Thursday, May 23 2013 8:16 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:16:19 GMT
A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches is scheduled to be sentenced for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.More
A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches is scheduled to be sentenced for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.More
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:08:07 GMT
A few dozen reproductive rights activists clad in pink T-shirts quietly picketed alongside Democrats in the rain outside the Virginia Republican Convention that will nominate anti-abortion Attorney General Ken...More
A few dozen reproductive rights activists clad in pink T-shirts quietly picketed alongside Democrats in the rain outside the Virginia Republican Convention that will nominate anti-abortion Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli for...More
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:07:29 GMT
Since an earthquake rattled central Virginia and the East Coast nearly two years ago, more than 450 aftershocks have been recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.More
Since an earthquake rattled central Virginia and the East Coast nearly two years ago, more than 450 aftershocks have been recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:40:04 GMT
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Gov. Bob McDonnell's job approval dipping to its lowest point in two years. But it's not because of gifts he and his family took from a political donor and chief...More
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Gov. Bob McDonnell's job approval dipping to its lowest point in two years. More
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:54:34 GMT
The president of Virginia Tech, who has been criticized by families and others for the way he handled the 2007 campus massacre, says he's retiring.More
The president of Virginia Tech, who has been criticized by families and others for the way he handled the 2007 campus massacre, says he's retiring.More
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:59:43 GMT
Virginia general revenue increased last month by 2.2 percent over April 2012 in one of the year's most significant tax collection months, putting Virginia slightly ahead of its budgeted forecast 10 months through...More
Virginia general revenue increased last month by 2.2 percent over April 2012 in one of the year's most significant tax collection months, putting Virginia slightly ahead of its budgeted forecast 10 months through its...More
Friday, May 10 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:52:28 GMT
Suffolk school officials are reconsidering a policy that resulted in two second-grade boys being suspended for pointing pencils and making gun noises.More
Suffolk school officials are reconsidering a policy that resulted in two second-grade boys being suspended for pointing pencils and making gun noises.More
Thursday, May 2 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-05-02 16:25:43 GMT
Customs officials say 20 small black raw chickens were seized from a passenger arriving from Vietnam at Dulles International Airport outside Washington.More
Customs officials say 20 small black raw chickens were seized from a passenger arriving from Vietnam at Dulles International Airport outside Washington.More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:09:19 GMT
Many Republicans see their party's governors as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates. But some of these governors are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp...More
Many Republicans see their party's governors as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates. But some of these governors are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp their...More
Tuesday, April 30 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-04-30 19:31:18 GMT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Gov. Bob McDonnell said Tuesday his administration never gave special treatment to a dietary supplement company that is under a federal securities investigation, despite more thanMore
Gov. Bob McDonnell said Tuesday his administration never gave special treatment to a dietary supplement company that is under a federal securities investigation, despite more than $100,000 in political contributions from its chief executive and thousands of dollars more in gifts to McDonnell's family.More
Saturday, April 27 2013 8:33 AM EDT2013-04-27 12:33:38 GMT
A federal appeals panel will not rule on whether a government security agency violated an employee's constitutional rights when it pulled his security clearance.More
A federal appeals panel will not rule on whether a government security agency violated an employee's constitutional rights when it pulled his security clearance.More
Tuesday, April 23 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-04-23 20:07:04 GMT
The FBI says a tip led investigators to Nicaragua in the search for a former U.S. school teacher who was among the FBI's 10 most-wanted fugitives as a suspect in a child pornography investigation.More
A former U.S. school teacher who authorities say was arrested in Nicaragua on child pornography charges has been ordered to remain in jail without bond.More
Friday, April 19 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-04-19 19:39:37 GMT
The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in March to the lowest in more than four years after remaining steady for the first two months of the year.More
The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in March to the lowest in more than four years after remaining steady for the first two months of the year.More
Tuesday, April 16 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-04-16 18:37:35 GMT
More than 100,000 uninsured Virginia residents with drug and alcohol addictions will become eligible for insurance when the federal health care overhaul goes into effect next year.More
More than 100,000 uninsured Virginia residents with drug and alcohol addictions will become eligible for insurance when the federal health care overhaul goes into effect next year.More
Friday, April 12 2013 12:41 PM EDT2013-04-12 16:41:04 GMT
Abortion-rights supporters are making one final attempt to derail strict new regulations that they claim would force most of Virginia's 20 abortion clinics to close.More
The Virginia Board of Health has given final approval to strict new regulations that abortion-rights supporters claim would force most of Virginia's 20 abortion clinics to close.More
Thursday, April 11 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-04-11 19:15:35 GMT
A former regional director in the Department of Homeland Security has pleaded guilty to accepting more than $12,000 in bribes from a Virginia contractor.More
A former regional director in the Department of Homeland Security has pleaded guilty to accepting more than $12,000 in bribes from a Virginia contractor.More
Wednesday, April 10 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-04-10 14:40:49 GMT
A Maryland man described by supermarket employees as a "Dumpster diver" has been fined $1,000 and given two years' probation after pleading guilty to selling outdated meat at his Virginia store.More
A Maryland man described by supermarket employees as a "Dumpster diver" has been fined $1,000 and given two years' probation after pleading guilty to selling outdated meat at his Virginia store.More
Monday, April 8 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-04-08 13:39:18 GMT
All systems were a "go" for the Antares rocket Saturday morning. The rocket is in place at the NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility in Accomack County.More
All systems were a "go" for the Antares rocket Saturday morning. The rocket is in place at the NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility in Accomack County.More
Friday, April 5 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-04-05 11:42:36 GMT
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va.-"Arsons in Accomack" is a Facebook group devoted to raising awareness and stopping the fires in Accomack County. A Facebook profile appeared to be shared by Tonya Bundick and CharlesMore
"Arsons in Accomack" is a Facebook group devoted to raising awareness and stopping the fires in Accomack County. A Facebook profile appeared to be shared by Tonya Bundick and Charles Smith was a member of the group and made comments about the arsons.More
Thursday, April 4 2013 1:08 PM EDT2013-04-04 17:08:28 GMT
Court documents say the man who confessed to setting the latest arson on the Eastern Shore of Virginia used a rag from his auto shop to light the abandoned home on fire.More
Court documents say the man who confessed to setting the latest arson in Accomack County used a rag from his auto shop to light the abandoned home on fire.More
Thursday, April 4 2013 9:33 AM EDT2013-04-04 13:33:53 GMT
ACCOMAC, Va.- Tonya Bundick, one of the two arrested in connection to the fires in Accomack County stood in court today and told the judge she will be needing an attorney. She along with Charles SmithMore
Tonya S. Bundick, one of the two suspects arrested in connection with a series of arson fires in Accomack County stood in court Wednesday and told the judge she will be needing an attorney. She, along with boyfriend Charles R. Smith III, have been charged with one count each of arson and conspiracy to commit arson.More
Wednesday, April 3 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-04-03 19:51:49 GMT
A former volunteer firefighter and his girlfriend are set to appear in court on charges related to rash of arsons set on the Eastern Shore of Virginia over the past five months.More
Court records show that authorities seized a plastic gas can and other items from the home of a former firefighter and his girlfriend who are suspected in a dozens of arsons on Virginia's Eastern Shore.More
Wednesday, April 3 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-04-03 18:26:49 GMT
Virginia is getting a better picture of hourly and minimum wage workers throughout the state.More
Labor statistics show the percentage of Virginia workers paid an hourly wage at or below the federal minimum standard declined to 6.8 percent in 2012 from 7.1 percent the year before.More
Sunday, March 31 2013 8:16 AM EDT2013-03-31 12:16:04 GMT
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va.- With structures continuing to burn in Accomack County, the arson spree has put a spotlight on the need for volunteer firefighters in the county.Anyone interested in becoming a volunteerMore
With structures continuing to burn in Accomack County, the arson spree has put a spotlight on the need for volunteer firefighters in the county.More
Thursday, March 28 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-03-28 21:05:26 GMT
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va.- A new group in Accomack County is donating the proceeds of their new effort to the fire companies who are fighting arson fires night in and night out.As the total of intentionallyMore
A new group in Accomack County is donating the proceeds of their new effort to the fire companies who are fighting arson fires night after night.More
Tuesday, March 26 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-03-26 16:42:49 GMT
Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to prohibit abortion coverage through insurance plans purchased through the federally run health care exchange that will serve Virginia.More
Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to prohibit abortion coverage through insurance plans purchased through the federally run health care exchange that will serve Virginia.More
Monday, March 25 2013 3:14 PM EDT2013-03-25 19:14:11 GMT
WITHAMS, Va.-Virginia State Police said that around 1 a.m. Sunday morning crews responded to a single structure fire in the 7400 block of Bullbeggar Road in Withams in Accomack County. Police said theMore
Virginia State Police have ruled as arson an early Sunday fire that tore through an abandoned structure in Accomack County.More
Monday, March 25 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-03-25 13:49:37 GMT
A Marine who was shot to death at a Virginia base is being described as a warm-hearted country boy from the South who grew up in the Pentecostal church and even preached a few times.More
A Marine who was shot to death at a Virginia base is being described as a warm-hearted country boy from the South who grew up in the Pentecostal church and even preached a few times.More
Friday, March 22 2013 10:48 AM EDT2013-03-22 14:48:50 GMT
MAPPSVILLE, Va.- Fire crews have responded to yet another fire in Accomack County. The latest blaze broke out at around 10:39 p.m. Thursday at an abandoned one-story house on the 1500 block of MeompkinMore
Fire crews have responded to yet another fire in Accomack County. The latest blaze broke out at around 10:39 p.m. Thursday at an abandoned one-story house on the 1500 block of Metompkin Road in Mappsville.More
Friday, March 22 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-03-22 12:53:54 GMT
The commander at Marine Corps. Base Quantico in northern Virginia says a shooting in which a Marine killed a male and female colleague before killing himself was isolated to a single building.More
The commander at Marine Corps. Base Quantico in northern Virginia says a shooting in which a Marine killed a male and female colleague before killing himself was isolated to a single building.More
Wednesday, March 20 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-03-20 12:41:30 GMT
PARKSLEY, Va.- Yet another overnight fire in Accomack County have some local resident hoping for some extra security efforts to put an end to this crime spree. The latest fire was on Greenbush Road inMore
Yet another overnight fire in Accomack County has some local residents hoping for some extra security efforts to put an end to this crime spree. The latest fire occurred Monday night on Greenbush Road in Parksley at an abandoned two-story home. It was the 71st arson in the county since mid-November.More
Tuesday, March 19 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-03-19 16:59:38 GMT
The chief of naval personnel says the Navy wants to keep the service's tuition assistance program funded through the remainder of this fiscal year.More
The chief of naval personnel says the Navy wants to keep the service's tuition assistance program funded through the remainder of this fiscal year.More
Tuesday, March 19 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-03-19 14:25:45 GMT
PARKSLEY, Md.- Fire crews responded to yet another arson fire in Accomack County. The latest one occurred Monday night in Parksley. Virginia State Police say the call came in shortly before 10 p.m. andMore
Fire crews responded to yet another arson fire in Accomack County. The latest one occurred Monday night in Parksley. This marks the 71st arson in the county since mid-November.More
Friday, March 15 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-03-15 17:44:31 GMT
Va.- Emergency responders are on the scene of a fire in ___ . According to reports, the call for the fire on ___ ___ came in around ___ p.m. No word at this time if this is the work of the serial arsonistMore
Virginia State Police are investigating another fire in Accomack County.More
Friday, March 15 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-03-15 16:34:38 GMT
A Connecticut man has received two more life sentences for the 2001 kidnapping and rape of a Leesburg woman that was one of many rapes linked to a man identified by authorities as the "East Coast Rapist."More
A Connecticut man has received two more life sentences for the 2001 kidnapping and rape of a Leesburg woman that was one of many rapes linked to a man identified by authorities as the "East Coast Rapist."More
Thursday, March 14 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-03-14 18:01:22 GMT
Onancock Fire Chief Mike Truitt confirms there was another fire in Accomack County Wednesday night.More
Arson is suspected in the latest overnight blaze in Accomack County. If confirmed, Wednesday night's blaze that tore through a vacant building in Onancock would be the 67th arson in the county since mid-November.More
Thursday, March 14 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-03-14 16:00:44 GMT
Gov. Bob McDonnell met with Virginia's delegation to Congress Wednesday and pressed them about pending automatic federal spending cuts and money needed for his transportation funding legislation.More
Gov. Bob McDonnell met with Virginia's delegation to Congress Wednesday and pressed them about pending automatic federal spending cuts and money needed for his transportation funding legislation.More
Wednesday, March 13 2013 7:43 AM EDT2013-03-13 11:43:36 GMT
OAK HALL, Va.- Yet another arson fire in Accomack County Monday night bringing the total of intentionally set fires in the county since Mid-November to 65.The fire comes on night after state police endedMore
Yet another arson fire in Accomack County Monday night has brought the total of intentionally set fires in the county to 65 since mid-November.More
Tuesday, March 12 2013 1:40 PM EDT2013-03-12 17:40:30 GMT
Virginia will receive about $142,600 from a national $7 million settlement with Google over the company's collection of emails and other sensitive data sent over wireless networks several years ago.More
Virginia will receive about $142,600 from a national $7 million settlement with Google over the company's collection of emails and other sensitive data sent over wireless networks several years ago.More
Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-03-12 12:27:23 GMT
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va.- Virginia State Police will continue their increased patrols in Accomack County after a successful weekend alerting the public of their intentions to catch whoever is behind theseMore
Virginia State Police will continue their increased patrols in Accomack County after a successful weekend alerting the public of their intentions to catch whoever is behind these fires.More
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:01:48 GMT
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.More
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season. Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, seven to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and three to six that become major hurricanes.More
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:30:45 GMT
DOVER, Del.- Delaware State Police have arrested two people after they were reported to be stealing wire from an irrigation system outside Dover. David A. Blawn, 42, of Felton, is charged with 10 countsMore
Delaware State Police have arrested two people after they were reported to be stealing wire from an irrigation system outside Dover.More
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:30:45 GMT
DOVER, Del.- Delaware State Police have arrested two people after they were reported to be stealing wire from an irrigation system outside Dover. David A. Blawn, 42, of Felton, is charged with 10 countsMore
Delaware State Police have arrested two people after they were reported to be stealing wire from an irrigation system outside Dover.More
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:12:23 GMT
An off-duty state trooper is being treated for injuries he sustained when he apparently confronted vandalism suspects in a car in Caroline County.More
Maryland State Police say the condition of the off-duty trooper injured during a traffic-related incident in Caroline County Wednesday night has improved and no charges are being filed at this time in connection with the incident.More
A Sussex County teenager spent some of the last moments of her life locked in a hospital restroom, struggling to breathe, as hospital staff members searched for a key, according to court records. WBOC's Michael Lopardi reports.More
