Chesterfield Behind the Mic

Episode 146: Melissa Chase Comes Back Home

Chesterfield Behind the Mic

Show Notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to local media personality Melissa Chase, a Midlothian native who is now back home after a career that's taken her to the height of RVA radio then to Houston and back again for a new lifestyle TV show on WRIC.

Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: Joanna Heims and Michael Senter

Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest: Melissa Chase, Media Personality and Midlothian native

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

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