'White Lives Matter' sprayed on Arthur Ashe memorial in Richmond
A statue of African American tennis legend Arthur Ashe on Richmond, Virginia's, Monument Avenue has been vandalized with the words “White Lives Matter.”
Richmond police chief resigns as tensions escalate in Virginia capital
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced on Tuesday that he'd requested Police Chief Will Smith's resignation, in light of how local law enforcement has handled various protests over the past several weeks.
Third Confederate statue torn down in Richmond
News outlets report demonstrators in Richmond tore down another Confederate statue in the city Tuesday night.
Assault-style rifles seized near Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond: police
Police arrested a man and seized three assault-style rifles and one handgun after a late-night confrontation near the city's statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, authorities said Friday.
Richmond protesters topple Columbus statue, throw it in lake
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond has been torn down by protesters, set on fire and then submerged into a lake.
Richmond judge issues order halting Lee statue removal for 10 days
A judge in Richmond has issued an injunction preventing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration from removing an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee for the next 10 days.
Virginia Gov Ralph Northam orders removal of iconic Lee statue after George Floyd protests
Virignia's governor says a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be removed “as soon as possible” from Richmond’s Monument Avenue.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to announce removal of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue, a senior administration official told The Associated Press.
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, wife test positive for COVID-19 antibodies
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine announced on Thursday that both he and his wife tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.
Virginia pastor died from coronavirus, believed ‘God is larger' than disease
The coronavirus has killed a prominent Virginia pastor who told his congregation at a service in March, “I firmly believe that God is larger than this dreaded virus.”
Mom's parenting hack has kids do chores to earn 'money' for movie night at home: ‘They loved it’
A mother of three found a way to clean her home while entertaining the kids too.
Virginia coronavirus case total climbs to 77
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said the number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 77 as of Wednesday.
Massive 8-foot-long beehive discovered in ceiling of Virginia apartment
A massive 8-foot-long beehive discovered in the ceiling of a Richmond apartment building held 80-100 pounds of honey, according to Virginia Wildlife Management and Control.
Fairfax County man arrested after threats against Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, police say
Authorities arrested and charged a Fairfax County man Thursday for allegedly threatening the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates in a social media post.
Historic African-American cemetery seeks volunteers for Black History month clean-up initiative
For Black History month, a non-profit is seeking volunteers to help with a weekly clean-up initiative at Historic Evergreen Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, the resting place of many of the city’s African-American leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Advocates want to make Virginia an abortion 'safe haven' for women in neighboring states
With a newly empowered Democratic majority at the Virginia General Assembly, abortion-rights advocates say the state has a chance to roll back decades of restrictions and become a “safe haven” for women in neighboring conservative states.
'Mean duck anyone': Virginia shelter posts hilarious duck adoption ad, waives fees and includes band-aids
Richmond Animal Care and Control wants to help a duck find a home but is warning that he’s a bit of a meanie.
Thousands of gun-rights activists crowd streets of Richmond
Thousands of gun-rights activists rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday under a heavy police presence, protesting plans by the state's Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.
'They will take your guns away.' President Trump speaks out ahead of Richmond rally
President Trump has weighed in on the massive pro-gun rally planned Monday in Virginia's capital.
3 more linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in Georgia
Three men linked to a violent white supremacist group known as The Base were charged with conspiring to kill members of a militant anti-fascist group, police in Georgia announced Friday, a day after three other members were arrested on federal charges in Maryland and Delaware.