Ashley Hendricks
Anchor/Reporter
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She started her television career as a morning reporter in Myrtle Beach, SC, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Within eight months, she was promoted to weekend morning anchor/reporter. Ashley is from Henderson, NC but isn’t a stranger to Virginia.
She’s a proud 2016 graduate of the illustrious Hampton University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Before starting her television career, Ashley was a teacher. She taught 6th and 10th grade English in Raleigh, NC, where she encouraged her students to go after their wildest dreams.
Ashley then followed her own words of encouragement and got a taste of television news as a news production assistant at WRAL and never looked back.
Coming back to Virginia to serve the community through storytelling was a priority for Ashley. In her free time, she enjoys nature walks, cooking, and sci-fi series/films. Ashley looks forward to learning more about the culture, history, and impact Richmond has to offer.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
Another eviction crisis is looming in the Richmond area. In the next few days, nearly 1,000 people in the Richmond area could be kicked out of their homes.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:28 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
It’s been three years since convicted criminals facing life sentences for violent crimes were cleared to roam free across Virginia. The investigation found that in the Spring of 2020, 137 convicted murderers, rapists, and armed robbers were released in violation of long standing rules.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:26 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
The hashtag “shop local” reaches new heights in Richmond thanks to one TikTok influencer.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 8:09 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
Senator Joe Morrissey and Delegate Carrie Coyner hope to confront the issue with an effective drug court system and Group Violence Intervention, also known as Operation Ceasefire.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 7:02 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
The hiring process to become a law enforcement officer takes weeks of background checks and examinations, but experts say some things can slip through the cracks.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:07 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
Hackers are getting more and more creative with their scams, making it harder for many of us to spot suspicious activity.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:06 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
According to the CDC, Virginia ranks as one of the top states for “very high” flu activity.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 6:44 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
The annual tax tribute ceremony dates back to 1677 when an agreement was signed allowing Native Americans to give fresh game to the colonial government as an alternative to paying taxes.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 6:45 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
A community shattered after a mother and her three young children were found shot to death in Chesterfield.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:58 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
VDOT is bolstering it’s plan of action after a nightmare on I95 that left hundreds stranded for hours during a winter storm. This year, the agency has improved communication plans with both Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 5:36 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
It was the 17th stop the Red Spruce has made from Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:45 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is leaving store shelves empty and owners scrambling to find the product they rely on.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 7:14 PM EST
|By Ashley Hendricks
This week’s deadly dog attack in Richmond has many asking whether tougher leash laws are necessary.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
As inflation puts more of strain on consumer’s pockets, local food banks are working to bring a bit of relief. But skyrocketing prices are hitting food banks like Feed More on both ends. Now it’s spending more on food and donations are dwindling.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
On the fake account, a hacker claims to have Yorkie puppies who are in need of a new home for sale.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 5:05 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
The Provisional Academy for Teachers in Hanover, also known as PATH, allows teachers to be in the classroom while earning their license.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Virginia has received it’s first payment of $67.4 million from Johnson & Johnson’s opioid settlement. In the settlement, J&J and other distributors were to blame for America’s opioid crisis.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 1:51 PM EDT
|By NBC12 Newsroom and Ashley Hendricks
A school resource officer was able to take the knife away. This comes
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
HCA Virginia is the first to house the new technology in central Virginia, giving patients a greater chance of survival.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
A $7.5 million grant from Wells Fargo aims to expand equal housing opportunities for aspiring homeowners of color in Central Virginia.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
If you receive socials security benefits you will see even bigger payments in 2023. It’s the biggest increase in social security payments in 40 years.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 3:49 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks and Desiree Montilla
Emergency crews were called to the school just before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Chesterfield police are investigating after parents said a bus driver threatened their kids with a broom. Police said they responded to a disturbance just before 6 p.m. Thursday evening.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
130 dogs and cats were aboard the Wings of Rescue flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Richmond. They are some of thousands who need saving from the streets of San Juan that was devastated by Hurricane Fiona over two weeks ago.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
19 dogs, 33 cats, a pot belly big, a rabbit, a turtle, and a racoon were rescued from a home Friday night.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
The remnants of Hurricane Ian seen across central Virginia Friday could do the region a some good. Parts of Virginia have been desperate for rain for over a month now. The Richmond-Metro area has suffered moderate drought conditions all September, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Over a dozen Virginia volunteers are prepared to stay weeks to help with recovery efforts in southwest Florida. American Red Cross officials report over 10,000 people are housed in shelters across the state.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 7:32 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is coordinating with emergency response crews power companies to assess their needs.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
The study reveals that tax-delinquent company-owned properties indicated violence in all but four of Richmond’s 148 neighborhoods.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 6:36 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
A Petersburg mom didn’t hesitate to pull her daughter out of Guardian Christian Academy when she found out bullying incidents involving her daughter weren’t taken seriously by the administration.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 7:28 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
In Richmond, recent shootings have shaken up residents and business owners in the Shockoe Bottom area. While it may seem like gun violence is rising in that area, Richmond police say there have been fewer shootings this year.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Governor Glenn Youngkin proposed solutions to the teacher shortage and student learning gaps by signing an executive directive Thursday morning.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
As the days go by, one of the most historic Black cemeteries in Richmond is starting to shape up. As of Wednesday, nearly 30,000 graves have been cleared from brush and overgrown weeds. The focus shifted this week near the heart of the cemetery, where the fountain is being restored.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Marcus David-Peters' death lead to the “Marcus Alert” program, which the city says is now ready to go with the launch of its co-response team.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
In an effort to keep campaign promises President Biden outlined a plan Wednesday to help nearly 20 million Americans living under a pile of student loan debt.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 8:17 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Governor Glenn Youngkin is proposing nearly $400 million in tax relief in the next budget. He’s touting a record year for Virginia’s economy as one reason why the state can afford it.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Eligible students can receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship though the program. Silva says low-income students who are disproportionately impacted by marijuana can benefit while boosting their local economy.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
A Richmond mother pleads for answers after a deadly hit-and-run claimed her daughter’s life.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
The chances of being struck by lightning are one in a million, but that doesn’t mean you should take thunderstorms lightly.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:49 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
The Richmond-Henrico Health District says the threat of the monkeypox virus remains low, but they’re still ramping prevention measures. This week, the district announced they will have leaders on the ground in communities educating groups who are at high-risk for the virus.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Willard Lamb stands out as the oldest swimmer at the U.S. Masters Swimming Summer Nationals Championship hosted at SwimRVA.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
A dream of a new skate park at the Dinwiddie Sports Complex could soon become a reality - all to honor a teacher and mother gone too soon.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Every branch of the military is struggling to meet recruitment goals this year. This year’s rate is the lowest it’s been since U.S. troops returned home from Vietnam in 1973.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Richmond is seeing more visitors now than ever before. Richmond Region Tourism says it’s been a record-breaking year despite challenges we’ve seen with inflation.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
As prices soar, many are “pressing pause” on searching for a new home. Ryan Price, president of Virginia Realtors, says home sales dropped over 19% last month compared to June 2021.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
“Feels like” temperatures will reach over 100 degrees starting Thursday, and HVAC technicians are working overtime to meet the high demand.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 7:49 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
Historic Tredegar Hill may soon become the foundation of an outdoor amphitheater that’s in the works.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
The 10-digit hotline will drop to 9-8-8, connecting callers with local crisis centers. But experts worry those centers won’t be able to handle the expected increase in calls.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 8:12 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
In the executive order, the President directed the Department of Health and Human Services to come up with ways to protect access to abortion medication and contraception within 30 days.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 7:46 PM EDT
|By Ashley Hendricks
A night of Independence Day celebrations could have turned into a massacre at Dogwood Dell. Fortunately, a tip received by police wasn’t taken lightly.
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