Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville to be melted down, remade into art

The statue of confederate general Robert E. Lee that was at the center of the deadly Charlottesville demonstrations in 2017 is going to be destroyed and remade into art.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announces 10% pay raise for teachers in budget proposal

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Monday that he will propose a two-year state budget next week that includes a 10 percent pay raise for teachers.

Some Leesburg police officers quit over vaccine mandate

Officials in Leesburg say the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate has played a role in the resignation of at least six police officers.

Virginia Gov. Northam to remove Robert E. Lee statue pedestal, transfer land to city

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Sunday that his administration will remove an enormous pedestal that until earlier this year held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond.

Virginia Republicans complete sweep of elections with House win

A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race upheld the Republican candidate’s victory on Friday, a decision that also reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber and completes the party's sweep of last month's elections.

Faulty charging cable blamed for Herndon apartment building fire

Authorities say a faulty charging cable was to blame for a fire in a Fairfax County Fire apartment building that left nine residents hospitalized Thursday.

9 people taken to hospital after apartment fire in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responded to a fire in a three-story apartment building Thursday night that caused nine people to go to the hospital and left multiple units uninhabitable.

Porch pirates could disable doorbell cameras this holiday; here's how to stay safe

Package thieves are once again on the prowl this holiday season, looking to swipe deliveries from front doors. Many people rely on their doorbell cameras to help them catch potential swipers, but even those can fall victim to tech-savvy crooks.

Video: Herndon gunman caught on camera on night of shooting, police say

Herndon police are searching for two men linked to a shooting at a busy downtown bar and have released surveillance video of the incident.

Loudoun County School Board holds first meeting open to public since June

The Loudoun County School Board has made headlines across the country after several high-profile and inflammatory meetings in recent months and the board is holding its first meeting open to the public since June on Tuesday night.

56-year-old Manassas woman charged with shooting man to death

A 56-year-old woman shot a 49-year-old man to death in a Manassas home amid an argument, according to Prince William County police.

DC, Maryland, Virginia leaders reacting to looming omicron threat

Health departments in the District, Maryland and Virginia are actively testing positive samples in anticipation of the arrival of the omicron variant of COVID-19.

Loudoun County to discuss best practices when teaching controversial, sensitive topics

How should schools teach controversial and sensitive issues to students? Loudoun County, which has seen its share of controversy over the past several months, is tackling that question Monday night.

Virginia to test sewage to help predict COVID-19 outbreaks

The Virginia Department of Health will be monitoring sewage in various parts of the state in an effort to predict future outbreaks of COVID-19.

Spotsylvania County man murdered woman and ran off with children: cops

A Spotsylvania County man is facing a host of charges after he allegedly murdered a woman and then fled the scene with two young children, according to the sheriff’s office.