George Mason University lifts vaccine requirement

George Mason University has announced it will no longer require staff and students to be fully vaccinated. 

Questions linger about handling of sexual assaults by Loudoun County Public Schools

Loudoun County Public Schools is refusing to release a report on the handling of two high profile sex assault cases, and now one county leader is raising the stakes to get it.

Loudoun County Sheriff's deputy injured while stopping possible crime spree

A Loudoun County, Virginia Sheriff's deputy was hurt while stopping a possible crime spree at the Target store in the Dulles 28 Centre in Sterling.

Woman accused of leading Islamic State battalion arrested in Virginia

A woman who once lived in Kansas has been arrested in Virginia after federal prosecutors charged her with joining the Islamic State group and leading an all-female battalion of AK-47 wielding militants.

Crews investigate fire at Woodson High School in Fairfax

Fire crews in Fairfax, Virginia are investigating a fire at an administrative building next to Woodson High School.

Virginia state universities should limit COVID-19 vaccine mandate, new attorney general says

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his first opinion saying Virginia state universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance.

Fairfax County public school students return to class, majority wearing masks

Fairfax County public school students returned to class Tuesday for the first time since Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin rescinded the Commonwealth's mask order. 

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin defends executive order on school mask policy

Virginia's governor is defending his executive order on school mask mandates in a new Washington Post op-ed. Glenn Younkin says parents can now choose what they feel is right for their children.

Virginia's new attorney general removes 2 lawyers at public universities

Virginia's new Attorney General Jason Miyares has fired lawyers for two large public universities, his office said, marking more significant changes as the Republican ascends to his new job.

New Virginia attorney general changes state's position on abortion case

Virginia’s new attorney general has altered the state’s position on a closely watched abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court, with his office now saying it should be left to individual states to decide on restrictions.