Immigration August 12 Youngkin credits Trump administration with bolstering anti-human trafficking efforts Gov. Glenn Youngkin outlines Virginia's human trafficking efforts at annual conference, crediting Trump administration support for enhanced federal cooperation.
Homicide August 11 Country singer's mother killed in home invasion before father shoots intruder dead in Virginia Holly Hatcher, the mom of country singer Spencer Hatcher, was killed in a home invasion before her husband fatally shot the attacker in self-defense.
Abortion August 6 Virginia school system investigating claims staff arranged students' abortions without parental consent Fairfax County Public Schools launched an investigation into claims that school staff arranged abortions for students without notifying their parents.
Virginia Governor Race August 6 Trump voices support for GOP gubernatorial candidate, admits she has 'tough race' President Donald Trump expressed support for Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears as she fights to become governor, but stopped short of endorsing her, despite backing candidates in other races.
Virginia August 6 Man freed from jail 3 days before alleged toddler abduction in Virginia, Youngkin says Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin condemns county's criminal justice policies after repeat offender attempts toddler abduction days following release from custody.
Pete Hegseth August 5 Hegseth announces return of Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery, removed by 'woke lemmings' Pete Hegseth reverses 2023 decision to remove Confederate memorial from Arlington National Cemetery, calling the Reconciliation Monument historically significant.
Virginia August 4 Danville, Virginia councilman faces possible 'years' of rehab after gasoline attack, boss says Danville city councilman Lee Vogler faces a long recovery with multiple surgeries after an alleged murder attempt where an attacker set him on fire.
U.S. August 3 'Queen Reid': Embattled Virginia schools boss demands personal bodyguard on top of lavish salary, perks Virginia school chief Michelle Reid's new bodyguard job posting sparks criticism from parents as experts call personal protection unusual for superintendents
Crime August 1 Man who burned a Virginia city councilman intended to kill him, police say Virginia city councilman Lee Vogler was doused with gasoline and set on fire by Shotsie Hayes, who told police he intended the attack to be deadly.
US July 31 Surveillance video shows 26-year-old man grabbing toddler from mall play area before arrest for abduction Virginia police released surveillance video showing 26-year-old Andres Caceres Jaldin allegedly abducting a toddler at Fair Oaks Shopping Center before being arrested.
Virginia July 30 Virginia city councilman doused with gasoline and set on fire in horrific workplace attack, suspect arrested Danville City Council member Lee Vogler hospitalized with burns after gasoline attack at Showcase Magazine office, suspect identified and in police custody.