Best WHRO Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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Cat welfare advocates launch website calling for change in Hampton

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The website, SaveHamptonCats.org, was created by a coalition of animal welfare organizations. They want to see more resources for feral colonies in the city.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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USS Ike pilot first woman to engage in air-to-air combat 0:49

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The Navy pilot shot down a drone over the Red Sea as part of an effort to protect international shipping.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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A new economic development agency lets Hampton Roads localities invest in each other 1:01

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Inside the latest effort to foster cooperation between the region’s cities and counties in hopes of creating a rising economic tide to lift them all.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia, North Carolina win big federal climate grants 0:50

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Combined, the projects are getting more than half a billion dollars and could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60 million metric tons by 2050.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton mayor to hold last town hall this year

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Mayor Donnie Tuck will be at Phoebus' American Theatre on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia Beach police officers fatally shoot man during stabbing call

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A 58-year-old woman was killed and two more people critically injured before police arrived.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Officials sign beam for new Williamsburg police station building

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The new building includes meeting space, an officer fitness room and dedicated reporting rooms for victims of crimes.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Regional groups studying who’s leaving Hampton Roads and why as region fights to hold on to young workers 0:56

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Many college graduates flee Hampton Roads for greener pastures but a new study finds some do come back.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads 0:39

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TC Energy is replacing and widening about 49 miles of pipeline that ends in Suffolk and Chesapeake. Local environmental groups have fought the project.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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The Gaza pier mission staffed by local soldiers is expected to wrap up soon 0:46

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The military committed to delivering the last 5 million pounds of aid to the Port of Ashdod in Israel.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk sells defunct Greyhound station, site will become apartments 0:48

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The site has been the target of redevelopment attempts for the better part of a decade.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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ODU Football featured in new video game 0:49

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Football fans can take control of the Monarchs and lead them to the top of the college football mountain.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Suffolk Planning Commission recommends denial of solar project south of downtown

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Commissioners opposed the use of agricultural land for the proposed 14-acre solar energy facility by Nexamp. Suffolk city council will have the final say on permitting in August.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Fleet Park team is one step away from Little League World Series 0:49

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The Norfolk-based Junior All-Stars won the Virginia state championship last week and will compete in regionals starting July 19.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk’s Army Corps can’t yet study extending floodwall to Southside communities 0:55

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The Norfolk District is hoping to change its cost-benefit analysis and possibly include flood structures in Berkley and Campostella.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hospice House of Williamsburg halts admissions for 3 months during renovations

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The final phase of upgrades will see new heating and cooling systems installed and guest suites overhauled.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Suffolk receives $30 million in state funds for Route 460 Road Improvement Project

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Suffolk Mayor Mike Duman says the money will help with their plans to widen Route 460 in association with a planned 540-acre logistics center.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Giant IUD stops in Virginia Beach on national tour 0:49

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The tour and the eye-catching inflatable are raising awareness about access to birth control.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Heat mapping project aims to find hotspots in Portsmouth 0:54

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Virginia Wesleyan received a state grant for the two-year effort, which will include actions to curb heat in the most vulnerable areas of the city.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton mailing notices of new rules to known short-term rental owners this week

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The city will begin enforcing its new regulations for Airbnbs and Vrbos beginning in October.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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USS Ike returns home to Norfolk after grueling deployment 0:49

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The nine month deployment was seen as the most active naval deployment since World War II.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Historic Jamestowne wins national climate grant 0:50

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The organization will use the money to do site surveys and develop a resiliency plan for the vulnerable site.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Charged up: How Hampton Roads is preparing for more electric vehicles 3:45

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Local governments say they’re seeing growing interest in EVs, but more infrastructure is needed to support them.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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The mission to provide aid to Gaza using a mobile pier operated by local soldiers set to end soon 0:50

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The U.S. failed to restart shipments into the war torn area Wednesday because of bad weather.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Locals think safety efforts at Hampton intersection aren’t enough

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Residents say increased police presence and new stop signs haven’t had enough of an impact at the intersection of Shell Road and Greenbriar Avenue.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Dominion hopes to build nation’s first small modular nuclear reactor 0:54

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Gov. Youngkin has advocated for investing in the nascent SMR industry as part of his “all of the above” energy strategy.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Curbside recycling to be on November’s ballot in Chesapeake 0:43

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A nonbinding voter referendum will ask residents whether they support a new monthly fee to reinstate curbside recycling service.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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U.S. military expects to end the Gaza pier run by local soldiers this month 0:47

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The 7th Transportation Brigade Expeditionary from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story is at the center of the operation, which has been interrupted by bad weather.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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South Korean undersea cable manufacturer to build $681 million plant in Chesapeake 0:41

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The company will employ 330 people to make 7-inch thick submarine electrical cables for offshore wind projects around the globe.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Williamsburg is getting a new library building. How much space is needed?

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Library leader expects Williamsburg Regional Library will need a third library location in 10 years.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Dominion to buy Kitty Hawk offshore wind lease from Avangrid 0:44

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The 40,000-acre site is about 25 miles south of Dominion's wind farm currently under construction.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Historic schoolhouse becomes African American history museum in Chesapeake 0:54

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The Cornland School predated desegregation and was one of the oldest schools for Black students in the region. Now, it’s a museum teaching future generations.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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VDOT building EV charging network on state highways 0:44

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The federal government gave Virginia more than $100 million to create Alternative Fuel Corridors including fast chargers for electric cars.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk gets $10 million to build park meant to prevent flooding in redeveloped St. Paul's area 0:36

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The public housing community that's been demolished was built over a creek bed, leaving that neighborhood dealing with regular flooding for the last 70 years. A new park will prevent that from happening in the redeveloped area.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Federal grant funds "final piece of the puzzle" for Suffolk trail

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Suffolk will use the $5.3 million to fill a gap in the work-in-progress Seaboard Coastline Trail.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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State delegate says Norfolk Public Schools leadership is ignoring safety concerns and refusing meetings with officials 0:57

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Norfolk Del. Jackie Glass started trying to meet with Superintendent Sharon Byrdsong after reports of violence against Latino students.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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James City County report details what it takes to split shared school system

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If finalized, a path to separate school systems would take years and require the state to agree with the plan.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Oyster farms in Virginia and beyond are suffering unexplained mass die-offs 0:50

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The Virginia Institute of Marine Science is spearheading an effort to understand what’s causing the issue known as Sudden Unusual Mortality Syndrome.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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ODU economist: The sooner Newport News-Williamsburg Airport shifts focus, the better

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A new study recommends the Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport leave commercial air service behind and lean into advanced aviation research and development.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Two leatherback sea turtle nests found on Cape Hatteras

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It's the first time the National Park Service has found two nests in one season since the agency started tracking the data.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk’s LGBT Life Center publishes first statewide directory of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses 0:54

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The tool makes its debut after the center has spent years fielding questions from the LGBTQ+ community about which businesses are welcoming.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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The State Senate failed to repeal changes to the veteran tuition program 0:48

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Senators met for a second time in the Special Session without passing a bill.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Portsmouth waste-to-energy plant officially closes 0:46

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That means a lot more of Hampton Roads' trash — thousands of tons each day — is instead going to the regional landfill.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Trump gushes about Youngkin, hammers Biden in first post-debate campaign stop in Chesapeake

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The former president wants to win over swing voters in Hampton Roads by emphasizing the economy and immigration.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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New center in Gloucester offers “warmer” space for people with disabilities

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After more than 20 years in its prior location, VersAbility Resources moved to a new Gloucester location.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Federal government will auction off another offshore wind site in Virginia 0:46

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The 176,000-acre lease area is next to Dominion Energy's current wind farm.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Jill Biden tells Virginia Beach supporters they’ll need to “work harder” before November 0:53

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The First Lady stopped in Hampton Roads on her way to Georgia before the first presidential debate.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Newport News auto shop owner helped change Virginia law on rainwater harvesting 0:51

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The owner of Go Green Auto Care installed a rainwater harvesting system almost a decade ago and has become an advocate of the sustainable practice.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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400-year-old iguana bones discovered on Jamestown Fort 0:51

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The discovery could change what historians know about how colonists survived a particularly dark period known as the “starving time.”By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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