A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
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‘Turkey Time’ is year-round for Moyock Farm Market and its mascot
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Tom is a 2-year-old turkey who greets customers and struts at the store in Currituck County.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Virginia Beach will have a small budget gap to close for next year, city staff say
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At a joint City Council-School Board meeting Tuesday, financial projections show the city will need to increase revenues or cut spending by about $7 million when it makes next year's budget.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Norfolk’s slowly sold unused city property to increase housing supply. It’s about to kick the program into high gear.
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It’s yet another tactic the city is trying to grapple with its affordable housing shortage.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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VIMS scientists critique research linking osprey declines to menhaden industry
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There is a long-running battle in Virginia over how to manage the menhaden fishery – and the lack of data about the species continues to be front and center.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Tyrod Taylor Foundation gives out 400 frozen turkeys, with all the Thanksgiving fixings, in Hampton
The giveaway is in its sixth year and has served thousands of families with holiday meals.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Rep. Jennifer McClellan introduces legislation to federally recognize Nottaway Indian Tribe of Virginia
Virginia granted the tribe state recognition in 2010. Federal recognition allows the tribe to access more funding and other opportunities.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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A Department of Defense program that's helped thousands of veterans become teachers is about to end. Advocates say the program should still be saved. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has this story, through the American Homefront Project.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Scott Martin, who grew up in Hopewell, VA, will step into the shoes of retired inaugural CEO Glenn Oder.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Virginia Beach considers land acknowledgement to recognize Native Americans
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Virginia Beach leaders do not have a plan or timeline for formally voting to adopt the statement.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Council will consider the plan again on December 18. The decision frustrated numerous speakers who wanted the vote delayed to January, when Council Member-elect Ebony Wright is seated.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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To ease the housing crisis, Virginia wants builders to consider 3D printing homes
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A state grant will let Virginia Tech researchers build 10 homes with new 3D printing technology in an effort to win over developers.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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A Norfolk City Council election is headed for a recount
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The top two vote-getters in the 7th Superward race, representing Norfolk's east side, are separated by just 92 votes.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Youngkin announces plan to help build housing for Virginia's growing workforce
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The program will spend $75 million to build workforce housing to help employees live near their jobs.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Virginia judge rules on Youngkin's withdrawal from RGGI
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The judge said the governor acted unlawfully when he removed Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and thus that removal is "null and void."89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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New funding model may help cities build affordable housing when federal financing runs dry
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A public-private partnership model that’s shown results in Maryland and Georgia could help Hampton Roads cities struggling with affordable housing.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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New Something in the Water contract designed to assure Virginia Beach festival will actually happen
The city’s $500,000 advance to festival organizers will be paid in increments as certain planning milestones are met — including opening ticket sales and applying for a permit from the city.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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The city and Army Corps are close to finishing the design for the first phase around Harbor Park.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Ebony Wright says she wants to take a closer look at proposed development, build a more effective community engagement plan and bolster school safety.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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Under new leadership, the organization aims to reach out internationally as it tells the tale of the first African people taken to Virginia and promotes healing.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA による
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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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