Virginia News
The dish: Recent restaurant openings
Hungry for something new? Nycci Nellis dishes on a handful of restaurants that recently opened in the D.C. area.
Artisphere over budget for third straight year
Arlington's Artisphere is over budget for the third year in a row and needs an extra $800,000 from the county to stay afloat.
When will gold jewelry drop in price?
With the price of gold taking a plunge, bargain hunters aren't likely to score a deal on gold jewelry right away.
Student charged in Christopher Newport fires
Christopher Newport student charged with setting bathroom fires in 4 campus buildings
Va. officials urge vaccinations for horses
Va officials urge vaccinations for horses despite low disease rates in 2012
Ambulance stolen at Va. hospital emergency room
Ambulance stolen outside U.Va. hospital emergency room, found a few blocks away
Fairfax hosts online chat on Silver Line
Fairfax County hosts online Q-and-A session on Silver Line; bus service also to be discussed
Buses could use I-66 shoulders in 2014
Virginia is moving ahead with plans to allow buses to use Interstate 66 shoulders starting next year as a pilot project to reduce congestion along the heavily traveled corridor.
Trial date set for former governor's mansion chef
Date set for trial of former governor's mansion chef charged with embezzlement
Politicians attend annual Va. Shad Planking
Republican Ken Cuccinelli has dismissed his absent Democratic foe in this year's governor's race as a Virginia outsider and Washington insider before one of the smallest crowds ever for Virginia's pre-eminent political picnic near Wakefield.
Missing 5-year-old Va. boy, mother found in Las Vegas
A missing Fairfax County boy and his mother have been found in the Las Vegas area, police say.
East Coast rocket test launch scrubbed
Wednesday's test rocket launch was scrubbed by the private firm contracted to supply the space station.
Va. cigarette store owner pleads guilty
Va. cigarette seller pleads guilty; lawyer fails to show for co-defendant's hearing
Drought watch for Upper James River basin lifted
Va. DEQ lifts drought watch for Upper James River basin, precipitation raises water levels
Judge denies bond for woman in Va. arson case
Judge denies bond for woman charged in Virginia Eastern Shore arson investigation
Ex-Va. delegate, DPV chief partner in new company
Former Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman and legislator Brian Moran is teaming with Republican former Del. Chris Saxman and veteran lobbyist Rob Jones to form a new lobbying and business consulting company.
Documents show big spending by MWAA executives
Documents show some top executives at the board that manages the Washington region's airports have spent tens of thousands of dollars on travel, meals and similar expenses.
Dinwiddie Co. OKs naming highway for slain trooper
Dinwiddie County's Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution naming a section of Interstate 85 in honor of a slain Virginia State Police trooper.
Va. school board members to host forum in Norfolk
The president of the Virginia Board of Education and another board member will host a forum in Norfolk on education issues.
Va. woman convicted of trying to kill baby daughter
A Henrico woman faces up to 15 years in prison on charges of putting her newborn daughter in a dryer and leaving the infant to die.



