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More than 100 men, women, and children vanished from the Roanoke colony by 1590, leaving behind only a cryptic message carved into a tree.
Two patients die in a Virginia cardiac care unit amid an epidemic of unexpected deaths, prompting an investigation into possible foul play.
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751, at Belle Grove Plantation near Port Conway, Virginia, into a family of wealthy tobacco planters.
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, a document authored by Thomas Jefferson.
In May 1863, General Joseph Hooker leads the Union Army against the Confederates in Virginia.
The first major battle of the Civil War occurs on July 21, 1861, in Manassas, Virginia.
Five-year-old Melissa Brannen vanished from a Christmas party in Lorton, Virginia, on December 3, 1989, prompting a massive search effort by law enforcement.
Mir Aimal Kansi kills two CIA employees in Virginia and injures others before fleeing to Pakistan.
James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, and became the fifth President of the United States from 1817 to 1825.
More than 25 families bury their loved ones at Arlington National Cemetery each day, a site that has served as a final resting place since the Civil War.
A fireball was seen by thousands on January 18, 2010, as meteorite hunters Jeff Notkin and Steve Arnold search for valuable space rocks.
Nine members of a special task force hunt for illegal moonshiners in the Virginia Appalachian region, where moonshine production is a hidden tradition.
Economic inequality in the US and UK is illustrated through the lives of individuals like Wall Street psychologist Alden and KFC worker Leah, highlighting stark disparities.
In a peaceful Virginia community, a heavily pregnant woman is murdered, leading police to investigate her husband amid rising tensions and a separate realtor's slaying.
Engineers race against time to relocate the fragile Varsity Hall in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In Georgia, a farmer discusses agricultural life, while Charleston artist J. Chris Wilson shares cultural insights, culminating in a sailing adventure along the Outer Banks.
In Manitoba, Harold Minty oversees the relocation of a massive clubhouse over 30 miles of challenging terrain, while Jimmy Matyiko transports historic structures in Virginia.
On November 21, 1983, 18-year-old David Wilkie was shot during a deer hunting trip in Virginia, leading to an FBI investigation into possible murder.
The word slavery does not appear in the United States Constitution passed in 1787, only in the 13th Amendment, which abolished the institution in 1865.
A nurse in Roanoke, Virginia, treats patients with Legionnaires' disease amid a health crisis.
Peyton Johnson declared himself Johnson in a legal pronouncement shortly after the first Juneteenth, marking a significant moment in his family's history.
Virginia-based rock band Astronomers rises from coffee house performances to a sold-out CD release show in Charlottesville, Virginia, showcasing their musical journey.
Elizabeth Haysom wrote 39 pages in a diary expressing her intense hatred for her parents before committing a gruesome crime against them.
At a lowly rated campground in Virginia, a hidden truth challenges conventional views of camping culture and highlights bizarre global experiences.
Amazon develops drones for delivery but faces regulatory and consumer challenges.
Students at Liberty University demand Jerry Falwell Jr.'s resignation over racist tweets.
President Donald Trump condemns far-right groups after clashes in Virginia and party criticism.
Coal miners in Appalachia face a resurgence of advanced black lung disease, impacting young workers.
Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of Congress passing the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.
Eric Andre highlights Virginia's whitewashed history while Conan and Andy Richter joke around.
Cameron Webb seeks to flip Virginia's fifth district from red to blue amid partisan fatigue.
Beau Carell leads anti-Trump efforts at the Republican National Convention in Virginia.
Hurricane Florence approaches the US, threatening Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina with conditions not seen in decades.
Chris Cantwell pleads guilty in Charlottesville while Jason Kessler plans another rally.
Two journalists, Alison Parker and Adam Ward, were shot dead during a live broadcast in Virginia, raising concerns about gun violence and mental health evaluations in the U.S.
Candace Roberts and her lover Ricardo were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole after killing her husband, Randy.
Alex and Zoltar gamble on election night outcomes in North Carolina and Virginia.
A Virginia homestead thrives off-grid thanks to the Raneys' expertise and renewed water supply.
Willis Hodges becomes the first Black lighthouse keeper at Cape Henry Lighthouse in 1870.
On March 12, 1773, Dabney Carr proposed resolutions in the Virginia House of Burgesses to establish a Committee of Correspondence for the colonies.
In Texas, nearly 75% of prisons lack air conditioning, leading to heat indexes inside facilities that can exceed 150 degrees during summer months.
A treasure hunter in Virginia searches for $350,000 worth of gold, silver, and heirlooms buried by Confederate Colonel John Singleton Mosby during the Civil War.
Two survivalists trek five miles through South Africa's heat, facing a language barrier as they search for water and shelter in a challenging environment.
Jordan Edwards of the Normal Anomaly Initiative highlights the stigma of HIV, emphasizing its impact on marginalized communities, including black women and non-binary individuals.
Chris Cantwell discusses the impact of Charlottesville on the alt-right one year later.
Armed militias gather more than 100 miles outside the capital before the inauguration.
Washington, D.C. is named after George Washington and chosen for strategic reasons.
Tangier Island faces imminent flooding and land loss due to climate change and rising sea levels.
