Kelsey Jones
Reporter at WTKR-TV (Norfolk, VA)
Reporter at WGNT-TV (Norfolk, VA)
@wtkr3 reporter. 757 native. @vcu alum. story ideas? Email me [email protected]
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wtkr.com | Kelsey Jones
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — A federal budget proposal could reduce or take away benefits from families already struggling to afford basic needs. The proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would make states pick up more of the costs. It would also require several million more recipients to work or lose their benefits while potentially reducing the amount of food aid people can receive in the future.
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1 week ago |
wtkr.com | Kelsey Jones
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2 weeks ago |
wtkr.com | Kelsey Jones
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A former community that was home to dozens of families for decades in downtown Newport News is bring replaced by a new mixed-income housing development. Families living in Legacy Landing are soaking in what city leaders call a vibrant, modern, and mixed income community.
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wtvr.com | Kelsey Jones
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Ty'Jae Watson got another chance at life through a program in Newport News called "YouthBuild." He recently graduated, earning his GED. “This graduation meant the most to my dad. He didn’t graduate from regular school because he was in jail. He and I wanted better for myself. I’m glad I could make him proud," said Ty'Jae. Perseverance, hard work, and commitment paid off for Ty'Jae, despite the obstacles he faced along the way. "Last year, I got locked up.
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2 weeks ago |
wtkr.com | Kelsey Jones
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — From hardship to hope: Ty'Jae Watson got another chance at life through a program in Newport News called "YouthBuild." He recently graduated, earning his GED. “This graduation meant the most to my dad. He didn’t graduate from regular school because he was in jail. He and I wanted better for myself. I’m glad I could make him proud," said Ty'Jae. Perseverance, hard work, and commitment paid off for Ty'Jae, despite the obstacles he faced along the way. "Last year, I got locked up.
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