A Charlotte-bound flight made an emergency landing at Richmond International Airport Sunday afternoon due to maintenance issues.

The Richmond International Airport made it to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Top 10 list of most unusual items discovered at security checkpoints nationwide in 2022.

The Transportation Security Administration says that it prevented a Virginia woman from carrying a loaded handgun onto a flight departing from Richmond International Airport.

ROANOKE, Va. – Tails are wagging and cats are meowing happily at Angels of Assisi in Roanoke. Director Lisa O’Neill said that many animal shelters in the south have outdoor kennels and dogs run the risk of drowning. Isabella, a puppy rescued from an animal shelter in Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura, is held by a worker from Angels of Assisi. “We try not to just help animals local, but also throughout the region. With all the new mouths to feed, Angels of Assisi is asking for donations to help with the cost of food and vet bills.

RICHMOND, Va. American Airlines says a flight out of Virginia was delayed after a passenger refused to comply with its policy requiring a face mask. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the incident occurred Sunday morning at Richmond International Airport. The flight then departed for North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas International Airport without further issues. American has required passengers to wear face coverings since May 11. Since July 29, the Airline has enacted a policy that requires customers over the age of 2 to wear face coverings in areas of an airport operated by American.