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

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CBS 6 Gives

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

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

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

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CBS 6 Gives

Helping a devoted Eagle Scout honor Black veterans at historic cemetery

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

12:15 PM, Dec 30, 2022

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CBS 6 Gives

How cancer brought them closer together

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

7:38 AM, Dec 29, 2022

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CBS 6 Gives

Officer moved after hearing one family's struggle: 'What can I do to help?'

7:49 AM, Dec 28, 2022

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

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Problem Solvers Investigations

Rosie’s makes changes after CBS 6 investigation

4:58 PM, Mar 08, 2023

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Problem Solvers Investigations

He looked in the bin and discovered a federal crime

1:42 PM, Mar 07, 2023

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Local News

As schools address violence, student asks 'why do they need a gun?'

Melissa Hipolit

2:43 PM, Feb 28, 2023

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Problem Solvers Investigations

Woman attacked outside Rosie’s. She's questioning parking lot security.

2:53 PM, Feb 21, 2023

Colonial Heights Schools Superintendent Dr. William Sroufe

Local News

UPDATE: Colonial Heights superintendent out after emergency meeting

Melissa Hipolit

3:07 PM, Feb 17, 2023

Legal experts stunned by judge's reprimand of Chesterfield prosecutor, police chief over pastor sex case

Problem Solvers Investigations

Judge reprimands Chesterfield prosecutor, police chief over pastor case

6:24 PM, Feb 16, 2023

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

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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

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Building Better Minds

Hanover County is training tomorrow's teachers today

8:08 AM, Feb 16, 2023

Building Better Minds

Close to home: Many teachers at this Chesterfield school grew up near it

10:20 AM, Feb 08, 2023

Building Better Minds

Kids are encouraged to clown around in this unique school club

9:59 AM, Feb 01, 2023

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Building Better Minds

Before they can produce a news show, students learn to sort fact from fiction

7:02 AM, Jan 25, 2023

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Building Better Minds

Hanover EMS students get hands-on training with this special simulator

10:50 AM, Jan 18, 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.

How a piece of Sussex County will end up on the frontlines in Ukraine

Wayne's World

How a piece of Sussex County will end up on the frontlines in Ukraine

11:03 PM, Feb 22, 2023

How the historical figure who started this Virginia college is remembered over 100 years later

Wayne's World

How the man who founded this Virginia college is remembered over 100 years later

9:59 PM, Feb 15, 2023

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Wayne's World

He paints in Petersburg. His art hangs on walls worldwide.

10:18 PM, Feb 01, 2023

After losing her son, she found passion in donating toys to children in the hospital: 'He'd be proud of this'

Wayne's World

After losing her son, she found passion in donating toys to kids in the hospital

8:51 PM, Jan 25, 2023

His Dinwiddie restaurant attracted the governor and film company. Now, he's decided to sell it.

Wayne's World

His Dinwiddie store attracted the governor. Now, he's decided to sell it.

9:45 PM, Jan 11, 2023

Their father started a business in 1945. They're keeping it running with the help of a personal touch.

Wayne's World

The secret these brothers use to keep their father's business up and running

11:23 PM, Dec 14, 2022

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

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Heroes Among Us

Terri Iguina helps families get back on their feet: 'She is a wonderful person'

10:30 AM, Mar 09, 2023

Heroes Among Us

Holocaust survivor shares his story: 'He still has no hate'

4:55 PM, Feb 23, 2023

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Heroes Among Us

Love keeps this Tuskegee Airman's story alive in Richmond

4:14 PM, Feb 16, 2023

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Heroes Among Us

When life slows down for these speedsters, he helps them find their way home

4:10 PM, Feb 09, 2023

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Heroes Among Us

Marine says goodbye to the dog that saved his life

11:44 AM, Feb 02, 2023

Heroes Among Us

He's too young to vote, but old enough to make a difference

1:22 PM, Jan 26, 2023

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

This Randolph-Macon basketball player's talent speaks for him

Beyond the Roster

This Randolph-Macon basketball player's talent speaks for him

9:53 PM, Feb 23, 2023

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Beyond the Roster

The John Marshall Justices have Richmond beaming with pride

8:10 AM, Feb 16, 2023

He was the backbone of Sports Backers. Honoring the life of Scott Schricker.

Beyond the Roster

He was the backbone of Sports Backers. Honoring the life of Scott Schricker.

8:45 PM, Feb 02, 2023

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Beyond the Roster

VMI lacrosse player rescues skiers buried in an avalanche

12:54 PM, Jan 26, 2023

He was one of the best defensive players in D.C. Now, he leads from the sidelines.

Beyond the Roster

When football forced him to slow down, he took to the sidelines to lead

10:03 PM, Jan 19, 2023

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Beyond the Roster

Voice of the Spiders Bob Black doesn't bleed orange

3:34 PM, Jan 12, 2023

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

I Have a Story

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

6:19 PM, Mar 17, 2023

Opening Minds through Art

I Have a Story

Art class helps people living with dementia and their loved ones

2:16 PM, Mar 10, 2023

NASA Photographer Fred Jones

I Have a Story

Virginia man had front-row seat to NASA’s first astronauts: 'Really awestruck'

6:31 PM, Mar 03, 2023

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I Have a Story

Paul Galanti survived 2,432 days as a Prisoner of War: 'Unbelievable pain'

11:32 AM, Feb 24, 2023

I Have a Story

Sisters dedicate their lives to helping students

6:23 PM, Feb 10, 2023

I Have a Story

'From George to Joe:' How this man drew all 46 presidents in 15 years

6:24 PM, Feb 03, 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