Virginia school district starts new school year on August 5
Most school‑aged children across the U.S. are still enjoying the final weeks of summer break, but one Virginia county has already returned to class.
Most school‑aged children across the U.S. are still enjoying the final weeks of summer break, but one Virginia county has already returned to class.
Virginia orders data centers to pay for new transmission infrastructure
Virginia regulators have ordered data centers to pay for transmission infrastructure built exclusively to serve their facilities instead of passing those costs to other utility customers.
Virginia regulators have ordered data centers to pay for transmission infrastructure built exclusively to serve their facilities instead of passing those costs to other utility customers.
Road salt pollution reaches toxic levels in Loudoun County streams, report finds
Road salt pollution is pushing chloride levels in some Loudoun County streams above limits considered toxic to aquatic life, according to a new volunteer monitoring report.
Road salt pollution is pushing chloride levels in some Loudoun County streams above limits considered toxic to aquatic life, according to a new volunteer monitoring report.
Virginia DMV launches first cannabis-impaired driving campaign
Virginia DMV is launching its first campaign focused on cannabis-impaired driving, reminding drivers to “Relaxxxxx, Don’t Drive High."
Virginia DMV is launching its first campaign focused on cannabis-impaired driving, reminding drivers to “Relaxxxxx, Don’t Drive High."
Dumfries leaders unveil plans for waterfront resort, housing, and park redevelopment
A major makeover is coming soon to Dumfries.
A major makeover is coming soon to Dumfries.
Va. primary election results: Who is heading to the November general election?
After delays from state Democrats' failed redistricting attempt, the general election lineup is set for eight congressional seats across the Commonwealth.
After delays from state Democrats' failed redistricting attempt, the general election lineup is set for eight congressional seats across the Commonwealth.
Virginia US Senate Republican primary 2026: Live results
Track live results for Virginia's 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate.
Track live results for Virginia's 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate.
Virginia US House primary 2026: Live results
Track live results for Virginia's U.S. House primaries, including the district representing Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church.
Track live results for Virginia's U.S. House primaries, including the district representing Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church.
Virginia Primary Election 2026: Live results
Track live results from Virginia's 2026 primary election.
Track live results from Virginia's 2026 primary election.
Virginia's 2026 primary election voter guide: races, candidates and dates
Virginia voters head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, August 4.
Virginia voters head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, August 4.
Virginia Primary 2026: Election Day info, how to vote in person & when the polls close
Virginia voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. State election officials moved the primary from June to August to meet redistricting deadlines.. The election will determine party nominees for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and local offices ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Virginia voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. State election officials moved the primary from June to August to meet redistricting deadlines.. The election will determine party nominees for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and local offices ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
DC weather: Warm, humid Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s
Tuesday brings warm, humid conditions with clouds and highs in the upper 80s for a typical early‑August pattern with unsettled weather lingering through much of the week.
Tuesday brings warm, humid conditions with clouds and highs in the upper 80s for a typical early‑August pattern with unsettled weather lingering through much of the week.
Low turnout reported at some Virginia polling places on primary day
Low turnout was reported at several polling places in Virginia during Tuesday’s primary election.
Low turnout was reported at several polling places in Virginia during Tuesday’s primary election.
Authorities say mom stopped man who tried to abduct child; suspect later pleaded to lesser charge
New details have been released in what authorities called an attempted kidnapping of a 3‑year‑old girl in Loudoun County, an incident that unfolded inside a restaurant with the child’s mother standing nearby. The man arrested in the case later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and has since had his record expunged, according to updated case information.
New details have been released in what authorities called an attempted kidnapping of a 3‑year‑old girl in Loudoun County, an incident that unfolded inside a restaurant with the child’s mother standing nearby. The man arrested in the case later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and has since had his record expunged, according to updated case information.
Man in Ashburn child abduction case pleaded guilty to lesser charge, records later expunged
A Georgia man who was arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct a 3‑year‑old child from an Ashburn restaurant later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and has since had his record expunged, according to updated case information.
A Georgia man who was arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct a 3‑year‑old child from an Ashburn restaurant later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and has since had his record expunged, according to updated case information.
Virginia 2026 primary elections: Who's running in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 1st District?
Seven Democrats are looking to potentially unseat Rep. Rob Wittman, who's seeking his 10th term in Congress.
Seven Democrats are looking to potentially unseat Rep. Rob Wittman, who's seeking his 10th term in Congress.
Virginia 2026 primary elections: Who's running in the Republican primary for Virginia's 7th District?
Three Republican candidates are fighting for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, looking to flip the district that used to be represented by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Three Republican candidates are fighting for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, looking to flip the district that used to be represented by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
3 arrested, 2 wanted for $100k copper heist at data center construction site in Loudoun County
What began as a late-night burglary at a data center construction site in Sterline turned into a high-stakes police pursuit that ended with a crashed getaway vehicle.
What began as a late-night burglary at a data center construction site in Sterline turned into a high-stakes police pursuit that ended with a crashed getaway vehicle.
16-year-old dies after shooting at car meetup in Prince William County
A homicide investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy has died after being shot during a large car meetup in Woodbridge over the weekend.
A homicide investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy has died after being shot during a large car meetup in Woodbridge over the weekend.
DC weather: Hot, humid Monday with scattered storms
Showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday as very humid conditions push temperatures into the upper 80s, with heat index values climbing into the 90s and potentially slowing the early afternoon commute.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday as very humid conditions push temperatures into the upper 80s, with heat index values climbing into the 90s and potentially slowing the early afternoon commute.