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WHRO Reports
by WHRO Public Media
A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
Episodes
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Ticket resellers are causing chaos at boxoffices in Hampton Roads. Arts organizations want lawmakers to step in.
Local arts groups say tickets sold through third parties are a growing frustration for them and their patrons.
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Virginia boosting guidelines for environmental justice when permitting projects
The updated rules incorporate cumulative impacts of polluting facilities.
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Is nuclear fusion the future of energy in Virginia? Some officials think so.
WHRO News spoke with organizers of this week's Virginia Fusion Symposium.
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Brooms, pointy hats and wicked smiles: The OV Sea Hags cast spells of joy and fun
The year-old group is having an Ocean View Witch Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17. Everyone is invited, but bring your own broom!
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New poll shows Luria leads Kiggans in a close race
A survey by the Wason Center at Christopher Newport University shows a 3-point advantage for Luria, but it's within the margin of error.
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How Norfolk maintains tens of thousands of graves at its historic cemeteries
Preserving gravestones is a constant battle against time.
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Chesapeake Bay earns its highest grade ever on annual report card
The lower part of the bay, around Hampton Roads, appears to be doing the best.
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During high tide, volunteers collect floodwater to 'Measure the Muck'
ODU researchers test the samples for harmful bacteria and nutrient pollution.
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On Saturday, Zeiders honors local creative spirits who rarely stand on stage
The Z Creativity Honors recognizes people in nontraditional performance fields, such as medicine, government and education, who make an impact in the arts community.
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Seclusion incidents drop after policy change in Virginia Beach
Parents and advocates of special education students pushed for new rules to curb the use of seclusion during behavior outbursts.
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Another Virginia county drops Flock surveillance
One of the largest automatic license plate reader networks in the state is shut down
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Home insurers are retreating from some coastal communities. Here’s what’s happening in Hampton Roads.
Some Virginia homeowners are seeing premiums rise or policies not renewed.
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Virginia Beach eyes two spots, costs for new Law Enforcement Training Academy
The current home is one. Another could be part of developing plans for untouched land in the southern city.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation receives grant for local oyster restoration
The $737,000-grant will support a 5.5-acre reef in the Hampton River.
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Back in the exam room, Ralph Northam reflects on life after Richmond
The former Virginia governor talks about returning to medicine, what he learned in office and how he wants to be remembered.
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Rare bee rediscovered in Virginia after more than a century
Protandrena abdominalis was recently found in Isle of Wight County.
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Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel closed in one direction this weekend
It's the first of multiple weekend closures that will take place in October.
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York County to stay in Williamsburg library system
The three localities in the system reached a tentative agreement that renames the nearly-50-year-old union.
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Soaring Electric Bills, Energy Demand A Top Concern For Virginians
As regulators consider a proposed NextEra and Dominion merger, a new poll shows growing anxiety among voters
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An ER wait can worsen a mental health crisis. Hampton offers another option.
Local responders say Riverside’s psychiatric emergency department helps people in crisis reach specialized care sooner, as Virginia expands options beyond medical emergency rooms.
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The king tide is approaching. Scientists are preparing to 'catch' it.
The annual Catch the King flood mapping event in Virginia runs Oct. 9-11.
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Hampton Roads lawmakers hope "pop-up" event bill will have bipartisan support
It stalled in the General Assembly this year but is expected to return. It could help localities respond to unexpected gatherings.
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Suffolk seeks input on MLK memorial
It will commemorate the Civil Rights leader's visit to Peanut Park 63 years ago.
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City Cruises Norfolk is offering sunset and sightseeing tours out of Hampton
The new route started in June to fill the gap left by the Hampton Queen, a different tour boat that needed repair and closed.
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Rooftop solar program offering discounts for Virginia households
The Switch Together campaign runs through Oct. 15.
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A state grant will help maritime workers in Hampton Roads advance their careers — and help employers fill vacant jobs
The $1.2 GO Virginia grant will support upskilling opportunities for 170 workers in shipbuilding, ship repair, port operations, logistics and energy security.
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Virginia Beach City Attorney Mark Stiles dies unexpectedly
He served as the city's top legal advisor for 17 years
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As farmers face mounting financial pressures, advocates want to help farmers avoid having to sell off their land to developers
Some advocates say diversifying how farmland is used can help preserve it.
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A study found a way to ease coal dust in Newport News. Will it happen?
Experts say a wind fence could significantly cut pollution in the Southeast neighborhood. But it'll be costly.
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Virginia Beach to continue academy program teaching ‘City Hall 101’
Officials say a pilot program went well and there’s value in letting citizens understand how city government functions.
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Trump repeals order that boosted Chesapeake Bay restoration
The president specifically took aim at stormwater fees, though they are not linked to the repealed Obama-era directive.
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Storage company looks to make small data center in part of its James City County building
It’s part of a national venture by Prime Storage alongside Microsoft and one of the biggest South Korean conglomerates.
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Hampton Roads hospitals post prices, but some rates remain hard to figure out
Five years after federal hospital price transparency rules took effect, a new report says some Hampton Roads hospitals still publish negotiated rates in formulas that are difficult for users to calculate.
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Suffolk says no to another solar farm on agricultural land
Several council members felt the developer didn't do enough to meet with neighbors about their objections.
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Review of programs leads to bigger flood insurance discount for Virginia Beach
A greater discount will apply to eligible National Flood Insurance Program policyholders paying full-risk rates.
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Virginia Beach council clears path for apartments at Farmhouse brewery site
Community members opposed the project. Some leaders say the city needs the housing.
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Suffolk is one step closer to temporarily banning data centers
“This pause is for us to have a conversation, not for us just to pause and say we kick the can down the road and do nothing,” said Planning Commissioner Johnnie Edwards.
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WJCC superintendent sticks to previously proposed redistricting maps
“Although we recognize the personal connections that people have to their schools, we must also consider the needs of the school division as a whole,” Superintendent Daniel Keever said.
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Most who need housing assistance don’t get help. Advocates say the social safety net is in tatters.
This episode originally aired in two parts. In part one, a Hampton Roads woman tries to access homelessness resources that exist on paper but aren't meaningfully available. In part two, policymakers and advocates discuss why the housing safety net is failing and what could put it back together.
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A new report says Hampton Roads needs thousands of healthcare workers
Health care workforce leaders say some of the region’s smaller staffing gaps can be just as disruptive as lacking nurses or doctors.
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Cigarette butts, long a leading litter problem, can have a second life
Hampton Roads organizations are raising awareness about recycling cigarette waste.
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Dominion, NextEra Energy address affordability concerns ahead of potential merger.
The two energy companies announced a new benefits package in response to feedback from policymakers.
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Williamsburg's poet laureate could get a raise and a term extension
City council approved a stipend raise and an option for giving laureates another year in the role.
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Williamsburg spending $6K on live performance venue study
It will give up-to-date figures accounting for economic changes and new tax rates since a 2024 study.
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‘It’s time’: Williamsburg moving forward with new library
Council has one final vote in October to approve the project’s financing
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Chesapeake Bay sees moderate gains in seagrass
Last year's increase brings the total acreage to just shy of the goal for 2030.
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Dominion Ratepayers On The Hook Again As Give Turns Into Take
Virginia’s largest utility is asking regulators to OK a long-term plan to recoup costs for high fuel prices. The new charges could wipe out a proposed customer rebate from a NextEra acquisition.
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A Virginia Beach family farm grows as a local food hub
Grant funding from the state and matched by the city is helping develop a new farm-to-table kitchen at Creekmore's Place at Indian River.
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Scientists are tracking a massive algae bloom moving through the Chesapeake Bay
The bloom was first detected in Norfolk in July.
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Virginia Beach to seek proposals for former Virginia MOCA location
The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art moved from its former Parks Avenue location to a new home at Batten University this year.
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