The Latest Breaking News from Virginia

Boy, 6, will not face charges for shooting Virginia teacher, say prosecutors

Abigail Zwerner was shot and injured on 6 January at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Maryland officials make pitch to GSA on new FBI headquarters

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and members of the state’s congressional delegation are renewing their pitch to build a new FBI headquarters in Maryland instead of Virginia

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss charged in alleged hit-and-run

Police and court documents say a Virginia state lawmaker charged in what authorities are calling a hit-and-run swerved his SUV toward a woman after they argued, striking her and leaving her with minor injuries

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Sub builder Electric Boat is in the midst of a 'once in generation expansion.' Can that expand to serve an international goal?

GROTON, Connecticut – Electric Boat hired 3,700 shipbuilders last year. It wants to hire more than 5,000 this year and just as many every year for decades into the future.

Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023

Airport staff baffled after passenger tries to sneak animal through security in bag

A passenger at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia, US, sent the cat through the X-ray machine at security leaving staff baffled at the brazen attempt to get the animal on the flight

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Virginia DOC says execution audio tapes should remain secret

The Virginia Department of Corrections has recorded audio of at least 30 executions over the last three decades, but it has no plans to release the tapes publicly

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Passenger dies on private jet after plane forced to divert during extreme turbulence

Three passengers and two crew members were on board the Bombardier Challenger 300 aeroplane when turbulence hit the aircraft while heading to Virginia

Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023

Black Vietnam veteran finally awarded Medal of Honor for bravery

The belated recognition for the 83-year-old Virginia resident came after the recommendation for his medal was lost, resubmitted — and then lost again.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Amazon pauses construction on 2nd headquarters in Virginia

The company has hired more than 8,000 employees and will welcome them to the Met Park campus, the first phase of development, when it opens this June.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Amazon pauses construction in Virginia on its second headquarters

Following a big round of layoffs, the Seattle-based company said it is delaying the beginning of construction of the second phase of its headquarters development in Northern Virginia.

WEKU · Mar 3, 2023