A massive leak from a Duke Energy waste pond in February coated a stretch of the Dan River from Virginia to North Carolina with sludge containing chemicals known to cause cancer

A massive leak from a Duke Energy waste pond in February coated a stretch of the Dan River from Virginia to North Carolina with sludge containing chemicals known to cause cancer. Now a federal grand jury will begin hearing evidence on whether North Carolina regulators looked the other way when toxic coal ash leaked from Duke Energy plants. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 17, 2014
• 2:40

When Crissi Flippen overheard her daughter’s friend talking about her father’s recurring illness, she decided to act

When Crissi Flippen overheard her daughter’s friend talking about her father’s recurring illness, she decided to act. WTVR’s Chelsea Rarrick reports.

• Mar 13, 2014
• 1:32

Elaine Quijano reports on how they took their fight with the drug maker to a worldwide audience and won

The battle waged by a Virginia family to obtain an experimental drug for their son has reached a crucial turning point. Elaine Quijano reports on how they took their fight with the drug maker to a worldwide audience and won.

• Mar 12, 2014
• 3:57

Virginia Republican Governors race shows grip Trump has on party

The first 2021 statewide election has Republicans relitigating the 2020 election through the topic of "election integrity."

• Mar 16, 2021

Maia Chaka is NFL's first Black woman official

Maia Chaka became the NFL's newest official on Friday, making her the first Black woman ever named to the league's officiating staff. Chaka joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to talk about what led her to this historic achievement.

• Mar 8, 2021
• 4:54

Va. fraternity suspended after freshman dies

Virginia Commonwealth University said it issued a cease-and-desist order to one of its fraternities after 19-year-old freshman Adam Oakes died Saturday morning after a party at the fraternity's off-campus house. CBS News' Chip Reid speaks to Adam's father and cousin, who allege Adam was forced to drink a bottle of whiskey the night before he died.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 2:40

Daughter of Capitol rioter speaks out

More than 200 people have been arrested in the seven weeks since the Capitol riot. But little is still known about them as individuals and how exactly they were radicalized. Ben Tracy talks to a Virginia woman struggling with her father's role at the Capitol as she tries to repair a relationship torn apart by politics.​

• Feb 23, 2021
• 5:27

Lawmakers vote to abolish death penalty in Virginia

The legislation repealing the death penalty now heads to Democratic Governor Ralph Northam, who has said he will sign it into law, making Virginia the 23rd state to stop executions.

• Feb 22, 2021

Rural parts of Virginia lack access to COVID-19 vaccine

Mobile health care workers in rural Virginia are questioning the lack of coronavirus vaccines provided to poor and health-vulnerable communities.

• Feb 6, 2021

Virginia legislature votes to end death penalty

Virginia has put more people to death over its centuries-long history than any other state.

• Feb 5, 2021

Rep. Jennifer Wexton on "The Takeout"

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia discusses the hot topics going into 2020, the scandals facing her home state's leadership, and the Mueller report on this week's edition of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."

• Mar 22, 2019
• 48:58

Two Virginia police officers fired over Capitol riot

The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.

• Jan 26, 2021

Rep. Spanberger on Capitol Hill investigation

Virginia Democratic Representative Abigail Spanberger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss joining over 30 members of Congress in calling for an investigation on "suspicious activity" before the Capitol Hill attack.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 6:18

2 Virginia police officers face federal charges in Capitol riots

One officer claimed the two were escorted by Capitol Police, but prosecutors say he wrote he "attacked the government."

• Jan 13, 2021

Capitol rioter seen wearing "Camp Auschwitz" shirt arrested

The image of the shirt referencing the Nazi concentration camp drew widespread condemnation on social media.

• Jan 13, 2021

Calls for impeachment grow

A growing number of lawmakers are issuing calls for President Trump's removal from office. Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia joined CBSN to discuss why she is among them.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 13:09

Future of Historic White's Ferry in jeopardy

For centuries, ferries have been an integral mode of transportation along the Potomac River. But the last of its kind, White's Ferry, was recently forced to shut down over a legal dispute with the landowners where the ship docks in Virginia. Chip Reid reports.

• Jan 2, 2021
• 2:58

Crime scene photos: Karen Ermert murder

Police evidence photos from a Virginia woman's apartment after her estranged boyfriend killed her and then himself.

• Dec 26, 2020
• 12 photos

UPS driver surprised by neighborhood

UPS driver Anthony Gaskin was brought to tears when hundreds of people surprised him to say "thank you" for being a positive light in their Richmond, Virginia, neighborhood during the pandemic.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 1:49

One on one with Senator Tim Kaine

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, a former 2016 Democratic vice presidential nominee, is now campaigning on behalf of Democrats in Georgia's Senate runoff. He joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why he thinks Georgia Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are guilty of "anti-democratic" behavior.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 11:00

Terry McAuliffe launches campaign for second term as Virginia governor

McAuliffe is running for a second term, entering a Democratic primary field of progressive Black candidates.

• Dec 9, 2020

Trump and Biden celebrate Thanksgiving

President Trump spent Thanksgiving morning on the golf course before speaking with members of the military via video call. President-elect Joe Biden and his family gave up their usual large gathering because of the pandemic. Ben Tracy reports.

• Nov 26, 2020
• 2:44

Trump backer charged with assault after exhaling on protesters

Incident was caught on video and happened outside Trump golf club in Sterling, Virginia as pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators awaited his arrival.

• Nov 23, 2020

National Museum of the United States Army opens in Virginia

Visitors can finally experience the long-awaited National Museum of the United States Army at Virginia's Fort Belvoir after a delay of months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chip Reid paid a visit.

• Nov 15, 2020
• 1:59

National Museum of the United States Army opens

Delayed for months due to COVID-19, visitors can finally experience the long-awaited National Museum of the United States Army at Virginia's Fort Belvoir. Chip Reid paid a visit.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 1:36

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