Virginia

A 51-year-old Virginia woman was sentenced Friday to at least 12 years and nine months in prison for poisoning her three-month-old granddaughter with adult prescription medication. Alvetta Juanita Haskins pleaded guilty last year to felony homicide in the 2024 death of Skylar.

June 23, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

A 45-year-old Virginia woman faces first-degree murder charges after police recorded her confessing to poisoning her husband with horse tranquilizer and insulin.

A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a fight at a Shell gas station in Dumfries, Virginia, early Sunday. Police arrested a 42-year-old employee and charged him with manslaughter.

May 18, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation prohibiting so-called assault firearms. In her signing statement, she acknowledged the measure covers some hunting models and pledged to clarify the language. The move follows recent Democratic control of the state government.

The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled Friday that a voter-approved redistricting plan violated state constitutional procedures. The 4-3 decision nullifies the April referendum and keeps the state's existing congressional maps in place. Democrats had sought the change to gain a stronger edge ahead of the 2026 midterms.

May 05, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

New Realm Brewing has signed a licensing agreement with Bold Mariner Brewery to produce and distribute Frogman Lager and CPO IPA. The deal takes effect on February 26, 2026, and will expand the Virginia-based brands across New Realm's network. A launch party is scheduled for May 15 in Virginia Beach.