Virginia police operation 'Caught in the Web' exposes online child predators, 16 arrested

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) announced the arrest of 16 individuals from across the U.S. and Canada who were engaged in predatory acts online targeting minors. The arrests were part of a months-long operation …

Complaint alleges three Jewish students were kicked out of Virginia school

HERNDON, Va. (7News) — A new complaint filed with the Virginia Attorney General’s office alleges three students were kicked out of their school in Herndon. Their parents allege it happened after their children--all under the age of 11-- were subjected to …

Virginia lawmakers have flagged Medicaid cuts as a problem in Trump’s tax cut bill

<p>As Republican leaders in the House worked Wednesday to drum up the votes to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill, which comes with substantial cuts to programs like Medicaid, two Virginians could be poised to play a pivotal …

Virginia sports betting activity grows 17.7% in May while tax revenue tops $10M

Virginia sportsbooks reported $595 million in wagers for May 2025, up 17.7% year-over-year, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. The combined adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reached $67.91 million, following a 12.17% hold, the highest recorded …

New Virginia Law Restricts Minors From Endless Scrolling on Social Media

Virginia pitcher Evan Blanco commits to transfer to Tennessee

Evan Blanco has committed to Tennessee baseball, giving the Vols a left-handed pitcher with starting experience. Blanco went 12-8 with a 4.17 ERA in three seasons at Virginia, where he pitched in 56 games with 26 starts. He started 18 games in 2024 and …

Coach Duffy Talks Virginia Tech Basketball

Sens. Warner, Kaine accuse Trump administration of illegally withholding $108 million from Virginia K-12 schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement on the Trump Administration’s failure to meet a deadline missed a key …

Wave of New Laws Takes Effect in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

As of July 1, residents across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia have been adjusting to a slate of new laws that impact everything from minimum wage increases, to emerging technologies and public safety. In D.C., workers will see another …

West Virginia DoHS to accept School Clothing Allowance applications starting July 7

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), will begin accepting applications for the 2025 School Clothing Allowance program on July 7. The program provides a $200 benefit per …