlines

A major contractor laying off staff this winter and a program that helps recent graduates and their employers made Virginia headlines.

Cop Busted For Shoplifting | Metro Fare Hike | School Officer Saves Student: VA Top News

This week's top headlines included a lawsuit against a school district, new footage of a 6-year-old school shooter, and multiple arrests.

Hurricane Forecast Updated: See Details, Timing Of VA Impact

Hurricane Isaias is now a Category 3 cyclone and is expected to make landfall late Friday. Here's how the storm will impact Virginia.

Constitutional: The Amendment That Could Permanently Protect Reproductive Rights In Virginia Constitutional

Residents share how their experiences connect to an effort to enshrine reproductive rights.

Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise: See What's Circulating In Virginia

More Virginians may be coughing, sneezing and sniffling as autumn settles in. But what's making everyone sick?

Record El Niño Forecast To Have A Big Effect On VA Snowfall This Winter

El Niño is expected to rearrange storm tracks across the country this winter. See what's in store for Virginia.

Roanoke Region Remains In Emergency Drought Conditions Despite Rain In Other Areas

Virginia officials say conditions reflect the historic 2002 drought that left some towns without water.

New Video Shows Aftermath Of 1st-Grader Shooting VA Teacher

Newly released police body camera footage captures the boy's statements after he shot Abby Zwerner at Richneck Elementary School in 2023.

Tropical Storm Isaias Could Bring Soaking Rain To VA This Weekend

Rain chances increase Saturday night as tropical moisture moves inland, bringing a soggy end to the weekend for Virginia.

VA ‘March For A Moratorium’ Events To Kick Off This Weekend

A statewide series of marches demanding a statewide moratorium on data centers will begin in Alexandria Oct. 10.

NoVA’s Only Restaurant Serving This Aromatic Southeast Asian Cuisine Eyes Opening Date

A Cambodian restaurant coming soon to Northern Virginia will be one of the state's only purveyors of the cuisine.

13-Year-Old Crashes Car | JMU Offers More Grad Support | Trooper Hit In Wrong-Way Wreck: VA Weekend

Across Virginia this weekend, a pedestrian was killed in a hit and run, marijuana users were asked to complete a new survey and more.

James Madison University Launches New Program Offering Free Training, Networking For Unemployed Grads

James Madison University is inviting unemployed or underemployed graduates to come back for training, coaching and more support.

VA Cannabis Control Authority Launches State Medical Cannabis Patient Survey

Virginia's Cannabis Control Authority wants to learn more about how patients experience its medical cannabis program.

Wrong-Way Driver Slams Into Virginia State Police Cruiser On I-295: Report

A Virginia State Police trooper was injured and a man was arrested after a wrong-way crash in Prince George County Sunday.

Tech Layoffs + Counties Fight Dominion Merger + New Preschool Opens: VA Business News

Business headlines in Virginia this week included layoffs, court battles, merger opposition and major property acquisitions.

Virginia's Most Iconic Sandwich Is A Salty Southern Classic: Ranking

Tasting Table picked the country ham sandwich to represent Virginia on its list of the most iconic sandwiches in every state.

Where Does Virginia Rank For Student Debt? New Study Weighs In

Virginia ranked 35th nationally for student debt in a WalletHub study examining debt levels and borrowers' economic opportunities.

Virginia Guide To Fall Meteors, Starting With Unpredictable Draconids

Meteor showers return in October and fill the celestial calendar through the end of the year. Here's when to expect shooting stars in VA.

Woman Falls 8 Floors | Workplace Shooting Kills 2 | Man Freed After Decades: VA Top News

This week's top headlines include a school administrator charged with embezzlement, 3 teens killed in a crash, and Virginia's best schools.