12 On Your Side
Doctor wakes up with bat in her mouth
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- Doctor wakes up with bat in her mouth
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Forget the old rumor about swallowing spiders in your sleep; one Richmond doctor woke up with a bat’s wings folded in her mouth, and it was heading for her throat. Dr. Krista Edelman, a gastroenterologist, said the encounter happened about 30 minutes before her alarm was set to go off.
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- 2 more Richmond schools could have mold
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- RPS sends letter to parents as cleanup continues at Obama Elementary.
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- Three Richmond public schools now testing for mold
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The school mold problem may be spreading beyond Obama Elementary. Tests are underway after possible mold was discovered at Frances McClenney and Bellevue Elemen
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- Richmond doctor wakes up with bat in mouth
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A bizarre and frightening story out of Richmond, Virginia. A doctor says she woke up to find a bat at her face, heading straight for her mouth.
Dr. Krista Edelman, a gastroenterologist, said the encounter happened on Aug. 20, around 6 a.m., about 30 minutes before her alarm was set to go off.
More: https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/08/26/richmond-doctor-wakes-up-bat-her-mouth-warns-others-wildlife-safety/
#RVA #bats #bizarre #12onyourside
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- Dolly Parton's impact through Imagination Library
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Dolly Parton's legacy of literacy lives on through her Imagination Library.
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- Community remembers Dolly Parton's Life & Legacy
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Dolly Parton fans in Central Virginia are now mourning, after the country music icon’s death was announced Tuesday afternoon.
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- Richmond restaurant owner hit with $58,000 water bill
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Richmond restaurant owner said she was billed $58,000 for water usage in July, a 3,500% increase over her typical bill.
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- GRTC downtown transfer station temporarily closed after bus crash
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Richmond Police are investigating a GRTC bus crash, that slammed into the downtown transfer station today.
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- RPS announces options for Obama students
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- RPS is now aiming to have Obama Elementary safe for teachers to return on Monday. For students, it'll be a bit longer.
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- Golf tournament fundraiser held for Chesterfield officers hurt in May shooting
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Chesterfield County community members held a golf tournament Tuesday at Highlands Golf Course to support two police officers injured in a May shooting.
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- It Ain't Just Sports: Rodney Williams
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- 43:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Welcome to It Ain’t Just Sports — where the games are just the start of the conversation.
Hosted by Amaya Mitchell and Micah “Bam-Bamm” White, we dive into everything happening on and off the field, court, and beyond.
In this episode: We sit down with former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and venture capital professional Rodney Williams.
We also spotlight:
➡️ His transition from playing professional basketball overseas to venture capital and investing
➡️ Athlete to Boardroom: helping athletes prepare for and navigate life after sports
➡️ Lessons from his journey from Richmond, Virginia to Drexel University and his career
Subscribe for more weekly episodes, reactions, and interviews EVERY Tuesday! Instagram: / itaintjustsports Facebook: / itaintjustsports More podcasts: https://www.12onyourside.com/podcasts
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- VADOC intercepts huge attempted drone delivery at state prison
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Virginia Department of Corrections is investigating after a drone carrying a large package of prison contraband was intercepted early Monday morning.
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- Mold closes Obama Elementary for the week
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Obama Elementary School will not open as planned on Tuesday due to mold issues.
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- Chesterfield students head back to school for new year
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The new school year officially began Monday for thousands of Chesterfield County students.
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- Virginia home site redevelopment sparks neighborhood concern
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Richmond's Planning Commission approve a potential plan for apartments where the Virginia home stands now. But not every neighbor wants more company.
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- Ice cream, sweets, and treats: Here’s what’s new in RVA in August
- Runtime
- 5:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Summer is still in full swing, and while you’re taking a trip out of town or planning your next day on the water, consider squeezing in a visit the newest the River City has to offer!
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- First Alert Forecast: Low humidity with sunshine Monday (Aug. 24)
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Comfortable late summer weather to start the week in Virginia.
#vawx #summer #Virginia #12onyourside
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- 12 On Your Side+ at 9 p.m. for Aug. 21
- Runtime
- 12:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Showers and storms moving in, gun lawsuit paused, ccrackdown on shoplifting and much more!
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- CTC @ Hull expands in Chesterfield County
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The $9.5 million renovation converted former office space into specialized learning areas, nearly doubling the center’s classroom capacity.
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- HVAC issues persist in Henrico schools
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Some schools in Henrico County are experiencing issues with air conditioning just days before the first day of school.
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- Video shows street brawl near VCU campus
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Virginia Commonwealth University police are investigating an incident between a driver and a group of bicyclists that happened near campus Thursday night.
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- Candidates in Virginia gear up for mid-terms
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Democrats are now hoping to flip seats in Virginia’s First, Second and Fifth Congressional districts in the fight over control of the House.
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- What does a Super El Niño mean for winter in Virginia?
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The El Niño developing right now is expected to be the strongest on record. It could bring big snow to Virginia this winter.
More details:
https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/08/19/what-does-super-el-nio-mean-winter-virginia/
#snow #vaxwx #12onyourside #RVA
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- 12 On Your Side+ at 9 for Aug. 20
- Runtime
- 12:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- ➡️ Flood warnings in Central Virginia
➡️ Lightning death in Cape Charles
➡️ Flock camera usage in Henrico
And much more in just 12 minutes!
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- Horse rescued after hours trapped in a ravine
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A horse is safe after spending several hours trapped in a muddy ravine in Amelia County. It took first responders from several agencies to pull off the rescue.
Amelia County Fire & EMS was dispatched at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday to the large animal rescue on Royalton Road. Career and volunteer personnel from Stations 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 responded, joined by Amelia County Animal Control and supported by the Amelia County Sheriff’s Office.
More: https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/08/20/successful-mission-multiple-agencies-team-up-free-horse-trapped-ravine/
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- Fire marshals shut off from Flock system in Henrico
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Henrico County officials discovered than several fire marshals had direct access to the Flock license plate reader database.
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- Mold issues forces Richmond school to move its first day
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Students and staff at Barack Obama Elementary attended open house outside in the school’s playground as crews work to address mold and rodent issues.
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- A first look at Richmond School of the Arts
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Richmond High School for the Arts is set to open its new building to students next week.
The building includes a new three-court gym and athletics wing, dedicated podcast and multimedia rooms, and dance studios. It was designed to hold more than 2,000 students and follows what school leaders call a hub-and-spoke model, with arts, athletics and other wings separated.
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- 12 On Your Side Livestream
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- 2:17:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A live look from the 12 On Your Side Tower Cam on Midlothian Turnpike.
Check out www.12onyourside.com for news and weather updates 24/7.
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- First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms possible Thursday afternoon and evening
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Storms could bring dangerous wind gusts, small hail and localized flooding.
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- Gov. Spanbeger closes down Hallmark Youthcare facility
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Gov. Spanbeger closes down Hallmark Youthcare facility
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- Virginia’s governor talks budget money with state lawmakers
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Wednesday, the governor addressed lawmakers about the state of Virginia’s economy and her budgetary concerns down the road.
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- Henrico uses data center revenue to fund affordable housing
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Henrico set aside $60 million in 2024 to lower the cost of new homes for first-time buyers.
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- Chesterfield receives federal funding for railroad crossing improvements
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In a statement to 12 On Your Side, a spokesperson for Chesterfield said the federal funding will support the project development phase for the railroad crossing
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- Carriage House apartments caught on fire two months after reopening
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Carriage House apartments caught on fire two months after reopening
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- 2nd person charged in connection to VSU shooting
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Chesterfield Police have arrested another suspect in connection to Saturday’s shooting at Virginia State University.
On Monday, Chesterfield Police got a warrant for Ja’niah Johnson, 19, for accessory after the fact.
Johnson is a student at VSU and is the dorm room Camron Harris, also 19, was found in, police said.
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- First Alert Forecast: Dry Wednesday (Aug 19) with a dip in humidity
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A brief break in August humidity, then the rain chance returns Thursday into the start of the weekend.
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- Colombian community in Virginia sends aid after deadly earthquake
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Volunteers in Hopewell packed boxes of donated supplies Monday to send to Colombia, where a deadly earthquake struck last week.
The earthquake killed hundreds of people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Rio Suarez Foods put out a call for help after the earthquake, organizing donations with the help of many other local businesses.
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- 19th Annual Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival
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- 4:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Join the free family-friendly festival on August 22nd at Dogwood Dell.
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- The Silent Victory - Richmond 34 Debuts Aug. 30
- Runtime
- 5:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Get ready to dive into the epic story of Richmond 34 with a powerful premiere you won't forget!
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- Man faces new charges after multiple stabbings in Richmond
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A 36-year-old man previously charged with stabbing a Virginia State Police special agent now faces a murder charge in the stabbing death of a 57-year-old man.
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- 30-day warning period begins for red light cameras on Midlothian Turnpike
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A 30-day warning period for a red light camera at Midlothian Turnpike and German School Road in South Richmond is underway.
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- 12 On Your Side+ at 9 for Monday, Aug. 17
- Runtime
- 11:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A look at the top headlines from Monday as well as a look at your forecast for the rest of the week.
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- Court records shine new light on VSU shooting
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Court documents show Virginia State University's shooting suspect’s Instagram messages: “It was us," one of the messages said.
Five people, including one student, were injured in Saturday morning's shooting.
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- Spanberger formally intervenes in NextEra-Dominion merger proposal
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In a filing with the SCC, Gov. Abigail Spanberger formally intervened in the proposed $67 billion merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy.
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- Strong storms flood roads in Chesterfield
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Several inches of rain fell in parts of the area Sunday evening, flooding streets.
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- Court documents show VSU shooting suspect's Instagram messages
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A 19-year-old charged in the mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday appeared in court via video for the first time Monday.
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- Richmond community garden vandalized
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Fonticello Food Forest, a nonprofit community garden in Richmond, has been vandalized four to five times in the last three months, prompting organizers to launch a fundraising effort to rebuild damaged areas.
More: https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/08/16/richmond-community-garden-seeks-3000-rebuild-after-repeated-vandalism/
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- First Alert Forecast: Hot and humid Monday (Aug 17) with a round of late-day storms
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Following several rounds of storms recently, a calmer weather pattern emerges Tuesday and Wednesday in Central Virginia.
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- New details emerge about suspect in VSU shooting
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- New details emerge about suspect in the Virginia State University shooting.
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