
Sarah Chakales
Reporter at WWBT-TV (Richmond, VA)
@12onyourside Reporter. Former @Todayshow & @NBCNightlyNews freelance prod, network pool prod for @NHC_Atlantic + @CNNI in HK. @UofSC Gamecock.
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5 days ago |
12onyourside.com | Sarah Chakales
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As outside temperatures approach triple digits in Central Virginia, first responders want to make sure everyone is taking the proper precautions to avoid heat stroke. “As the heat rises, we have a lot of people outside. They’re [in] the sun. They’re enjoying themselves, so they don’t realize how hot they’re getting. So taking the time to cool off is important,” Henrico Division of Fire Asst. Chief Mike Crawford said.
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1 week ago |
12onyourside.com | Sarah Chakales
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico County and its partners are preparing for their biggest Juneteenth celebration ever. “The first year, we were literally on one football field. Fifth year now, we’re gonna be on five football fields, so exponential growth,” Henrico County Recreation and Parks Division Director of History, Heritage and Natural Resources Julian Charity said. Charity said 17,000 people turned out for the event in 2024.
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1 week ago |
whsv.com | Sarah Chakales
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As outside temperatures approach triple digits, first responders are warning of the safety risks surrounding hot vehicles. When a car sits and bakes in the scorching summer sun, the interior heats up exponentially. “It is like a greenhouse effect inside, you know,” Henrico Division of Fire Asst. Chief Mike Crawford said. “The sunlight goes in and builds up the heat, and the heat cannot escape.
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1 week ago |
12onyourside.com | Sarah Chakales
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Protests against U.S. involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran are happening nationwide, including one at Monroe Park on Wednesday evening. Nearly a hundred people of all ages gathered to voice their opposition through peaceful, yet passionate, speeches. Speakers rallied the crowd into anti-war chants, which prompted cries of “shame, shame” in response.
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1 week ago |
12onyourside.com | Sarah Chakales
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - THC-infused drinks are being touted as an alternative to alcohol. The cannabis-based seltzers are getting popular, with some local businesses and bars banking on their success. Bingo Beer Co. launched its own THC drink in May, and co-founder Jay Bayer says sales have been strong so far, with demand across demographics.
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