Dos and Don’ts: Triple Couponing

By Holly Henry, WTKR/WGNT Online Producer

 

Sharon Wood is back – and hitting the store to bring in the amazing deals you can find this week at Harris Teeter, plus, a discount on swimming lessons to prepare for summer!

VIEW VIDEO HERE

Harris Teeter Triple Coupons

Harris Teeter Triples start on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 7 a.m. – April 30, 2013.

This means coupons are tripled – up to a 99 cent face value. A limit of 20 coupons per household may be used per day. Three like-coupons and two like-printables in one transaction may be used.

Swim Discounts

Swim America Swim School is offering lessons from age 2.5 to adults; classes in the morning, evening, and weekend are available.

A discount for WTKR/WGNT viewers will be $5 off the weekly cost (which is $35/week for children; $18/weekend, and $25/adult classes).

Find more information on the above deals, HERE.

 

Lions, Tigers and—Dominic! Two new Malayan tigers appear at Virginia Zoo

By Holly Henry, WTKR/WGNT Online Producer

Norfolk, Va. – The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk welcomes two new additions to the zoo family – and NewsChannel 3 got a sneak peek on Thursday.

Two young Malayan tigers will soon make their debut at the Virginia Zoo. Say hello to Christopher and Api.

Christopher, a 2-year-old male, got up close and personal with NewsChannel 3′s Dominic Brown. Christopher came to Norfolk all the way from the San Diego Zoo.

And then there’s Api. Api is a 3-year-old female, and zoo officials tell NewsChannel 3 they hope to breed Api and Christopher someday – after a proper introduction.

Api actually turns 3 years old on Friday, April 5, 2013. She came all the way from the Bronx Zoo, officials say.

These two tigers joined the Norfolk zoo family back in February of 2013. They are currently isolated from the public, and will not be in their exhibit until later in April.

Once these two are ready to begin life in the exhibit, they will do so one at a time. Zoo officials say this is because they would like Api and Christopher to “meet” each other in a monitored setting.

Find more information on the tigers and The Virginia Zoo, HERE.

Read More from WTKR NewsChannel 3

Texting app has ‘self-destruct’ feature

 

By Holly Henry, WTKR/WGNT Online Producer

In the world of apps, there are many you can use to share videos and photos with your friends. Of course!

But here’s one you may not know about – it has a twist.

Say hello to Snapchat.

Snapchat is a mobile app that lets users share images and videos – that – disappear after a few seconds!

It was created by a Stanford student about a year ago. According to reports, some are calling it “the next Instagram“.

This app is already being used by millions of people – and processes more than 30 million messages per day.

Why is it so popular?

In an age where young people are always being warned about posting inappropriate content online, Snapchat eliminates that possibility, as it erases all texts sent, within seconds.

Friends can still see each message – but it goes away within the time it takes you to tweet.

The sender can actually choose how long the message will be visibile – up to 10 seconds. It will then self destruct.

So – how do you download this app, and what is the cost?

It’s free.

Android users – get it on Google Play. The video option is not yet available to Android users, though. However – developers are still working on that.

iPhone users can download it from the App Store.

Do you have an app question for me? Send me a Tweet @mediaholly.

Related Content: 

Snapchat: Sexting tool, or the next Instagram?

WTKR Web Producer Holly Henry’s Black Friday Wrap-up

By Holly Henry, WTKR/WGNT Online Producer – Welcome to the Black Friday Wrap-up.

On this page, you will find information on Black Friday shopping, deals, coupons, useful apps, store hours, and more.

Still have questions?

Send us a Tweet @WTKR3 and we would be happy to answer your Black Friday related questions.

Click here for the Black Friday Wrap up Page.

How to navigate the Taking Action, Getting a Job Page

 

NewsChannel 3 is taking action to help you find a new or better job. Web Producer Holly Henry helps you naviagte the Virginia Workforce Connection through the WTKR Taking Action, Getting a Job Page.

Find your dream job today!

“Hail to the Redskins” Singing Showdown!

Kiel sings!

Redskins!

Redskins!

Redskins!

 

A few of the WTKR/WGNT staff members got together and paid tribute to the Skins on Tuesday, by singing the NewsChannel 3 rendition of “Hail to the Redskins”.

Click here for the “singing showdown” – we had some ‘unwanted contestants”!

 

Shawn Wayans on the WGNT Morning Show

Shawn Wayans stopped by our morning show last Friday.

Claudine and I greeted Shawn when he came in – and of course I had to tell him how much I love his hilarious movies. Truth.

Most notably: Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood; Scary Movie; and White Chicks. Gotten me through some rough times! He laughed.

More info below:

The Wayans family is filled with talented members, so there is no surprise that the two youngest brothers, Shawn and Marlon Wayans, have followed in their family’s footsteps as Hollywood icons.

Both Shawn and Marlon Wayans made their acting debut in 1989 in their brother Keenen Ivory Wayans’ feature film, “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka.” Immediately following their feature film debut, they joined the cast of the Emmy Award winning comedy series, “In Living Color.”

“The Wayans Bros.” sitcom, which Shawn and Marlon created and starred in, was the first WB show to be sold into syndication after heading up the WB network lineup for five years. Shawn and Marlon’s past film credits include the hit comedy, “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood.” More recently Shawn and Marlon starred in the box office hit, “Little Man” and “White Chicks,” both of which they also co-wrote and produced. The brothers began co-writing this string of blockbusters with the smash “Scary Movie” and “Scary Movie 2.”

Military Challenge race held in Virginia Beach

Click here to watch our video!

Pinstagram App for iPad

A new app has been created – for anyone who loves Instagram and Pinterest.

The companies have now combined two of your favorite internet addictions into one convenient app.

It’s called Pinstagram.

The app shows you photos and content from your Instagram account. The content shows up in a ‘waterfall’ layout and from there, you pin your Instagram photos right to your Pinterest boards in one easy step.

The app was created to bridge the two sites, so you don’t have to open both when posting.

Download the app by visiting www.pinstagram.co.

There, you will be directed to sign in with Instagram if you already have it on your device.

You may also visit the iPad app store – and the app is free.

Right now the app is only for iPads 1 and 2.

Don’t forget to find WTKR and WGNT on Pinterest.

Priority Toyota Promo – May 2012

Here is a Priority shoot I did back in May.