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Virginia fire recruits make history with perfect pass rate

Class Number 4 of the Fire Recruit School in Prince George County graduated with a historic achievement on Friday.

Help needed for family and daughters of woman found stabbed to death along Route 1 in Chesterfield

Family members of the woman found stabbed to death along Route 1 earlier this week are asking for support.

VCU students and staff in Qatar move to remote learning amid escalating Middle East conflict

A war of air strikes is impacting millions in the Middle East, and the growing conflict is creating chaos as people attempt to flee the region.

Henrico students take over county board room for Student Government Day: 'Such a unique perspective'

Sixty-five high school students from across Henrico took over the county board room Wednesday for Student Government Day, a 67-year tradition th…

Shockoe Bottom business owners have 'productive' meeting with Richmond leaders in wake of mass shooting

Business owners in the Shockoe Bottom area are feeling positive after what they call a productive meeting with city leaders Wednesday at Main St…

2 arrests made after Clay Market vape shop searches

Two people were arrested after police searched eight locations, including four vape shops, during an investigation into the sale of marijuana.

King's Barbecue to reopen in 2026 after 30 months of closure: 'Huge positive for the city'

For nearly 80 years, King's Barbecue was considered a Petersburg institution, known not just for its food but as a place to meet friends and tal…

Police release new information in fatal shooting near Virginia State University

Chesterfield Police have released new information about a suspect in a fatal shooting near Virginia State University last month.

Chesterfield mother charged with abuse and neglect after adult son's death

A Chesterfield woman has been charged with abuse and neglect after the death of her 28-year-old son who had autism and could not care for himsel…

Witness to deadly road-rage shooting saw driver reach under seat, then 'heard 2 or 3 shots'

At least one person is dead after a road rage shooting happened Wednesday afternoon along Route 360 in Warsaw.

Netherlands returns artifacts to Panama in largest repatriation of its kind in Central American history

Over 300 artifacts were returned after a drive in Panama to protect the country's cultural heritage.

Virginia World War II hero laid to rest

First Lieutenant Mary Pardue was buried with honors at Seven Pine National Cemetery in Sandston on Friday morning.

Richmond security guard surprised with gift to help pay her bills

A Richmond security guard is caught up on her gas bill after a surprise visit from Laura French.

Man arrested for sexually assaulting sleeping Virginia sisters

He is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman in their bedroom in James City County.

Sushi lover’s stomach-churning discovery: a 5-foot tapeworm living inside him

A California man is likely altering his regular sushi habit after discovering a tapeworm that may have entered his body through the raw salmon h…

Animal shelter turns to community for help after abandoned pets left at doorstep

“It’s not illegal to bring me a stray cat, but it is illegal to drop them off at my doorstep.”

4 US female college students attacked with acid in France at train station

Authorities added there’s no indication the attack was terror-related.