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From Eisenhower to Trump: How Military Service Impacts the Presidency

For generations, military service was a prerequisite to winning the presidency. Trump however, avoided military service.

DC Plane Crash: NTSB Provides Update on Black Hawk Data

In an update on Tuesday, officials say that transcriptions for both aircrafts cockpit voice recordings are ongoing.

An early look at the Virginia governor’s race

With Gov. Glenn Youngkin's (R-VA) term being limited, there is an open field in the race for the next governor of Virginia.

Alleged sex offender captured during traffic stop

Purnell was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office where he is being held pending extradition to Virginia. Purnell is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Auburn a unanimous No. 1, Duke now No. 2; Michigan St into top 10, Louisville ends AP Top 25 drought

Gonzaga lost to Oregon State and Santa Clara, falling out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since early last year. Georgia dropped out from No. 23 following losses to Tennessee and Auburn. Baylor, No. 25 a week ago, is out after after losses to Arizona and TCU.

Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott

As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, he has announced a series of last-minute commutations and pardons, including Virginia House Speaker Don Scott.

Donald Trump Returns to Washington

The weekend’s pre-inaugural balls and parties reflected the exuberance of an ascendant MAGA movement—and the factional dissent already emerging.

Ivanka Trump Wears 3D Floral Oscar de la Renta Coat to Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Ivanka Trump at the wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on January 19, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20 in a rare indoor ceremony.

Louisville women's basketball goes cold in 70-65 road loss to Virginia Tech

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - Louisville women's basketball could not find enough consistent offense on the road at Virginia Tech, seeing a seven-game winning streak end with a 70-65 loss.

Former CIA analyst pleads guilty to leaking classified info on Israeli plans to attack Iran

A former CIA analyst pleaded guilty in federal court in Virginia on Friday to downloading and leaking classified information about Israeli plans to attack Iran and faces 10 years in prison.

Trump to hold 'Make America Great Again Victory Rally' on inauguration eve

President-elect Donald Trump is marking his historic political comeback to the White House with a signature "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington on Sunday, bringing together more than 20,000 supporters to the nation's capital ahead of Inauguration Day.

Biden Pardons Five More, Including Late Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey

Civil rights leaders and lawmakers have long said that Mr. Garvey’s 1923 conviction for mail fraud was unjust, arguing that he was targeted for his work.

Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Black nationalist Marcus Garvey

President Joe Biden pardons five people and commutes the sentence of two others who "made significant contributions to improving their communities."

Some rain turning to snow on Sunday

The clouds will return tonight, with lows in the 30s. Rain will change to snow on Sunday, with some minimal accumulation possible (a bit more north and west).

Iowa State basketball falls at West Virginia, first Big 12 loss for Cyclones this season

Iowa State men's basketball suffered its first Big 12 loss of the season after the Cyclones got upset at West Virginia.

MegsMiles 5k remembers 'ball of fire' Virginia runner who 'loved people'

Meg Cross Menzie was running at that very spot when she was hit and killed by a drunk driver on Jan. 13, 2014. She was in the process of training for the Boston Marathon.

Virginia Governor Criticizes Biden for Commuting Sentences of 2 Men

The men had been acquitted by a jury of the murder of a police officer, but the judge had concluded that they had been involved and sentenced them to life in prison.

529 Plan Statistics: Average 529 Plan Balance, Usage Rates, and More

There's over $500 billion invested in 529 college saving plans across 17 million accounts. Find out more key 529 statistics here.

Chesterfield Fire truck hit on I-95: ‘It still takes a mental toll’

Chesterfield firefighters were protected when a pickup hauling a trailer full of cars slammed into a ladder truck on Interstate 95.

Biden is packing up to leave the White House. But what about any classified documents?

As Biden prepares to leave the White House, a federal investigation into classified documents raises questions about his handling of sensitive information

ACLU files suit against West Virginia over $5 million grant to Catholic trade college

The American Humanist Association contends in its lawsuit that the grant violates the state constitution’s guarantee of freedom of religion.

Virginia pro-abortion ballot proposal advances

The amendment would ensure a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom,” protecting abortion in the first two trimesters and in the third trimester with some restrictions.

Key bill on data center oversight fails; rural-suburban split emerging

A centerpiece of a bipartisan push to strengthen Virginia’s oversight of data centers failed in a early General Assembly test.

The Ultimate Winter Treat in Virginia Is This County-Wide Maple Syrup Festival

The Highland County Maple Festival is a long-standing tradition in Highland County, Virginia, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to "Virginia's sweet spot" to tour sugar camps, listen to live music,

Age and generation in the 119th Congress: Somewhat younger, with fewer Boomers and more Gen Xers

The median age of voting members of the House of Representatives is now 57.5 years, while the Senate's median age is 64.7 years.

MLK’s ‘beloved community’ has inspired social justice work for decades − what did he mean?

During his lifetime, Thurman sought to build this beloved community through his activism for racial justice. For example, he co-founded the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples, an interracial and interfaith community in San Francisco, which he co-pastored from 1943 to 1953.

Winter storm systems to sweep across East this weekend ahead of massive arctic outbreak

After a brief pause in the arctic air during the end of the workweek, a series of frontal boundaries will help usher in the coldest air of the season, beginning over the weekend and continuing

Virginia GOP leaders call for ban on trans women in women's sports

Virginia’s top Republicans joined to call on the General Assembly to keep transgender women – who they called “biological males” – out of women’s sports.

Meatpacking Companies to Pay $8 Million for U.S. Child Labor Violations

Perdue Farms and JBS have settled with the Labor Department after relying on migrant children to do dangerous work in their slaughterhouses. Most of the money will be used to help the children.

First responders from Donald Trump assassination attempt among 7,500 inaugural parade participants

More than 7,500 participants from 23 states — including veterans groups, first responders, high school and university marching bands, and equestrian groups — will participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on Monday immediately following the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

Heading to Washington D.C. to attend Monday’s inauguration? Here are best and worst times to travel

Planning on attending Donald Trump's inauguration this . Monday, Jan. 20? Here's what to know about best and worse times to drive this weekend

National free speech advocate, FIRE, is ready to fight Morrisey’s ban on diversity initiatives

FIRE is actively considering all options to ensure West Virginia faculty are not forcibly silenced by state edict, according to the organization.

Virginia lawmakers look to expand affordable housing through faith communities

There is an affordable housing crisis throughout Virginia, according to the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy.

These Are the Celebrities Who Will Perform at Trump’s Inauguration

The presidential parade after Trump is sworn in will include about 7,500 participants including first responders, veterans groups and school marching bands. First responders from Butler County, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an assassination attempt, will be among the groups participating.

York-Poquoson sheriff weighs in on combatting human trafficking

York-Poquoson Sherriff deputies are renewing their commitment to combat human trafficking across Hampton Roads and Virginia.

Live Updates: Senators Grill Hegseth on Drinking, Sexual Assault Allegations and Women in the Military

Democratic senators are expected to grill President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary over his qualifications, past comments and alcohol use.