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Stephanie Rochon

Anchor/Reporter

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I was born in Tacoma, Washington. My father is a retired Army Colonel, and we traveled throughout the United States and overseas. I graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in the fall of 1987 with a degree in broadcast journalism.

I started my career in radio at WJBO in Baton Rouge in February 1988. I spent a year there as an announcer and weekend news reporter for the Saturday morning program. I moved to Lafayette, Louisiana in 1989 where I accepted the position as the News Director for an AM/FM station.

While in Lafayette, I landed my first opportunity to work in television. I was hired by the independent Fox station KVHP in Lake Charles, Louisiana as a general assignment reporter and 10:00 weather anchor. I moved to Texas in August 1991 when the NBC affiliate KLSB hired me as its 5:00 news anchor.

In February of 1994, I accepted a reporter position with Austin's longtime CBS station KTBC. While there, I was promoted to weekend anchor and then main anchor. I anchored the six and ten o'clock newscasts for four years before making the move to Richmond in July 1999.

In addition to anchoring CBS 6 News at 5:00, 6:00 and 11:00, I produce a monthly report on breast health information and breast cancer called Buddy Check 6, and prepare special reports throughout the year.

I am a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, and the Richmond Chapter of the Links Inc.

I am a recipient of the American Cancer Society's Regional Media Award for my Buddy Check 6 reports. I am a board member for the Dr. Ellen Shaw de Parades Breast Cancer Foundation which is dedicated to the early detection and cure of breast cancer. I was inducted into the National Women of Achievement Hall of Fame in Austin, Texas in 2000.

I am married to Jeff Moten and the proud mother of two sons, Miles and Pierce.

Recent Articles

Many African American women are not getting cancer screenings

Posted on: 5:08 pm, August 10, 2011, by Stephanie Rochon, updated on: 05:12pm, February 28, 2012

A large number of women not only put it off, they're never screened and it's having devastating consequences. Read More ›
Cancer survivors regain strength and confidence in fitness programs

Posted on: 5:12 pm, July 6, 2011, by Stephanie Rochon, updated on: 05:14pm, February 28, 2012

With each step on the elliptical machine. Each time she lifts and leans with the yoga ball. Read More ›
Beyond Boobs support group helps young breast cancer survivors

Posted on: 5:15 pm, April 6, 2011, by Stephanie Rochon, updated on: 05:18pm, February 28, 2012

These days it seems more women in their thirties -- and some who are even younger -- are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Read More ›
EXCLUSIVE: VCU coach Shaka Smart is going to be a father

Posted on: 1:22 pm, March 29, 2011, by Stephanie Rochon, updated on: 01:27pm, March 29, 2012

RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Outside the house, there are signs all over the yard that this is an extraordinary time... Read More ›
One more reason to lose weight and exercise this year — or anytime

Posted on: 5:18 pm, January 5, 2011, by Stephanie Rochon, updated on: 05:21pm, February 28, 2012

A nutrition and public health expert at Richmond's Massey Cancer Center talks about diet, exercise and reducing the risk for the disease. Read More ›
Revolutionary news test could help you avoid chemo

Posted on: 5:21 pm, December 6, 2010, by Stephanie Rochon, updated on: 05:38pm, February 28, 2012

When you're sick, you do your best to follow the doctor's orders to get well. When your illness is breast cancer, doctor's orders often include chemotherapy. Read More ›
More opt for double mastectomies; doctors question if it’s right decision

Posted on: 5:38 pm, November 6, 2010, by Stephanie Rochon, updated on: 06:10pm, February 28, 2012

Dawn Foster looks back without regret on what she calls one of the toughest decisions she's ever had to make. Read More ›