The week of Jan. 7 to Jan. 14 saw Va. State Police’s efforts in collaboration with federal and local agencies lead to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of US currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes in the state.

State police recovered 12 firearms valued at $6,500, along with 12 controlled substance pills. Officers seized a total of 46.3 pounds of narcotics, denying criminal enterprises an estimated $327,263 in revenue.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger will be referred to with traditional formality: "Madam Governor" or, as some officials phrase it, "her excellency."

While original background checks only focus on a snapshot in time and prior history, the new system is dynamic and can update employers in real time of changes to one’s criminal record.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia’s right-to-work law is once again in the spotlight. Democratic State Senator Jennifer Carroll Foy (D-Prince William) introduced a bill ahead of the 2026 General Assembly Session to repeal Virginia’s law that allows ...

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Spanberger also signed an executive order that rescinds a directive instructing state law enforcement and corrections officers to help with immigration enforcement.

A monster winter storm is sweeping across much of the U.S. through this weekend, dumping up to a foot of snow onto the New York City area and unleashing havoc across the country. It’ll also be one of the biggest snowstorms for New York City in recent years.