New Virginia laws going into effect on January 1, 2024

The State of Virginia has a few new laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Some of them will have major implications for residents. Others, won't mean much until the General Assembly does some fine-tuning.

Virginia distillers cheer as EU puts whiskey tariffs on hold until 2025

Virginia’s whiskey distillers are raising a glass tonight after welcome news from Europe. Although it may be too little, too late for some.

Republican Kim Taylor wins after recount in Virginia House of Delegates race

Republican Kim Taylor narrowly defeated Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams in their race for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates following a recount.

VA lawmakers raise red flag on spending state money on new Wizards, Capitals arena

Two prominent Virginia lawmakers, State Sen. Louise Lucas and Congressman Don Beyer, are raising serious concerns about plans to utilize taxpayer dollars for the construction of a new arena for the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards.

Wawa employee pepper-sprayed by customer after argument over tobacco product: sheriff

Authorities arrested a Virginia woman they say pepper-sprayed an employee at a Fredericksburg convenience store after an argument over the sale of tobacco products.

Caps, Wizards departure may spell trouble for DC's Downtown revitalization efforts

What will happen to Downtown D.C. if the Caps and Wizards move to Virginia? That’s a question on many minds and a new report claims it could mean the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars.

DC Snowpocalypse: City's 2009 record-setting snowstorm in photos

Flashback…14 years ago…the entire D.C. region is covered in more than a foot of snow! It was the blizzard of December 18-19, 2009. Known locally as Snowpocalypse, it would go down as the largest December snowstorm in the recorded weather history of the nation’s capital!

Driver robbed by would-be carjacker armed with screwdriver in Arlington: police

Police in Arlington say a would-be carjacker armed with a screwdriver was taken into custody after he stole a driver’s car keys and wallet, then tried to steal his vehicle.

Stafford man arrested for trespassing, possession of controlled substances: sheriff

Authorities in Virginia arrested a Stafford County man they say was intoxicated in public and in possession of drug paraphernalia after he trespassed several times at the same convenience store.