Even the most optimistic Democrats didn’t believe they could pick up enough seats Tuesday to achieve a majority in Virginia’s House of Delegates, where Republicans enjoyed a 66-34 advantage.

A Fredericksburg, Virginia, man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the abduction and strangulation of Grace Mann, a University of Mary Washington student.

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his roommate, who was a student at UMW. The suspect spoke in court for the first time Tuesday. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter David Culver has the story.

A jury found Steven Briel guilty of first-degree murder, strangulation and abduction in the death of a University of Mary Washington student last year.

A jury convicted a man for the murder of a University of Mary Washington student, and recommended he receive a life sentence plus 11 years. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports.

The jury is deliberating the case of a man accused of strangling a University of Mary Washington student last year.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports as the jury gets the murder case against UMW student Steven Briel, accused of killing McLean’s Grace Mann.

The mother of a man accused of killing a popular University of Mary Washington student activist last year took the stand for the defense Tuesday to explain her text messages with her son that day and describe his worrisome behavior in the previous weeks.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports as prosecutors rest in the trial of Steven Briel in the death of Grace Mann.

The mother and housemate of a slain 20-year-old University of Mary Washington student gave dramatic testimony as the trial of her accused killer began Monday.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on the first day of the trial of Steven Vander Briel in the murder of University of Mary Washington student Grace Mann.

The Arlington County board approved opening the Transitway next spring. News4’s Northern Virginia bureau reports.

A man accused in the slaying of a University of Mary Washington student will use an insanity defense in his murder trial.

A man accused in the slaying of a University of Mary Washington student will undergo a mental health evaluation before his next court appearance.

A man accused in the slaying of University of Mary Washington student has a scheduled court appearance in Fredericksburg.

A former University of Mary Washington student pleaded not guilty in the death of a fellow student and housemate.

The University of Mary Washington is partnering with the George Washington University’s medical school to help students pursue medical degrees.

A feminist group at the University of Mary Washington is accusing the administration of failing to respond to cyberthreats of rape and murder against its members.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on a complaint filed against the University of Mary Washington accusing the school of failing to protect students from cyberthreats.