Loudoun County teacher under fire after having students pass around a stalk of cotton during class

Some parents in Loudoun County are turning to the county’s NAACP for support after they say several students were forced to pass around a stalk of cotton as part of a class demonstration.

New data shows pedestrian, bicyclists fatalities doubled in northern VA in 2024

New data shows pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities have doubled in northern Virginia in the past year and it’s bringing attention to some of the most dangerous roads in the region.  

Man dies after police shooting at Rosslyn Metro Station

A man shot by Arlington County police at the Rosslyn Metro station has died, officials confirmed Wednesday. 

Virginia Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger sets sight on 2025 gubernatorial race

As Rep. Abigail Spanberger prepares to conclude her tenure in Congress, the Virginia Democrat is setting her sights on a new challenge: the 2025 gubernatorial race. 

Bitcoin for ISIS? Feds say Virginia man bankrolled terrorists with crypto

A Virginia man accused of funneling tens of thousands of dollars to ISIS is on trial in a federal court in Alexandria, with prosecutors alleging he used cryptocurrency to support the terrorist organization.

Virginia School district faces continued legal fight over gender policies

The court found that FCPS' policies based on "gender identity" could potentially violate students’ constitutional rights, allowing the case to proceed despite multiple attempts by the school system to have it dismissed.

Here's why flags in Virginia are at half-staff today

U.S. and state flags in Virginia are being flown at half-staff on Saturday on all state, local buildings, and grounds in memory and respect for the fallen and wounded at Pearl Harbor.

2 undocumented immigrants arrested after road rage shooting in Virginia

Two undocumented immigrants have been arrested after shooting at a vehicle during a road rage incident in Loudoun County, Virginia. 

Kids sports center in ruins after three-alarm fire

Officials with a Northern Virginia recreation center are looking at a potential temporary location after a fire ripped through their building this week.

FCPS superintendent apologizes, school board green lights independent investigation into Hayfield

The Fairfax County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Michelle C. Reid, is apologizing as the school board now green-lights an independent investigation into practices that lead to the Hayfield Secondary School football team controversy. 

DC weekend weather: Chilly start followed by warmer Sunday

A chilly Friday and Saturday will give way to a warmer Sunday as the D.C. region looks ahead to a dry weekend with mostly sunny skies.

Plowy McPlowface, Alex Snowvechkin among names for Arlington’s snowplows

Winter weather has officially arrived in the D.C. region and road crews in Arlington County are having some fun with their snowplow names.

Arlington County Police 'Holiday Retail Theft Detail' cracking down on crime

Police are cracking down on shoplifting in northern Virginia. The Arlington County Police Department says it's rolling out a "Holiday Retail Theft Detail" after a significant increase in incidents year-over-year