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Doctor: Baby found dead at Henrico motel suffered feeding neglect, recent cocaine exposure

Public Safety

Doctor: Baby found dead at Henrico motel suffered feeding neglect, recent cocaine exposure

A Henrico judge stated there was enough "probable cause" to certify all charges Monday against the parents of a one-month-old baby girl who was found unresponsive inside a motel room near Richmond International Airport this summer. Derrick Dwayne Carter and Ashton Marie Leeper are each charged

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, and WTVR CBS 6

October 27, 2026

Million-dollar federal contribution will help connect Sandston neighborhood to public water

Government

Million-dollar federal contribution will help connect Sandston neighborhood to public water

A few residents of an Elko neighborhood looked on Oct. 8 as U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan (D-04-VA), alongside county officials, announced a $1.092-million federal investment to extend public water services to their Cedar Ridge neighborhood. The funds will help the county install more than 5,

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 13, 2026

Proposed 24-hour YMCA child-care in Sandston could serve airport employees, others

Government

Proposed 24-hour YMCA child-care in Sandston could serve airport employees, others

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, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

October 8, 2026

Parents charged with murder after baby dies at Henrico motel. Court docs reveal what may have happened.

Public Safety

Parents charged with murder after baby dies at Henrico motel. Court docs reveal what may have happened.

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, and WTVR CBS 6

October 2, 2026

Richmond International Airport to host free business forum Nov. 12

Business

Richmond International Airport to host free business forum Nov. 12

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 29, 2026

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Government

'Rebuild Henrico' seeks to enhance Williamsburg Road corridor, airport’s role as ‘gateway to the region’

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 22, 2026

'Rebuild Henrico' seeks to enhance Williamsburg Road corridor, airport’s role as ‘gateway to the region’

Community

Demonstrators denounce deportations at Richmond International Airport

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 21, 2026

Demonstrators denounce deportations at Richmond International Airport

Community Vitality

Planned Saturday protest seeks end to ongoing deportation flights at RIC

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 17, 2026

Planned Saturday protest seeks end to ongoing deportation flights at RIC

Henrico Environmental Watch

Henrico Environmental Watch: Air-permit violations, PFAS rules and data-center wetland review among August developments

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 8, 2026

Henrico Environmental Watch: Air-permit violations, PFAS rules and data-center wetland review among August developments

Transportation

RIC's chief operating officer named state Airport Executive of the Year

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August 21, 2026

RIC's chief operating officer named state Airport Executive of the Year

RIC officials dedicate inaugural public, nature-inspired art

Community Vitality

RIC officials dedicate inaugural public, nature-inspired art

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

August 11, 2026

Portion of Henrico's Meadow Road to be closed through Aug. 7 for utility work

Transportation

Portion of Henrico's Meadow Road to be closed through Aug. 7 for utility work

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 3, 2026

Henrico U.S. Post Office workers, retirees join nationwide rally for funding, protections for vote-by-mail

Government

Henrico U.S. Post Office workers, retirees join nationwide rally for funding, protections for vote-by-mail

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 29, 2026

Parents, woman charged in death of baby girl found unresponsive at Sandston motel

Public Safety

Parents, woman charged in death of baby girl found unresponsive at Sandston motel

, and WTVR CBS 6

July 22, 2026

Police ID driver killed in rollover crash in Sandston

Public Safety

Police ID driver killed in rollover crash in Sandston

, and WTVR CBS 6

July 20, 2026

From concrete construction projects to international ambitions, airport commission aims for RIC to be region’s gateway to the world

Community Vitality

From concrete construction projects to international ambitions, airport commission aims for RIC to be region’s gateway to the world

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 17, 2026

RIC named most efficient airport with fewer than 5 million passengers in North America

Transportation

RIC named most efficient airport with fewer than 5 million passengers in North America

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 9, 2026

At RIC board meeting, passenger-facing changes take shape; modifications on the tarmac and beyond approved

Community Vitality

At RIC board meeting, passenger-facing changes take shape; modifications on the tarmac and beyond approved

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 1, 2026

Baby dies after being found unresponsive at Sandston motel

Public Safety

Baby dies after being found unresponsive at Sandston motel

, and WTVR CBS 6

June 30, 2026

Fire at Sandston Waffle House started in kitchen

Public Safety

Fire at Sandston Waffle House started in kitchen

, and WTVR CBS 6

June 29, 2026

Richmond airport commission approves growth in 2027 budget

Community Vitality

Richmond airport commission approves growth in 2027 budget

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

June 2, 2026

Henrico expanding refuse collection countywide

Government

Henrico expanding refuse collection countywide

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May 26, 2026

Sandston Memorial Day Parade planned May 25

Community

Sandston Memorial Day Parade planned May 25

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May 22, 2026

Breeze to launch nonstop service from RIC to Cancun

Transportation

Breeze to launch nonstop service from RIC to Cancun

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

May 5, 2026

Meadow Road reopens following bridge construction

Transportation

Meadow Road reopens following bridge construction

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 30, 2026

Richmond International Airport fetes new direct route to Puerto Rico

Community Vitality

Richmond International Airport fetes new direct route to Puerto Rico

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

March 30, 2026

Tidewater Current bus route to begin east-west service through Henrico, Richmond

Transportation

Tidewater Current bus route to begin east-west service through Henrico, Richmond

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 24, 2026

Henrico Police investigating overnight vehicle vandalism, larceny rampage

Public Safety

Henrico Police investigating overnight vehicle vandalism, larceny rampage

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 11, 2026

In a winter marked by weather-related cancellations, RIC officials look to future construction, expansion

Community Vitality

In a winter marked by weather-related cancellations, RIC officials look to future construction, expansion

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

February 25, 2026

Portions of Henrico's Kain Road, Audubon Drive closed beginning this week

Transportation

Portions of Henrico's Kain Road, Audubon Drive closed beginning this week

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 16, 2026

AI is improving mail service in Virginia, Postal Service says

Community

AI is improving mail service in Virginia, Postal Service says

, and WTVR CBS 6

December 10, 2025

Frontier Airlines to offer spring break service between RIC, Orlando

Transportation

Frontier Airlines to offer spring break service between RIC, Orlando

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December 4, 2025

JetBlue launching direct service between RIC and Puerto Rico in 2026

Transportation

JetBlue launching direct service between RIC and Puerto Rico in 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 3, 2025

Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting

Community Vitality

Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 27, 2025

Wawa to debut new Sandston location Dec. 4 with giveaways

Business

Wawa to debut new Sandston location Dec. 4 with giveaways

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November 25, 2025

'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting

Community Vitality

'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 7, 2025

Despite low morale, Richmond International Airport's federal employees work without pay as government shutdown continues

Government

Despite low morale, Richmond International Airport's federal employees work without pay as government shutdown continues

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 31, 2025

ICE deportation flights, government shutdown’s impact on federal workers hang over Capital Region Airport Commission meeting

Community Vitality

ICE deportation flights, government shutdown’s impact on federal workers hang over Capital Region Airport Commission meeting

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 29, 2025

Frontier launches direct service from RIC to Atlanta, Denver

Transportation

Frontier launches direct service from RIC to Atlanta, Denver

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October 17, 2025

GRTC ends Route 56 service in Eastern Henrico Oct. 17, following expansion of LINK zone

Transportation

GRTC ends Route 56 service in Eastern Henrico Oct. 17, following expansion of LINK zone

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 16, 2025

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September

Government

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 14, 2025

Hidden in plain sight: Richmond International Airport is ICE deportation flight hub, according to human rights organization

Community Vitality

Hidden in plain sight: Richmond International Airport is ICE deportation flight hub, according to human rights organization

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 25, 2025

Statistics show July was RIC’s busiest month ever

Community Vitality

Statistics show July was RIC’s busiest month ever

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 22, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission to consider development proposal on Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area buffer

Henrico government

Henrico Planning Commission to consider development proposal on Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area buffer

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

September 8, 2025

Youngkin declares Aug. 9 statewide 'Day of Play,' with main event planned in Henrico

Recreation

Youngkin declares Aug. 9 statewide 'Day of Play,' with main event planned in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 8, 2025

At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation

Community Vitality

At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 28, 2025

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves new townhouse development in push to create more affordable housing in Eastern Henrico

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves new townhouse development in push to create more affordable housing in Eastern Henrico

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 24, 2025

Could flights to Europe be in RIC's future? Airport official thinks so

Community Vitality

Could flights to Europe be in RIC's future? Airport official thinks so

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 23, 2025

Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop service from RIC to Denver, Atlanta

Transportation

Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop service from RIC to Denver, Atlanta

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 23, 2025

Richmond International Airport plans 24-foot-tall dogwood sculpture, enclosed rental car garage connector, native plant garden

Community Vitality

Richmond International Airport plans 24-foot-tall dogwood sculpture, enclosed rental car garage connector, native plant garden

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 21, 2025