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But while the Democrats’ gubernatorial candidate, the centrist congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, looks to be cruising toward a comfortable win over Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, there’s trouble two spots down-ballot.

There is no evidence of an 'active attacker' after a person with a gun was reported near a library at the University of Virginia, officials said.

Criminal inquiries pit the Miller family’s safety concerns against the First Amendment rights of an activist in Northern Virginia critical of the administration.

Earlier this year, "quiet" was one word to describe the Virginia race for governor. Then came DOGE, a text message scandal down ballot, a redistricting surprise, the government shutdown and more.

President Donald Trump held telephone rallies in New Jersey and Virginia to mobilize voters on the eve of the Nov. 4 election.

Wonder and D’Angelo’s former bands, The Soultronics and The Vanguard, performed musical tributes during the celebration of life service. The Grammy-winning artist sang “If It’s Magic,” “The Lord’s Prayer,” along with accompaniment from harpist Brandee Younger, and “As” with the bands.

The Ryan Odom era started with a win tonight. UVA used a strong second half to put away Rider and get an 87-53 win to move to 1-0 this season. After the game,