Dwayne Yancey

Circuit Judge Christopher Russell found Gretchen Mogensen in contempt of court for failing to notify the state that the giraffes had been born.

A century ago this month, the Navy’s most famous airship, the USS Shenandoah, crashed. The fatal plunge was in Ohio, but the Virginia connections go well beyond its name.

We really don’t know much about either candidate, so here’s the best/worst scenario for each.

There is no — repeat, no — proposal to put a nuclear facility in the county just west of Richmond. However, the county has proposed zoning for a technology district that would allow a small one. This could be the start of a trend.

The coach’s contract will likely take him past the date at which schools can exit the ACC at the lowest rate. That may trigger a national round of musical chairs as conferences reconfigure themselves for better TV contracts.

In wanting to micromanage U.S. attorneys, Trump is challenging political customs. In demanding that certain critics be prosecuted, he is challenging the American legal system.

Spanberger and the Democrats lead the polls, but today the real poll begins. Here’s how the Virginia races stand as early voting gets underway.

However, the CNU poll at this point four years ago showed Democrats with similar leads, and they all lost. There are some key differences, though. Here’s a closer look.

Democrats are targeting 14 Republican-held House districts. Eight of those candidates have responded to our Voter Guide, and all eight said they would vote to repeal the state’s right-to-work law.

With early voting about to start Friday, Democrats have the most campaign cash in two of three statewide races and five key House races. However, Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares has a financial advantage in his contest.