Nov 06 Your quick guide to the most-watched races of Election Day 2023 By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Big races in Tuesday’s off-year general election have been dominated by the ongoing debate over abortion rights. Continue reading
Nov 05 What to expect in Virginia’s 2023 legislative elections By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Control of Virginia’s legislature is up for grabs in Tuesday's off-year general election. Republicans hold a slim majority in the House of Delegates, while Democrats hold an equally narrow majority in the state Senate. Continue reading
Nov 03 Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules By Ben Finley, Associated Press A judge in Virginia has ruled that a teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in class can press forward with a $40 million lawsuit. That means that Abby Zwerner could get much more than just workers compensation for… Continue reading
Sep 22 Both parties rally supporters as early voting begins in Virginia’s closely watched legislative elections By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Early voting has begun in Virginia's costly, high-stakes and closely watched legislative elections after a week in which elected officials and candidates rallied their supporters across the state. Continue reading
Aug 15 Mother pleads guilty to felony child neglect after 6-year-old son used her gun to shoot teacher By Ben Finley, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press The January shooting shocked the nation and roiled this shipbuilding city near the Chesapeake Bay. Continue reading
Jun 21 Jill Biden and India’s Modi visit National Science Foundation By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The first lady typically takes the spouse of a visiting leader on an outing in the Washington area, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi was traveling alone. Continue reading
Jun 21 Virginia voters oust two controversial state politicians in primary election By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press R-Sen. Amanda Chase, who embraced falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election, and D-Sen. Joe Morrissey, who supports limits on abortion access, both lost their party’s nomination Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 07 Gunman who killed 2 after high school graduation targeted graduate, police say By Sarah Rankin, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press The gunfire sent hundreds fleeing in panic outside the state capital's city-owned Altria Theater after the graduation ceremony for Huguenot High School. Continue reading
Jun 06 2 killed in Richmond shooting after high school graduation By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Police also said a 19-year-old who was in custody will be charged with two counts of second-degree murder. Continue reading
Jun 06 7 wounded in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Interim Police Chief Rick Edwards said at a news conference that two suspects were taken into custody after Tuesday's shooting. Continue reading