A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
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New rules come after Langley becomes part of a nationwide trend to expand access to care for veterans.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Hampton University launches environmental journalism scholarship
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The HBCU's journalism school is partnering with the nonprofit World Wildlife Fund.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Inside the recycling plant handling much of Hampton Roads’ blue bins
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Norfolk and Virginia Beach recently renewed their contracts with TFC Recycling -- paying more than they used to.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Virginia was among the five states which saw the most deaths.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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The preliminary report by Viam Advising points to affordability as one clear cause for people to lose housing. Average rent increased by more than 35% on the Peninsula since 2020. The impact is greater for families as well as Black, Indigenous and disabled people89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Some citizen groups say Mayor Mike Duman's close victory was driven by concerns about continued development in the city.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Hampton wants to use nature to adapt to climate change
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City Council this week updated Hampton’s long-term comprehensive plan to adopt a new initiative to boost green infrastructure.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Williamsburg's newest city council member is the first Black woman, first active undergrad student elected to the body.
Ayanna Williams, a government major at William & Mary, will step into the seat held by outgoing Councilman Caleb Rogers.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Tolls on the Downtown, Midtown tunnels going up in 2025
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The annual increase means drivers will pay between 3.5% and 5.5% more per trip than in 2024.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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The Kingdom United Fellowship Marketplace Resource Center works with the Department of Juvenile Justice to help young people find new life paths.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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The Navy Special Operations Memorial honors sailors who have died since World War II.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Suffolk nonprofit wants residents to help reverse pollution in the Nansemond River
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The Nansemond River Preservation Alliance is launching a new Suffolk Nature Project to get more people involved.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Janet Green was bestowed the Hampton Roads Housing Consortium's highest honor for her more than 20 years leading the organization. She retires at the end of the year.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Virginia Beach’s ‘The Dome’ concert venue is expected to open Spring 2025
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The venue is named after the Alan B. Shepard Convention Center, built in 1958, that came to be known as The Dome. The new Dome is taking over the old site at the Oceanfront.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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A 16-page draft of the narrative weaves together the stories of area residents to share the often un- or under-told history of African Americans in the area.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Local soldier injured in Gaza mission dies of injuries
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Army Sgt. Quandarius Stanley died of his injuries Oct. 31, at a VA facility near his home town in South Carolina.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Great Dismal Swamp has released millions of tons of carbon since colonial era
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New research by the U.S. Geological Survey calculates how much land use changes at the swamp have led to greenhouse gas emissions.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Data centers keep growing in Virginia — and so does energy demand
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Virginia is home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Changes at HII come after a disappointing earnings report.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Stein, the state's Attorney General since 2016, beat Republican challenger Mark Robinson. Stein is a former North Carolina state senator from the Charlotte area.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Chesapeake voters say no to paying for curbside recycling
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This week’s ballot referendum was advisory, meaning city leaders are not bound by the outcome.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Virginia Beach police engrave catalytic converters to prevent theft
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The engraving events remain popular in Virginia Beach, according to police, even as the number of catalytic converter thefts has declined.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro extends five local ships.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Aided by a Chesapeake Gateways grant, the Phoebus-Fort Monroe Coalition is seeking design firms to form a strategic plan.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Williamsburg Bray School restoration highlights racist history of education, how Black students resisted oppression in spite of it.
The Williamsburg Bray School is the oldest-known surviving building where Black children were taught in the U.S. Colonial Williamsburg plans to continue studying the school's history and legacy, and is restoring the structure to its 18th century look.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Hustle and flow: the legacy of the 1974-75 Old Dominion Monarchs
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Fifty years ago the Old Dominion Monarchs men’s basketball team brought the school its first national championship in any team sport. Their intense, lightning fast offense and smothering defense captivated Norfolk, while propelling them to legendary heights in division two basketball. WHRO’s Connor Worley takes us through that season and the legacy…
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Chesapeake Bay water quality has barely budged, report says
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The Chesapeake Bay Program says only about a third of local waterways meet water quality standards.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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HRSD using $1 billion loan to turn more sewage into drinking water
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The district recently got the latest $268 million chunk of the loan from the EPA.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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A limited number of guests will be allowed a tour of the school before it closes to finish restoration work. It's expected to fully open in Spring 2025.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Hampton University explores possibilities for new collaborations as host of second-ever Department of Energy conference
The DOE to the People event connects faculty and students at minority-serving institutions with opportunities at the department.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Dare County map experts and librarians teamed up to release a special map of Outer Banks ghost stories and mysteries.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia’s controversial purge
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NPR obtained a spreadsheet of voters removed from the state's voter rolls since Aug. 7. They include U.S. citizens who are fully eligible to vote and were removed erroneously.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Anti-smoking groups want the new Norfolk casino developer to keep original non-smoking plans
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A national advocacy group says even with Boyd Gaming’s proposed remedies, indoor smoking can cause health harms and potentially worsen gambling addictions.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Audubon Society surveys downtown Norfolk for bird collisions
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Artificial lights and glass windows – prevalent in urban areas – can confuse and kill migrating birds.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Student representatives from Norfolk State, Christopher Newport and William & Mary are among a group of 10 student body presidents that want to meet with Gov. Glenn Youngkin about DEI programs.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Rhonda Hall has been criticized of late for not cooperating with a police investigation into a student's alleged shooting threat in September.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Chrysler Museum exhibit highlights climate change threats to sea ice
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Dutch glass artist Peter Bremers is behind the new "Ice to Water" exhibit.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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After a decade trying to diversify the region's economy away from federal spending, Hampton Roads is turning back to defense industry to grow
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For years, officials have tried to shift Hampton Roads’ economy away from defense. Now, leaders say diversity within defense is the region’s future.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Hampton reconsidering road closure as it explores safety solutions at Shell Road and Greenbriar Ave
After nearby residents raised concerns, Hampton is planning a new community meeting to discuss ways to improve road and intersection safety in the neighborhood.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Federal lawsuit argues Norfolk’s use of Flock cameras is unconstitutional
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A lawsuit filed Monday alleges the automatic license plate reading cameras violate privacy rights by creating a “dragnet” that monitors everyday travel.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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In addition to other limits, a proposal to discourage development on forested land would leave just 700 acres of land that meet the criteria for new large-scale solar projects.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Chesapeake desperately needs multifamily development to ease housing crisis, coalition report says
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Chesapeake businesses and organizations recently completed a housing study to push local leaders to act.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Scientists say the iconic species on the Eastern Shore is nearing levels that could support the state’s long-gone commercial or recreational harvest.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Williamsburg wants the next iteration of the joint service agreement that governs WJCC to be "modernized."89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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The aging Army boats based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis suffer from breakdowns and slow repairs.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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The new site includes information about the Ashanti Alert Act of 2018, the alert itself as well as how to find your state's alert program.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Daniel Keever will serve as acting superintendent for WJCC Schools starting in February 2025, after current superintendent Olwen Herron retires.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Mayor Mike Duman and Holy Neck Councilman Tim Johnson hoped to see more specifics from the working plan on Wednesday.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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The the Williamsburg Youth Orchestra collaborated with the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University to update original scores for a performance during Yorktown Day on Oct. 19, 2024.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Something in the Water has to announce next year’s lineup by the end of the year, Virginia Beach leaders say
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After a short notice cancellation of 2024’s festival, city council voted on new measures in the sponsorship agreement to prevent it from happening again.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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