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.
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How to protect yourself from theft during the holiday season
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Local athlete hoping to be named part of Hall of Fame Team.
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Ever wondered which Thanksgiving foods are safe to feed your dog?
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Mercer County dispatch confirms the south bound lanes on I-77 at mile marker three are closed due to a fire and chemical spill stemming from a tractor trailer.
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Car accident near intersection of Courthouse Road and Route 460.
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According to those in the health care field, the booster dose of the vaccines is as crucial for the elderly now as ever.
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THE CITY OF WELCH WILL CONTINUE TO HONOR THE LATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST JASON GRUBB.
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IN THE WAKE OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE ADMINISTERING INCORRECT DOSES OF THE COVID VACCINE. BLUESTONE HEALTH IS TAKING EXTRA STEPS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THIS ISSUE.
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Rising prices due to inflation is top-of-mind for a lot of us right now. Some published reports say inflation is the biggest challenge facing the Biden administration as Americans gear up for the holidays.
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The Virginia State Police are currently investigating a shooting that has now resulted in the death of a Big Stone Gap police officer.
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Bluefield State College has acknowledged they gave nine employees at the school full doses of the moderna booster instead of the recommended half dose.
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Mercer County Commissioner Greg Puckett announces his candidacy for the National Association of Counties Second Vice President.
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Two employees at WVVA-TV came home with awards from the 2020 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards on Saturday.
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After a stunning revelation from Governor Jim Justice's press briefing on Friday. A key takeaway from the briefing was that some health departments in the state were giving out full doses for the moderna booster instead of the recommended half dose.