Virginia
Virginia School Cancels Classes, Nearly 500 COVID-19 Cases Reported in Week
James Madison University has seen a "rapid increase" in infections among students since they returned to campus, the school confirmed.
Virginia Electors Accuse Kanye West of Deception, Seek Removal From Ballot
The campaign for the rapper is accused of duping state electors into backing his candidacy in Virginia.
Wawona Peaches Recalled, As Salmonella Outbreak Leaves 14 Hospitalized
Individuals infected with salmonella may develop symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Virginia Senator Charged With Felonies After Confederate Monument Protest
Senator Louise Lucas, local NAACP representatives and employees of the public defender's office were charged with felonies connected to a June protest against a Confederate monument in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Four Charged for Richmond Riots After Numerous Buildings Damaged, Defaced
Police said a group of people smashed windows and defaced property in several neighborhoods in Richmond, Virginia.
Jerry Falwell Jr. Goes on Indefinite Leave From Leading Liberty University
Falwell, Jr. drew criticism for an Instagram post in which he appeared with his pants unzipped and his shirt raised.
GOP House Candidate Selling 'COVID-19 Made in China' Masks Faces Backlash
"He's literally financing his campaign with a tactic that has been shown to exacerbate anti-Asian racism," the D.C. area director of the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium said.
Virginia City Votes to Permanently Relocate Confederate Monuments
Richmond, Virginia will "offer the monument or memorial for relocation and placement to any museum, historical society, government, or military battlefield" for a period of 30 days.
Richmond Mayor Assigned Bodyguards After Seeking Confederate Statue Removal
Mayor Levar Stoney faced "serious, credible" threats, police said, which has prompted the assignment of a security detail.
Unidentified Seeds From China Have Made Their Way to Kentucky and Virginia
Agricultural departments in Kentucky, Virginia, Washington, Louisiana and Kansas have issued alert notices after residents received unsolicited packages containing seeds by mail. Residents of Utah, Ohio and Arizona have reportedly received packages as well.
Protesters Arrive at DHS Chief's House to Demand End to Fed Deployments
"We will not be the people who sat by and watched our neighbors commit these atrocities," one protester said.
Virginia Police Use Chemical Agents on Protesters After Dump Truck Fire
Protesters in Richmond, Virginia, clashed with police during a demonstration in support of protesters in Portland, Oregon.
Stimulus Checks for 17-Year-Olds Gets Support From Virginia Rep.
The petition says that the age group should be eligible for stimulus payments and have started a petition that has been backed by Virginia delegate Marcia Price.
Delegates Celebrate Removal of Confederate Memorials From Virginia Capitol
A new advisory group will review possible further actions to be taken regarding Confederate artifacts in the Capitol.
13 States Where Coronavirus Cases Have Jumped Over 20 Percent in a Week
Mississippi saw the largest jump in the country over the last 14 days.
VA Businesses Face Up to $130K Fines As State Passes COVID Safety Rules
"Workers should not have to sacrifice their health and safety to earn a living, especially during an ongoing global pandemic," Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, who proposed the rules, said in a statement.
KKK Flyers Appearing Across Virginia Spark Multiple Police Investigations
Three different jurisdictions are investigating flyers linked to the Loyal White Knights group that have been distributed in neighborhoods.
Couple Charged in $1.4M COVID Fraud Scheme After Trying to Flee Country
A couple from Virginia has been arrested and charged in an alleged scheme to defraud more than $1.4 million in federal money approved by Congress to go to struggling businesses amid the pandemic.
Tennis Icon Arthur Ashe's Hometown Statue Defaced With 'White Lives Matter'
Someone reportedly spray-painted "White Lives Matter" and "WLM" on various parts of the statue on Wednesday morning.
Richmond Police Chief Resigns Amid Calls for Law Enforcement Reform
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney said Tuesday he expected the Richmond Police Department to "be willing to come around the table with the community to reform and reimagine public safety."
White Virginia Man Pulls Assault Rifle on Black Bikers in His Neighborhood
A white Virginia man was charged with multiple misdemeanor counts of brandishing a firearm that he pointed at four black men on bikes who the suspect said were on "private property."
'Otherworldly' 65-Pound Alligator Snapping Turtle Found Roaming Virginia
Officials said that the turtle was likely a pet that was released into the wild by its owner.
Virginia Sheriff Apologizes For Black Pastor's Arrest Amid Alleged Assault
The Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office also confirmed five individuals involved in the incident were arrested on assault, hate crime and trespassing charges late last week.
Protester's Head Cut Open By Toppled Confederate Soldier Statue
The man convulsed on the ground and lost "a great amount of blood" after being struck by the monument, according to a witness.
Photos, Videos Show Jefferson Davis Statue Torn Down in Richmond, Virginia
Four statues forming part of a Confederate monument in Portsmouth, around 80 miles outside Richmond, were also pulled down.
Richmond Police Chief Orders Policy Review After Tear Gas Incident
"I am personally committed to continuing the conversation on police reform with the community," said Richmond, Virginia Police Chief William Smith on Monday.
Virginia Man Accused of Running Truck into Protesters Calls Self KKK Leader
"We are investigating whether hate crimes charges are appropriate," said Virginia Commonwealth Attorney Shannon Taylor in a Monday statement.
Confederate Leader Williams Carter Wickham Statue in Virginia Torn Down
Protesters pulled the statue of Gen. Williams Carter Wickham from its pedestal in Monroe Park in Richmond using ropes.
U.S. Marine Corps Orders Ban of Confederate Flags
Confederate monuments have been removed across the country in the wake of the racially-charged protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.
List of Cities Rioting and States Where National Guard Has Been Deployed
Several cities, including Washington, D.C., Denver and Phoenix, have imposed curfews amid violent protests erupting across the country.