Rob Cardwell

Anchor/Reporter

I was born in the beautiful city of Tampa, Florida. After graduating from Plant City High School I joined the United States Air Force to pursue my dream of becoming a dentist. But after a couple of years elbow-deep in other people's mouths I decided a career change was in order.

In 1990 I was accepted for cross-training and became a distinguished graduate of the Armed Force's Defense Information School in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Air Force immediately shipped me to Osan, South Korea where I did a morning radio show (Good Morning, Osan!) and reported for the Armed Forces Korea Network television news in the afternoon.

In 1991 I was stationed at Tyndall AFB in Panama City, Florida. It was there I left the Air Force and began working for WJHG TV-7 as a reporter and anchor. During my seven years there I rode out hurricanes, covered local and state politics, crime and anchored both the morning and evening newscasts. With an outstanding news team I was proud to win individual and station Associated Press recognition. During that time I also freelanced for Current Affair, CNN, CBS radio, Live with Geraldo Rivera and was the newsman for a local Talk Radio station.

It was also in Panama City Beach that I met and married my beautiful bride Debra. In 2001 we decided to leave the panhandle for the southern charm of Richmond. I now anchor CBS 6 Early Morning and CBS 6 This Morning with Reba Hollingsworth. It was an honor to be the only area news anchor nominated for an Emmy in 2007 and an Emmy winner in 2009.

I'm a member of Ironbridge Baptist Church in Chester, Virginia and I'm involved with a number of annual local events and fund-raisers for state and community organizations. In my spare time I enjoy camping, fishing, golf, spending time with Debra and my son Jacob...and most importantly...cheering for my hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers!

Recent Articles

  • Babysitter goes to prison after child’s death

    Posted on: 12:21 pm, May 16, 2013, by , updated on: 12:38pm, May 16, 2013

    Illegal immigrant could face deportation proceedings. Read More ›

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  • Facing budget concerns, VCU considers tuition hike

    Posted on: 10:54 am, April 15, 2013, by , updated on: 12:45pm, April 15, 2013

    Click here to read more about VCU's tuition proposals. Read More ›

  • Board of Health abortion clinic vote sparks anger, praise

    Posted on: 10:43 am, April 12, 2013, by , and , updated on: 06:48pm, April 12, 2013

    The regulations require existing clinics in the Commonwealth to comply with the standards set for new hospitals. Read More ›

  • Child sex-related charges certified to grand jury

    Posted on: 4:15 pm, April 11, 2013, by and , updated on: 05:35pm, April 11, 2013

    Minors told police they would drink at the man's home, pass out and wake up in his bed. Read More ›

  • Man sentenced to 46 years in dog-related shooting

    Posted on: 1:33 pm, April 8, 2013, by , updated on: 01:39pm, April 8, 2013

    The fight was over someone not picking up dog waste. Read More ›

  • Police: SUV hits man walking down West End road

    Posted on: 6:29 am, March 11, 2013, by and , updated on: 12:32pm, March 11, 2013

    The pedestrian, who suffered life threatening injuries, was taken to VCU Medical Center Read More ›

  • RANDY BLYTHE TRIAL: Psychologist cites singer’s ‘emotional problem’

    Posted on: 11:26 am, March 4, 2013, by , and , updated on: 01:15pm, March 4, 2013

    The 41-year-old Lamb of God singer is on trial for manslaughter after he was accused of pushing a fan off the stage during a 2010 concert in Prague Read More ›

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  • Senator calls vote a ‘surprise attack like Pearl Harbor’

    Posted on: 12:24 pm, January 29, 2013, by , updated on: 12:52pm, January 29, 2013

    Virginia's Legislative Black Caucus fights back against a GOP plan to redraw voting districts. Read More ›

  • Rally to help mentally and physically disabled

    Posted on: 2:11 pm, January 21, 2013, by , updated on: 02:23pm, January 21, 2013

    Coalition pushes for more Medicaid waivers to help those in need. Read More ›

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  • Snow Patrol

    Posted on: 10:51 am, January 17, 2013, by

    Who's responsible for clearing your road of snow and ice? Read More ›

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  • Ken Cuccinelli’s ‘go to jail’ comment

    Posted on: 12:50 pm, January 11, 2013, by , updated on: 04:26pm, January 12, 2013

    Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli said going to jail is a way employers can protest a mandate in the healthcare reform bill. Read More ›

  • POLL: Virginians want armed officers in schools

    Posted on: 8:20 am, January 10, 2013, by , updated on: 01:08pm, January 10, 2013

    In the wake of the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT, Virginians support the idea of placing an armed police officer in every school. Read More ›