Jewish siblings expelled from Virginia school after reporting antisemitism, parents say

A Jewish family in Virginia has filed a civil rights complaint with the Commonwealth's Office of the Attorney General after all three of their children were expelled from Nysmith School for the Gifted. HERNDON, Va. - A Jewish family in Virginia has …

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Virginia chiropractor's license suspended after investigation finds sexual contact with patients

HENRICIO COUNTY, Va. — A chiropractor who saw patients in Hanover and Henrico counties can no longer practice after the Virginia Board of Medicine suspended his license following allegations of sexual contact with multiple patients. Schuyler Matthew Whelan …

13-year-old girl from Burgettstown drowns in West Virginia while trying to save young boy

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Virginia agrees not to fully enforce state law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials have agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning conversion therapy for minors as part of an agreement with a faith-based conservative group that sued over the law, authorities said earlier this week. The Virginia …

West Virginia BOE holds emergency meeting on religious vaccine exemption lawsuit

West Virginia Board of Education Vice President Victor Gabriel, center, chairs a special meeting of the state board Wednesday, as board member Gregory Wooten, left, and State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt, right, listen. (Photo by Steven Allen …

Suspect in fatal Frederick County hit-and-run extradited to Virginia

WINCHESTER — A man accused of killing a 29-year-old Winchester resident in a hit-and-run last week has been extradited to Virginia to face a second-degree murder charge. Jacques Daniel Blemur, 30, of Front Royal, appeared via video Wednesday in Frederick …

Fourth of July 2025: Where to watch fireworks in Central Virginia this Independence Day

RICHMOND, Va. — Central Virginians have a variety of chances to see July 4 fireworks shows to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is a working list and will be updated as more are announced. Thursday, …

Virginia Enacts Social Media Time Limit Law for Minors

CHINCOTEAGUE, VA — New Virginia legislation requiring social media platforms to limit screen time for minors took effect Tuesday. The law, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin in May, mandates that social media companies set a default limit of one hour per day …