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Have you ever wondered what strange rules might be hiding in your state’s law books? In Virginia, a few old or surprising laws still pop up. Whether you live there or you’re just passing through, these lesser-known rules offer a glimpse into the state’s unique history and customs.

Virginia is widely recognized for its historic landmarks, scenic mountain landscapes, charming small towns, and growing metropolitan areas. From the colonial streets of Williamsburg to the beaches of Virginia Beach and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Commonwealth offers a high quality of life for millions of residents. L

WILLIAMSBURG – Colonial Williamsburg is gearing up to host a large-scale celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on the very grounds where the Revolution was ignited in 1776. Four days of patriotic programming and family-friendly activities will culminate on July 4 with “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together,

NORFOLK, Va. (WTKR/CNN Newsource) - A Virginia police officer and a group of strangers helped rescue a woman trapped in her car in a 7-foot sinkhole in Norfolk. The dramatic rescue was caught on police body camera as water rushed inside the vehicle. The rescue happened Tuesday afternoon was captured...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - July 1 marks one year since a new seat belt law took effect, requiring everyone in a vehicle, front or back, to buckle up. It has also been nearly six years since Christopher King, for whom the law is dedicated, died while riding in the back seat of a car that went airborne and landed on its side.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A woman was seriously injured after a crash involving a pedestrian in the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Pavilion Place Saturday morning, according to the Newport News Police Department. At around 8:17 a.m. on June 27, the department received a call for service about an auto-pedestrian

Chesapeake firefighters quickly responded to a small house fire caused by a washing machine, allowing three adults to safely evacuate and preventing further damage.

"I wish I could take it all back but I can’t," the convicted woman told the courtroom through tears on Friday. The post 'Babies are not adults': Grandmother gave infant granddaughter prescription medication for mood disorders and killed her first appeared on Law & Crime .

VIRGINIA — The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of southeast Virginia through 9 p.m. EDT Saturday as strong to severe thunderstorms develop across the region. The watch includes the Virginia independent cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and V

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — MacArthur Center will close up shop for the final time on Saturday evening at 5 p.m., June 27, marking the end of an era. The 1.1 million-square-foot retail center opened in 1999. On Saturday morning, visitors walked through the once-bustling corridors one last time to say goodbye to the landmark.