Richmond will make way this weekend for a host of events related to the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger, who will become Virginia’s first female governor.

The inaugural parade is set to follow the swearing in of Gov. Abigail Spanberger. News 3 is streaming the event live on our website, Facebook and streaming apps.

Virginia’s Democratic-led General Assembly is advancing a constitutional amendment to allow redistricting ahead of the midterm elections.

Abigail Spanberger will become Virginia’s 75th governor, and the first woman to hold the position, at noon on Saturday. Watch the historic inauguration ceremony here.

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger's inauguration weekend kicked off Friday evening with the Made in Virginia Market event, with over 40 local vendors and artists showcasing the state's talent.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger took her oath of office in front of a crowd of about 5,000 people in Richmond Saturday. She quickly got to work, signing 10 executive orders into effect.

Virginia's political landscape shifts as Democrats lead the 2026 General Assembly session, focusing on the "Affordable Virginia Agenda."

The history and the gravity of this moment are not lost on me,” Spanberger said in a speech that at times criticized partisan politics in Washington

Democrat Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first female governor, ending 248 years of male leadership in the state.

Richmond takes on the VCU Rams after Rachel Ullstrom scored 26 points in Richmond's 85-67 win over the Dayton Flyers

We have a gloomy Sunday ahead of us. A mix of snow and rain will be around all day and wrap around 7:00pm tonight.