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Could the federal layoffs impact the Virginia governor race?

Friday, February 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With the Virginia gubernatorial election a little more than eight months away, Democrats in the state have said they believe the federal job cuts under President Donald Trump's administration will have a ripple effect that could sway voters to flip the governor... Read More.

Virginia Man Accused of Meeting Teen Decoy For Sex

Monday, February 10 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - A Virginia man is behind bars after he allegedly tried to meet a teenage decoy for sex.According to police in November 39 year-old Tommy Burns was in contact with the group 814 Pred Hunters disguised as a teenage girl.On Wednesday February 4th... Read More.

Virginia Foxx to be only woman leading House committees in 119th Congress

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- North Carolina Rep. Virginia Foxx, 81, was tapped by House Speaker Mike Johnson to serve as the chairwoman of the powerful House Rules Committee, two GOP sources told ABC News, becoming the only woman to lead a House committee in the 119th... Read More.

Virginia man had weapons cache, used Biden photo for target practice, prosecutors say

Wednesday, January 1 by ABC News

(SMITHFIELD, VA)-- A Virginia man allegedly had a cache of weapons, a "go box" and used a photo of President Joe Biden for target practice, according to court documents filed by federal prosecutors this week.Brad Spafford was charged earlier in the month on a... Read More.

Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo

Friday, December 27 by ABC News

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a newborn pygmy hippo just before the holidays, the zoo announced in a press release on Dec 24.The newborn arrived on Dec 9. after a seven-month gestation, the press release said. The pygmy... Read More.

Virginia Man Arrested for DUI

Thursday, November 7 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Virginia man is behind bars after police say he allegedly fled from authorities and became combative Sunday.According to the Clearfield Regional Police Department, officers noticed a gray SUV driving erratically throughout Clearfield.When officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on Bigler... Read More.

Virginia au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in connection with double murder tied to affair

Tuesday, October 29 by ABC News

(FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.) -- A Virginia au pair pleaded guilty Tuesday to manslaughter in connection to the 2023 murders of her employer's wife and another man.Juliana Peres Magalhaes's employer, Brendan Banfield, was charged with murder last month in the case -- a year... Read More.

DOJ sues Virginia for allegedly purging voters too close to election

Sunday, October 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department filed suit against Virginia on Friday over a statewide program aimed at removing voters from its election rolls in the lead-up to the 2024 election if DMV records don't indicate United States citizenship.The Department said it filed the lawsuit... Read More.

Virginia Man Facing DUI Charges

Friday, September 27 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - A Richmond Virginia man is facing drug charges after allegedly speeding in a posted school zone.On August 21st police stopped a Ford truck on Jenks Street that was allegedly speeding through a school zone.Officers discovered that the 32 year-old driver was visibly... Read More.

Suspect identified in break-in at Trump campaign office in Virginia: Sheriffs office

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(ASHBURN, Va.) -- A suspect has been identified in a burglary reported at a Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Virginia, authorities said Wednesday.The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said it has secured a warrant for the arrest of Toby Shane Kessler, 39, on... Read More.