Virginia
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Virginia Man Arrested After Attempting to Impersonate Officer at Police Station
A 45-year-old Manassas man was arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to gain access to a secure police parking lot by claiming to be an officer.
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Fredericksburg Man Arrested Following Drug Manufacturing Raid
Ernesto Courtnet, 52, was arrested in Fredericksburg, Virginia, after police discovered him actively manufacturing narcotics during a tactical raid.
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Kansas City Chiefs Coach’s Wife Shot in Virginia; Son Arrested
Mia Bieniemy is in stable condition after being shot at her Virginia home; her son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, faces multiple felony charges.
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Pentagon Investigating Mysterious UAP Swarm Near Virginia Coast
The Pentagon’s AARO is investigating a Navy report of a massive swarm of 100 UAP and two surface vessels off the Virginia coast, citing urgent security risks.
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Buc-ee’s Marks Virginia Expansion With Massive Mt. Crawford Debut
Texas-based retail giant Buc-ee’s has officially opened its first Virginia location in Mt. Crawford, drawing massive crowds to the 74,000-square-foot facility.
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Virginia and Southern Advance as Women’s First Four Concludes
The 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket is set following final First Four victories by Virginia and Southern, moving both teams into the round of 64.
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States Clamp Down on Bitcoin ATM Scams After Millions Lost
Lawmakers in Wyoming, Virginia, and Kentucky are moving to tighten regulations on Bitcoin ATMs after millions of dollars were lost to scams.
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Power Disruptions Leave Thousands Without Electricity Across Multiple States
Thousands of residents and businesses across South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia experienced power outages on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as utility crews worked to restore electricity amid diverse challenges.
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Justice Department Confirms Halligan’s Departure After Unlawful Appointment Ruling
Lindsey Halligan, whose controversial appointment as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was ruled unlawful by a federal judge, has officially left the Justice Department.
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Trump Approves Emergency Declarations for South Carolina, Virginia Amid Winter Storm Threat
President Donald Trump has approved emergency declarations for South Carolina and Virginia, mobilizing federal aid and FEMA resources as both states prepare for a severe winter storm expected to bring ice and freezing rain across the region.





