The Latest Breaking News from Virginia

Kash Patel's 'From Russia, With Love' Joke Called 'Absolutely Disgraceful' As Critics Cite Ukrainian Deaths

FBI Director Kash Patel faced criticism for mocking an erroneous report about a Russia trip as Russian attacks killed six people in Ukraine and damaged critical infrastructure.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Dominion Energy's Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Dominion Energy is gearing up to release its third-quarter results later this month, and analysts are expecting a double-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Barchart · Oct 15

'Betrayed the Public Trust': Virginia Officer Charged With Target Shoplifting While on Duty in Uniform

Former Fairfax County officer Scott Abram faces two misdemeanour shoplifting charges over alleged incidents at Target stores in Burke and Springfield, Virginia, on 22 September

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

George Washington’s childhood home nearly became a Walmart; locals raised $2.2 million to save it

George Washington spent much of his childhood at Ferry Farm in Virginia, which Walmart purchased in 1996 to build a Supercenter. Residents rallied to save the historic property, raising $2.2 million to buy it back before donating it to a nonprofit foundation. Today, the site features a reconstructed childhood home…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Virginia Halts Oyster and Clam Harvesting in Little Wicomico River After Shellfish Are Tied to Pennsylvania Salmonella Cases

Virginia closed the Little Wicomico River to oyster and clam harvesting after Pennsylvania Salmonella cases. What shellfish buyers should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 13

Weather Tornado warning in Virginia, North Carolina as Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rainfall, flooding

US Weather update: Nearly a dozen local weather stations in the western North Carolina county reported torrential 24-hour rainfall totals from about 5 inches to as much as 9.57 inches at the fire/rescue station in Enola.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Which US States Are Doing the Most to Protect Kids Online?

Children are spending more time online than ever, leaving parents concerned about social media addiction, privacy risks, and exposure to inappropriate content. Across the United States, lawmakers are responding with tougher restrictions designed to make digital platforms safer for younger users. However, not every state is taking the same approach,…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Oct 11

Naresh Bhatt trial in Virginia: Friend alleges abuse, financial control in Nepali woman Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s disappearance case, mother breaks down in court

A close friend of Mamta Kafle Bhatt testified that her husband, Naresh Bhatt, allegedly hit and controlled her in the months before she disappeared from their Virginia home in July 2024. Mamta’s mother also took the stand, recounting how her daily conversations with her daughter suddenly stopped.

The Times of India · Oct 9

Indian filmmaker Arfat Sheikh released from ICE detention after two weeks, DHS says he overstayed his visa

An award-winning Indian filmmaker from Kashmir Arfat Sheikh was released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention on bond Thursday weeks after his detention on September 24, his family and friends said. They have been campaigning for his release from what they called an illegal detention when Sheikh was coming…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Virginia county sues to stop Trump from building his beloved triumphal arch

The lawsuit marks the first time a government entity has challenged the proposed arch in court

The Independent UK · Oct 9