Laura Callahan, a fifth-grade teacher at Lewis and Clarke Elementary won a four-day, three-night vacation

Memorial Day Weekend is usually a busy time for pools, and experts say, fun and safety should be at the forefront of every person’s mind.

VCU police along with Richmond police and Virginia State Police will hold a checkpoint from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 25-26 at the 700 block of Main Street.

The sheriff’s office said Joseph Leroy Carter, of Fredericksburg, is wanted by the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office for failing to appear in court and and is considered a person of interest in thefts in Caroline County.

The sheriff’s office said Strasburg kicked a metal delivery tray during a violent outburst, causing extensive damage before leaving the jail.

The cause of Friday's afternoon blast wasn't immediately known, and the wounded suffered leg injuries and weren't life-threatening.

The Humane Society of the United States said 130 dogs and cats will arrive in at Manassas Regional Airport and be transferred to various animal rescue organizations in Virginia and Maryland, including Richmond Animal Care and Control.

Two state record catches were certified by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries this spring.

The Armstrong High School student says she thought she was graduating, until school counselors told her in April she was missing two classes.

Michael J. Douglas, 55, of no permanent address, was last seen leaving a residence in the 3300 block of Main Street.

James Thomas Fitzke has unrelated warrants from Chesterfield and Petersburg.

The new Greene Elementary School is expected to be complete by September 2020.

Before you think about finding even more content to download, the government has a big warning about the spread of malware.

Police say the burglar entered the store at 4:23 a.m. Wednesday on Lombardy Street.

A Goochland woman says she paid nearly $15,000 for her father’s grave site, but seven months later, only a piece of paper marks his site.

For Lupus Awareness Month in May, NBC12 will host a Digital Dialogue Tuesday night featuring advocates and specialists in the Lupus field, treatment, coping with the disease, finding a cure and new advancements being pioneered right here in Virginia.

Two great white sharks pinged this week while a third shark pinged in early May.

There will be 22 on-field sessions available to fans, including Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Bon Secours Training Center.

Area high school graduation ceremonies will begin June 4 at the Stuart C. Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

The man had marijuana in his car that was immediately discovered by a department K-9.

The suspension will be in place from noon Friday, May 24 until noon Tuesday, May 28.

Rodney T. Harris, 46, of Richmond, was charged with possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The crash occurred on Friday morning at mile marker 99 in Hanover County.

Also, Chesterfield student could face charges, Fairfax reacts to Northam yearbook investigation and Memorial Day travel.

A former teacher with Richmond Public Schools is banned from stepping foot inside any Richmond school but many parents and students say they don't agree with that decision.

Norman Pipkin said his love of animals stemmed from a sexual assault he suffered but he just can't shoulder the responsibility any more.

The tractor-trailer overturned blocking all northbound lanes and spilling a load across all travel lanes and both shoulders.

Once completed, the pedestrian tunnel will connect the new General Assembly Building and a new parking garage that will be built at the corner of 9th and Broad.

Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax is issuing a statement in response to the inconclusive investigation into the racist photo on Governor Northam's yearbook page.

Dozens of Bank of America volunteers skipped out on the comfort of their air conditioned offices Thursday to help the children of Mosby Court.

Four of the top 10 Mid-Atlantic Kroger stores for wine sales are in the Richmond area.

The order by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Steven Watkins follows requests by The Associated Press and other media organizations to make the file public.

The center located on Iron Bridge Road originally opened in 2018 and provides a safe environment for victims of abuse to share their stories.

Police responded at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday for a welfare check in the 2000 block of Stuart Avenue to find a 48-year-old man dead.

Police say the teen did not see a gun and did not hear any other students talking about a gun in the incident at Manchester High School.

Surveillance video shows a suspect entering the store, smashing a display case and taking merchandise from the store.

Another restaurant with recent violations has changed ownership.

We're tracking a chance for strong to severe storms on Thursday afternoon and evening.

Timon A. Ward, 18, and Timothy A. Ward, 19, both of North Chesterfield, are charged with conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit robbery.

The new law will provide coverage for medically necessary care for individuals with autism of all ages under state-regulated, large group plans starting in January 2020.

Oscar, Golden Globe and Tony nominee Ethan Hawke will be starring in the Showtime series “The Good Lord Bird” that will be filmed in Central Virginia this summer.

Police say the ducks were turned over to a wildlife rehabilitation group to be cared for.

Two people were found shot to death on Aug. 21, 2018, near the Davisville-Bland apartment community.

Lawmakers have put pressure on the library to work faster, but have shied away from giving the library funding it would need to do so.

"The Veterans Welcome Home Commitment guarantees a job offer to any eligible, honorably discharged U.S. veteran," according to a press release.

Also, man wanted in attempted abduction, Gov. Northam yearbook photo investigation and Chesterfield school aide arrested.

Petersburg fire crews contained the flames as Virginia State Police directed traffic on scene.

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is hosting open houses at five of its cold water fish hatcheries.

Anyone with information is asked to call Petersburg Crime Solvers at (804) 861-1212.

Chesterfield police said a parent of a student at Clover Hill Elementary School reported her child’s medicine had been stolen while the child was a school May 21.

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office says Batali is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on a charge of indecent assault and battery.

As a pet owner, you know to look out for fleas and ticks. But have you worried about the kissing bug? If you haven’t, you should.

NASCAR will be gaining control of 15 race tracks across the country, including two in Virginia.

The messages come at different times so you aren’t expecting them, and each subscriber gets a different message.

Voters are frustrated and skeptical after a months-long investigation fails to conclude whether Governor Ralph Northam was in the racist yearbook photo.

The result of Eastern Virginia Medical School's inquiry into a racist yearbook photo leaves the central question unanswered.

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney stopped by a southside McDonald's and took a turn behind the drive-thru Wednesday to help promote the food chain’s summer hiring event.

A group gathered Wednesday afternoon on the steps of the state Capitol to hold a "Don't Punish Pain Rally."