Scripps Cuts 15 at CBS 6 in Richmond
Anchor Cheryl Miller, on air at the station since 1984, is among those leaving as Scripps eliminates jobs nationwide.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Jobs — General
E.W. Scripps Co. laid off about 15 employees at CBS 6 (WTVR-TV) in Richmond, including noon news anchor Cheryl Miller, who has anchored the station's noon news since 1984. The cuts are part of 431 jobs Scripps has eliminated nationwide since late October.
Why it matters
The eliminated positions represent about 10% of Scripps' workforce, a broad reduction across its stations. For Richmond viewers, the departure of a longtime anchor marks a notable change to the station's noon newscast.
Scripps has eliminated 431 jobs nationwide since late October, roughly 10% of its workforce. About 15 employees at CBS 6 were affected, and the source does not detail the breakdown of roles or any additional planned reductions.
The players
E.W. Scripps Co.
A media company that owns television stations across the United States, including CBS 6 in Richmond.
Cheryl Miller
A longtime Richmond television anchor who has been inducted into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame.
CBS 6 (WTVR-TV)
The Richmond television station owned by E.W. Scripps Co. that broadcasts the CBS network affiliate news.
The details
Cheryl Miller announced her departure on social media late Thursday, with her last show set for Friday, November 6. She will continue to work on special projects for the station, and she has helped broadcast the Richmond Christmas parade for 27 years.
Timeline
1984: Miller begins anchoring the noon news at WTVR.
Late October 2026: Scripps layoffs nationwide begin.
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Miller announces her departure on social media.
Friday, November 6, 2026: Miller's last on-air show.
Market Landscape
The Scripps reduction of 431 jobs since late October, about 10% of its workforce, is a company-wide restructuring that reaches its Richmond station. The CBS 6 cuts follow that nationwide pattern rather than standing as an isolated local event.
For Richmond viewers, the noon newscast on CBS 6 will no longer feature Cheryl Miller, who has anchored it since 1984. Workers in the Richmond media market should note that the Scripps reductions have reached local staff at the station.
The takeaway
Long-tenured local anchors often hold deep community ties, so their departures can change how a market experiences its news. Readers who follow Richmond media can watch how the station's coverage adjusts after these changes.
Further reading
Explore more on Jobs — General for context on workforce changes in the Richmond area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Richmond Times-Dispatch.
