Tag: Virginia
New Zealand man has plea deal in girl’s attempted kidnapping
RICHMOND, Va. — A New Zealand man who was shot while allegedly trying to kidnap a 14-year-old Virginia girl he met online has reached...
Virginia jury awards $300k to Black woman injured by officer
RICHMOND, Va. — A jury in Virginia has awarded $300,000 in damages to a Black woman who sued a police officer for excessive force...
Appeals court: Dealers can sell handguns to 18-year-olds
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A federal law that for more than 50 years has banned licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults...
Volvo to resume production at Virginia plant despite strike
DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America says it will restart production at a plant in southwestern Virginia on Monday despite an ongoing strike...
Youngkin declines debate in part over moderator Woodruff
RICHMOND, Va. — Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin's campaign announced Monday that the political newcomer would not debate Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe at a...
Charlottesville readies for removal of Confederate statues
RICHMOND, Va. — Crews in Charlottesville are preparing to remove a Confederate statue that became a rallying point for white supremacists and helped inspire...
Ex-Liberty exec files lawsuit alleging racial discrimination
LYNCHBURG, Va. — A former NFL player hired last year to help lead diversity initiatives at Liberty University is suing the school, alleging racial...
Virginia removes segregationist’s statue from Capitol Square
RICHMOND, Va. — Workers removed a statue of Harry F. Byrd Sr., a former Virginia governor, U.S. senator and staunch segregationist, from the state’s...
Prosecutors seek 35-year sentence for gang member in killing
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Federal prosecutors in Maryland are seeking a 35-year prison sentence for a gang member who pleaded guilty to participating in...
Union, Volvo reach tentative deal at Virginia truck plant
A tentative labor agreement has been reached between Volvo and a union that represents nearly 3,000 workers who have gone on strike twice this...