Hannah Eason
Digital Content Producer
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Hannah Eason is a multimedia journalist with a mass communications degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Throughout her college career, Eason worked in radio, print journalism and digital production. She was the 2020 recipient of the Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award from the Society of Professional Journalists.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed on Thursday legislation that would designate $1 million toward a 24-hour substance abuse recovery center in Henrico County.
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A Virginia man and former U.S. Marine made his initial court appearance on Thursday following charges connecting him to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Richmond Animal Care and Control is urging the community to give a simple “thank you” to local veterinarians amid burnout and emotional stress.
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Virginia’s State Board for Community Colleges unanimously approved on Thursday the renaming of John Tyler Community College.
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A Richmond-based snack company is expected to bring 60 new jobs to Henrico with a $16.5 million expansion, according to a release from the county.
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A Texas woman was sentenced to more than four years in prison after defrauding the Virginia Medicaid system out of $2.8 million dollars, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Seventeen months later, Drag Bingo is back and fully equipped with performances, cash prizes and a food truck.
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam appointed new members to three oversight boards dedicated to recreational marijuana in the commonwealth.
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Plans for constructing a new George Wythe High School, reopening classrooms in the fall and assessing dropout rates are among the topics on the agenda for the Richmond Public School Board’s Monday meeting.
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Organizers with the Father’s Against Violence held on Saturday a celebration of life in memory of a teen shot and killed at White Oak Shopping Center.
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Three new firetrucks will head to Hanover County’s Fire and EMS department after a year-long construction process.
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The U.S. News and World Report ranked Richmond at No. 50 in its annual list of the best cities to live.
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Virginia State Police canceled a senior alert on Saturday after recovering a missing woman.
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President Joe Biden will host a campaign event with former Governor Terry McAuliffe and other Democrat representatives next week.
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More than 1,100 fully-vaccinated Virginians have contracted COVID-19 since January, but according to the Virginia Department of Health, that accounts for less than .6% of new coronavirus cases.
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A Richmond teen has become a finalist in the often-viral Duck Tape contest that challenges adolescents to create show-stopping gowns and tuxes out of colored tape for a chance to win $10,000.
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Forty years after opening its record shop on West Cary Street, Plan 9 Records is celebrating its community of patrons devoted to the local music scene.
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Community members are welcome to join Hanover’s NAACP chapter as it holds a forum on critical race theory.
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Richmond International Film Festival is back for its 10th anniversary and a six-day affair of premieres, Q&As, awards, live music and more.
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Richmond and Henrico Health Districts will be coordinating vaccine clinics at two concerts over the weekend.
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The Virginia Department of Health will sort new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths by the patient’s vaccination status, according to a release from the department.
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Take a look at our top headlines before you start your day!
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Take a look at our top headlines before you start your day!
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Thirty people from more than 20 countries will officially become United States citizens Sunday after a naturalization ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
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Nearly six years after the death of a Virginia state trooper, a foundation announced it would pay off the home mortgage for his wife and two children.
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Former James Madison University pitcher Odicci Alexander will throw the first pitch during the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ July 4th game.
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Marijuana legalization, altered liquor laws and expanded voter access is hitting Virginia on July 1 as the commonwealth brings many new laws into effect.
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Gov. Ralph Northam has signed legislation that is expected to expand voting access in the commonwealth by opening polling places on Sundays, allowing those with disabilities to vote outside and establishing drop-off locations.
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Amazon is slated to open a distribution center in Louisa.
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Despite a decrease in the number of drivers on the road during the pandemic, statistics released by Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration show an increase in car accident deaths and speed-related fatalities.
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Firefly Fiber Broadband is partnering with Central Virginia’s energy companies and localities to expand broadband service to homes and businesses without internet access.
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Take a look at our top headlines before you head out the door.
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A former NASCAR driver and Virginia business owner has filed a lawsuit against the commonwealth in hopes a Virginia circuit court will rule a ban against skill games as unconstitutional.
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Virginia State Police say the vehicle involved in a carjacking on I-95 has been recovered. The passenger has also been identified.
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Gov. Ralph Northam joined state officials Monday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority’s new headquarters.
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A Chesterfield County woman was arrested and fined for bringing a loaded gun into her carry-on items at Richmond International Airport.
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As HobbyTown closes its locations in Chesterfield and Richmond, the franchise will be opening the state’s largest Hobbytown store in Glen Allen.
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Detectives from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office are investigating several shootings, one of which left a man critically injured, that happened early Saturday morning.
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The Greater Richmond Transit Company is hiring for four positions, including mechanics.
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Local residents joined politicians, local organizations and fellow Richmonders for a Juneteenth jubilee celebration on Saturday.
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Richmond Public Schools, or RPS, has opened its latest community hub space, benefiting families in Southside Richmond.
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More than 1,000 Food Lion locations are hosting open interviews on Wednesday.
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The Valentine Museum is unveiling a walking tour of Monument Avenue, telling stories of Confederate monuments and the historic district through transparent smartglasses.
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The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, or CHoR, has once again been ranked one of the best in the nation according to this year’s U.S. News & World Report.
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A 27-year-old man who was found dead under the Route 288 flyover has been connected to an abandoned Cadillac on the road above, according to a release from Virginia State Police.
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Students over the age of 12 can receive a free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at an upcoming clinic at Petersburg High School.
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Goochland County is looking for volunteers devoted to anti-litter and recycling programs throughout the locality.
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Several fire crews in Central Virginia responded Sunday to a structure fire complicated by gunpowder and ammunition explosions.
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Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to sign legislation expanding eligibility for state financial aid during a ceremony on Monday.
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The Richmond Flying Squirrels are looking for part-timers to man food and beverage stations, ticketing and other areas at The Diamond’s home games.