A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
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It’s the third flight to the Caribbean out of Norfolk added within the last year and a half.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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North Carolina officials push Congress to help take down risky Outer Banks homes — before they collapse
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Proposed legislation would allow the National Flood Insurance Program to pay out pre-disaster.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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A new proposal for a retail cannabis market in Virginia aims to prioritize small businesses and economic justice
People are concerned the new proposal still gives larger outfits an advantage over small businesses and farmers.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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President Donald Trump’s shift in federal housing policy means some organizations providing housing assistance have to quickly change how their programs operate in order to qualify for federal funding.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Environmental groups say the update falls short on several targets, but is critical to moving forward with a shared vision.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Warner, a Democrat, has held his U.S. Senate seat since 2009.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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An ODU professor is using AI to help doctors identify glioblastoma, a fast-growing and often recurring cancer, without invasive biopsies.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Christmas trees might be more expensive this year, but growers say high supply will stave off huge hikes
The best way to keep your bill down in Hampton Roads? Buy local.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The council discussed issues with political signs at polling locations on public property.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Council compensation hasn’t changed in nearly two decades, but some felt the timing isn’t right.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Hampton Roads has unique strengths that will be in high demand in the coming years, economists say
A new regional plan proposes how Hampton Roads can take advantage of its strengths and grow the local economy over the next 10 to 20 years.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Start Peninsula is one resource to help those starting small businesses test their idea and connect with local mentors.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Canada-based TC Energy announced this week that the pipeline, which runs through Suffolk and Chesapeake, is officially in service.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The event is a mainstay at Cure Coffeehouse, which was revived in 2022 when the company set up in the former Aromas location.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Mussels have mysteriously been missing from manmade marshes around Hampton Roads.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The cities worked to do so in the 1990s, but halted during water rights lawsuits.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The federal shutdown is over, but thousands of Virginians who rely on food stamps are now being told to reapply for SNAP — a process that could leave families without assistance for weeks.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia Beach seeks charter change to make it harder for City Council to approve rural development
The request will go to the General Assembly, which must approve changes to the city charter. The measure is backed by a local farming organization.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The incubator aims to advance AI research and development and to train students across industries on how to use it.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Federal health insurance subsidies are ending. Thousands in Hampton Roads face premiums that could triple.
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Hampton Roads has some of the state’s highest enrollment in the Affordable Care Act market.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Advocates for the 10-1 urged unanimous support by council, which complied, though with two absences. A needed charter change is next in the hands of the General Assembly.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The report draws from years of scientific studies and data to capture the current state of climate change.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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One Williamsburg center says the drag of old tech is reaching a breaking point.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Only about one in six lung cancer cases nationwide are caught early enough for curative treatment. In Hampton Roads, health advocates say it’s time to widen screening guidelines.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia Beach City Council could vote to back referendum outcome in support of 10-district voting
A vote is scheduled Tuesday to support the referendum result, which found most city voters want to codify a 10-1 local voting system in the city charter.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Local officials held the event to coincide with America Recycles Day.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia Beach citizens sue Army Corps over wetlands project that cleared forest at Pleasure House Point
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The four plaintiffs claim the project unlawfully harmed wildlife and public access to the park.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The finding rewrites the historical record of animals at the early settlement.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Seven years ago, the Norfolk casino project advertised paying the city roughly $33 million a year. Now, it’s less than half that.
Norfolk officials and councilmembers say the city is still set to benefit — even if the amount is significantly less than initially expected.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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One voter wondered about the state's unique term limit during WHRO's voter listening sessions earlier this year.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Luria joins a field of six other Democrats who will compete for their party’s nomination before facing Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans in November 2026.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The division says it has struggled with hiring staff to support it. Another option had been to phase it out.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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State officials say the new internship program is an investment in the future of the park system.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The event supports a nonprofit organization that assists the unit.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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On Veterans Day, a Virginia author is highlighting the issues facing his fellow veterans of the War in Afghanistan
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On this Veterans Day, a Virginia author is highlighting the issues facing his fellow veterans of the War in Afghanistan. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The utility recently requested regulatory approval for nearly a dozen facilities totaling $2.9 billion.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The Interim Gaming Hall features 132 slot machines on the same site where work is ongoing to build the permanent casino.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The agreement establishes a center for research and development in each of the three countries - Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Abby Zwerner’s attorneys say the verdict is a “a major step forward in Abby’s long road of healing.”Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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JB Akers recently bought an old trailer and outfitted it with shelves to become a cozy, mobile bookstore. She carries a variety of genres by independent authors.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The 2015 conference reshaped the region’s relationship with water. What's next?Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The memorial is the first major landscape work at the former fort since the Army handed it over to the state. A multi-year installation, the last piece is expected to be in place in 2028.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Close to 1.4 million Virginians voted early according to the Virginia Public Access Project. But there are still plenty of voters heading to the polls Tuesday. WHRO's reporters talked to some of them about this year's historic state election. Here's what they told us.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Hampton Roads waste authority approves $450 million contract to use AI to reduce trash at landfill
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The Southeastern Public Service Authority says the long-term deal will cut trash going to the landfill in half, as it runs out of space.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Democrat delegate Michael Feggans and Republican Tim Anderson are competing to represent the 97th district in the House of Delegates. Each will work down to the wire trying to net what could be a last few crucial votes.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Presidential endorsements have become increasingly important for candidates in Virginia’s race for governor.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Workers at Rivers Casino in Portsmouth are the first casino workers in Virginia to win a union contract.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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SNAP benefits are set to lapse this weekend. Here’s where to find food assistance in Hampton Roads.
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Local food pantries and community groups are expanding services and urging residents to plan ahead.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Since 1967, Job Corps has been a fixture in Marion, Va. The residential campus on Main Street has trained generations in health care skills. Despite bipartisan support under previous administrations, the Trump administration is trying to close it.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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As autism rhetoric heats up, Hampton Roads parents say their biggest fight is simply finding help
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While national debates revive unproven claims about what causes autism, local families say they’re focused on more immediate concerns.Kirjoittanut 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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