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Melissa J. Hipolit

@melissacbs6

Investigative Reporter WTVR, Newhouse alum, mom to 3 boys, and wife

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UPDATE: VDH COO Christopher Lindsay said an internal review showed there have been years of moving funds from one source to another to cover shortfalls with little to no oversight. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond Va Dept of Health wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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Despite taxpayers spending more than $26 million on them in fiscal year 2023, according to numbers provided to CBS 6 by the VDSS, just one percent of Virginia households that need government assistance to get by even participate in the programs. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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VDH declined to release 753 messages from leadership at the agency and leadership in the OEMS related to public records requests from CBS6 into “possible financial irregularities” at the OEMS. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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I loved the opportunity to help out some deserving moms in the RVA with the help of Virginia Credit Union and Little Hands Virginia! WTVR CBS 6 Richmond Little Hands Virginia wtvr.com/cbs-6-gives/me…

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What a joy to bring these two women together for a random act of kindness! Karen Grim---your generosity blew me away! WTVR CBS 6 Richmond wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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Thrilled to share the birth of Jack Francis Ralston. Born 12/23 @ 7:55 a.m. He was transverse, so the amazing team at VCU had to push him head down. A special shout out to my OBGYN Dr. Christine Isaacs who kept me and baby calm and safe throughout this pregnancy! VCU Health

Thrilled to share the birth of Jack Francis Ralston. Born 12/23 @ 7:55 a.m. He was transverse, so the amazing team at VCU had to push him head down. A special shout out to my OBGYN Dr. Christine Isaacs who kept me and baby calm and safe throughout this pregnancy! <a href="/VCUHealth/">VCU Health</a>
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Recent testing done at Hiram Davis Medical Center in Dinwiddie shows legionella bacteria growing and spreading at uncontrolled levels inside the medical facility, which houses some of Virginia’s most medically fragile patients. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia declined to prosecute anyone related to the collapse of the EnRichmond Foundation, according to the Acting Public Affairs Specialist for the FBI Richmond Leslie Chappell McLane. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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ICYMI: Virginia State Police are investigating embezzlement allegations after an internal review found funds missing from the Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation. VA State Police WTVR CBS 6 Richmond wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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“This was a 2.5 year process, and while we still wish GRTC had done more from the beginning, we are pleased with the outcome of the court proceedings.” Wayne & Kim Harvell said. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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Tocco said she did not receive the help from PayPal that she expected. “I was really stuck, which is kind of when I reached out to you guys,” Tocco said. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond Adam Rust Consumer Federation of America PayPal wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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“There just really is no rationale that can be used to explain the excess that's appearing in the records that you found,” Senator Lashrecse Aird (D - 13th District) said. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond Senator Lashrecse Aird wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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Anyone know a hair stylist in RVA that could help me out this weekend? I need a highlights refresh ASAP! Please DM me if yes! Thank you so much.

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Adam Harrell used the money to buy real estate properties, luxury vehicles, dozens of firearms, and jewelry. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond U.S. Attorneys Va Dept of Health wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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I know last summer was unusually cool at first, but is constant, excessive heat the norm in RVA during the summer? I personally despise this. Grass burnt to a crisp. The second floor of the house simply will not cool. AC units pushed to the brink. Zach Daniel

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I am not a crier, but when Ed said this...I teared up. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond Social Security "Finally I got a call shortly after you sent your several emails,” Ed said. “Within a week I had my money. Within a week of you sending all these emails I had my money.” wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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Spanberger asks the Social Security Commissioner to send her the current backlog of cases in VA, an estimated timeline of when new policies would result in improved outcomes, and what further support SSA needs to solve problems. WTVR CBS 6 Richmond Archive: Rep. Abigail Spanberger wtvr.com/news/local-new…

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“We thought it was one of the best in the area, if not the state, and thought there was no safer place for our baby and my wife,” Matthew Whitfield, whose baby was in the NICU at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in late 2024, said. wtvr.com/news/local-new…