Virginia

Cyclist who flipped off President Trump's motorcade now the projected winner of local election in Virginia

Juli Briskman challenged Suzanne M. Volpe, a Republican who represents the Algonkian District on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors.

November 5, 2019 10:41pm CST

Virginia Democrats take control of both chambers of state legislature for first time in over 20 years

Before the election, Republicans had a slim majority in both the state House and Senate, but Virginia has been trending blue for years thanks to growth in more diverse, liberal suburbs and cities, and population declines in more rural, conservative areas.

November 5, 2019 9:32pm CST

'Cheer dad of the year' accurately mimics moves from high school daughter's cheer squad at football game

A high school student who cheers for her school’s squad had a huge fan: her dad.

November 4, 2019 10:16am CST

Amber Alert canceled after missing VA teen found

Authorities in Virginia are looking for a missing teen they believe to be endangered. Isabel Shae Hicks, 14, was last seen at her home in Bumpass, Virginia early on the morning of Oct. 21, according to the FBI.

October 30, 2019 9:47pm CDT

Organization helps build ‘dream-come-true’ costumes for children in wheelchairs

Whenever someone with a disability outgrows their rehabilitation equipment, a Virginia-based organization known as the Children’s Assistive Technology Service (CATS) reuses and refurbishes that equipment for future children in need.

October 28, 2019 7:43pm CDT

Woman says she was stopped by squirrel, who tugged on her leg and led her to help its injured baby

Police in Virginia had high praise for a local animal whisperer who said a squirrel led her down a trail, even going so far as to tug at her leg to help its injured baby.

September 25, 2019 6:27pm CDT