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

  • Older Adult Hunger Summit

    Posted on: 11:23 am, September 6, 2012, by

    Local leaders join AARP Virginia in tackling hunger problem across state.
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  • New distribution center bringing jobs to Hanover

    Posted on: 11:44 am, August 31, 2012, by , updated on: 12:47pm, August 31, 2012

    Local job market is getting a healthy supplement of new jobs.
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  • UPDATE: Richmond teacher’s aide faces more charges

    Posted on: 12:39 pm, August 28, 2012, by , and , updated on: 05:54pm, August 28, 2012

    Alex Erby is accused of aggravated sexual battery and taking indecent liberties with a child.
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  • Judge approves settlement affecting severely-disabled Virginians

    Posted on: 11:31 am, August 24, 2012, by , updated on: 11:38am, August 28, 2012

    The ruling could close Training Centers that house hundreds of intellectually and developmentally disabled people.
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  • Police: Man in officer-involved shooting hit wife with bat

    Posted on: 6:42 am, August 23, 2012, by and , updated on: 04:56pm, August 23, 2012

    Chesterfield police are investigating a shooting that happened just after midnight in which a police officer was involved.
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  • Charges dropped against man accused of snatching protestor’s sign

    Posted on: 9:36 am, August 21, 2012, by and , updated on: 03:28pm, August 21, 2012

    Seventy-four-year-old James E. Hinish, of Williamsburg, had been charged with simple assault following the protest.
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  • CEO of Susan G. Komen stepping down

    Posted on: 11:26 am, August 9, 2012, by

    Local PR firm says the decision will go a long way to protect Komen's image.
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  • Most Virginians say stricter laws on gun sales won’t stop mass shootings

    Posted on: 12:01 pm, August 8, 2012, by , updated on: 12:59pm, August 8, 2012

    Mother of VT shooting victim says Virginia lawmakers "have blood on their hands".
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  • Was gunman in Sikh temple shooting in Richmond recently?

    Posted on: 11:55 am, August 7, 2012, by , updated on: 01:14pm, August 7, 2012

    Promotion found for gathering of white supremacists included Wade Page's white-power rock band.
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  • State rejects Romney request to investigate voter registration forms

    Posted on: 12:24 pm, August 6, 2012, by , updated on: 07:47pm, August 6, 2012

    Romney campaign questions if Voter Participation Center violated election laws.
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  • What you can buy tax free this weekend.

    Posted on: 10:31 am, August 3, 2012, by , updated on: 10:32am, August 3, 2012

    Click here to find out what clothing and school supplies are exempt from Virginia's 5% sales tax thru Sunday.
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  • Too many people hit by cars in Richmond

    Posted on: 12:21 pm, August 2, 2012, by , updated on: 02:26pm, August 2, 2012

    A home-made rap song and video is aimed at getting the attention of distracted pedestrians.
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