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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Homebuyers gain negotiating power as home sales remain high this summer

5 days ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — If you're looking for a new neighborhood to call home, there's a lot to consider — home prices are still going up across the United States and new data from Virginia Realtors suggest that the housing market is changing. "Everything in real estate is cycles,” said Kimberly Plourde who has been a realtor in Hampton Roads since 1998. Plourde is also the Broker of EXIT Realty Central, and the Vice President of the Real Estate Information Network (REIN) in Hampton Roads.
Summer concert season brings a rise in ticket scams, how to avoid them

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the summer concert season kicks off, many music lovers are eager to buy tickets — however, before buying tickets, it’s important to be aware of potential scams.
Beware of unprompted job offer text messages, why you should delete them

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — In recent months, people across Hampton Roads have been receiving text messages claiming to be from "recruiters" offering lucrative job opportunities. While some may be tempted to engage, experts say it's best to delete these messages. Elizabeth Carter, director of accreditation services at the Better Business Bureau of Greater Hampton Roads, warns that scammers are exploiting the job market's vulnerabilities. “They know that people need jobs.
Make money, earn rewards for trading in clothes and other products

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — There’s been a lot of talk recently about how people are spending more money as costs go up — while some companies are increasing prices, others are leaning into recycling programs. At certain retailers, consumers can get rewarded for bringing in older, gently-used clothes, electronics, and makeup products. Goodwill is one location where you can donate items and then shop for a deep discount.
It's getting more expensive to raise a child, here's how parents are getting by

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — As families navigate rising expenses, a new report reveals the financial challenges of raising children. According to LendingTree the annual cost to raise a child has gone up by 35% since 2023. Families spend an average of 22.6% of their income on the basic annual expenses to raise a child, up from 19% in the 2023 LendingTree study. “It’s shocking, but I guess it's also in line with everything else that's pretty expensive now. I mean, just a carton of eggs, right?
How families in need can get free diapers

3 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Amid rising costs, a Chesapeake health organization plans to host a free diaper distribution event to ease financial worries for local families. When monthly bills become too overwhelming, families lean on nonprofits to fill the gaps. One nonprofit, the Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank, is seeing an increase of people needing services. Their mission is to provide free emergency supplies of diapers to families in need. They provide for babies, toddlers, and adults.
Mail carrier earns Everyday Hero Award for saving dog from drowning

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Erin Miller

By Erin MillerClick here for updates on this story GATES COUNTY, North Carolina ( WTKR) - This week's News 3 Everyday Hero brings us to Gates County, North Carolina, where a local mail carrier's quick actions saved a beloved family dog named Buddy. Matt Campbell's 10-year-old pup, Buddy, has a wandering spirit. "He comes and goes. He's mostly inside, but he likes to go outside and get some fresh air and play," Campbell said.
Mail carrier earns Everyday Hero Award for saving dog from drowning ...Middle East

3 weeks ago | en.pressbee.net | Erin Miller

By Erin Miller Click here for updates on this story GATES COUNTY, North Carolina (WTKR) — This week’s News 3 Everyday Hero brings us to Gates County, North Carolina, where a local mail carrier’s quick actions saved a beloved family dog named Buddy. Matt Campbell’s 10-year-old pup, Buddy, has a wandering spirit. “He comes and goes. He’s mostly inside, but he likes to go outside and get some fresh air and play,” Campbell said.
Mail carrier earns Everyday Hero Award for saving dog from drowning

3 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

GATES COUNTY, N.C. — This week’s News 3 Everyday Hero brings us to Gates County, North Carolina, where a local mail carrier’s quick actions saved a beloved family dog named Buddy. Matt Campbell's 10-year-old pup, Buddy, has a wandering spirit. "He comes and goes. He's mostly inside, but he likes to go outside and get some fresh air and play," Campbell said. Recently, while Campbell and his wife went to the store, Buddy was playing outside.
As prices go up, consider these shopping options for secondhand savings

1 month ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — Families across the U.S. are increasingly turning to secondhand shopping as prices rise. This trend is evident at Goodwill's newly opened location in Norfolk’s Janaf Shopping Center, where shoppers are finding quality items at lower prices. “We're trying to save money, and [these prices] help us out, so we get some good gear, and we can look nice,” said shopper, Don Smith. Smith, alongside his friends Joshua Drake and Barry Carrington, are like many people looking to save money.