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Virginia corrections officer killed in attack by inmate, VADOC says --- GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. — A corrections officer in Southwest Virginia was killed in an attack by an inmate on Monday morning, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). A news [...]

Virginia Beach to vote on support of charter change for district-only election system --- VIRGINIA BEACH — More than 53% of Virginia Beach voters supported a charter change to codify a district-only based election system. On Tuesday, the City Council will [...]

Virginia families fight for road safety after deaths rise in 2024: 'That could be you' --- RICHMOND, Va. — Families who lost loved ones in preventable car crashes gathered Sunday at Virginia State Police headquarters to remember victims and advocate for [...]

Youngkins Celebrate 59% Reduction in Fentenyl Deaths in Va --- Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that Virginia has achieved a nearly 59 percent reduction in fentanyl-related overdose deaths compared to January 2022 — a milestone state officials hailed as evidence of [...]

Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old awarded $10M in lawsuit battle over ignored gun warnings --- During a civil trial, video footage was presented showing Abigail Zwerner after she was shot by her 6-year-old student. (Newport News Police Department) NEWYou [...]

Virginia Beach explores selling Virginia Beach National Golf Course --- VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach is exploring the possibility of selling the Virginia Beach National Golf Club. The city is currently accepting proposals for the 350 acres off Princess Anne [...]

How many House seats did Earle-Sears cost Republicans? At least 10, but maybe all 13. Here's the math. --- A diminished number of House Republicans meet this weekend to pick their leaders, and the top question is: Will they kick out [...]

Jason Miyares, Jay Jones face off in high-stakes Virginia attorney general race --- RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — The race for Virginia attorney general remains one of the state’s most competitive -- and controversial -- contests on the ballot. Democrat Jay Jones, a [...]

Polls open in $100 million race for Virginia governor, other elections --- Virginia voters headed to the polls Tuesday to choose the state's top three officeholders as well as all 100 members of the House of Delegates. Polls will remain open until [...]

What to watch in the 2025 elections: Key races for NYC mayor, Virginia governor, and more --- Off-year elections on Tuesday provide the first big chance for voters across several states to make their voices heard this year — and shed [...]