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Feedback for Nov. 1: Norfolk storm simulation, LPGA at Kingsmill, holiday...

Storm simulation A 22-person team dreamed up a worst-case scenario for Norfolk Naval Base, as well as two dozen lesser storm events, using computers and other simulators to gauge how vulnerable the...

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Daily Press Feedback: 9/11 Poll, lottery winner, Marquis plans

Poll: In the 12 years since 9/11, have we become too vigilant? Hampton Roads residents found themselves under heightened security measures Wednesday after threats were called into local police, leaving...

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Reader feedback June 27: Fort Monroe considers YMCA, midnight shopping at...

Fort Monroe gauges interest for YMCA Close to 300 children participate in the YMCA's Fort Monroe summer camp as the group's leadership has not-so-quietly sought to build a base of families interested...

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Feedback for Friday, Oct. 4: Road rage, Bacon festival, Parkway closure,...

Bacon Festival in Norfolk Norfolk is holding the first annual Virginia Bacon Festival on Saturday. •Jim Ridenhour: Why in Norfolk instead of Smithfield?? Religious Festivals James City County Black...

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Feedback for Oct. 25: Trick-or-treating spots, Savvy shopping, Ragin hearing

Amazon.com shipping change Online retailer Amazon.com announced a change in its free shipping program Monday. Shoppers must buy $35 in eligible products to earn free shipping on their Amazon.com...

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Feedback for Dec. 2: Black Friday adventures, new community center in Hampton

Black Friday adventures On her Facebook page, Daily Press Savvy Shopper Nicole Paitsel asked readers what their Black Friday strategy would be. When that day arrived, she described the experience in...

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Daily Press Feedback for 1/6: Coroner's report on Walker; tunnel toll plan;...

No drugs, alcohol found after fatal Walker crash No drugs or alcohol were found in the bodies of "Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas after the fiery car crash that killed...

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Reader feedback July 18: Back-to-school shopping, Langley AFB support center,...

Back-to-school shoppersreceive 'Savvy' tips On her Savvy Shopper Facebook page, the Daily Press' Nicole Paitsel asked readers if they had started thinking about back-to-school shopping and asked them...

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Reader feedback for April 18: Shad Planking, free Wawa coffee, rabid fox,...

Shad Planking brings Warner, challenger together At the Wakefield Shad Planking, the air smelled of fried fish and smoke — both fire and cigar. The campaigns for U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and his...

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Daily Press Feedback for 3/10: HRBT traffic trouble, capital murder case,...

HRBT traffic trouble The Daily Press Facebook page noted that the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel recently was backed up 9 miles to Norview Avenue and then 10 miles to Military Highway in its westbound...

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Reader feedback March 31: Frequent lottery winners, 'different' pizza shop,...

Amazing lottery luck A Portsmouth couple, Calvin and Zatera Spencer, stunningly won three major lottery prizes in two weeks. They won their first $1 million prize in March 12's Powerball drawing and...

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Daily Press Feedback for 1/24: McDonnell, wife indicted; Langley wind-tunnel...

McDonnell reacts after corruption indictment Former Gov. Bob McDonnell fired back Wednesday at prosecutors who filed corruption charges against him and his wife, Maureen, with major hints that the...

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Daily Press Feedback for 2/24: HRBT delay, Smithfield singer, lottery winner,...

Another HRBT delay Friday, an 8-mile delay resulted from an accident on Interstate 64 West at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Steve Hurley: Yeah. I was sitting in it! VDOT needs to post tunnel info on...

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Facebook Feedback for 5/1: Stormy weather, Bria Kelly ousted, Hampton School...

Stormy afternoon Temperatures reached into the mid-70s Wednesday, but major storms hit during the afternoon. Gary Donaldson: Looks like a tough day to fish. Peninsula Town Center Financial Planning...

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Reader feedback for May 9: Bria back home, Colonial Downs talks, Kroger price...

Bria copes with 'Voice' exit Smithfield singing sensation Bria Kelly is back home, adjusting to watching NBC's "The Voice" after recently being eliminated from the show. "It was actually kind of cool...

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Daily Press Feedback for 12/16: Armstrong interview, keeping Tupperware tidy

Armstrong says he'd cheat again In an interview with ESPN the Magazine, defrocked cycling star Lance Armstrong said that — faced with widespread cheating in his sport — he would do it all over again...

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Daily Press Feedback for 12/27: Redskins struggling, giving to CHKD, coats as...

Redskins in misery The Washington Redskins are 3-12, a loss away from matching the 1994 rebuilding project of rookie coach Norv Turner for the most defeats in franchise history. David Collier:...

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Daily Press Feedback for 1/10: New area stores, schools delays and knives

New local stores On her Facebook page, Daily Press Savvy Shopper Nicole Paitsel asked readers if they knew of any new stores that opened in Hampton Roads in 2013. They did. Jillian Manning: Imagination...

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Daily Press Feedback for 2/3: Romantic Peninsula spots, Air & Space Center...

Romantic local spots On her Savvy Shopper Facebook page, the Daily Press' Nicole Paitsel asked readers: "Here's something to think about that might warm your heart: What is the most romantic spot on...

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Reader feedback June 16: Meth lab discovered in Virginia Beach, theaters...

Theaters offer summer movies for kids On Nicole Paitsel's Savvy Shopper Facebook page, she noted that Paragon City Center, a new movie theater in Newport News, will offer a free kids movie series...

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Daily Press Feedback for Monday, Aug. 12: Slate quits 'Redskins,' Savvy...

Slate quits using 'Redskins' nickname The online magazine Slate.com said it will quit using the moniker "Redskins" to describe Washington's NFL team, calling it racist. •Jeff Jones: So what are they...

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Feedback for Dec. 18: Minimum wage increase, Hampton Police viral video,...

Washington city council increases minimum wage Washington's city council approved raising the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour, one of the highest rates among U.S. cities. We asked readers for their...

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Daily Press Feedback for 2/14: Sam's Club coming to Marquis; movie deal

Sam's Club headingto anchor Marquis in York Retail giant Sam's Club has signed a letter of intent to anchor the Marquis shopping center in upper York. A company spokesman said the new...

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Daily Press Feedback for 1/27: Capital murder charge for 16-year-old; Sam's...

Teen charged with capital murder in two deaths in Hampton A 16-year-old, who has not being identified at this time because the case is still in the juvenile court system, is charged with capital murder...

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Marquis developer: Sam's Club is coming

YORK — Retail giant Sam's Club has signed a letter of intent to anchor the Marquis shopping center in upper York. No definite timeline has been set for its opening, but a company spokesman said the new...

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Reader Feedback for Aug. 1: Warner helping fight college sex assaults, 'Big...

Warner leading fight against college sex assaults Sen. Mark Warner and a bipartisan group are taking action in curbing sexual assaults on college. "The remarkable statistic in America is you have more...

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Daily Press Feedback for 2/28: Budget cuts commissaries; uninsured Virginians...

New DoD budget cutsU.S. commissaries The Daily Press' Nicole Paitsel noted that the Department of Defense's new budget included a cut in subsidies for stateside commissaries. She asked if readers...

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Feedback for Sept. 23: Pirates gather, license plate readers, school...

Pirates aplenty, but no world record It was all hands on when the Mariners' Museum tried to rally enough rogues to break the Guinness World Record for the largest pirate gathering. Unfortunately, the...

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Savvy Shopper says goodbye, but it's not the end

It is easy for me to remember when the Savvy Shopper column was born, because it was just a few months after the birth of my first child. And, in a sense, this column — and online blog — is also my...

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Readers want to know about deals, bargains and more

Readers commonly write in to ask questions or offer advice in response to Savvy Shopper articles. I love hearing from you. This is a grab-bag of inquiries posted by Savvy Shopper readers. Have your own...

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Daily Press Feedback for 10/28: Crawford Road ghost tales, wreath-laying,...

What ghostly tales lurk on road in York County? Historians, ghost hunters and lore say that York County's Crawford Road is the site of gruesome deeds. Have you ever driven on Crawford Road in Yorktown?...

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Daily Press Feedback for 2/17: More reaction to judge's overturning of...

Reaction continuesto overturning of banon same-sex marriage One of the most talked-about stories recently in Virginia — and around the nation — occurred when a federal judge late Thursday overturned...

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Daily Press Feedback for 12/23: Duck Dynasty controversy, Montgomery given...

'Duck Dynasty' controversy A&E reportedly warned Duck Dynasty family patriarch Phil Robertson about speaking out too much on hot-topic issues. After Robertson gave a GQ magazine interview where he...

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Feedback for Tuesday, Dec. 17: David Ress and Christmas shopping

I recognize that name •Dave, Denbigh: I see a column by David Ress in Saturday's paper. It brings back to mind — I'm thinking to myself, didn't David Ress work for the paper years ago? It sounds...

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Daily Press Feedback for 11/7: McAuliffe elected, fall colors

McAuliffe named governor Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe was elected as Virginia's governor Tuesday night, edging Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, a favorite of the tea party. Michael...

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Daily Press Feedback for 1/10: Virginia Air and Space Center cuts, bill for...

Center cuts staff in half The Virginia Air and Space Center, located in Hampton, has paid off a SunTrust loan on which it defaulted in 2012 and has cut the number of full-time employees nearly in half,...

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Daily Press Feedback for 10/20: Defendant released, Via appeals, Les Smith...

Release brings blame game The Newport News and Hampton sheriff's offices disagree over who's to blame for the release of a defendant in a high-profile murder case. Eric L. Nixon Jr., 18, is one of two...

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DP List: Top 5 yard sales in Hampton Roads

Birds chirp, flowers bud and bargains make their way onto driveways as yard sale season lures shoppers out into the wee hours of the morning most spring Saturdays. Aside from a bargain, Savvy Shopper...

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Come see what’s new for kids at JC Penney

Come see what’s new for kids at JC Penney. JC Penney introduces new collections from new designers for kids of all ages. There are fun brands like Disney, giggleBABY, Wendy Balissimo, Baker by Ted...

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Daily Press Feedback for 2/10: New development in NN; Navy veteran hits...

New development on way to Newport News Some of the businesses coming to the new development at Jefferson Avenue and Oyster Point Road in Newport News have been revealed. A map on Divaris Real Estate's...

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Reader feedback for 11/21

Note to readers The Daily Press Savvy Shopper Nicole Paitsel will host a live online chat from 8 a.m. to noon today to discuss everything Black Friday, including how to get the best doorbuster deals...

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Daily Press Feedback for 9/20: Vehicle hits pedestrian in NN, 'Like' free...

Pedestrian hit by vehicle A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Newport News on Tuesday night. Amanda Carrillo McNinch: If they think Virginia's a problem, come to Korea, where they park on sidewalks...

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Feedback for Tuesday, March 18: Scooters, music and Gowns for Hounds

Moped, scooter owners must register vehicles Those who use the low-speed, gas-efficient vehicles will have to abide by new requirements associated with a law that went into effect July 1, 2013. Those...

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Back-to-school tax holiday begins Friday

School is still out for summer, but retailers are hoping you'll start shopping for supplies now. Notebooks, pencils, binders and rulers hit store shelves in the early weeks of July, and shopping will...

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Chat live with the Savvy Shopper about Black Friday deals

Have you seen the Black Friday ads? It can be a lot to muddle through. Get some guidance from the experts during a...

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Steals and Deals: Valentine's Day goodies, plus free facial wipes and BOGO...

COUPON: $10 OFF GODIVA CHOCOLATES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY There's nothing quite like getting a Gold Ballotin of Godiva Chocolates on Valentine's Day. Treat your sweetie and save $10 on a $40 or more box...

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Reader feedback for May 2: Derailment/oil spill, editorial cartoon, publicity...

Train derails in Lynchburg, causing oil spill into James A CSX Corp. train carrying crude oil derailed Wednesday and burst into flames in downtown Lynchburg, spilling oil into the James River and...

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Facebook Feedback for May 16: Smithfield Foods' China expansion, People...

Smithfield Foods expanding in China On the Daily Press Facebook page, we ask readers: What do you think about Smithfield Foods' expansion into China? •Rich Yourkvitch: I no...

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Reader feedback Aug. 27: William and Mary football stadium renovations,...

Tribe to renovate stadium William and Mary announced plans Tuesday for a $27 million renovation project of Zable Stadium that will update and modernize the 79-year-old facility. Plans call for a new...

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Daily Press Feedback for Monday, July 29: Local taste of Louisiana, developer...

Local taste of Louisiana authentic Cajun cuisine Louisiana Seasoning serves up fried alligator, crawfish "po-boys" and beignets on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News. Louisiana...

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