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14 hours ago | 13newsnow.com | Eugene Daniel

NORFOLK, Va. — The Better Business Bureau is warning people about scammers taking advantage of people in need of a Real ID. On May 7, anyone over 18 will need a REAL ID, a state-issued ID or license with the star in the corner. According to the federal government, travelers will need one to board domestic flights and access federal facilities. With time winding down, many people are rushing to meet the deadline, making some susceptible to scams. "They are getting scammed.

19 hours ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

HAMPTON, Va. — A thousand hearts and minds gathered bright and early this morning at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, united by a common purpose: to support Peake Childhood Center. The annual Rise and Shine Breakfast, a fundraising event, drew politicians, community leaders, educators, and supporters, all eager to champion affordable early childhood education. Peake Childhood Center is a nonprofit organization that's been in existence for 54 years in Hampton.

19 hours ago | 13newsnow.com | Brian Smith

HAMPTON, Va. — On the peninsula, few players have had the impact that Kecoughtan senior Skyler Ackerman has had this season. As the Warriors continue to compete in a tough Peninsula District, it’s Ackerman’s consistency and leadership in the circle that have helped stabilize the team. Ackerman will be the first to admit—she’s not the most overpowering pitcher in the league. But what she brings is something harder to quantify: dependability, poise, and a team-first mindset.

1 day ago | 13newsnow.com | Brian Smith

NORFOLK, Va. — It was a full-circle moment Tuesday night at the 78th Annual Norfolk Sports Club Jamboree, as basketball legend Nancy Lieberman returned to the place where her storied career began—Old Dominion University. Lieberman, the keynote speaker for the event, made history once again, becoming the first woman ever to hold that role in the Jamboree’s nearly eight-decade history. It’s another milestone in a career filled with groundbreaking achievements.

2 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Ashley Smith

NORFOLK, Va. — Not everyone knows the rules when it comes to renting. And when people don’t know their rights — or the law — things can go wrong. Housing discrimination may be illegal, but it's still happening, and many renters aren't speaking up. That's why the City of Norfolk is doubling down on education and conversations through its Rent Ready Norfolk program. "What I see here is a fear behind retaliation more so than anything," said Erica High, who runs the program.