Virginia

Hokies' Franklin on win at Clemson

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the Hokies' 20-16 win at Clemson on Saturday night.

Did anyone win Powerball's $674M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 24

A $674million jackpot was up for grabs in Saturday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.

'Parent’s worst nightmare': 16-year-old recovering after being hit by school bus in Texas

Jakxon Kessler’s parents said he was riding his bike when a school bus hit him and dragged him for about 30 feet.

Georgetown rallies late to edge William & Mary 28-27

William & Mary falls to Georgetown on late fourth-quarter touchdown

Virginia Tech football rallies, stuns Clemson in final minutes

CLEMSON, S.C. — Virginia Tech didn’t need the game’s final play to take a late lead.

Monmouth pulls away in second half to defeat Hampton 49-13

Monmouth piles up 565 yards in victory over Hampton

VUU on lockdown after two people shot on campus

Virginia Union University (VUU) is on lockdown after two people were shot on campus Saturday night during Homecoming weekend.

Louisiana Tech shuts out Old Dominion 26-0

Old Dominion offense struggles in 26-0 loss to Louisiana Tech

Jenny Yonce and her family, including son, Gavin

Jenny Yonce with her family, including her son Gavin, who lost his right leg to bone cancer. Yonce is advocating for insurance coverage of sports prosthetics so children like Gavin can stay active.

Gavin Jonce running

Gavin Yonce runs using a sports prosthetic after losing his right leg to bone cancer. His mother, Jenny Yonce, is urging Virginia to require insurance coverage for prosthetics that help children stay active.

Jenny Yonce

Gavin Yonce meeting Ezra Frech

Gavin Yonce meets Paralympic champion Ezra Frech. Gavin’s mother, Jenny Yonce, writes that access to sports prosthetics should be standard so more children with limb loss can pursue their dreams.

Man convicted of 2025 Newport News food delivery robbery awaits sentencing

Jayveon Christopher McCloud has been convicted of a 2025 robbery in Newport News involving carjacking and armed threats, facing up to life in prison.

Gavin Yonce playing volleyball

Gavin Yonce plays volleyball after losing his right leg to bone cancer. His mother, Jenny Yonce, is advocating for insurance coverage of sports prosthetics so children like Gavin can stay active.

NC 12 remains closed between Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe after nor'easter damage

Crews will soon be working to fix damage along more than 1,100 feet of roadway on the Outer Banks.

Newport News police seek missing man

A 79-year-old Newport News man is missing, and police need help locating him.

The Short List: Oct. 26

Richmond’s week ahead brings Virginia’s data center tax debate, major Henrico road and trail decisions, the Highland Springs–Varina football showdown and Halloween’s best local haunts.

Male minor shot, killed in Henrico apartment building

A male minor was shot and killed in a Henrico County apartment complex on Saturday afternoon.

Mother of cold case victim calls for justice on 5 year anniversary of son's killing

Five years after the death of 24-year-old Dylan Poonsammy, his family is still looking for answers.

Hopewell Police seeks suspects in armed robbery

The Hopewell Police Department is searching for two suspects in an armed robbery in which they stole an estimated $10,000-$15,000 on Friday night.

28 people injured after porch collapses in Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Twenty eight people were injured after a back porch collapsed Friday night, Oct. 23, in Williamsburg. Dispatchers received a report of a structure collapse in the 200 block of Matoaka Court around 10:07 p.m. Upon arrival, Williamsburg Fire Department, James City County Fire Department, and…

Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after stabbing in Richmond

A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Richmond on Saturday morning.

VCU Police, School of Pharmacy host Drug Take Back Day event at Monroe Park

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police and the School of Pharmacy held a Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday to promote medication safety and community wellness.

Plant Native! Festival celebrates all things green at Henrico's Dorey Park

A celebration of native plants and all things green returned to Henrico's Dorey Park on Saturday.

If passed, this bill would strengthen protections for Virginia renters exposed to mold

Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, wants to strengthen tenant protection laws for renters whose living conditions include mold. Price pitched a bill to do so in 2025, and it is due to be deliberated again in the upcoming 2027 legislative session. The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act already requires landlords…

Commentary: Virginia should do much more to curb PFAS pollution in our waters

Clean water is not simply a resource. It is the foundation of our health, our culture and our identity. For the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Virginia’s rivers, wetlands and landscapes are living connections to our ancestors and to the generations who will come after us. They sustain fish and wildlife, support our…

What happened to Virginia’s 10–1 redistricting effort in 2026 and more headlines

• “What happened to Virginia’s 10–1 redistricting effort in 2026?” — VPM • “Early voting surges in Virginia ahead of congressional midterms.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia State Police targets dangerous driving on Interstate 81.” — WCYB • “’The fight is on, but help is on the way’: Virginia launches health…

Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds

WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs, according to a survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. The cost of individual…

Va. Sen. Louise Lucas, six others indicted in federal cannabis corruption case

State Sen. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth, one of Virginia’s most powerful Democrats, was indicted on federal racketeering, marijuana distribution and money laundering conspiracy charges, with prosecutors alleging she used her legislative influence to protect and enrich a cannabis business she co-owns. Lucas, 82…

Elections chief says Virginia is ready for midterms, potential federal interference

Virginia’s top elections official says voters can have confidence in both the integrity of the Nov. 3 midterms and the results, even if President Donald Trump or his allies challenge Republican losses or attempt to interfere with the election process. “I think Virginia voters should be very confident in the level of…

Virginia’s 2026 report calls for expanded college access, improved postsecondary planning

Virginia is increasingly using statewide postsecondary planning resources to sustain and increase higher education enrollment and expand workforce opportunities, a new report found. In 2022, lawmakers directed the Virginia Department of Education and the State Council of Higher Education to conduct annual studies on…

Lawmakers pitch reforms for Virginia’s building code update to boost supply, affordability

Every three years, Virginia updates its building code, requirements for new construction that account for safety standards and energy efficiency. As the state readies for its next update cycle in 2027, some lawmakers are flagging a series of reforms they argue can help increase housing supply and address affordability…