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(Woodbridge)- Police have arrested and charged a Woodbridge man for abducting a woman and exposed himself to her after offering her a ride in Prince William County. Prince William Police say they received a tip regarding the

(Richmond)-  Gas prices are on a steady decline in Virginia, down 12 cents from the last month, according to Triple A Mid-Atlantic. The travel agency says as of Thursday, Virginia’s average gas price is $3.08 — a

(Richmond)- Governor Youngkin has announced a new plan to improve childcare and education in the Commonwealth. Youngkin has introduced “Building Blocks for Virginia Families” — an initiative to improve child education by funding education programs and giving

(Nokesville)- Police have charged three Patriot High School students with assault by mob in a violent Wednesday attack on a 14-year-old boy at the school in Nokesville. At 7:41 a.m., the school resource officer was notified of

(Woodbridge)- Prince William Police have released a sketch and surveillance images in the search for a man who sexually assaulted a Dale City woman and refused to let her out of his car. Police say the driver

(Fairfax)- Another student has suffered an overdose in Virginia. This time it was deadly. The Fairfax superintendent sent a letter out to families yesterday addressing the overdose involving a student from Justice High School. She says out

(Arlington)- The suspect linked to a massive home explosion in Arlington on Monday night is presumed dead. Arlington County polie say they think the suspect is the homeowner. Officials are currently working to positively identify the deceased

(DC)- A bipartisan group of lawmakers representing Virginia is requesting that the U.S. Office of Management and Budget pause the relocation process for the FBI headquarters as the General Services Administration Office of Inspector General investigates the

(Arlington)- Authorities in Virginia responded to the scene of a major house explosion in Arlington last night. Police said in a post on X they were investigating an incident involving a flare gun shot from a residence.

(Richmond)- Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney has officially announced his bid for Virginia governor. Stoney announced his campaign with a video highlighting his background, record of success and commitment to Virginia. In his announcement, Stoney says he is

(Fauquier)-   A pilot is dead after a single-engine plane crashed in Fauquier County Sunday night. State Police responded to a reported plane crash near the intersection of Midland Road and Ebenezer Church Road in Fauquier County at

(Culpeper)-  A Maryland man was arrested, but police continue to look for a female in a number of shoplifting thefts and a police chase through Culpeper on Monday. The female left the hospital against medical advice, and

(Harrisonburg)- Indiana announced they’ve hired James Madison Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti for the same position. Cignetti led the Dukes for five seasons from 2019 to 2023 with a 52-9 overall record. He was named Sun Belt

(Richmond)- The State Health Department has a new webpage to specifically offer data on Syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually-transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems. This new website tracks the number of cases across the commonwealth,

(DC)- A federal watchdog is looking into the Biden administration’s decision to relocate the FBI’s national headquarters to Maryland – a move a bipartisan group of Virginia leaders believes should be reversed after saying the process became

(Woodbridge)- Prince William Supervisors have approved funding for a proposed multimillion dollar indoor athletics facility. County officials say the facility would feature an indoor pool, a hydraulic running track and hard-surface courts. It’s projected to cost more

(DC)- The National Park Service says the National Christmas Tree in D.C. fell over due to strong winds Tuesday afternoon.  The 40-foot Norway Spruce in the Ellipse at the White House toppled over around 1 p.m. because

(Petersburg)-  Virginia State University has announced that its marching band, the Trojan Explosion Marching Band, was named the best Division II HBCU band in the country. The Trojan Explosion will compete on December 15 for Band of

(Richmond)- The Virginia Department of Education has provided $12 million in state grant funding to 483 schools in 98 districts across the state – all in an effort to keep students, faculty, and visitors safe. According to

(NoVA)- Transurban North America says the final access points for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension will open the night of Dec. 7. The lanes are set to open at 10 p.m. on Dec. 7, with northbound

(Richmond)- The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2024 honorees. The nine-person class will be celebrated during Induction Weekend, April 19-20 in Henrico County. Among those joining the Hall–Former Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey.

(Richmond)- Recent rains were not enough to help Virginia’s dry conditions. The Department of Environmental Quality has now expanded a drought watch advisory to cover the majority of the Commonwealth. Virginia DEQ added 42 more counties under

(Caroline County)- The Caroline Sheriff’s Office says a man accused of assaulting a McDonald’s employee with a hammer in Caroline on Saturday was arrested a day later in the woods along Interstate 95 not far from the

(Harrisonburg)-  The JMU football team will play in the bowl season for the first time, according to an announcement by the bowl alliance yesterday. JMU was officially declared available for selection into a bowl game after there

(Woodbridge)- Prince William Police say a 65-year-old Montclair woman fell victim last week to the “grandparent scam.” The victim told police she received a call about helping a family member involved in a crash. Police say the