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2 escape jail and go to IHOP, where patrons report them
This photo provided by Newport News Sheriff's Office shows a hole in the wall of a prison cell in Newport News, Va., on March...
Video shows Irvo Otieno pinned to floor before his death
DINWIDDIE, Va. ((DailyNews)) — A large group of sheriff’s deputies and employees of a Virginia mental hospital pinned patient Irvo Otieno to the floor...
Man gets 4 years for attacking police at Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Virginia man who assaulted police with a stolen baton and used a flashing strobe light to disorient officers trying to defend the U.S....
Youngkin scores some legislative wins as he eyes White House
RICHMOND, Va. ((DailyNews)) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who quickly shot from political newcomer to potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, kicked off his state’s...
Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property
FAIRFAX, Va. ((DailyNews)) — Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part...
As bourbon booms, thirst for rare brands breeds skullduggery
SALEM, Ore. ((DailyNews)) — Buttery, smooth, oaky. These are characteristics of the best bourbons, and a growing cult of aficionados is willing to pay...
Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome
BRISTOL, Va. ((DailyNews)) — The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many...
Amazon pauses construction on 2nd headquarters in Virginia
NEW YORK ((DailyNews)) — Amazon is pausing construction of its second headquarters in Virginia following the biggest round of layoffs in the company’s history...
Some Democratic-led states seek to bolster voter protections
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — Lawmakers in several Democratic-controlled states are advocating sweeping voter protections this year, reacting to what they view as a broad undermining...
McClellan makes history, becomes Virginia’s first Black congresswoman
RICHMOND, Va. ((DailyNews)) — Virginia voters on Tuesday elected Democrat Jennifer McClellan, a veteran state legislator from Richmond, to fill an open seat in...