Amy Lacey, 8News WRIC Richmond

Amy Lacey

8News WRIC Richmond

Richmond, VA, United States

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Past articles by Amy:

'It doesn't define me': Richmond woman shares her unexpected path to massage therapy

Relaxing music plays while the soft orange glow of a Himalayan salt lamp adds to the ambiance of Christina Spiller's workspace. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

Virginia dentists reducing opioid prescriptions for common summer procedure

The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) has a message for parents as they schedule a common summertime procedure for their teens. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

New Virginia law aims to increase access to healthcare

A Virginia law taking effect on July 1 will allow nurse practitioners to practice independently without direct supervision of a physician after five years of full-time work. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

Prince George County students celebrate unique honor at graduation

The bell rings to signal the start of class at schools across Prince George County, and a pair of students never missed even one of them during their academic career there. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

Richmond to recognize 'longest day' for Alzheimer's patients and families

The campaign, which coincides with the summer solstice, symbolizes that every day feels like the longest day for caregivers. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

'It's the world we live in now': Simulator helps Stafford deputies train for mass shootings

The simulator allows deputies to respond to active shooter scenarios at schools, movie theaters and office buildings. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

Fighting the Fix: Mom-to-be in recovery gives birth to baby girl

Chelsea Arnold welcomed Carmen Leigh on May 27. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

'I just feel not whole without him': Breast cancer patient pleads for return of support dog

Jessey Swaney fears 'Dumpy' was targeted because he is a pit bull. → Read More

'It is a huge project': CARITAS programs on the move

A housing complex will go up at the warehouse that CARITAS has occupied since 2009. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

South Hill project honors military, first responders

The 'Flags For Heroes Fill the Field' project is at the corner of Highway 58 and Peebles Street. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

'It's almost uncontrollable and not worth it': Midlothian man shares battle with kratom addiction

Kratom is an herbal supplement sold in the form of leaves, powder, capsules and extracts. It is often marketed as a pain reliever and sold at stores specializing in drug paraphernalia and gas.... News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

Recovering addict warns parents: 'Drugs are an easy escape' for teens

Stas Novitsky says his personal experience and outreach efforts have taught him teenagers are as vulnerable to opioid addiction as any age group. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

'It's within our homes': Addiction counselor shares common path to teen opioid abuse

Erin Lawler Patterson says raiding medicine cabinets and popping pills can lead to full-fledged addiction among teens. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

Sheltering Arms and VCU Health break ground for new rehabilitation hospital

Sheltering Arms and VCU Health are joining forces to open the 'Sheltering Arms Rehab Institute' in the spring of 2020. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

'I should have been dead': Addiction survivor shares her journey to help others recover

Brittney Welsch is a peer counselor with Henrico County's new jail diversion program for people facing opioid-related charges. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

5K for K9's to raise money for Richmond Police Department canine officers

The 5K for K9's is happening at Byrd Park. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

'It's a miracle': Born addicted, 3-year-old Michael Paquette now thriving

8News checks in on a baby born addicted two years later. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

Baby boomers seeing a spike in opioid addiction

8News talks with an older adult about his addiction struggles stemming from knee pain. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

Mom-to-be shares addiction battles while pregnant

An estimated five out of every 100 women use drugs while they are expecting. One shares her story with 8News. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More

Long-time Children's Hospital patient's prom dreams come true

Kyle Jenkins is traveling to Essex County this weekend to attend the high school prom and after party. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More