Virginia News

Two FBI agents killed during counter-terrorist training exercise

Virginia Beach - Two FBI special agents who were members of the prestigious Hostage Rescue Team were killed during a maritime-based counter-terrorism training exercise gone awry aboard a military freighter off the coast of Virginia Beach.

In the Media by Pierre Waithe

Stone House lives to tell the tale of two U.S. Civil War battles Special

Manassas - The Stone House in Manassas, Virginia stands on the fields where two major Civil War battles took place. Today the property is open to the public.

Digital Journal Report by Leigh Goessl - 14 comments

Whale fossils millions of years old unearthed at U.S. Navy base

Yorktown - Whale fossils estimated to be millions of years old have been unearthed at a U.S. Navy base. A passerby at the Virginia military installment found the remains while walking along the York River.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 1 comment

Newborn's body found floating in Virginia pond Special

Sterling - Shortly before noon on Sunday, the lifeless body of a newborn girl was found floating in a pond in Sterling, Virginia. Authorities are searching for the mother and clues concerning the infant's death.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 2 comments

Teens allegedly tried to poison teacher with sanitizer

Newport News - Two teens in Virginia are currently under investigation after it was alleged they tried to poison their teacher. The students have been arrested and reportedly admitted to the crime.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 7 comments

Virginia considering issuing its own currency

Virginia has passed a bill in a two-to-one vote for the proposal of issuing its own currency. The bill allows for a group to study the possibility of creating a metal-based state currency.

In the Media by Angela Harris - 6 comments

Review: A step back in time at the Old Jail Museum, Warrenton, Va. Special

Warrenton - The Old Jail Museum in Fauquier County, Virginia is an interesting place to tour. While one would expect to be touring an old jail building, upon arrival, visitors will be delighted to find there is that and so much more.

Digital Journal Report by Leigh Goessl - 7 comments

Op-Ed: Old Jail Museum — An inside view of 19th century jail in Virginia Special

Warrenton - The Old Jail Museum is located in Northern Virginia's Fauquier County. The museum is what the name implies, an old jail, one of the best preserved jails from an earlier era in the state of Virginia.

Digital Journal Report by Leigh Goessl - 8 comments

Lion roaming the streets of Virginia town prompts 911 calls

Norfolk - Residents of one Virginia town called 911 in a panic when they discovered a "lion" running through the streets of their neighborhood.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 2 comments

Photo Essay: Wintry weather mix reaches Fairfax County, Virginia Special

Fairfax - During the time frame between Halloween and Christmas, Northern Virginia had been experiencing unseasonably warm weather with a few dips in temperature. This morning it looks as if winter has arrived.

Digital Journal Report by Leigh Goessl - 5 comments