GeNienne Samuels

4 weeks ago | wtvr.com | GeNienne Samuels

RICHMOND, Va. — It was lights, camera and touchdown-worthy talent in D.C. Wednesday evening as the Washington Commanders' Command Force game day entertainment team took center stage for their final auditions. CBS 6 anchor GeNienne Samuels had the honor of calling the plays as emcee, something she has done for many years for the burgundy and gold. From 961 hopefuls down to 62 finalists, these dancers didn’t just bring their A-game, they brought the whole playbook.

1 month ago | wtvr.com | GeNienne Samuels

RICHMOND, Va. — For Maurice Harris, volunteering with Meals on Wheels isn't just about delivering food – it's about making connections that change lives. "These people you're going to meet on this route, that's it. Oh my gosh. They're wonderful. They're grateful. They're funny. You get to know them. They get to know you. And the other thing, I think, is there's, there's an enormous the need is just unbelievable out there in this community for this type of program," Harris said.

1 month ago | wtvr.com | GeNienne Samuels

RICHMOND, Va. — In a world where crayons and climbing trees colored her backyard and cartwheels painted joy across her afternoons, Kennedy Keene was your average 7-year-old. She was inseparable from her brother, Adam, and her furry best friend, a husky named Sapphire. But this sense of normalcy came to a screeching halt when her body stopped feeling like her own—something her mom, Athena Kennedy, remembered vividly.

1 month ago | wtvr.com | GeNienne Samuels

RICHMOND, Va. — The 2025 Virginia Reproductive and Maternal Equity Summit is on Thursday and with an alarming maternal mortality rate among Black women in the state — the highest in the nation — the summit aims to unite doctors, lawmakers and community leaders in a shared mission: to confront and reshape the landscape of maternal health for everyone, especially for those in marginalized communities.

1 month ago | wtvr.com | GeNienne Samuels

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Navigating grocery store aisles is a piece of cake for this mom and wife from Henrico. Keya Wingfield’s love for food began thousands of miles away, in Bombay, India, where life revolved around family meals. “You basically eat throughout the day. Before you eat breakfast, you're thinking about dinner. That's the culture, if you will.” said Keya. Two decades ago her love for food traveled eight thousand miles following her heart.