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Williamsburg man cited after bringing loaded gun to RIC checkpoint

Public Safety

Williamsburg man cited after bringing loaded gun to RIC checkpoint

A Williamsburg man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration officers found a loaded .45-caliber handgun in his carry-on bag at Richmond International Airport Dec. 3. The handgun was loaded with nine rounds, one chambered. The gun was the 30th firearm that TSA officers have intercepted at the airport

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 5, 2024

Papa Johns seeks volunteers to help distribute free pizzas to troops returning home Dec. 17-18

Community

Papa Johns seeks volunteers to help distribute free pizzas to troops returning home Dec. 17-18

Papa Johns Pizza of Central Virginia is teaming up with the Blue Star Mothers of America (Central Virginia Chapter) to distribute free pizzas to military members returning home for the holidays. On Dec. 17 and 18, the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia will be hosting the event at

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 5, 2024

TSA canine 'Hary' from Richmond International Airport stars in agency's 2025 calendar

Top News

TSA canine 'Hary' from Richmond International Airport stars in agency's 2025 calendar

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 2, 2024

Breeze launches service between Richmond and Sarasota

Transportation

Breeze launches service between Richmond and Sarasota

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 22, 2024

Flying for Thanksgiving? Here's what you can and can't carry through TSA checkpoints

Transportation

Flying for Thanksgiving? Here's what you can and can't carry through TSA checkpoints

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 22, 2024

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Top News

At Sandston meeting, county officials, citizens discuss recent crime spree

, and Reeve Boeckmann, Special to the Citizen

November 20, 2024

At Sandston meeting, county officials, citizens discuss recent crime spree

Public Safety

Henrico officials to host Sandston community meeting

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 14, 2024

Henrico officials to host Sandston community meeting

Government

Henrico Planning Commission to consider Church Road townhouse development, Willow Lawn-area residential complex

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

November 13, 2024

Henrico Planning Commission to consider Church Road townhouse development, Willow Lawn-area residential complex

Public Safety

Supervisor Nelson acknowledges 'people are getting frustrated' about crime in Sandston

, and WTVR CBS 6

November 11, 2024

Supervisor Nelson acknowledges 'people are getting frustrated' about crime in Sandston

Top News

Eastern Henrico farm placed entirely under conservation easements

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 10, 2024

Eastern Henrico farm placed entirely under conservation easements

Henrico Police investigating racist texts targeting Black residents

Top News

Henrico Police investigating racist texts targeting Black residents

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 10, 2024

Warner announces funding for consolidated security checkpoint at Richmond International Airport

Top News

Warner announces funding for consolidated security checkpoint at Richmond International Airport

, and Son Tran, Special to the Citizen

November 3, 2024

Sandston business owner out 'almost $5,000' after caught-on-camera thieves break into vape shop

Public Safety

Sandston business owner out 'almost $5,000' after caught-on-camera thieves break into vape shop

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 24, 2024

Richmond International Airport witnesses busiest summer on record

Transportation

Richmond International Airport witnesses busiest summer on record

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 22, 2024

Red Roof Inn, HomeTowne Studios open in renovated Sandston space

Sandston

Red Roof Inn, HomeTowne Studios open in renovated Sandston space

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 23, 2024

RIC ties all-time annual record as 24th weapon stopped at security checkpoint

Sandston

RIC ties all-time annual record as 24th weapon stopped at security checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 3, 2024

McClellan visits RIC to celebrate $500k in funding for cargo facilities, runway projects

Sandston

McClellan visits RIC to celebrate $500k in funding for cargo facilities, runway projects

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 28, 2024

RIC modernizing its operations in four key areas

Sandston

RIC modernizing its operations in four key areas

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 21, 2024

Chester man stopped at RIC checkpoint with loaded gun

Sandston

Chester man stopped at RIC checkpoint with loaded gun

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 16, 2024

Breeze launching twice-weekly service between Richmond, New Haven

Sandston

Breeze launching twice-weekly service between Richmond, New Haven

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 16, 2024

TSA officials stop 22nd gun this year at RIC checkpoint

Sandston

TSA officials stop 22nd gun this year at RIC checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 12, 2024

Breeze Airways adding twice-weekly service between Richmond and Sarasota

Sandston

Breeze Airways adding twice-weekly service between Richmond and Sarasota

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 7, 2024

RIC ranked top airport nationally for ease of catching connecting flights

Sandston

RIC ranked top airport nationally for ease of catching connecting flights

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 31, 2024

GRTC expands LINK Microtransit pilot program to Sandston, Elko

Eastern Henrico

GRTC expands LINK Microtransit pilot program to Sandston, Elko

, and Matthew Hafdelin, Special to the Citizen

July 30, 2024

Taylor Farm Park opens in Sandston

Sandston

Taylor Farm Park opens in Sandston

, and WTVR CBS 6

July 17, 2024

Henrico’s new Taylor Farm Park brings unique features to the county’s park system

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico’s new Taylor Farm Park brings unique features to the county’s park system

, and Special to the Citizen

July 15, 2024

Metro Richmond Congressional delegation members receive update on USPS mail delivery

Sandston

Metro Richmond Congressional delegation members receive update on USPS mail delivery

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 12, 2024

TSA officials stop 19th firearm of 2024 at RIC checkpoint

Sandston

TSA officials stop 19th firearm of 2024 at RIC checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 8, 2024

RIC earns national human resources award

Sandston

RIC earns national human resources award

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 2, 2024

TSA officers stop two more weapons at RIC

Sandston

TSA officers stop two more weapons at RIC

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 14, 2024

RIC honors its employee of the year

Sandston

RIC honors its employee of the year

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 7, 2024

Southwest begins daily service between RIC and Nashville, BWI

Sandston

Southwest begins daily service between RIC and Nashville, BWI

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 4, 2024

Glen Allen man charged after trying to bring loaded gun onto RIC flight

Sandston

Glen Allen man charged after trying to bring loaded gun onto RIC flight

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 31, 2024

RIC opens service animal relief areas, joins 'Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program'

Sandston

RIC opens service animal relief areas, joins 'Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program'

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 23, 2024

TSA officials stop woman with loaded gun at RIC

Sandston

TSA officials stop woman with loaded gun at RIC

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 20, 2024

Henrico supervisors approve rezoning for potential data center complex in Sandston, which also could include AI users

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisors approve rezoning for potential data center complex in Sandston, which also could include AI users

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

May 20, 2024

New service from RIC to Jacksonville, Long Island, Baltimore and Nashville begins soon

Sandston

New service from RIC to Jacksonville, Long Island, Baltimore and Nashville begins soon

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 16, 2024

Sandston Rotary Club celebrates heroes

Sandston

Sandston Rotary Club celebrates heroes

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

May 16, 2024

Henrico supervisors scheduled to decide on Sandston data center proposal, Gateway II Apartments expansion

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisors scheduled to decide on Sandston data center proposal, Gateway II Apartments expansion

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

May 13, 2024

In meeting with Virginia Congressional delegation, postmaster general pledges improved mail performance in Richmond region

Sandston

In meeting with Virginia Congressional delegation, postmaster general pledges improved mail performance in Richmond region

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 30, 2024

Powhatan man stopped after bringing gun to RIC

Sandston

Powhatan man stopped after bringing gun to RIC

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 29, 2024

Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Be Unique Custom Clothing and Alterations

Sandston

Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Be Unique Custom Clothing and Alterations

, and Special to the Citizen

April 22, 2024

Henrico Planning Commission endorses Sandston data center proposal despite citizen concerns

Sandston

Henrico Planning Commission endorses Sandston data center proposal despite citizen concerns

, and Special to the Citizen

April 15, 2024

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh Sandston data center proposal April 11

Sandston

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh Sandston data center proposal April 11

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

April 10, 2024

Virginia woman arrested after bringing loaded handgun to Richmond International Airport

Sandston

Virginia woman arrested after bringing loaded handgun to Richmond International Airport

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 5, 2024

Federal lawmakers tour USPS Sandston facility

Sandston

Federal lawmakers tour USPS Sandston facility

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 26, 2024

Henrico man charged after bringing antique revolver to RIC checkpoint

Sandston

Henrico man charged after bringing antique revolver to RIC checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 12, 2024

Third deferral likely for Eastern Henrico data center proposal

Sandston

Third deferral likely for Eastern Henrico data center proposal

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

March 11, 2024

Woman charged after bringing loaded gun to Richmond International Airport checkpoint

Sandston

Woman charged after bringing loaded gun to Richmond International Airport checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 7, 2024

Sandston Sheetz offers 25-cent discount on diesel fuel through March 31

Sandston

Sandston Sheetz offers 25-cent discount on diesel fuel through March 31

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 6, 2024