RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – The South’s First Television Station, CBS 6 WTVR-TV, was honored with 12 Emmy Awards at the Newseum in Washington D.C. in 2012.
The list of Emmy awards reflects a diverse focus in coverage from the CBS 6 News team; spanning a range of story topics that delved into crime, culture, history, property investigations, politics and weather.
WTVR’s 12 Emmy Awards were the most awards received by any television station in the region.
CBS 6 is proud of these achievements as we believe they reflect the station’s dedication to our community.
The list of winners, with links to the video archive of each story, is below. To view all the Regional Emmy winners, click this link: PDF OF WINNERS.
Newscast-Weekend-Smaller Market
Christmas Eve 11pm Newscast: Breaking News, Double-Homicide in East EndScott Wise, ProducerLorenzo Hall, ReporterMichael Gibrall, DirectorYvonne Libron, Audio OperatorWatch the team accept the award here.
Investigative Report-Single Story
Space PropertiesCatie Beck, ReporterBeau Menefee, Photojournalist
Feature News Report – Light Feature
Mr. Bojangles: A Generous Tapper —Greg McQuade, ReporterTim Hawkins, Photojournalist
Feature News Report – Serious Feature
Dr. FerraraMark Holmberg, ReporterRob Byrne, Producer
Feature News Report – Serious Feature
“Problems with Facebook” —Tracy Sears, ReporterTim Hawkins, Photojournalist
Crime – News Single Story
A Mother’s Anguish: The Murder of Marshall Ray Butler 20 Years LaterGreg McQuade, ReporterBeau Menefee, Photographer
Politics/Government – News Series
“A Life Like Yours”Sam Brock, ReporterAma Arthur-Asmah, Photojournalist
Historic/Cultural – News Single Story
“John Mitchell Jr.: The Man Who Rule the Planet”Greg McQuade, ReporterTim Hawkins, Photojournalist
Weather – Program/Special
CBS 6 Winter Weather Outlook: Before, During And After The StormZach Daniel, Chief Meteorologist
Promotion – News Promo – Single Spot/Same Day
DNA PioneerHeath Oldham, Producer/Editor
Anchor – Weather
The Weather Of 2011: A Year To RememberZach Daniel
Photographer – News – No Time Limit
Tim Hawkins CompositeTim Hawkins
Depend on CBS 6 News and WTVR.com for the most complete, in-depth coverage of local news in Central Virginia.
