Cameron Thompson
WTVR CBS 6 Richmond
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He lost his pet python. Then a stranger found it in an even stranger place.
A 14-year-old boy was reunited with his pet python Friday in what one animal expert called "the craziest story" he'd experienced. → Read More
VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band's White House performance was 'like dream come true'
Members of the Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band are reflecting on the last few weeks that saw them set new milestones and break barriers with several performances. → Read More
She hadn't seen her mother's grave in decades. These volunteers helped make it possible.
Since 2020, the restoration of Woodland has been under the leadership of the foundation which took over with the help of Henrico County. → Read More
Gov. Youngkin delivers 2023 State of the Commonwealth
Governor Glenn Youngkin (R - Virginia) is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the Commonwealth address at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11. → Read More
Virginia lawmakers hope to take action to reign in cost of prescription drugs
The Department of Health and Human Services says that prices for more than 1,200 drugs rose higher than the rate of inflation between 2021 and 2022. → Read More
A Henrico man went into cardiac arrest. A dispatcher helped save his life.
As Damar Hamlin continues to make progress in recovering from his cardiac arrest on Monday, it's reminding a Henrico County couple of their own experience. → Read More
How teen's death prompted movement to prepare schools for sudden cardiac arrest
Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillation in Adam's Memory) was founded in 1999 in memory of Wisconsin teenager Adam Lemel who died of sudden cardiac arrest when playing basketball. → Read More
Surprising Virginia man who has grown beard for a good cause over 5 years
For nearly the past five years, Brian Thompson has been growing out his beard, that he named “Petunia,” in order to raise money for Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. → Read More
'Proud' VSU student from Nigeria graduates with 4.0 GPA: 'A long time coming'
For Mofolake Odubonojo, getting to this point has been a journey of perseverance and a desire to help others. → Read More
Lawmakers, experts react to Virginia State Police 'human' hiring error
Lawmakers and experts are reacting to Virginia State Police saying "human error" in the hiring process of a former trooper accused of catfishing a teen and killing three of her family members. → Read More
Why these Virginians made sure to cast a ballot on Election Day
In this year's election, Virginia is playing a role in the fight for who will control the House of Representatives. → Read More
How this Virginia ambulance will aide war-ravaged Ukraine: 'They can't wait'
A Richmond Ambulance Authority ambulance loaded with medical supplies donated by Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association members will soon be sent to the war-ravaged nation. → Read More
Video captures triple shooting at Richmond store; clerk heard 20 shots
Surveillance video captured the scary moments when a gunman opened fire outside a convenience store on Richmond's Northside Thursday night. → Read More
Man faces 100+ years in prison for crimes inside his Henrico home
Michael Hardy pleaded guilty to firearm possession, drug manufacturing, and bomb-making inside his West End home. → Read More
130+ dogs, cats displaced by Fiona arrive in Richmond: 'This is the joyful part of our job'
More than 130 homeless animals from Puerto Rico arrived in Richmond as the U.S. territory continues to recover from Hurricane Fiona. → Read More
Teenage driver now charged in crash that killed Henrico Police Officer Trey Sutton
Jeffrey Adam Lankford, 18, was indicted on a charge of felony involuntary manslaughter, and misdemeanor reckless driving. → Read More
This sea of white crosses serves as a grim reminder of record-breaking overdoses: 'It's life and death'
In both the United States and Virginia, there was a record number of overdose deaths in 2021, driven largely by fentanyl. → Read More
Over 21,000 Virginians have died from COVID. This woman plans to build a memorial to honor them.
Dr. Arlene Simmons said the idea will be to have memorial walls and gardens throughout the property with names of those who have died. → Read More
This is why certain parts of Richmond are hotter than others
As a heat wave smothers Richmond, some parts of the city are feeling the impacts of it more than others. → Read More
Babymooning Virginia couple airlifted from flooded Yellowstone National Park
"We're just thinking about people who are still there with families and medical emergencies." → Read More