Virginia News
Two men robbed in Fairfax County home invasion
Two men were robbed at gunpoint in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County early Wednesday morning, police say.
Heat restrictions to delay MARC, VRE trains
eat restrictions are in place for commuter trains heading into both Virginia and Maryland Wednesday afternoon.
Under scrutiny, Va. gov's mansion a dichotomy
Under scrutiny because of embezzling case, Va. gov's mansion balances oversight, flexibility
Amazon unit to expand in Fairfax Co., add 500 jobs
Amazon.com unit to expand in Herndon, expected to add 500 jobs; lured by $500K grant
Police: Pastor arrested on sex-assault charges
Authorities say Virginia pastor arrested on sex-assault charges filed by police in North Texas
Fewer Virginians expected to travel during holiday
Fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend.
Largest NC school district names 3 finalists
North Carolina's largest school district is picking a superintendent among three finalists from Texas, Virginia Beach, and the state's second-largest school district.
Warner bill aimed at tracking bay restoration
Sen. Mark R. Warner says he's introduced legislation that would better track the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Harrisonburg low-income housing to use solar power
Residents of a low-income housing apartment building in Harrisonburg will soon be using solar power.
Settlement addresses contamination at Va. site
Land and groundwater use at a former circuit board manufacturing facility near Richmond will be restricted because of contamination.
Book on G. Washington wins $50K Mount Vernon prize
A European author's take on the father of our country has won the $50,000 annual George Washington Book Prize.
Bass stocking project continues in Va.'s Back Bay
A largemouth bass stocking project in Virginia's Back Bay is entering its second year.
Offshore winds focus of Va. meeting
An authority promoting the development of wind power off Virginia's coast is scheduled to meet in Richmond.
Local prosecutor investigating Va. Gov. McDonnell
Local prosecutor investigating gifts to Va. Gov. McDonnell at AG Cuccinelli's request
Navy strike fighter wing to undergo command change
The Navy's Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic is undergoing a change of command.
Men wearing werewolf masks rob Roanoke store
Roanoke police search for robbers in werewolf masks who help up convenience store
AIG sues ex-U.Va. lax player over insurance claim
AIG sues ex-U.Va. lacrosse player for release from defense in case over ex-girlfriend's death
Man tries to give away puppies outside Va shelter
Virginia Beach shelter takes in unweaned pups after man tries to give them away in parking lot
Make water safety part of your holiday weekend plans
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to hit the beach, so it's also a good time to think about water safety. We've got tips from the experts to enjoy a fun, injury free weekend in the water.
2 FBI agents who died remembered for valor
FBI Director Robert Mueller on Tuesday praised two agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast last weekend for their "true and unerring valor."



