46+ min ago  (1319+ words) Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 50s in Virginia using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born. Wayne is a name of English origin meaning "wagon…...

22+ hour, 56+ min ago  (404+ words) I would never argue that Virginia's most popular attractions, like Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or Luray Caverns, are overrated. They're popular for a reason, and are certainly worth the trip if you've never seen them in person....

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (342+ words) Virginia State University welcomed 850 graduates with undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees following the May 16 spring commencement. As family and friends stood inside the Multi Purpose Center and screamed and cheered their names, the students filed into the arena. Some were…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (131+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) " One person died following a two-car crash that occurred around 6: 08 p. m. Saturday in the 1100 block of Dam Neck Road in Virginia Beach, according to officials. Officials stated that the crash occurred west of General Booth, near Corporate…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (593+ words) SCOTUS rejected Virginia's bid to redraw its congressional districts in favor of Democrats (Image: Getty) The Supreme Court on Friday denied Virginia's attempt to reinstate a congressional map that would have provided Democrats an opportunity to gain four seats in…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (168+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) " Plans for a new Costco are moving forward following a unanimous recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission. A new 158, 000-square-foot store would be constructed on site of the vacant Sears at Greenbrier Mall, according to planning…...

1+ week, 21+ min ago  (821+ words) The limits on " assault firearms," as they are described by the legislation, are among two dozen new restrictions and regulations on guns enacted by the Democratic governor in her first few months in office. That marks a sharp policy reversal…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (249+ words) Virginia Democrats are embracing unlikely arguments as they plead with the Supreme Court to revive their congressional map. Will the justices intervene? And what does the high court's recent ruling on Alabama Republicans" map mean for control of the House?...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (414+ words) Democrats have launched an emergency appeal with the U. S. Supreme Court, seeking to halt a Virginia ruling that invalidated a ballot measure that could have secured four additional winnable U. S. House seats for the party. This urgent legal challenge follows the Virginia…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (154+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) " Chesapeake fire crews responded to a fire at 7: 42 p. m. Saturday at Woodspring Suites on 1708 Sentinel Drive in Chesapeake, following a report of smoke on the fourth floor. Multiple calls were followed by activation of the hotel's fire alarm…...