Rachel DePompa is NBC12's On Your Side Investigator. Rachel grew up in Waldorf, Md., and graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in broadcast journalism.Before joining WWBT in March of 2008 Rachel worked in Roanoke, Bristol and Harrisonburg.
Awards:
5 Edward R Murrow Awards for Investigative Reporting
2016 Most Outstanding Effort by an Individual Reporter from the Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters
3-time Emmy winner, 5 time Emmy nominee
5 first place honors from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters
Black Friday has evolved from a one day shopping frenzy to a month long savings event. And if you’re shopping online, Rachel DePompa has some strategies that will definitely save you some cash in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
On Nov. 21, 1945, author Ellen Glasgow suffered her fourth heart attack and died in her sleep in her home on West Main Street – near the Jefferson Hotel.
Covid-19 has drastically changed our shopping habits. In fact around 67% of Americans now plan to do the majority of their gift shopping online. Which is why Rachel DePompa is going over ways to make sure you get what you are looking for this holiday season.
Are you still paying off last year’s holiday debt? You are not alone. According to a survey by our partners at the financial website nerdwallet-- 33% of Americans are still paying off Christmas 2019.
Would you go into debt for your pet? It happens way more than you might think. Which is why Rachel DePompa has some helpful On Your Side advice for you fur baby mommies and daddies out there.
A lot of people are relying on credit cards to help them get through this pandemic. If you’re looking for one to help you out during this time-- listen up!
On this day in history, Nov. 7, 1805: After a long and arduous 18-month journey, Lewis and Clark mistakenly believe they’ve reached their ultimate goal.
Once you have a budget, look what you can cut out of it and stick to your number. That way you are not drowning in debt in January and working all year in 2021 to pay off Christmas 2020.
Those voting in Richmond will be selecting the city’s next mayor. It’s a unique and often confusing process-- that acts more like an electoral college. On Your Side Investigator Rachel DePompa explains exactly how Richmond’s Mayor gets elected.
On this day in history: Oct. 28, 2014, an unmanned US supply rocket exploded just seconds after lifting off from Wallop’s Island along Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
