A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia's bay scallops are making a comeback
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Williamsburg wants the next iteration of the joint service agreement that governs WJCC to be "modernized."By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The aging Army boats based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis suffer from breakdowns and slow repairs.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Daniel Keever will serve as acting superintendent for WJCC Schools starting in February 2025, after current superintendent Olwen Herron retires.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Mayor Mike Duman and Holy Neck Councilman Tim Johnson hoped to see more specifics from the working plan on Wednesday.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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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.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The new exercise is part of an Air Force initiative to prepare for near-peer competition.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The operator of the drones remains unidentified.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Report says a stretch of Interstate 664 is the 17th busiest highway in the nation
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Commuters lose more time to traffic on I-664 in Chesapeake and Suffolk than any other highway in Virginia, according to a report from a traffic data analytics firm.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Crime statistics are down overall in Virginia Beach for 2024
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Violent crimes and property crimes are lower compared to this time last year, police chief says.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Miyares and others argue that the new rule would be too costly and demand "burdensome reporting requirements" that are too difficult to implement.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The smallest increase in VA benefits since the pandemic, a sign that inflation is slowing.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Organizers expect to propose 2025 dates for Something in the Water
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Festival organizer Robby Wells told Virginia Beach City Council that dates would be proposed by Oct. 19 for the rescheduled festival.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk casino gets final city sign-off to proceed with long-delayed development
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The City Council voted 7-1 to approve development of the project originally proposed in 2018.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Newport News commits $1.4 million per year to Riverside Health program aimed at ending cycles of violence
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The Hand in Hand program at Riverside gives victims of violence financial help and social support, aiming to prevent violence long after victims leave the hospital.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Housing costs are holding Hampton Roads’ economy back, ODU report says
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The region has seen encouraging growth, but the housing market remains one of the major drags.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Navy Sec. Carlos Del Toro says the Navy is exploring legal options over the welds.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Traffic plans in Virginia Beach during Vance visit couldn’t be shared in advance, police say
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Interstate 264 and intersecting bridges were closed for the motorcade to pass, according to Virginia Beach Police.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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With similar biographies, Second Congressional District candidates set themselves apart with their policies
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Both Navy veterans, incumbent Jen Kiggans touts common sense leadership while challenger Missy Cotter Smasal stands for reproductive freedom and democracy.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Ports to reopen Friday as dockworkers' strike ends
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The dockworkers' union has agreed to extend its existing contract until January to work out details of a new contract that will include 62% raises.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia Beach approves funding for medical screenings after death of firefighter
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Matt Gallina, 48, died of cancer in August. Enhanced screening for cancer and heart disease could help prevent more deaths, the fire chief said.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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State signs off on joint ODU-NSU public health school
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The authorization clears the way for the Joint School on Public Health, which will study health inequities in Hampton Roads and seek to address them with public health interventions.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk community leaders meet with EPA to discuss environmental justice
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“At the center of environmental justice is people, and I'd like everyone to remember that," said one local activist.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Economic impact of dockworkers' strike depends on how long it lasts, ODU economist says
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Locally, a prolonged port closure due to the strike would feel a lot like a federal government shutdown, says economist Bob McNab.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Olwen Herron will retire as superintendent effective January 31, 2025. She's been a leader in the division for more than a decade of her 43-year education career.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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“All we’re trying to do is feed our families”: Dockworkers strike shuts down East Coast ports
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It’s the first International Longshoremen’s Association strike since 1977, and it could have major economic impacts for consumers and businesses. JP Morgan estimates the shutdown will cost the U.S. about $5 billion per day.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Part of a growing national project called Guns to Gardens, local participants hope they're planting a seed that grows into a bigger movement in Hampton Roads.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Glenn Oder is the Fort Monroe Authority's first and only leader in its history. People close to him say his legacy is one of ambition, faith and family.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The event comes months after another one of Virginia’s historically Black colleges lost the chance to host a presidential debate for the first time in American history.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Navy Flyover celebrates Carter 100th birthday
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The Navy honored former President Carter with a flyover from Oceana on his 100th Birthday. WHRO Military reporter Steve Walsh has the details.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Thousands of homes in Hampton Roads have flooded at least twice
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FEMA recently made data on "repetitive loss properties" public for the first time, meaning they've gotten multiple federal flood insurance payouts.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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A delegation from Angola including the Malanje governor and minister of administration and territory were in Hampton for a "twinning" ceremony.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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William "Bill" Wiggins was one of the founders of Hampton-based Project 1619 Inc., and one of the leaders that pushed to see an African Landing memorial installed at Fort Monroe.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Coastal Virginia could lose a majority of its wetlands to sea level rise
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Even with official action, Hampton Roads will lose a staggering amount of marshland, according to new analysis from NASA and Wetlands Watch.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Sentara says the decision to layoff 200 employees comes as a result of a 16% member decrease in its Medicaid plans.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Suffolk, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach and York County all took home honors.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Chowan County farmers offer up land for wind turbines
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WHRO speaks with a third-generation farmer.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk casino gets OK from planning commission, now heads to City Council for final approval
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Despite concerns about a lack of design details and indoor smoking, commissioners recommended the council approve the development.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Hampton city council recognized seven men for their work mentoring kids and teens and helping them find a productive path to adulthood. Mayor Donnie Tuck says the city needs more people to do the same.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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North Carolina’s rural Chowan County has a new export: wind power
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Apex Clean Energy is almost done building a 45-turbine wind farm near Edenton that will power Google data centers.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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