Robert Castillo
Multimedia Journalist
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Producer Robert Castillo is from WVVA’s stomping grounds- Bluefield, West Virginia. He graduated from Bluefield High School in 2017 and went on to study Broadcast Journalism at Marshall University. Robert graduated Cum Laude from Marshall in May of 2021.
Robert has enjoyed watching WVVA since he was a kid and gained his love for the industry watching the newscasts.
During his time at Marshall, Robert was involved with the school’s radio station, WMUL and newspaper, The Parthenon. He was also a reporter for the student produced newscast- MU Report.
In his spare time, Robert likes to watch sports, play video games, and collect sports cards. He is an avid animal lover and has two cats and two dogs. Robert’s favorite place to be is any beach.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Robert Castillo
To help address the problem the city brought in a housing expert from Virginia Tech to host group discussions with contractors and realtors.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Robert Castillo
The bus company says Bluefield’s newly built transfer station will provide riders with better amenities.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 7:43 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Tazewell County Schools says all of its bus routes are covered. But there are still openings for five full time drivers and ten substitutes.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 12:57 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley says two officers were hospitalized on Tuesday after a suspect threw what police believe were narcotics at their faces.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Officials with Mercer County Schools say there are nearly 40 full time teaching positions open.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Teachers say it will allow students to grow their own produce.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
West Virginia University’s band made a special stop in Monroe County on their way to play Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on Thursday night.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 7:05 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
On Sept. 29 at 6 pm at Bluefield High School the two will meet and discuss ways to establish more housing.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Dr. Kenneth McVey has been the team doctor for Richlands football for four years. His grandfather, Dr. James McVey also known as “Doc” was the team doctor for more than fifty years until he retired in 2010.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Dalasue Phillips was in court on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Something as simple as a text message can leave your bank account empty or in overdraft status.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Bluefield, West Virginia police are looking for a suspect after a shooting on Saturday night.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:21 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Thursday was the second day for the 24th Bluefield Coal and Mining Show.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Ramsey says having members from the different corporations will contribute around six to seven million dollars to the local economy.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Beginning this month the hospital will provide healthcare professionals as guest speakers to an EMT class currently taught at the school.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Mercer County Prosecutor Brian Cochran says Gravely may also face additional punishment for being a habitual offender.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Animal rights activists who have been following Copley’s case say they’re happy with the results of the trial.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Rose was first charged with a misdemeanor and released on a $1,500 bond after video surfaced of him acting violently towards his dog Charlie.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
It allows those in high school to receive a dual credit opportunity for Bluefield State University and New River Community College.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 3:58 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Mercer County is the first district in the state to test drive the new wheels.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Years of problems including an issue with mold forced circuit court proceedings to move outside the county, but when remodeling is complete. The county can resume having the proceedings back in Monroe County.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 10:14 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Members from coal companies in our region gathered with Bluefield State University officials Wednesday at the Fincastle.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 4:28 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
This year they’re implementing a new clear bag policy. Meaning if you bring in any bag that is not see through it will have to be searched before being allowed into the stadium.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 4:01 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Douglas Street beside Mercer School has given school staff, parents and local residents a headache over the years due to drivers going the wrong way down the street during school hours.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
“This football game is probably one of the biggest events in the entire area. It’s probably bigger than Christmas to be totally honest,” said Marson.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 4:26 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Tazewell County was the first to head back to class in our area on Thursday. From students to staff everyone seemed ready to start the new year.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
No injuries have been reported as a result of the crash and the fire has been put out.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 4:42 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Eric Rose was originally charged with a misdemeanor count of animal cruelty after police say he was captured on video abusing his dog, Charlie. Now Rose is facing a felony animal cruelty charge resulting in death.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Mark Griffith was arrested on Aug. 12 after Fayette County Deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in Prudence Road in connection to an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 5:21 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Joshua Cline was arrest on Aug. 13 after the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department says he left two children aged four and six inside of a vehicle while he went in to gamble at an establishment.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:39 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
A number of scams and false information have been targeting people not only by phone but also on social media.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:31 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The former Whitethorn and Memorial School lots were sold to separate people for nearly forty thousand dollars combined.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Over 700 backpacks, stuffed with school supplies were up for grabs.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:38 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The average price per gallon of gas in West Virginia is sitting just above four dollars a gallon, however across state lines in Virginia the average is $3.79 gallon.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
West Virginia State Police say one person is dead as a result of an ATV accident earlier Wednesday.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:04 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Amanda’s Closet is being put on by New Day Recovery sites across Southwest Virginia.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Memorial Primary and Whitethorn Elementary schools were torn down and merged into the new Bluefield Primary School.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
This year golfers from eight states helped raise about twenty thousand dollars, making their seven year total more than one hundred thousand dollars.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Cole Chevy donated $750 to graham and $1000 to Bluefield totaling $5,436 for both schools.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:55 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
If you can’t make it to the event but would like to donate you can send money to the family’s venmo: @fourivygaines
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:17 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Leaders with Princeton Community Hospital teamed up with local law enforcement agencies to review their plan. Should the unthinkable unfold in the place where you’re supposed to receive care rather than be trying to dodge bullets.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 3:28 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
One trucker says he and other truckers frequently parked their trailers along the road when they’re back home from being on the road.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Lusk says any business is welcome to apply for a facade grant, they just need to reach out to his office.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 9:36 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Police said they are sending the dog carcass off for a necropsy to confirm it is Charlie.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 8:14 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
West Virginia University’s Dr. Gordon Gee and Marshall’s newly appointed Brad Smith have been traveling all over the U.S. in an effort to tell other states about all the positives there are about the state and its communities.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 8:04 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Up until now the department has only had one ballistic shield.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Eric Rose of Raven, Virginia was arrested for animal cruelty on Monday after Virginia State Police say he violently abused his dog.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Organizers say the goal is to provide items for every child in the county.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The group is currently touring different parts of the U.S. to learn about national, state and local laws
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Maverick is kitten that city officials found behind an electrical box in one of their warehouses when he was just four weeks old.
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