Erin Miller

Norfolk

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

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

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Tax deadline is here: How to maximize your potential refund

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — As the tax deadline arrives, Smart Shopper, Trae Bodge offers tips for wisely using any potential refund — from high-yield savings accounts to educational investments, here's how to plan smartly. While it can be tempting to spend that money on frivolous products, Bodge suggests making more fiscally responsible choices.
Seniors in Suffolk join fight against scams, share tips to stay safe

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

SUFFOLK, Va. — Residents in Suffolk are coming together to combat the rising threat of scams, especially ones targeting seniors. Ray Blaum, a resident of Lake Prince Woods, says it’s important to raise awareness about what’s happening in the community. "Every day, I probably get five or six," he said.
Junior sailors compete in US Optimist Team Trials Regatta in Norfolk

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — Over the weekend, 250 of the top junior sailors from across the country filled parts of the Lafayette River to compete in the 2025 U.S. Optimist Team Trials Regatta. The regatta was hosted by the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. “We are honored to host the nation’s best young sailors at Norfolk Yacht & Country Club,” said Duffy Danish, Sailing Director at NYCC.
Tariffs impact on U.S. consumers and global trade dynamics

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — Life would be a lot easier if we had a crystal ball, especially when it comes to tariffs and our money. As President Donald Trump's tariff announcements ripple through the economy, experts anticipate that stores will soon raise prices, reflecting the tariffs’ effect on consumer goods.
Officials: Deputy shoots and kills person inside Sentara Albemarle Hospital

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — A Pasquotank County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a person in the emergency department at Sentara Albemarle Hospital on Tuesday morning, according to hospital officials. Dale Gauding, a representative with Sentara Health, says a person arrived at the emergency department in Elizabeth City seeking treatment. According to officials, the situation escalated, and Elizabeth City police and Pasquotank County sheriff's deputies responded.
New report shows 'dramatic' increase in homeowners insurance nationwide

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Erin Miller

Share NORFOLK, Va. — As prices go up across the board, people are watching their budgets more closely. Going forward families and individuals will now need to adjust for increasing homeowners insurance costs. The Consumer Federation of America wanted to understand why and what people can expect for the year ahead. So, the consumer advocacy nonprofit studied data from the six largest insurance companies from 2021-2023 for nearly all zip codes in the United States.
New report shows 'dramatic' increase in homeowners insurance nationwide

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — As prices go up across the board, people are watching their budgets more closely. Going forward families and individuals will now need to adjust for increasing homeowners insurance costs. The Consumer Federation of America wanted to understand why and what people can expect for the year ahead. So, the consumer advocacy nonprofit studied data from the six largest insurance companies from 2021-2023 for nearly all zip codes in the United States.
Will TikTok get banned in the U.S. on April 5? An expert weighs in

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — Will we see TikTok go dark? That’s the big question. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January giving the Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance until April 5 to divest or sell its assets to a non-Chinese owner. “President Trump has said that if April the fifth comes, he’s not going to force the sale on that day or shut it down or force the app to become non-operational.
Everyday Hero Vickie Kohler saves boy from traffic, gives back to hurricane survivors

3 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — In early March, Vickie Kohler found herself in a position she never expected: saving a child. "There was a little boy running down the road," said Kohler. Kohler was driving with her husband along US-17 south near Central Elementary School when she saw a child running close to traffic on the busy road. “All I could think of was getting him out of the road and getting him back to the side of the road to make sure that he was safe,” she says.
Heading to a Norfolk Tides game? Here's how much it will cost you

3 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — Friday is Opening Day for the Norfolk Tides! If you're planning to head to a game this season, you’ll want to make sure you budget properly. "We have [new] food and beverage options [and] new merchandise. I think opening day just brings all that new-ness to it,” says Joe Gregory, general manager of the Norfolk Tides. This year, that new-ness includes a stadium filled with fresh green seats. Gregory discussed what prices will look like ahead of the 2025 season.