State officials and U.S. hate-monitoring groups are warning about the potential for violence ahead of a gun-rights rally in Virginia that’s expected to draw a mix of militias, firearms advocates and white supremacists to Richmond.

An unprecedented show of force by gun-rights activists is expected on Monday in Virginia. Thousands of gun activists are expected to turn out. Second Amendment groups have identified the state as a rallying point for the fight against what they see as a national erosion of gun rights. Authorities in Virginia are taking precautions since extremist groups have blanketed social...

A state of emergency is now in effect in Richmond as credible threats of violence have marred Monday’s upcoming gun rally. There’s concern about demonstrations aside from Gun Lobby Day, where protesters have historically been able to carry their guns, being met with vocal gun safety supporters. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports from Richmond.

A gun-rights group wants the Virginia Supreme Court to block a ban on firearms at their Monday rally at the state Capitol.

A lawsuit against Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s plan to ban guns and declare a state of emergency in advance of Monday’s Lobby Day was struck down by a judge Thursday. News4’s Drew Wilder spoke with people on both sides of the gun control debate about their concerns as they plan to travel to Richmond.

Three alleged members of the racially motivated violent extremist group “The Base” appeared at the federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland, Thursday. NBC News learned they were under federal surveillance for months. As News4’s Chris Gordon reports the suspects smashed their phones and tried to flush them down a toilet moments before their arrests.

A judge upheld Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s ban on all types of weapons at a pro-gun rally planned for next week. Northam announced the ban Wednesday as he declared a state of emergency over threats of “armed militia groups storming our Capitol.” He cited threats that armed militia groups were planning to attend. The judge’s order Thursday came hours...

The three men were believed to be planning to attend the pro-gun rally planned for Monday in Richmond, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.

Supporters of the ERA are celebrating as Virginia becomes the 38th state to ratify the amendment. News4’s Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports from Richmond.

Authorities in Virginia say a woman has been charged with felony child neglect and endangerment after her baby died with methamphetamines in its system.  The Free Lance-Star reported Thursday that Lurissa Rynea Keyes, 24, of Spotsylvania, is being held in the Rappahannock Regional Jail. It’s unclear if she has a lawyer.  The baby died in June. Spotsylvania Sheriff’s spokeswoman...

Some Virginia lawmakers are reviving an attempt to outlaw drivers from holding communication devices while operating a vehicle. A broad transportation safety bill assigned Tuesday to a Virginia House Transportation subcommittee would make it illegal to hold cellphones and similar devices while driving. Drivers wouldn’t be allowed to physically manipulate the drive to view, read or enter data, the...

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he is declaring a state of emergency over threats from militia groups ahead of a gun-rights rally next week.

Supporters of the ERA are celebrating as Virginia becomes the 38th state to ratify the amendment. News4’s Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports from Richmond.

A suspect involved in a domestic dispute in Prince George’s County lead officers on a chase thorugh D.C. and into Arlington, Virginia, Tuesday night. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports police believed the suspect was armed and had kidnapped a young child, but the child was safe in Maryland.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to declare a temporary emergency Wednesday banning all weapons, including guns, from Capitol Square ahead of a massive rally planned next week over gun rights.

Drivers who travel on the Dulles Toll Road should check their toll statements. News4’s Adam Tuss spoke with one commuter who has dealt with false charges for months.

The Equal Rights Amendment is continuing to advance in the Virginia Legislature, where its passage is all but certain.

An injured bald eagle saved by a Fairfax County police officer is flying again. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke with the vet who nursed the majestic bird back to health.

A grandfather has died after he was injured in a Christmas morning crash that also killed his wife in Loudoun County, Virginia.

A restaurant in Quantico, Virginia, says tensions with Iran are leading to empty dining rooms. It’s taking much longer to get through the gate and into the small town of Quantico, and that’s created a problem for local businesses such as Sam’s Inn Restaurant. Jack Quar and his family have been in Quantico for 47 years and run the...