Blaine Stewart

Norfolk

Anchor and Reporter at WTKR-TV (Norfolk, VA)

Evening Host at WPTE-FM (Virginia Beach, VA)

Anchor and Reporter at WGNT-TV (Norfolk, VA)

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Military spending surge could spark growth in Hampton Roads, officials hope

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — As President Donald Trump wraps up his first 100 days in office, the White House has prioritized several key issues, including a significant reduction of the federal budget — however, the president showed a willingness to invest in America's military capacity. Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones recently returned from meetings with federal officials in Washington, D.C., and emphasized the importance of maritime dominance for the U.S. military.
Federal layoffs impact veterans and government employees in Hampton Roads

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — During the first 100 days of the current Trump administration, slashing the size of the federal government has been a top priority, potentially affecting thousands of government employees in the Hampton Roads area.
Police chase through 3 cities leads to crash, manhunt in Portsmouth neighborhood

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A manhunt for a homicide suspect was underway in the West Norfolk section of Portsmouth early Thursday morning. According to a news alert, Portsmouth police responded to a vehicle crash following a three-jurisdiction pursuit of a homicide suspect out of Virginia Beach. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday. For several hours, officers asked residents in the area between Cedar Lane and Tyre Neck Road to shelter in place as they searched for the suspect.
Hampton University students discuss implications of DEI amid policy rollbacks

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

HAMPTON, Va. — DEI: Three letters that have gained significant attention during President Trump's first 100 days in office. With efforts to roll back programs embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in government and the private sector, many students are beginning to feel the impact as they prepare to enter the workforce.
Tariff debate sparks potential product shortages, uncertainty for local economy

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

NORFOLK, Va. — The ongoing tariff discussions during President Trump's first 100 days in office are poised to potentially affect the Hampton Roads economy well beyond consumer prices. Economists and businesses linked to local ports are preparing for significant challenges. "We have tariffs and we have uncertainty, and when you mix the two, you have volatility," said Dr. Bob McNab, chair of the economics department at Norfolk's Old Dominion University.
Food banks face surging demand amid cuts to federal aid, rising grocery prices

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

HAMPTON, Va. — 100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, grocery prices in the U.S. have continued to rise, coinciding with cuts to federal aid for small farmers and food banks. Local shopper Denise Griffin knows a deal on groceries when she sees one. "I fancy myself an amateur chef," she said while shopping at a farmers market on the campus of Hampton University. The market is full of fresh, local produce, which Griffin appreciates.
Yes, the Army has divers, too! Meet the locally-based team that won top honors

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

FT. EUSTIS — Army divers from the 86th Dive Detachment invited WTKR News 3 to spend a morning with them as they conducted training exercises. Captain Deil Cho, the detachment commander, emphasized the essential role of army engineer divers. "As engineers, we're opening up mobility corridors, anything for Army watercraft," Cho said.
Have you seen her? CODI Alert issued for missing 12-year-old girl in Portsmouth

3 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A CODI Alert has been issued for a missing girl in Portsmouth, according to an alert from Virginia State Police. The Portsmouth Police Department is looking for Joshlyn Kaden Whitehead, age 12. She is described as a black female with black hair and brown eyes. Whitehead is 5'4" and weighs 110 lbs. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, a jacket with cartoon characters on it, tan pants, and tan and white shoes.
'An angel on earth:' Veteran housekeeper brightens days of hospital patients in Virginia

1 month ago | channel3000.com | Blaine Stewart

Click here for updates on this story SUFFOLK, Virginia (WTKR) -- Paulette Butler didn't know what to say when she walked into the surprise we planned in her honor. But when this typically quiet lady does make a sound, people take notice. "I can feel, when I go in there, what the person is going through. I don't know whether it's a gift or what," Butler said. If you ask the patients she's touched over her 35 years at Sentara Obici Hospital, she is the real gift. "She was my constant.
'An angel on earth:' Veteran housekeeper brightens days of hospital patients

1 month ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

SUFFOLK, Va. — Paulette Butler didn't know what to say when she walked into the surprise we planned in her honor. But when this typically quiet lady does make a sound, people take notice. "I can feel, when I go in there, what the person is going through. I don't know whether it's a gift or what," Butler said. If you ask the patients she's touched over her 35 years at Sentara Obici Hospital, she is the real gift. "She was my constant.