Rob Cardwell
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Pocahontas State Park launches self-serve kayak kiosks (opens the original)
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — If you've ever been to Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County, you know they've got beautiful trails, great campgrounds, a pool, fun things to do during the summer and the fall, but now there's something that you can do on your own schedule, year-round. Visitors to Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County can now rent kayaks and paddleboards year-round through a new self-serve kiosk program. The kiosks are located on the 225-acre Swift Creek Lake. The program
Rob surprises Midlothian shoppers with gift cards to help offset rising back-to-school costs (opens the original)
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RICHMOND, Va. — School supply costs are up more than 8% this year, hitting families during the back-to-school shopping season. From pencils and protractors to lunchboxes, parents are paying more across the board. As part of CBS 6 Gives, I headed to a Target store in Midlothian to surprise shoppers with $50 gift cards to help ease the burden. This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporti
A school HVAC specialist in Virginia writes children's books to help students ditch screens (opens the original)
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LOUISA COUNTY, Va. — Louisa County Public Schools is serving free meals to students this summer. This year, kids are also walking away with a new book. Luke Kidwell has worked for Louisa County Public Schools for about four years as an HVAC specialist. He is also a published children's author with 10 books to his name. His stories blend gentle lessons with imagination and warmth. Kidwell handed out his latest book to kids ages 2-12 at a summer meal site. "Kids spend a lot of time on devices now.
Uninsured ER visits in Virginia spike nearly 50%, experts warn it could get worse (opens the original)
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RICHMOND, Va. — A new report shows a spike in uninsured patients visiting emergency rooms across Virginia, and experts warn the situation could get worse as new federal health policies are expected to leave even more Virginians without coverage. The Virginia Hospital and Health Care Association found there were more than 405,000 emergency room visits last year by patients without insurance — a nearly 50% increase since 2022. That surge is causing major financial strain on the healthcare system.
Hanover County sheriff's deputies bring drone fleet to school to inspire students' STEM futures (opens the original)
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HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — Hanover County Sheriff's Office drone pilots visited Georgetown School recently to give students a hands-on look at how drones are used in law enforcement. Deputy Cameron Williams, an HCSO drone pilot, showed students two drones from the department fleet. The visit was part of a maker-program, and STEM elective offered to students at Georgetown School during the summer. "So today we have members from our Hanover County Sheriff's Office that are coming out with their drones
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