Activists rally against data center proposal in Manassas

In Northern Virginia, another battle is brewing over data centers in the heart of residential neighborhoods in Prince William County. 

VDOT safety service worker hit, killed by intoxicated driver while helping disabled vehicle on I-64: police

Virginia State Police are continuing to investigate what led up to a deadly early morning crash involving a safety service patroller. At 1:17 a.m. on Oct. 8, 2023, State Police Communications Center received a call about a two-vehicle crash on I-64 East at the Big Bethel overpass in the city of Hampton. 

Man dead in hit-and-run in Woodlawn, police say

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Richmond Highway in Woodlawn Friday night, police say. 

Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom

A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a northern Virginia school system, saying the district failed to adequately investigate and tried to cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom.

FCPS basketball coach charged with embezzlement

A Fairfax County Public Schools basketball coach has been charged with embezzlement.

Adult woman stabbed in Fairfax County in critical condition

Authorities are investigating a stabbing believed to be domestic-related in Lorton that left a woman in critical condition. 

Off-duty Loudoun County sheriff arrested in Leesburg home for domestic assault

An off-duty Loudoun County Sheriff Officer was arrested and charged with domestic assault and preventing another family member from calling 911.

Man who burned Falls Church mother to death convicted of first-degree murder

Richard Montano, 48, was found guilty of first-degree murder and arson of an occupied dwelling Thursday in connection to the 2022 death of Silvia "Kelly" Vaca Abacay, 40, according to Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.