14+ hour ago   (223+ words) Several families have long alleged that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia gained influence in the Saudi government and aided the hijackers. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were Saudis, but the Saudi government has long denied any involvement…...

14+ hour, 30+ min ago   (244+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A new building is taking shape in Lynchburg with a big mission for pets and the people who care for them. The Lynchburg Humane Society gave supporters a first look Sunday at its new Regional Veterinary Clinic…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (263+ words) The cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach this week urged residents and businesses to reduce nonessential water use despite recent rain, saying their water reserves are low amid ongoing drought conditions. Norfolk’s Department of Utilities has moved the city to…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (442+ words) One day after the nation marked 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, families and supporters of the Pentagon Memorial gathered in Arlington to take another step toward ensuring future generations understand what happened there. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Saturday…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (314+ words) Residents in Fairfax County, Virginia, can step back in time for free with guided tours of historic sites and a new challenge that lets visitors explore the county’s past at their own pace. The Fairfax County Park Authority announced that…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (992+ words) BLACKSBURG –Virginia Tech opened the 2026 season in spectacular fashion last week with a dominant 73-3 victory over VMI. This Saturday, the Hokies look to remain unbeaten when they face another in-state opponent: Old Dominion. The Hokies will kick off against Old…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (326+ words) The cat is out of the bag — the Green Cat that is. The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market has become a franchise. For years, especially during the summer, vacationers would ask her if it was a franchise. “I was constantly…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (110+ words) West's Gunnar Shonkwiler wraps up a Williamsburg ball carrier in a nonconference contest held in West Portsmouth on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. West's Westyn Ratcliff (1) runs with the football against Williamsburg on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. West's Gunnar Shonkwiler eludes a Williamsburg defender in…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (283+ words) Dedicated crossing guards at Fairfax County high schools could return after county officials proposed restoring funding that was cut from the fiscal 2027 budget. The positions were eliminated during the county’s budget process last spring after officials said data, research and…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (313+ words) WHAT: Norfolk City Council WHEN: Monday, Sept. 14, 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Norfolk City Council chambers, 309 N. Fifth St. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTION — Public hearing to review the City of Norfolk’s fiscal year 2026-27 municipal budget. — Public hearing to review the City of Norfolk’s fiscal…...