A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
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Peninsula health official encourages vaccination, other precautions as Virginia confirms first measles case of 2025
The vaccine is 97% effective at preventing measles for people who have received two doses, according to Hampton and Peninsula Health District Population Health Manager Tes La Dieu.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Port of Virginia container traffic steady despite tariff anxiety
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0:50Officials say the port had its second-best March ever last month and traffic volumes remain stable as the Trump administration implements import tariffs.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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New documentary highlights life on Tangier Island as residents fight rising tides
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1:02The crew behind “Been Here Stay Here" is raising money to hold free screenings on the island.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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'Dark Sky Week' in Norfolk highlights harms of light pollution for migrating birds
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0:46Mayor Kenny Alexander recently signed a proclamation in line with the annual global campaign.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Inaugural poet laureate wants to ensure the longevity, presence of spoken word in Williamsburg’s art landscape
Lacroy “Atlas” Nixon hopes his work can get students involved in poetry and bolster a new generation of artists.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Suffolk is cracking down on illegal dumping and other ‘environmental crimes’
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1:00The new Environmental Crimes Task Force is a partnership between prosecutors, city staff and the fire department.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Mayor Mike Duman asked the city manager and attorney to explore Suffolk's legal options.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Residents plan to object Tuesday to Virginia Beach schools suspending DEI policies
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0:55The Virginia Beach School Board voted in April to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs after Trump threatened to pull federal funds from schools.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Chesapeake hospital notifying patients treated by nurse who reused syringes
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0:47A Chesapeake nurse was fired for reusing needleless syringes, and though there are no known cases of illness, and the risk of transmission is low, the hospital is recommending patients get tested.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Former New Orleans mayor talks shared challenges between his city and Hampton Roads
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4:26Mitch Landrieu oversaw the recovery of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina as mayor from 2010 to 2018. He sat down with WHRO to talk about the shared challenges between his city and Hampton Roads.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Federal layoffs, tariffs likely to cause economic slowdown in Hampton Roads, expert says
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1:04Hampton Roads leaders brace for impacts as the trade war heats up and tens of thousands of local workers worry about their jobs.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Tackling housing affordability and discrimination among the discussions at CNU’s Social Justice Conference
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0:52Expert says popular efforts to loosen local zoning laws aren’t enough to address affordability for the most vulnerable.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The show will follow the Virginia native as he returns to his home state to coach football at NSU.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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New Navy Secretary promises massive investment in shipbuilding
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0:46The new Secretary of the Navy made his first stop Thursday in Hampton Roads. WHRO MIlitary Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Most residents at meeting say no to referendum on Virginia Beach voting system
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0:58For the last two elections, a voting system with 10 district elections for city council and one at-large election for mayor has been in place. Some city leaders want a referendum on the new and old systems.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The administration proposes cutting vacant bus driver positions, scaling back some raises to bring pay in line with the market, and holding off on several new teacher, special ed., and behavioral support aide hires in light of a local funding shortfall.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Dominion Energy working with CNU to turn power poles into bat habitat
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0:54The pilot project includes 13 "bat flats" near Dominion's nuclear power plant in Surry.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services provided about $5 million to organizations in Hampton Roads in the last decade. Under a recent executive order, some of that could disappear.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The organization is hosting meetings and a survey to understand service nonprofits' needs and what local philanthropy can fill.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Restaurant owners are worried upping taxes on their customers will drive them to eat out of town, putting their establishments out of business.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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VA Leader on hand for North Battlefield Clinic ribbon cutting
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0:43VA Secretary Doug Collins opens the new VA clinic in Chesapeake amid controversy over the number of staff. WHRO Military reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Bestselling author returns to Chesapeake to celebrate reading, sport and the literary award that changed his life
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1:07Kwame Alexander kicked off a weekend of events celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Newbery Medal win by dedicating a Little Free Library in Chesapeake's Bells Mill area.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Superintendent John Gordon says the division's only contingency plan would be to ask the city to make up the more than $9.5 million if it is cut.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Suffolk's proposed budget includes $5.8 million more than last year for schools, and pays for four of the 11 officers the division requested in 2026.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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If approved, the tax rate will decrease by a cent to $1.14 per $100 of assessed value.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Owner Tilfany Brown wants to give a second chance to people rejected from other programs.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Why is Hampton Roads one of the nation's worst areas for pollen allergies?
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4:19WHRO spoke with an expert at ODU to find out.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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EPA plans to terminate $20 million grant for flood project in historic Hampton community
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1:04The funding for Aberdeen Gardens' is on the Trump administration's official chopping block.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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If approved, the new taxes would be effective in January.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Nature Conservancy buys nearly 700 acres to protect in Surry County
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0:53The nonprofit plans to drain Sunken Meadow Pond for a wetlands restoration project, which has drawn pushback from local residents.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk's mayor says city is still pushing for redevelopment of two malls
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0:50Mayor Kenny Alexander announced steps intended to move the redevelopments of Military Circle and MacArthur malls forward at the annual State of the City address.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Cherry blossoms in Virginia Beach evoke feelings of hope and wonder
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3:15Visitors flocked to Red Wing Park for the Cherry Blossom Festival, which continues through Saturday.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia Beach considers holding a referendum on voting system
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1:02The referendum would ask residents if they prefer voting by district or at-large for city government.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia Beach’s police academy is housed in a 73-year-old school. What’s next for the program?
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0:47City council is considering funding a new facility in this year’s budget proposal. It’s estimated to cost $82 million and may take five years to complete.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Despite an 8% increase, property taxes are slated to stay flat in 2026 as residential and commercial property values continue to rise.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Surveys on the decision found more people were against renaming Blair than were for it.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Nansemond Indian Nation says Virginia is strong-arming the tribe by withholding Medicaid funding in new lawsuit
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0:52The Nansemond opened a medical clinic in 2023 and says the state seemingly messed up Medicaid billing.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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VA Secretary downplays staff needs to open new clinic
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0:46The VA is downplaying the lack of staff at the new Chesapeake clinic. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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An Inspector General found the Hampton VA system is straining to keep up with patient load
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0:46An Inspector General report found the Chesapeake VA clinic was expected to have more health care providers to alleviate the burden at the Hampton facility. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Residents will see their water rates bump if the proposed budget is approved. The average customer can expect to pay about $6 more per month.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Hampton works with alumni, neighbors to 'co-curate' plans for former School for the Deaf and Blind land
"They're going to be the ones who bring the life to whatever that design is," said Community Engagement Manager Monica Meharg.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Commander Zena Cardman and three other astronauts will be aboard the space station by July at the earliest, according to NASA. The team will conduct research in preparation for missions to the moon.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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A Dakota author on the tradition of seed keeping
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4:19WHRO spoke with Diane Wilson ahead of an upcoming lecture at the Elizabeth River Project.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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New native seed library in Norfolk aims to help boost local ecosystem
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0:56The Elizabeth River Project will unveil the community resource as part of its Seed Keepers Initiative, which also emphasizes Indigenous traditions.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk International Airport's CEO explains why international flights may be on the horizon
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5:01Officials say next-generation aircraft and growing community support have tipped the scales in favor of attracting international carriers.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The local share of school funding remains flat with the previous year at $95 million.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Hampton Roads waste authority finalizing deal to change where our trash goes
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0:57As space at the Regional Landfill shrinks, the Southeastern Public Service Authority spent the past year looking for a new way to handle the region's trash.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The budget needs more than $11 million more from Williamsburg and James City County.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The Norfolk-based USS Gravely is in Galveston Texas, part of a larger Navy effort at the southern border. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk won't create a housing trust fund after all, plans to reorient existing fund
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0:43The latest budget proposal would make $2 million available immediately to incentivize affordable housing development, but includes no ongoing funding.Autor: 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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