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  • 2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Kurt Williams

    PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The power of generosity was on display at Hodges Manor Elementary in Portsmouth where students were able to pick out five books — not to check out, but for them to keep. Fourth grader Ty Davis had a clear favorite: "So I got first a Pokemon Legendary and Mythical Guidebook." In fact, four of the five free books he grabbed had a Pokemon theme. You can tell sixth grader Brayley Wilkinson feels the same way about another book series she went for.

  • 3 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Kurt Williams

    NORFOLK, Va. — Celebrating 75 years! Today is a big day for WTKR, as we commemorate decades of hard work dedicated to informing the people of Hampton Roads. On April 2, 1950, the first television station in southeastern Virginia went on the air — back then it was WTAR.

  • 3 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Kurt Williams

    What is stress doing to our bodies? Are we even aware of what stress is doing to our bodies? What are some of the stereotypes that men have with stress, and what can we do about it? April is Stress Awareness Month, so WTKR News 3 anchor Kurt Williams sat down with Tommy Batemen, a behavioral health specialist with Sentara, to talk about the dangers of holding in stress, and how to not let it grab hold of you. Watch the episode in the player above, or listen on Spotify Podcasts!

  • 1 month ago | wtkr.com | Kurt Williams

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — WTKR News 3 is presenting a very brave 11-year-old Virginia Beach girl, Vada Carawan, with a special surprise after she helped save her dad's life. Her actions resulted in national TV attention, with her appearing on the Tamron Hall Show to share her story. Watch previous: Virginia Beach girl, 11, saves dad's life with CPR during heart attack Virginia Beach girl, 11, saves dad's life with CPR during heart attack It was back in January when we first told you about Vada.

  • 1 month ago | wtkr.com | Kurt Williams

    NORFOLK, Va. — Today, Feb. 28, is the day: Chief Meteorologist Patrick Rockey is delivering his final forecast after 20+ years here at WTKR News 3.

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Kurt Williams
Kurt Williams @KWilliamsWTKR
24 Jun 23

Spend time on the water, get exercise and meet new people all at the same time! Today at 4 on @WTKR3 and https://t.co/dPJ28JyakO https://t.co/ENqlteNcQw

Kurt Williams
Kurt Williams @KWilliamsWTKR
25 Oct 22

Hope you tune in, their only televised debate tonight at 7, @RepElaineLuria and @JenKiggans square off on @WTKR3, @WGNTCW27 and https://t.co/dPJ28JyIam https://t.co/HwWVyChxVn

Kurt Williams
Kurt Williams @KWilliamsWTKR
25 Oct 22

Tune in as @RepElaineLuria and @JenKiggans face off in their only televised debate, tonight at 7 on @WTKR3, @WGNTCW27 and https://t.co/dPJ28JPLcm https://t.co/v0sVYBz0Wi