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 one cat. Robert’s favorite place to be is any beach.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The move comes thanks to a $900K loan from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority to the Tazewell County Industrial Development Authority.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:34 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The groups discusses suicide prevention tips, trauma information and how they can help support mental wellness.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
When reporting the damage to your home you should use your 911 address.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Power should be restored by no later than 10 pm Wednesday.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 2:04 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Wallace will be sentenced on June 2 and Brooks will be sentenced on Aug. 1.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Mercer County’s director of emergency management says it’s estimated that at least 500 homes in Bluefield were affected by flooding.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
All 261 day staff should report on a two hour delay.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
In Ingleside a water rescue team from the Department of Natural Resources managed to evacuate an elderly couple from Blake Hollow Road just before 12:30 pm on Monday.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 2:39 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Community members were able to get items like food, cleaning supplies and health care items.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 2:31 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
It was all in an effort to remember those soldiers for Memorial Day.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Ike and Tina performed countless shows on the African American touring circuit through the south. A tour that brought them to Mercer County.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Students at Talcott Elementary School took a trip back in time on Wednesday and had class in the Saunders One Room School Museum in Lowell.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Browning says the main goal for this event was to teach children not every pet is the right pet.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The King Coal Highway which encompasses a bridge sometimes called the “Bridge to nowhere” will open up as early as late summer.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 2:18 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Incumbents Matt Knowles and Peter Taylor are hoping to get re-elected. While challengers Ashley Carr and Ashton Shaw are hoping to bring new blood to the city council.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 1:20 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
AEP’s outage map shows that 44 customers in the area are without power. The estimated restoration time is 1:30 pm.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The group is collecting money from American Legion Halls that will benefit the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State and the Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
There will be a meet the candidates event on May 23 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Princeton City Hall.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 2:27 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The business had their grand opening celebration on Friday.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 2:14 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
“We see it as an important way to give back to our businesses in town. They serve us and the community and we just see this as a way that we can give our tax payer money back to these businesses,” said Samuel Lusk.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 3:39 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Officer Amanda Moore says her love for helping others is what motivated her to get into law enforcement.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The event will be held at 3690 Coal Heritage Road in Bluewell.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The students said they were excited and grateful to be in the event.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The sea lion show will make its return from last year, along with other attractions like Rock-it The Robot.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The program will provide meals to children free of charge.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The school will consolidate Bluewell and Brushfork Elementary Schools.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
A Tazewell County man is dead after being shot in the chest following a domestic dispute with his wife.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Ameli’s obituary says he was known for giving back to his community.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Information like employee W-2 forms and student transcripts were posted to the page but have since been deleted.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
If you have a nurse in your life be sure to thank them for all the hard work they do.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
A federal grant application was approved by the Mercer County Commission that allows the sheriff’s office to apply for $400K for crisis intervention training.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The letters will be sent in opposition to requested increases from both American Electric Power and West Virginia American Water.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
This after the Mercer County Commission Approved more than $160K for the project in April.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Cundiff says she’s loves the environment at Glenwood and credits a lot of her success to her fellow teachers.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
he owner says he wanted a family friendly food option so he decided to become a franchise owner with Dippin’ Dots.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
A jury found that the Wyoming County Board of Education was negligent for failing to investigate, report and take action on instances of bullying against a student.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
One lawsuit was settled on Thursday, another was filed less than a month ago.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Once students complete the class they will earn certifications in customer service and bloodborne pathogens.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The city is also matching the grant money with $160K of their own money, bringing the total for the repair project to $350K.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:53 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Customers who visit the store through Saturday will have the chance to win giveaways and get free lunch.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 3:37 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
William Ball is currently being held in Southwestern Regional Jail on a $25K bond.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The president and CEO for the company says they’re already discussing future activities like coding and robotics for the next school year.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
It’s a non-invasive piece of technology that will work side by side with mammograms at the hospital.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The business restocks their bins every Friday and Saturday.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
On Wednesday, the Stop the Hurt Child Advocacy Center put together its third annual butterfly and blessings remembrance ceremony. It was held at the McDowell County Courthouse in Welch.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
On Monday West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced the burn ban in the state has been lifted due to recent rainfall. However it’s still important to remember burn laws in West Virginia and Virginia are still in affect.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Historians were on hand to add context to old pictures and other items from that sliver of time in the 19th century when Monroe was commander-in-chief.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 2:49 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Mitchell says he expects the total cost for the restoration of Hotel Thelma to be near 2 million dollars.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
Mount View’s prom is next week and the demonstration was held to deter students from driving while impaired.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Robert Castillo
The mobile clinic has another planned stop on April 28 at the Ruritan in Oakvale from 11 am to 3 pm