Medina High School lacrosse team escapes bus fire on I-77 North in Sissonville, West Virginia

The bus fire happened near the Haines Branch Road exit around mile marker 116, which is in Kanawha County just north of Charleston. SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — The Medina High School girls lacrosse team safely escaped a bus fire on I-77 North in Sissonville, West …

Virginia company to pay nearly $200K for denying benefits to misclassified DC workers

WASHINGTON (7News) — A construction company will pay almost $200,000 to resolve allegations that it denied employee benefits, officials said. Diverse Masonry Corporation allegedly violated D.C. law by failing to provide 59 workers with benefits, including …

Virginia Men Accused Of Repeatedly Abusing Two Young Girls Over 11-Year Span, Police Say

Detectives in Virginia have arrested three suspects accused of sexually abusing two young girls over the course of more than a decade, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The disturbing allegations surfaced in January 2025, when the …

Why a Virginia Beach preservationist rejects teardown trend, wants to save North End home

One developer’s teardown is another one’s treasure. That’s how Katie Denton views The Raleigh House, her newest preservation project in Virginia Beach’s sought-after Cavalier Shores neighborhood on the cusp of the North End. Denton owns Bees Nees, a …

Virginia-Highland Cafe Closing After Fiery Spat With Mega Landlord

With a strong lineup of anticipated openings this season, here are the restaurants we are saying goodbye to in March. Honey Bubble Tea blames landlord for closing In a fiery Instagram post, Honey Bubble Tea says it is closing after 13 years of business …

Virginia Lt. Gov. warns gang members: ‘Your days are numbered’

Trump Admin Arrests ‘Top MS-13’ Gang Member in Virginia

The Trump administration arrested top MS-13 gang member Henry Villatoro Santos in Virginia early Thursday morning after months of FBI surveillance. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest on X. “I’m proud to announce that early this morning our …

GPS technology legend and Virginia native Gladys West reflects on her career and contributions

Spring break is drawing closer for students statewide and many Virginians are gearing up to visit familiar and lesser-known locales throughout the commonwealth.  Travelers will likely get some help navigating their journey with technology developed by …

MS-13 gang leader arrested in Virginia and more state headlines

• “Sweeping COVID program cuts hit Virginia Department of Health.” — VPM News • “MS-13 gang leader arrested in Virginia.” — Reuters • “Virginia commerce secretary quits amid Youngkin department reshuffle.” — The Washington Post • “Virginia Beach scraps …

New data proves West Virginia K-12 schools must be improved

“West Virginia is in trouble regarding its academic standing. By focusing on a comprehensive effort involving a child’s emotional as well as academic needs, this situation can turn around. Student well-being affects grades — and learning programs that …