A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
…
continue reading
President Joe Biden pardoned several Virginians in his last days in office, including Speaker of the House of Delegates, Portsmouth's Don Scott.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Following a year of growth and expansion, leaders at the nonprofit are expecting some challenges under President Donald Trump89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Virginia lawmakers will again weigh bill to fund menhaden study
0:46
0:46
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:46
Advocates want the study to help settle a debate over the status of the fish population in the Chesapeake Bay.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Hampton Roads leaders endorse stricter building standards to adapt to climate change
0:58
0:58
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:58
The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission approved the standards advising local governments to factor in increases in rainfall and sea level.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
The Secretariat Solar project will generate three megawatts of power. Developers agreed to abide by stricter noise limits than are required by city ordinance.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
NSU-led partnership working on a model for environmental justice
4:11
4:11
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
4:11
The project, called an “environmental justice incubator,” is working with historically Black communities on Norfolk’s Southside.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Hampton and Newport News were two of nine Virginia localities to receive the designation from the Main Street program.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
JetBlue will fly out of Norfolk International; ORF CEO confirms international flights are coming
0:47
0:47
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:47
Norfolk’ International's ninth carrier comes after having record-breaking traffic numbers for the third consecutive year.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Perdue agrees to pay $4 million for child labor violations at Accomac plant
0:59
0:59
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:59
The agreement with the federal Department of Labor also prevents the company from hiring minors in certain locations and requires creating a tipline to report violations.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
State lawmakers this week outlined a series of proposed bills that target the growing data center industry.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
An online survey coupled with in-person community meetings this month will inform the board on the qualities residents want to see in the next superintendent.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
The study proposes increased housing density, new development and pedestrian connectivity.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Pons first joined city council in 2010, and was chosen by council to serve as mayor in 2020. Dent was elected in 2020, and has served as vice mayor since then.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Reelected city council members Barbara Ramsey and Pat Dent, as well as newly elected member Ayanna Williams took their oaths in the city's historic Courthouse of 1770.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
The Navy is naming its newest hospital ship after Portsmouth Naval Hospital
0:46
0:46
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:46
USNS Portsmouth will be the third ship in its class.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Lacy Shirey, outgoing director of the Chesapeake Humane Society, will soon assume the role.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Brown scored the seat by a one vote margin. He first joined the city council in 2018.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Mayor Jimmy Gray, reelected Councilmember Hope Harper, returning Councilmember Michelle Ferebee, and newly elected members Carolyn Campbell and Randy Bowman each took their oaths of office on Wednesday.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Hampton Roads’ cities still have some of the highest eviction rates in the country, new analysis finds
0:43
0:43
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:43
A Christopher Newport University professor said housing investors snapping up apartments is a big reason eviction rates are comparatively high.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Virginia Beach declines to hold Something in the Water in breach of contract
0:43
0:43
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:43
The city voted to indefinitely defer acting on the contract breach after organizers of the music festival missed a deadline to open ticket sales and release a lineup.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Trusted Traveler program temporarily suspended at bases in Hampton Roads.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Virginia Beach council approves funds for controversial wetlands project at Pleasure House Point
1:00
1:00
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
1:00
Residents have expressed concerns about trees being cut down for the project. The city says it's necessary to gain legal wetlands mitigation credits for other projects.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Jamestown archaeologists hope ancient DNA can solve a gravesite mystery within historic church
1:03
1:03
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
1:03
Officials recently ruled out Sir George Yeardley as the identity of remains found more than six years ago. The process involved tracking down a living descendant.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
“More work to be done” on homelessness in Virginia Beach in the new year
1:10
1:10
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
1:10
While the city is working on low or no-cost ways to help people facing homelessness, leaders said there is an increasing need for affordable housing to address the problem.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Retiring Williamsburg-James City County superintendent is hopeful for future as she prepares to retire
Olwen Herron said the time was right to cap off her more than four-decade-long career.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
"Just like the men and women at lunch counters all around the South, these three ladies made a profound statement with a simple act of sitting down to eat," said Hampton Mayor Jimmy Gray.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
No tickets for Something in the Water has Virginia Beach considering cancellation — again
0:53
0:53
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:53
Organizers for the music festival missed a Dec. 31 deadline to open ticket sales and provide the city with an artist lineup. Now the mayor said the city is at a “decision point” for College Beach Weekend plans in April.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Ward was selected by his colleagues on the dais after two other council members were nominated and rejected.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Elizabeth River Project founder reflects on 3 decades of environmental advocacy
4:14
4:14
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
4:14
Marjorie Mayfield Jackson is retiring from the Norfolk nonprofit, which grew from her kitchen table in the 1990s to a major force in local conservation.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
New Sleepy Hole Borough Councilmember Ebony Wright took her oath of office on Thursday, Jan. 2, paying homage to trailblazers like Linda Johnson - the city's first elected mayor and first woman mayor.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Reports from Capitol Hill have said Peninsula Congressman Bobby Scott is considering challenging fellow Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger for the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor. According to some reports, party members are concerned with Spanberger's ability to excite Black voters.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Since 1967, this small division at the University of Virginia has investigated the possibility of reincarnation
The Division of Perceptual Studies in UVA’s medical school is looking to learn how common it is for U.S. children to report remembering past lives, families.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Chrysler Museum’s $30 million new glass studio is designed to withstand flooding
1:00
1:00
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
1:00
The 21,000-square-foot building is elevated and surrounded by a massive rain garden.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Virginia Aquarium will help you "tree-cycle" leftover Christmas trees
0:50
0:50
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:50
Trees collected through Jan. 9 will be used to restore local sand dunes.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
A report found only one trans or nonbinary person without housing on the Peninsula. Advocates say that data is wrong.
Limited options during data collection or negative experiences means Hampton Roads localities may not have accurate information on transgender and gender-nonconforming people facing homelessness.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Fawcett was first elected to represent Suffolk’s Sleepy Hole Borough in 2012. He and his colleagues shared memories of his tenure in the last city council meeting of 2024.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Shore Drive residents push back on city wetlands project that will cut down trees at Pleasure House Point
1:11
1:11
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
1:11
Virginia Beach plans to convert about eight acres back into tidal wetlands to earn legal mitigation credits necessary for other projects.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Nexamp’s proposed farm was significantly smaller and produced less energy than the nearby Stratford Solar field, which area residents told City Hall emanates near-constant noise.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
The plan has been the topic of public contention. One civic league leader plans to get the attorney general involved.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Virginia says it will be the first in the world to produce nuclear fusion energy
1:04
1:04
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
1:04
Fusion has long been called the “Holy Grail” of clean energy. But it’s also proven incredibly difficult to achieve.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Virginia delegation to be briefed on Langley drone incident
0:39
0:39
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:39
Sen. Tim Kaine says the delegation will have a classified briefing Thursday on the incident that happened in 2023.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Just in time for the holidays, Norfolk International Airport opens a closer parking lot for those waiting to pick up travelers
0:44
0:44
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:44
The $1 million dollar parking lot is the first of $1 billion dollars worth of improvements planned for the airport.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
The latest draft to Suffolk's 2045 Comprehensive Plan adds "several square miles of industrial land use along Rt. 58" and increased housing density maximums along Rt. 460.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Tariffs could cause a decrease in trade at the Port of Virginia, ODU researchers say in the new report.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Area residents oppose new farms after prior projects created noise, which they say has impacted area wildlife and their health.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Outgoing head of Newport News says demand for submarines at a generational level
0:44
0:44
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:44
Jennifer Boykin says production at the HII slowed by supply chain issues and inexperienced workforce.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Why Newport News’ mayor is pushing for expanded ranked choice voting
0:55
0:55
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:55
Mayor Phil Jones says the system would increase voter participation and help bridge the political divide.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
1
Downtown Norfolk holiday lights now glow with less electricity
0:58
0:58
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
0:58
The city last year switched to LED holiday lights on 17 buildings and parking garages to save energy.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading
Mayor Donnie Tuck, first elected to city council in 2010, called the experience "a joy."89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
…
continue reading