Robert Castillo
Multimedia Journalist
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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.
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This is the first time the court has gone to a location outside of Charleston to hear oral arguments.
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Public health care leaders in the Two Virginias say there are some defenses to reduce your chances of getting sick. Vaccination tops their list.
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It’s unclear right now if the commission plans to move forward with removing Jones as sheriff.
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Clyburn or as some call him, “Mossy” has been involved with the department since its inception 50 years ago.
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Porterfield’s mother, Brenda Rucker is pleading for anyone who saw what happened to come forward to police with information.
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Residents of the Nubbins Ridge area of Mercer County say they’ve been trying to get water access in their community for at least 25 years.
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Two eighth-graders share their motivation to become a member and why they got into the sport of football.
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Showalter says the current playground equipment was put into place in 1998.
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Aug. 10, 2023 made 13 years since Crystal Cantrell was found dead in the Bluestone River Along Gardner Road near Spanishburg.
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Aaron Beeman, the president for the Mercer County Firefighter’s Association previously asked the commission for $450K for the volunteer departments.
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Culbertson says she is still haunted by seeing her home consumed by the fire.
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The new, state-of-the-art equipment will feature license plate readers and have the capability to help police identify wanted individuals using their photograph.
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McComas is described by those who lived there as being self sufficient when it was at its peak.
The department’s celebration event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the East River Volunteer Fire Department on Oakvale Road at 2 pm.
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Those with the Green Valley-Glenwood Public Service District are working to get other chemicals to treat the grass but they have to be careful to find the right chemical so they don’t kill aquatic life.
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Stacey Harman, the director for the shelter says on Wednesday morning, shelter staff found six 12-week-old kittens that had been dropped off in a tote box.
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Last week the Mercer County Commission established a task force with animal care organizations in the county to discuss the possibility of bringing a low cost spay and neuter clinic in the county
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James Cleary Jr., 19, was killed in the crash, while his father James Cleary was injured.
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Any student who graduated from the school system and went into the armed forces is welcome to submit a picture that will be featured on the wall of honor at the Mercer County Technical Education Center.
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The drug called Leqembi is not a cure for Alzheimer’s but it can slow down the disease’s progress for those with early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Clark says they have had problems fighting algae in the past but not to this extent.
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It’s allowing soon to be high schoolers from Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia an opportunity to work alongside registered nurses.
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“She just raised up and opened her mouth and bit me in the face and she got me under here and put a hole right here in my nose and split my lip,” said Smith.
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Leona Hendricks retired from Princeton Community Hospital on Friday, June 9, after working at the hospital for 51 years.
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WVVA took to the streets to ask West Virginians some questions about the Mountain State.
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"What’s being reported here is nothing but 18 carat garbage. It’s been reported that we were under investigation and that’s completely wrong,” said Justice.
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A California man has been arrested in Monroe County after police say he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl after traveling by plane to meet her.
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Mercer County Schools is teaming up with Save the Children, DoorDash and the Mountaineer Food Bank to provide food to 455 children who need it across Mercer County.
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The resolution to remove Jones has been tabled until the West Virginia State Police investigation into the alleged solicitation is complete.
Carpenter says if you do see a bear, you should make some noise to let it know that you are nearby. He says typically the bear will go away.
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Leonard Beckett says he sells his items with the goal to buy more supplies and make more handmade crafts.
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The event was for those with special needs who can’t be around loud noises.
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Melissa Evans was diagnosed with liver disease in 2018.
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Mercer County’s director of emergency management says it’s estimated that at least 500 homes in Bluefield were affected by flooding.
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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.
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Ike and Tina performed countless shows on the African American touring circuit through the south. A tour that brought them to Mercer County.
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Browning says the main goal for this event was to teach children not every pet is the right pet.
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The King Coal Highway which encompasses a bridge sometimes called the “Bridge to nowhere” will open up as early as late summer.
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Information like employee W-2 forms and student transcripts were posted to the page but have since been deleted.
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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.
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Mount View’s prom is next week and the demonstration was held to deter students from driving while impaired.
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Aaron Beeman, the President of the Mercer County Firefighters Association says he has asked the Mercer County Commission for $450K in funds to be given to the volunteer fire departments in the county.
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On Monday West Virginia Governor Jim Justice issued a proclamation that bans outdoor burning in the state.
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The swing was placed as part of a program through the West Virginia Department of Tourism.
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The project to install gates at these old mine sites in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been in the works for about two years.
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Buddy Lee Galligher was arrested Thursday by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department after an investigation that they say revealed Galligher had filmed the abuse and assault and put it on the internet.
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The agreement has Wallace’s murder charge bumped from 1st degree murder to 2nd degree murder.
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Efforts to clean the building of debris began thanks to the Appalachian South Folklife Center out of Pipestem and a group of young volunteers from Illinois.
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Morrisey says the state will have around $650 million going into the foundation.
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