A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
…
continue reading
Sentara says the decision to layoff 200 employees comes as a result of a 16% member decrease in its Medicaid plans.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Suffolk, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach and York County all took home honors.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
WHRO speaks with a third-generation farmer.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
1
Norfolk casino gets OK from planning commission, now heads to City Council for final approval
0:53
Despite concerns about a lack of design details and indoor smoking, commissioners recommended the council approve the development.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
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.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Apex Clean Energy is almost done building a 45-turbine wind farm near Edenton that will power Google data centers.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
School board and city council members discussed ways to involve school officials in early development talks during a joint meeting.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The project will see the installation of a stormwater sewer and retention pond in the flood-plagued, historically Black neighborhood.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Women who fought alongside special operators in Afghanistan are now fighting for recognition three years after the U.S. left the country. They will appear at William and Mary Wednesday.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The USS Truman and roughly 6,500 sailors left Hampton Roads Monday for a deployment that is expected to include the Red Sea.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Hundreds gather to meet and congratulate the hometown track star as he was presented with a key to the city following his first Olympic gold medal.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Already hustling to become a wind power hub, the head of the Hampton Roads Alliance says the region could get in on the ground floor of other energy-production efforts.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
CEO Glenn Oder is retiring effective October 1. The authority's board of trustees selected John Hutcheson to step in as interim chief executive officer as they finish up a national search for a permanent replacement.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The National Park Service urges people to avoid the beach near the north end of Rodanthe and for several miles south, because of dangerous debris.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
VA Secretary Denis McDonough met with the interim director and other temporary leaders Wednesday.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Residents of the historic neighborhood near downtown say they're worried about impacts to waterfront views and property values.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The rules introduce new dimension standards and limit impervious surfaces for residences in villages.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti released her Navagation Plan for the Navy.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Despite the decision, union officials intent to keep pushing for bargaining rights.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The new flood risk standard — a decade in the making — is designed to ensure federally-funded projects can withstand future climate conditions.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The 150,000-square-foot facility will produce two types of cruise missiles to sell to the American military.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
1
With WJCC separation still unsettled, James City County asks for Williamsburg's preference by October
Both localities last week released public updates on the question of breaking up the nearly 70-year-old joint school partnership.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
1
A new report shows the VA is still struggling to adapt to a new 3-digit suicide prevention line
0:46
The VA Inspector general found there aren’t enough supervisors.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The USS Iwo Jima became the latest Navy ship to suffer a breakdown after stalling off the coast of Virginia Beach.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Norfolk City Council approved revised development agreements this week, paving the way for the long-awaited project to finally get off the ground.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
In-person weekend passes for the October music festival will be at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
With free food and games, the festivals help inform the city's process of updating its goals, initiatives and outcomes document.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The William & Mary study this week is the latest in a series that have garnered attention because of claims researchers make about the controversial menhaden fishery.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Barrier islands shield the mainland Eastern Shore from the worst effects of storms. Now, they're at risk from rising sea levels and other climate impacts.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The Williamsburg-James City Education Association requested the school board vote on creating a committee that would craft a collective bargaining resolution.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The trail is close to half-funded, and when complete will stretch from Cape Charles to Hallwood.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Calvin Pearson, a founding member and president of the nonprofit, died on Labor Day.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
David Walker was one of 25 crew members from the USS California whose bodies were exhumed in 2018 and identified via DNA.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
1
LGBT Life Center opens new Hampton location to increase access to health care, LGBT-friendly community space
Center CEO Stacie Walls expects the new location's services to be fully operational in October.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The executives for the company, which owns Newport News Shipbuilding, are included on a list of dozens of American journalists, government officials and defense company leaders.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation received a federal grant for the new reef project.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Officials expect the logistics center, and its projected 5 million square feet of warehouse space, to draw millions of dollars in investment to the region.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The Marines were on leave when they were, when were grabbed on the streetPor 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore recently entered a cooperative agreement with UNC Chapel Hill for the study on local transportation systems.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
1
The Pamunkey Tribe will bring in one of the nation's largest casino operators for Norfolk project
0:58
Boyd Gaming, which operates more than two dozen casinos in 10 states, will take a majority stake in the tribe's development partner.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The Second Gentleman stumped for Vice President Kamala Harris at Congressman Bobby Scott’s annual Labor Day Cookout in Newport News.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
52 year old Richard Allen of California admitted in federal court to being part of a conspiracy to steal more than $800,000 worth of supplies while he was stationed at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in Williamsburg.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
1
William & Mary researchers see improvement in computer science student grades with help of AI assistant
The study found students with access to a generative AI tool performed better than those without access. Students who never used generative AI before did even better.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
A tight job market made recruiting challenging for all of the services over the last few years. The Navy was the last service to announce that it expected to be on target by the end of September.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
WHRO spoke with Lon Wagner, a former Virginian-Pilot reporter, about his new book.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The Center's new partnership with Freddie, the leading mail-order provider of two STI and HIV prevention medicines, opens the door for Virginia residents to book online appointments with Freddie medical staff at no cost to most users.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
HRT management hopes pay boosts and other new perks will help recruit and retain staff.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
1
Virginia Beach council will consider resolution to work together with Virginia Aquarium Foundation
0:55
The city and foundation will consider financials, facilities and future ownership models for the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
Officials aim to create new pathways to jobs and meet the growing needs of the maritime industry.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading
The five-part expansion includes a new wildlife exploration center and one-horned rhinos.Por 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
…
continue reading