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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.

ROANOKE, Va. – The first Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have been spotted in Virginia! According to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, hummingbird migration is underway, and it won’t be long before Southwest Virginia sees the return of one of it’s most beloved birds. Many of them will travel extraordinary...

Forbes released its list of the world's top billionaires Tuesday and among them are six who make their homes in Virginia. Coming in at #33 is Jacqueline Mars, 85, whose net worth is $ 42.6 billion, thanks to the candy (and now pet food, too) empire headquartered in McLean and started by her family.

Police say Burnett was pronounced dead at the scene.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Publix is gearing up for the ribbon-cutting on its newest supermarket in Hampton Roads. Publix will hold a grand opening for its first Chesapeake location at 1620 Cedar Road on April 23 at 7 a.m. The 48,387-square-foot store at Market at Dominion Station will employ about...

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in Hampton on Monday evening.

An alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday, March 31 advising that there is a risk in the DMV region for severe thunderstorms after an unseasonably warm day. Forecasters said that the primary risk is damaging wind gusts that could lead to isolated tornados and severe hail...

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The first Black-run food bank in the country serves the DMV area and is gearing up for its April distribution event next week. The Storehouse is a grassroots food recovery and distribution organization based in Prince George's County. It serves D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and South...

Tens of millions of federal dollars for community projects will not be sent to Southwest and Southside Virginia, or anywhere in the state for that matter, this year. Congress passed a continuing resolution in mid-March to fund the government through September and avoid a shutdown, the third such measure in fiscal...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The pollen levels are at an all-time high. The Piedmont Triad hit the highest numbers ever for grass pollen in March, according to the North Carolina Division of Air Quality. WFMY News 2 spoke with experts about the trend and if pollen levels could be getting worse.