Hannah Eason
Digital Content Producer

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.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 2:30 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Unemployment benefits funded through federal COVID-19 funds will end Sept. 4, according to the Virginia Unemployment Commission.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
The national gas price average decreased by two cents on Saturday, but Hurricane Ida’s arrival brought it back up one penny, setting the tone for fuel prices ahead of Labor Day weekend.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 11:04 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority generated $1.4 billion in gross revenue in fiscal year 2021, indicating a $163 million increase over 2020.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 11:40 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
More than 70 years after he was reported missing in action, the remains of a U.S. Army sergeant from Virginia are returning home.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 at 11:59 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Virginia’s state-funded preschool programs are expecting to see historic enrollment numbers for the upcoming school year, according to an announcement from Gov. Ralph Northam.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
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.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Richmond Animal Care and Control is urging the community to give a simple “thank you” to local veterinarians amid burnout and emotional stress.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2021 at 1:57 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
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.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 2:35 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason and Henry Graff
Marijuana legalization, altered liquor laws and expanded voter access is hitting Virginia on July 1 as the commonwealth brings many new laws into effect.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
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.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 1:39 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Amazon is slated to open a distribution center in Louisa.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 12:10 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
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.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 10:34 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Firefly Fiber Broadband is partnering with Central Virginia’s energy companies and localities to expand broadband service to homes and businesses without internet access.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 1:08 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason and Brent Solomon
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.
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 8:40 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
AARP is warning Virginians about fake surveys regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan and Hannah Eason
A woman has been charged with felony abduction and child endangerment after police say she took a 2-year-old boy from a Virginia church Sunday.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2021 at 4:40 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Richmond police are investigating vandalism at Hollywood Cemetery after tombstones were toppled over the weekend.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 8:48 PM EST
|By Hannah Eason, Jasmine Turner and Desiree Montilla
The Richmond Police Department and VCU Police are investigating the death of a VCU student at an off-campus residence on Saturday.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 7:04 PM EST
|By Hannah Eason and Brent Solomon
Police say one suspect involved in a deadly home invasion that occurred in Caroline County is dead after shooting himself and a second suspect has been arrested.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 2:26 AM EST
|By Hannah Eason
All Virginia ABC stores will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, December 24, in observance of Christmas Eve.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 12:30 PM EST
|By Hannah Eason
A youth director in Spotsylvania County is facing felony charges after police said he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 6:31 AM EST
|By Hannah Eason
With fewer and bell ringers on site during the 2020 season, the Salvation Army is projecting to raise $45,000 less than last year.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 8:14 AM EST
|By Hannah Eason
New data shows Virginia’s Black families are experiencing greater hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 7:51 AM EST
|By Hannah Eason
This week, Prince George native Ms. Ellen Jones turned103 years “young.”
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 5:25 PM EST
|By Hannah Eason and Karina Bolster
Family and friends of a Brunswick County man are demanding justice after authorities say the 60-year-old was ambushed outside his home and then shot to death.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 8:55 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Virginians that are missing funnel cakes, snow cones and other fair favorites are in luck: The State Fair of Virginia is offering Fair Food Weekend as a drive-in event.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
When American Girl, the maker of American Girl Dolls, announced its “Heroes With Heart” contest to honor frontline workers, one girl knew exactly who to nominate.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
The Richmond City Council wants those who are interested in acquiring Confederate monuments to submit letters of intent by Sept. 8.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 3:16 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is reopening additional customer service and driving test locations on Aug. 24.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 12:34 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
A group of friends was walking alongside the James River on Monday when they saw an animal unusual for the Richmond area.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2020 at 11:04 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Small businesses and Virginia residents can receive support on their energy bills through Dominion Energy’s EnergyShare program.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 11:37 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Virginia will join several other states in an agreement to expand rapid COVID-19 testing, according to an announcement from Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Wawa announced it will build its first-ever freestanding drive-thru convenience store in Township, Pennsylvania.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 11:23 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Gov. Ralph Northam signed a consumer protection law that expands access to affordable credit on Monday.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Virginia State University will delay the return to in-person classes by four weeks, and in the meantime, faculty, staff and students will be tested for COVID-19.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 9:00 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
The Virginia Department of Transportation is preparing for Tropical Storm Isaias as high winds, flooding and road closures are excepted to impact the commonwealth.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 4:56 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
The Virginia Department of General Services announced that Capitol Square will be closed Tuesday, Aug. , due to Tropical Storm Isaias.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 2:54 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
The Virginia Lottery is launching a new game with drawings every four minutes and prizes up to $1 million.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2020 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Gov. Ralph Northam tweeted on Saturday that he will be watching public health data over the weekend, as COVID-19 cases continue to increase in the commonwealth.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Several laws aimed at addressing racial inequality in Virginia will go into effect on July 1.