Melissa Hipolit is an Investigative Reporter at Henrico Citizen/T3 Media, LLC. She focuses on a range of topics including health and wellness, education, and family relationships, often exploring the intersections of healthcare and the education system. Melissa's work has been featured in Lilly Broadcasting Erie, PA, WTVR-TV, and NewsBreak.
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Melissa Hipolit's coverage primarily focuses on local Virginia news, with a specific emphasis on crime, legal issues, and government announcements. She frequently covers evolving stories and breaking news related to these topics.
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By: Melissa Hipolit
Mold delayed the start of school for students in Richmond. Air conditioning failures closed two Henrico County schools for a day.
By: Melissa Hipolit
Two former owners of the bankrupt Shoosmith landfill who were indicted following years of environmental violations have turned themselves in after being listed as fugitives and been released on bonds.
By: Melissa Hipolit
Both men were released on $25,000 unsecured bonds after surrendering overnight. Fred Nichols is now asking a judge to let him return to Texas, citing his health, caregiving responsibilities and animals requiring care.
By: Melissa Hipolit
Since 2015, HCPS says it has spent nearly $97 million in meals tax revenue on school projects. Henrico County said the meals tax has raised $399,358,397 for schools since its inception, and that money goes to school operations...
A $100M lawsuit against SwimRVA alleges an inflatable blocked the only staffed lifeguard stand when King Overton drowned in June 2026.
By: Melissa Hipolit
A $100M lawsuit against SwimRVA alleges an inflatable blocked the only staffed lifeguard stand when King Overton drowned in June 2026.
Susan Moore retired as Henrico schools restructures its facilities operation and recruits for two director positions amid CBS 6's ongoing investigation into HVAC problems.
By: Melissa Hipolit
SwimRVA filed a petition for appeal in Richmond Circuit Court on Sept. 2, asking a judge to overturn VDOE's July 20 decision and declare that its summer camps were exempt from state licensure.
By: Melissa Hipolit
A federal bankruptcy judge has ordered companies connected to the Shoosmith landfill bankruptcy to turn over financial records as the court tries to trace where the landfill’s money went.
By: Melissa Hipolit
A Henrico judge on Monday certified murder and neglect charges against parents of a 1-month-old who died of cocaine toxicity in a motel earlier this year.
