Virginia officials release updated COVID-19 safety guidelines, mask mandate for schools
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance Wednesday for PreK-12 schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which includes supporting school divisions in making decisions on masking and other prevention measures.
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.
Virginia lifts outdoor mask mandate for vaccinated people who are alone or are in small settings
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam lifted the Commonwealth’s outdoor mask mandate for anyone who is fully vaccinated on Thursday if they're alone or in small outdoor settings.
Virginia to expand capacity at sports, entertainment venues in May
Virginia is about to open up a little more.
Virginia schools' musicals, concerts will have expanded crowds
Virginia high school musicals and concerts will now be able to play to a much bigger crowd after Governor Ralph Northam eased attendance restrictions on school performance events.
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.
Virginia legislature approves of changes to Gov’s marijuana legalization bill
Virginia lawmakers convened on Wednesday for a one-day session that included legalizing the simple possession and cultivation of marijuana.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam looks to accelerate marijuana legalization
Adults in Virginia could legally possess and grow small amounts of marijuana beginning in July, about three years sooner than initially envisioned, under changes the governor proposed Wednesday to legislation passed earlier this year.
Governor Ralph Northam signs historic legislation eliminating death penalty in Virginia
The state with one of the highest execution totals in the nation has put an end to them.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announces plan to permit in-person graduations
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Wednesday announced that schools at every level will be able to hold in-person graduations this spring – with certain guidelines in place.
Virginia parents support Northam's push for schools to reopen by mid-March, but hesitant about success
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Friday a new plan for the whole state when it comes to schools reopening.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announces schools must reopen with some form of in-person learning by March 15
Many Northern Virginia students haven’t been inside the classroom for close to a year, but that’s about to change.
Virginia governor says schools can open with precautions - find out how
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam says the state is switching gears when it comes to re-opening schools in the midst of the pandemic.
Virginia bracing for potentially violent protests on 2 fronts
A little over one week ago, Virginia deployed State Police and National Guard members to D.C. after a mob of pro-Trump supporters wreaked havoc in the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia, Maryland sending National Guard, additional police to DC amid chaos
Maryland and Virginia are sending the National Guard along with State Police to the District on Wednesday after chaos erupted at the U.S. Capitol building.
Robert E Lee statue removed from US Capitol, Virginia governor says
A Robert E. Lee statue that stood for more than 100 years in the U.S. Capitol has been removed, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Monday.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam introduces modified stay at home order as COVID-19 cases soar
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced new restrictions on Thursday at a press conference as the Commonwealth struggles once again to stall the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Taylor family attends Virginia's ceremonial signing of Breonna's Law
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ceremonially signed “Breonna’s Law” on Monday which prohibits the use of no-knock search warrants in the Commonwealth.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam pushes to legalize recreational marijuana
Gov. Ralph Northam is pushing to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Virginia, which could be the first Southern state to do so.