Man arrested, charged with murder after Virginia Beach shooting led to 12-hour manhunt

42-year-old Deric Lee Jr. was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in connection with the shooting death of a Virginia Beach woman. PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department says they have a suspect in custody after an over 12-hour manhunt.  …

RFK Jr.'s statements on rise of reported Autism cases in US has Virginia mother concerned

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows rising rates of autism in American children, with one in 31 eight-year-olds being diagnosed. "It's clear that the rates are real, that they're …

Virginia Tech’s president defends NIH research funding

As college administrators nationwide navigate funding challenges and difficult choices in the second Trump administration, most university presidents aren’t writing public letters about the times we live in. But Virginia Tech President Timothy Sands did …

Miyares Announces $116M Tobacco Settlement for Virginia

Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that Virginia has received a payment of $116.2 million from the major tobacco companies, including Philip Morris USA Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane, and ITG Brands LLC, as …

Virginia scores big with booming sports tourism industry

It’s “showtime, all the time,” the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority’s website proclaims. Since the county’s new Henrico Sports & Events Center opened in late 2023, it’s been “showtime” for volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer, gymnastics, …

Virginia Giuffre’s Family Shares Old Note Found After Death by Suicide

Watch: Prince Andrew Makes First Appearance After Accuser Virginia Giuffre’s Death Content warning: This story discusses suicide and sexual abuse. More details of Virginia Giuffre’s fight are coming to light. Four days after news that the 41-year-old—who …

Marshall knocks off No. 16 West Virginia, 7-6

Heard Around Virginia May 2025

CENTRAL VIRGINIA Utah-based drugmaker Civica missed its target for selling cheap insulin. When the company completed its manufacturing plant in Petersburg in 2022, it projected it would have insulin on the shelves of drugstores by 2024. But that did not …

Tariffs spark uncertainty for Virginia port and shippers

SUMMARY: New tariffs from Trump administration disrupt global shipping and trade. Port of Virginia braces for economic impact amid rising costs. Economists warn prolonged tariffs could trigger statewide job losses. Domestic production efforts face high …

New logistics centers boost Virginia’s supply chain edge

This year, four major distribution centers across Virginia are set to open their doors to businesses seeking an East Coast hub for their supply chain operations. Three are situated in the Hampton Roads area, reinforcing the region’s position as a key …