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Sara Molina

Chicago, Richmond

News Reporter at WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA)

ABC @8news reporter | @iubloomington journalism alum

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  • ‘Here we go again’: Richmond businesses, residents on edge as water problems continue

    1 week ago | wric.com | Sara Molina

    RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond business owners say they’re still recovering from January’s week-long water outage — and now, they’re facing déjà vu. A new boil water advisory issued Tuesday has reignited concerns across the city. “It’s kind of like a haunting ghost now,” said LeTeshia Lesane, co-owner of restaurant Harlym Bluez. “It keeps kind of creeping back with the same issue.”LeSane said her restaurant closed down for a week during January’s water crisis.

  • Health officials urge vaccination, vigilance after second Virginia measles case confirmed

    1 week ago | wric.com | Sara Molina

    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia health officials are urging residents to stay alert after confirming the state’s second measles case this year, diagnosed in a teenager in Charlottesville. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced the diagnosis on Friday, May 23. The case is part of a concerning national trend, according to Dr. Randy Gordon, Virginia’s former health commissioner. “Something’s going on where we’re seeing more measles cases,” Gordon said.

  • ‘Destroying our way of life’: Charles City neighbors push back against proposed data center

    2 weeks ago | wric.com | Sara Molina

    CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A proposed data center in Charles City County — an area known for its rural charm and slower pace of life — has neighbors concerned for the future. The 515-acre site, located near Charles City and Roxbury roads, is currently zoned for agricultural use. County officials are considering a rezoning request that would pave the way for industrial development, led by Diode Ventures.

  • ‘I had no idea’: Neighbors react to alleged deadly abuse of woman with cerebral palsy in Chesterfield home

    2 weeks ago | wric.com | Sara Molina

    Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic descriptions of the abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult. Viewer discretion is advised. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Details are emerging about the disturbing conditions a young Chesterfield County woman with cerebral palsy was allegedly forced to live in up until her death in late March. Tina Curtis of Chesterfield has been charged with the abuse and neglect of 24-year-old Secrett Curtis, who had cerebral palsy and autism.

  • New graduates enter job market amid economic uncertainty

    2 weeks ago | wric.com | Sara Molina

    RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As graduation season wraps up, many new college graduates are facing an uncertain job market shaped by economic shifts. With changing tariffs and economists split on the likelihood of an economic downturn, recent grads are finding that landing a job isn’t as straightforward as they once expected.

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