Rachel Richardson

Lexington

Reporter at WBTV

Multimedia Journalist @LEX18News in Lexington, KY | SC Born & Raised | Sharing stories that matter most to the community

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In some S.C. counties fewer jurors are showing up for jury duty.

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (WBTV) - Several South Carolina counties say over the past few years they have seen fewer people respond to jury summons. County clerks say when people don’t show up for jury duty it impacts the entire judicial system. A murder trial in Chesterfield County that was set to start on Monday, April 14, was delayed due to a lack of potential jurors. The trial involved Emanuel Bedford, he’s the man accused of killing Deidre Reid, 41.
Eric Church, Governor Stein and community partners come together in Newland to break ground on new housing development

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

NEWLAND, N.C. (WBTV) - One Western North Carolina community broke ground Friday on a new housing development that will benefit families impacted by Hurricane Helene. Country music star Eric Church joined North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and more community partners on Friday, April 11 to break ground on the new area that will be known as Blue Haven. The Avery County community development is expected be available to people and families impacted by the deadly 2024 storm.
Lancaster County School District offers free mental health resources for families

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - Studies done under the show that economic stressors can have an impact on children. Leaders at the Lancaster County School District say they’ve seen students struggle with anxiety and depression. Lancaster County School’s Director of Student Services, Dr. Lindsey Marino, says students can be worried about things happening at home.
Johnson C. Smith University Dean talks tax season, current economy

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Tax Season is almost over, and while some may not be expecting a tax return this year, those that are may be rethinking the way they will use those funds. As prices continue to rise, consumers are changing the way that they spend. WBTV spoke with people about how they would use a return in this economy. Some shared that they would save the money. “I have everything I need so I’m just gonna put it to savings for rainy days and stuff like that,” says Alvin Franco.
Pike County resident speaks about the flood damage in the area

2 months ago | lex18.com | Rachel Richardson

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — Like many other Kentucky counties Pike County has experienced severe flooding this weekend. The county declared a travel ban and has enacted a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.LEX 18 spoke with one woman, Brittany Rowe, who explains what the county has looked like.
Business owners worry about flooding in Estill County

2 months ago | lex18.com | Rachel Richardson

IRVINE, Ky. (LEX 18) — Valentine's Day is one of the busiest times of year for Floral Design by Nikki. She says she's seen hundreds of orders today. Owner, Turean ‘Nikki’ Angel says, "Oh my God. I am about to pull my hair out."As severe weather looms in the Irvine area and Angel is reminded of the flooding she experienced in 2021. She says, "Last time it was past Valentine's. I have time to have friends come to help me move the stuff.
Laurel County woman's home explodes, her family speaks about the incident

2 months ago | lex18.com | Rachel Richardson

EAST BERNSTADT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Monty Teague says he'd just gotten off the phone with his sister Shirley Wynn. He says she'd gone next door to check on his wife and when she returned her home exploded. Teague says, "I was trying to get information. My wife told me that there was a big loud noise and then she seen smoke coming out from the building."Crews from East Bernstadt Fire and Rescue say they were called out Wednesday afternoon around 3:15.
Mayor speaks about Berea Health Department location closing

2 months ago | lex18.com | Rachel Richardson

BEREA, Ky. (LEX 18) — Some people in Berea will have to go a little farther for health services as the Martha Pride Community Health Center in Berea sits empty. On Thursday, the Madison County Health Department announced its closing because of building concerns. Berea's mayor, Bruce Fraley, says the health department's maintenance team came out to city hall to discuss the building's inspections.
Lincoln County business owners says bank won't process medical marijuana charges

2 months ago | lex18.com | Rachel Richardson

STANFORD, Ky. (LEX 18) — As a family nurse practitioner who's been in the medical field for nearly 30 years, Tracy Boller opened Jomon Wellness in Stanford last year. She wanted to offer alternate forms of medical services. Boller said, "For those patients that are able to take a little bit more control and incentive in their health care and want the holistic approach and the alternative options, then that's what I wanted to provide."Kentucky's medical marijuana program started in January.
Family of missing Mason County woman speaks about her death

2 months ago | lex18.com | Rachel Richardson

MAYSVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — 48-year-old Eugenia Cooley's family says that she was the type of person that would help anyone. Her daughter Keylia Isome said, "She was a good person. My mom was always there for us. If anyone needed help she was always there to help them."Now, they are looking for help and getting answers about her death. Cooley was last seen on December 21. Surveillance video shows her walking toward Clark Street in Maysville.