Lawyer: Gun used by 6-year-old who shot teacher was ‘secured’
A statement released by the family of the boy who shot the teacher did not elaborate on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The shooting occurred on Jan. 6 as teacher Abigail Zwerner taught her first grade class at a Virginia school.
Shooting by 6-year-old in Virginia raises complex cultural questions
A 6-year-old in a first-grade class pointed a gun and shot his teacher on Jan. 6. A psychology expert says the case hits differently because it violates society's expectations for school shootings and childhood itself.
Dog struggles to survive shooting that left owner dead: ‘We need another miracle’
The shooting happened inside a Virginia home. A shelter said the dog was found clinging to life 20 hours later.
Police: Single bullet struck teacher's hand, chest after 6-year-old opened fire
Newport News authorities said Monday that a wounded elementary school teacher helped usher other students out of her classroom after a 6-year-old boy intentionally shot her last week.
6-year-old shoots teacher at Newport News elementary school: police
A 6-year-old boy is in custody and an adult hospitalized after a shooting at an elementary school in Newport News, VA, according to police.
Former Virginia state trooper 'catfished' teen girl before murdering California family: police
Police said 28-year-old Austin Lee Edwards, a former state trooper, traveled from Virginia to Riverside to meet a teen girl he 'catfished' online, then murdered the girl's mom and grandparents.
Chesapeake Walmart shooter Andre Bing left a 'death note,' officials say
The Chesapeake, Virginia Walmart employee who shot and killed six people before turning the gun on himself Tuesday night wrote a "death note" prior to the attack, according to officials.
Virginia Walmart Shooting: 31-year-old employee Andre Bing accused of killing 6 people, himself
A Chesapeake, Virginia Walmart employee shot and killed six people before turning the gun on himself Tuesday night in a mass killing that struck the nation just before the Thanksgiving holiday.
UVA Shooting: Prosecutors say accused gunman Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. targeted victims
The man accused of shooting and killing three University of Virginia football players appeared before a judge Wednesday, as prosecutors revealed more information about the incident.
UVA Shooting: Suspect in custody after 3 dead, 2 injured in on-campus massacre
Authorities say Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. has been taken into custody after he allegedly opened fire inside a bus on the University of Virginia campus late Sunday night killing three members of the football team and injuring two others.
Photos: Flying squirrel found swimming inside Virginia couple’s toilet
Now that’s not something you see every day.
Romance in America: 5 honeymoon destinations in the USA worth considering
From upstate NY to San Antonio, TX, to Napa Valley, romance and adventure can be found right here at home
VCU, victim's family reach settlement in hazing death
The agreement with the family of Adam Oakes also requires the Richmond university to make additional changes to its fraternity and sorority life.
2 Houstonians killed, multiple others injured in Virginia crash
Two Houston residents were killed in an evening crash in Virginia on Thursday night.
Norfolk, Virginia off-campus shooting leaves 7, including college students, wounded
Norfolk State University tweeted that several of its students were the victims of the shooting.
Virginia man builds more than 30 pirate ships
A $49,000 pirate ship went viral after being posted on the popular social media page Zillow Gone Wild. The ship is for sale in Callao, Virginia, in the Commonwealth’s Northern Neck.
Missy Elliott to be honored with street naming in her Virginia hometown
A Virginia city is honoring hometown hero Missy Elliott by naming a boulevard in a new entertainment district after her.
25-year old Leesburg man charged with sexual abuse of family dog
A 25-year-old Leesburg man is facing a felony charge for alleged sexual abuse of a family member’s dog.
Thousands of beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility now ready to be adopted
Over half of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a mass breeding and research facility in Virginia are now ready to be adopted into a loving home. Here’s how to adopt, foster, or help the dogs.
Virginia man wins $1M in Mega Millions lottery after thinking he lost
This man didn’t win the top Mega Millions prize, but he still won big.