RICHMOND, Va. -- Legendary anchor Cheryl Miller and CBS 6 senior reporter Wayne Covil, who have a combined nearly 69 years of experience, are looking back over their years at WTVR CBS as the South's First Television Station celebrates its 75th anniversary.
WTVR became the South’s First Television Station on April 22, 1948.
The legacy CBS affiliate, which is now owned by the E. W. Scripps Company, was the first TV station granted a license south of the Mason/Dixon line. It was also the 16th television station in the U.S. — and the eighth to be granted a broadcast license.
Watch Cheryl and Wayne's conversation in the video player above.
📺 WTVR Celebrates 75 Years of Broadcasting
WTVR wins National Murrow Award for 'Reopen the Case: Center Street' documentary
WTVR wins National Murrow Award for 'Reopen the Case: Center Street' documentary
WTVR in Richmond earns 27 Emmy Awards
WTVR wins 8 Regional Murrow Awards, nominated for 58 Emmy Awards
WTVR CBS 6 receives 58 Emmy nominations including Overall Excellence
