Virginia AG orders Cooper Middle School to stop racially discriminating against students

Attorney General Jason Miyares has a message for the administrators at a Fairfax County middle school: Stop discriminating against students immediately or else face legal consequences. 

Loudoun County bans kangaroos, scorpions, other exotic animals

Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors passed a change to the county code prohibiting possession of certain so-called exotic animals including kangaroos, scorpions and baboons. 

Virginia leaders make final pitch to bring FBI headquarters to Fairfax County

Virginia leaders met with federal officials on Thursday to make their final pitch to bring the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters from downtown Washington, D.C. to Fairfax County.

Virginia judge uses slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property

Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves.

Buc-ee's could be coming to Virginia

The beloved Texas-based convenience store Buc-ee's is planning on opening its first location in Virginia in 2027. 

Missing teen from North Carolina believed to be in Loudoun County

Have you seen Leana Lang? New information surrounding her disappearance has caused family members to become concerned for her safety.

Maryland woman killed after business jet headed to Virginia encounters severe turbulence

A business jet may have experienced problems with its stability before encountering turbulence or some other roughness that caused the death of a passenger who served in prominent posts in two presidential administrations, officials said Monday.

New Virginia law makes relocating easier for out-of-state workers

Relocating to Virginia is now easier for out-of-state workers who want to move into the Commonwealth to work in 85 licensed professions.

How police-involved shootings are handled across the DMV

In less than a month, the DMV has seen officer-involved shootings in D.C., Frederick, Maryland and Fairfax, Virginia, and residents say they want answers. However, when and how you get information depends on your zip code.