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Explore stories from the award-winning WTVR CBS 6 storytellers. Discover the incredible places and meet the exceptional people who call Central Virginia home.

💰CBS 6 Gives -- Each Month on CBS 6 News at Noon, 4 and 6 p.m.

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CBS 6 is supporting those who help support others in the community

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

5:10 PM, May 30, 2023

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CBS 6 Gives

He couldn't shower himself for years. Then he asked CBS 6 for help: 'I’m happy'

6:24 PM, Apr 25, 2023

CBS 6 Gives

Honoring one man making a difference in the lives of so many

GeNienne Samuels

5:38 PM, Mar 31, 2023

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CBS 6 Gives

Children who lost possessions in fire get surprise from Bill and GeNienne

GeNienne Samuels

3:55 PM, Feb 27, 2023

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CBS 6 Gives

Rob and Reba are helping those who help others

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

5:02 PM, Jan 30, 2023

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CBS 6 Gives

Bree thanks the first responder who helped her family

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

9:53 PM, Dec 31, 2022

📁Problem Solvers Investigations -- Tuesdays on CBS 6 News at 11 p.m.

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CBS 6 investigation leads to changes in Chesterfield child abuse reports

5:37 PM, May 30, 2023

Richmond social services workers beg for help amid staffing woes, high caseloads: 'Why can't we be heard?'

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Leaders push for details on plan for backlogged Richmond Social Services

5:25 PM, May 26, 2023

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Richmond's top prosecutor won't try police over interaction with autistic child

Melissa Hipolit

6:14 PM, May 25, 2023

Richmond Department of Social Services

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Lawmaker pushes for solutions to help overwhelmed Richmond Social Services

7:02 PM, May 18, 2023

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Her son was a police informant. She blames them for his death.

4:58 PM, May 16, 2023

Cassie Ortiz

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She quit her job after a nursing home patient attack: 'It's a broken system'

Melissa Hipolit

1:59 PM, May 09, 2023

📚Building Better Minds -- Wednesdays on CBS 6 News at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Building Better Minds

How do you exercise your brain? This school says by learning to play the violin

10:13 AM, May 23, 2023

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Building Better Minds

CBS News wanted to find out what makes 'Battle of the Brains' so successful

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

10:27 AM, May 10, 2023

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Building Better Minds

How these students are learning how to become their own boss

7:42 AM, May 03, 2023

Building Better Minds

Zookeeper teaches orangutan at the Metro Richmond Zoo how to breastfeed

7:58 AM, Apr 18, 2023

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Building Better Minds

Rare drone class takes off at Northumberland High School

7:46 AM, Mar 24, 2023

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Building Better Minds

Black history is brought to life with this school's 'living wax museum'

7:13 AM, Mar 15, 2023

🏙️Our RVA -- Wednesdays on CBS 6 News at 4 and 6 p.m.

After 221 days in the hospital, this baby is finally strong enough to come home

Our RVA

After 221 days in the hospital, this baby is finally strong enough to come home

6:27 PM, Nov 30, 2022

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Our RVA

How 'Wakanda Forever' could save lives in Richmond

6:57 PM, Nov 16, 2022

His voice has entertained Central Virginia for decades. Now, Richmond is honoring his legacy.

Our RVA

After his voice entertained Virginia for years, Richmond is honoring his legacy

5:32 PM, Nov 09, 2022

He lost his son to violence. Now, he teaches children conflict resolution: 'I want to be part of the solution'

Our RVA

He lost his son to violence. Now, he teaches children conflict resolution.

5:25 PM, Nov 02, 2022

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Our RVA

Virginia State Trojans named Mister and Miss HBCU

5:20 PM, Oct 19, 2022

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Our RVA

The trend that's worrying this Crisis Text Line worker

5:40 PM, Oct 12, 2022

👔Wayne's World -- Wednesdays on CBS 6 News at 11 p.m.

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The story behind crystal-covered 'Bling Machine' turning heads in Virginia

3:18 PM, May 31, 2023

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How Dickie Hutson came to run the 'best bait shop in town'

4:20 PM, May 17, 2023

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The Legend of Old Hickory and Virginia's first documented baseball game

9:17 PM, May 10, 2023

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The incredibly moving reason this Virginia Christmas tree still shines bright

12:42 AM, Apr 27, 2023

Wayne's World

He unlocks family mysteries with information found in this room

4:18 PM, Apr 19, 2023

Gibson Banjos repaired at Virginia shop strummed at Grand Ole Opry are 'not just a piece of history'

Wayne's World

Banjos repaired at Virginia shop are 'not just a piece of history'

10:45 PM, Apr 05, 2023

💁Heroes Among Us -- Thursdays on CBS 6 News at 6 p.m.

Greg and former POW and woman who wore his tribute bracelet

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She wore his POW bracelet 50 years ago: 'Thank you for thinking of me'

11:53 AM, Jun 01, 2023

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She's helping women overcome addiction. It's a battle she knows too well.

1:32 PM, May 25, 2023

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Bullied as a child, he found lifelong friends in sports and the Special Olympics

10:17 AM, May 18, 2023

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Heroes Among Us

Virginia teen runs around the world in seven days

10:34 AM, Apr 20, 2023

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Heroes Among Us

She almost drowned at 2. Her parents credit this group for helping her live.

12:39 PM, Apr 06, 2023

Heroes Among Us

At Thrifty Sisters, the bottom line is always connected to the heart

11:43 AM, Mar 23, 2023

🏅Beyond the Roster -- Thursdays on CBS 6 News at 11 p.m.

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Lacrosse helps Virginia official after the heartbreaking loss of his wife

11:18 AM, May 25, 2023

St. Catherine's golf team

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St. Catherine's golfers are beating boys and learning about life on the links

10:26 AM, May 18, 2023

Mason Walczak

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After a medical scare, Atlee lacrosse player returns to inspire others

12:16 PM, May 11, 2023

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Beyond the Roster

He left Romania to train future champions in Virginia

3:03 PM, May 04, 2023

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More former CBS 6 sports anchors share their most vivid Richmond memories

8:11 PM, Apr 27, 2023

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These former CBS 6 sports anchors share their most vivid Richmond memories

7:11 PM, Apr 20, 2023

✋I Have A Story -- Fridays on CBS 6 News at 6 p.m.

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I Have a Story

Upper Mattaponi Tribe Chief honors past while keeping an eye on the future

2:32 PM, May 05, 2023

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I Have a Story

Family finds happiness after leap of faith lands on Virginia alpaca farm

10:57 AM, Apr 28, 2023

Doug Riddell

I Have a Story

The voice of WTVR returns: 'This is home'

3:06 PM, Apr 21, 2023

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I Have a Story

She saw a void in Richmond’s cheering community. So she formed a new squad.

4:17 PM, Apr 14, 2023

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I Have a Story

The Bread Riot rocked Richmond and changed women's history

11:11 AM, Mar 31, 2023

I Have a Story

Police, deputies and troopers all wear the same uniform on this team

6:19 PM, Mar 17, 2023

Watch Julie Bragg, Leland Pinder and Zach Daniel on CBS 6 News at 5 p.m.

WTVR CBS 6 Storytellers

Rob Cardwell

Rob Cardwell

5:57 PM, Jan 16, 2020

Lane Casadonte

Lane Casadonte

5:43 PM, Jan 16, 2020

Wayne Covil

Wayne Covil

5:38 PM, Jan 16, 2020

Laura French

Laura French

6:31 PM, Jan 16, 2020

Melissa Hipolit

6:27 PM, Jan 16, 2020

Greg McQuade

Greg McQuade

5:34 PM, Jan 16, 2020