A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
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Tolls on the Downtown, Midtown tunnels going up in 2025
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The annual increase means drivers will pay between 3.5% and 5.5% more per trip than in 2024.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The Kingdom United Fellowship Marketplace Resource Center works with the Department of Juvenile Justice to help young people find new life paths.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The Navy Special Operations Memorial honors sailors who have died since World War II.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Suffolk nonprofit wants residents to help reverse pollution in the Nansemond River
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The Nansemond River Preservation Alliance is launching a new Suffolk Nature Project to get more people involved.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Janet Green was bestowed the Hampton Roads Housing Consortium's highest honor for her more than 20 years leading the organization. She retires at the end of the year.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia Beach’s ‘The Dome’ concert venue is expected to open Spring 2025
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The venue is named after the Alan B. Shepard Convention Center, built in 1958, that came to be known as The Dome. The new Dome is taking over the old site at the Oceanfront.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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A 16-page draft of the narrative weaves together the stories of area residents to share the often un- or under-told history of African Americans in the area.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Local soldier injured in Gaza mission dies of injuries
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Army Sgt. Quandarius Stanley died of his injuries Oct. 31, at a VA facility near his home town in South Carolina.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Great Dismal Swamp has released millions of tons of carbon since colonial era
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New research by the U.S. Geological Survey calculates how much land use changes at the swamp have led to greenhouse gas emissions.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Data centers keep growing in Virginia — and so does energy demand
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Virginia is home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Leadership changes at Newport News Shipbuilding
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Changes at HII come after a disappointing earnings report.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Stein, the state's Attorney General since 2016, beat Republican challenger Mark Robinson. Stein is a former North Carolina state senator from the Charlotte area.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Chesapeake voters say no to paying for curbside recycling
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This week’s ballot referendum was advisory, meaning city leaders are not bound by the outcome.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia Beach police engrave catalytic converters to prevent theft
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The engraving events remain popular in Virginia Beach, according to police, even as the number of catalytic converter thefts has declined.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Navy extends life of Norfolk-based ships
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Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro extends five local ships.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Aided by a Chesapeake Gateways grant, the Phoebus-Fort Monroe Coalition is seeking design firms to form a strategic plan.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Williamsburg Bray School restoration highlights racist history of education, how Black students resisted oppression in spite of it.
The Williamsburg Bray School is the oldest-known surviving building where Black children were taught in the U.S. Colonial Williamsburg plans to continue studying the school's history and legacy, and is restoring the structure to its 18th century look.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Hustle and flow: the legacy of the 1974-75 Old Dominion Monarchs
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Fifty years ago the Old Dominion Monarchs men’s basketball team brought the school its first national championship in any team sport. Their intense, lightning fast offense and smothering defense captivated Norfolk, while propelling them to legendary heights in division two basketball. WHRO’s Connor Worley takes us through that season and the legacy…
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Chesapeake Bay water quality has barely budged, report says
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The Chesapeake Bay Program says only about a third of local waterways meet water quality standards.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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HRSD using $1 billion loan to turn more sewage into drinking water
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The district recently got the latest $268 million chunk of the loan from the EPA.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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A limited number of guests will be allowed a tour of the school before it closes to finish restoration work. It's expected to fully open in Spring 2025.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Hampton University explores possibilities for new collaborations as host of second-ever Department of Energy conference
The DOE to the People event connects faculty and students at minority-serving institutions with opportunities at the department.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Dare County map experts and librarians teamed up to release a special map of Outer Banks ghost stories and mysteries.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia’s controversial purge
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NPR obtained a spreadsheet of voters removed from the state's voter rolls since Aug. 7. They include U.S. citizens who are fully eligible to vote and were removed erroneously.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Anti-smoking groups want the new Norfolk casino developer to keep original non-smoking plans
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A national advocacy group says even with Boyd Gaming’s proposed remedies, indoor smoking can cause health harms and potentially worsen gambling addictions.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Audubon Society surveys downtown Norfolk for bird collisions
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Artificial lights and glass windows – prevalent in urban areas – can confuse and kill migrating birds.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Student representatives from Norfolk State, Christopher Newport and William & Mary are among a group of 10 student body presidents that want to meet with Gov. Glenn Youngkin about DEI programs.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Rhonda Hall has been criticized of late for not cooperating with a police investigation into a student's alleged shooting threat in September.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Chrysler Museum exhibit highlights climate change threats to sea ice
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Dutch glass artist Peter Bremers is behind the new "Ice to Water" exhibit.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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After a decade trying to diversify the region's economy away from federal spending, Hampton Roads is turning back to defense industry to grow
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For years, officials have tried to shift Hampton Roads’ economy away from defense. Now, leaders say diversity within defense is the region’s future.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Hampton reconsidering road closure as it explores safety solutions at Shell Road and Greenbriar Ave
After nearby residents raised concerns, Hampton is planning a new community meeting to discuss ways to improve road and intersection safety in the neighborhood.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Federal lawsuit argues Norfolk’s use of Flock cameras is unconstitutional
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A lawsuit filed Monday alleges the automatic license plate reading cameras violate privacy rights by creating a “dragnet” that monitors everyday travel.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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In addition to other limits, a proposal to discourage development on forested land would leave just 700 acres of land that meet the criteria for new large-scale solar projects.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Chesapeake desperately needs multifamily development to ease housing crisis, coalition report says
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Chesapeake businesses and organizations recently completed a housing study to push local leaders to act.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Virginia's bay scallops are making a comeback
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Scientists say the iconic species on the Eastern Shore is nearing levels that could support the state’s long-gone commercial or recreational harvest.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Williamsburg wants the next iteration of the joint service agreement that governs WJCC to be "modernized."द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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New report blasts Army's watercraft fleet
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The aging Army boats based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis suffer from breakdowns and slow repairs.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The new site includes information about the Ashanti Alert Act of 2018, the alert itself as well as how to find your state's alert program.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Daniel Keever will serve as acting superintendent for WJCC Schools starting in February 2025, after current superintendent Olwen Herron retires.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Mayor Mike Duman and Holy Neck Councilman Tim Johnson hoped to see more specifics from the working plan on Wednesday.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The the Williamsburg Youth Orchestra collaborated with the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University to update original scores for a performance during Yorktown Day on Oct. 19, 2024.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Something in the Water has to announce next year’s lineup by the end of the year, Virginia Beach leaders say
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After a short notice cancellation of 2024’s festival, city council voted on new measures in the sponsorship agreement to prevent it from happening again.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Langley Airmen get taste of the field
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The new exercise is part of an Air Force initiative to prepare for near-peer competition.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Pentagon confirms drones over Langley
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The operator of the drones remains unidentified.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Report says a stretch of Interstate 664 is the 17th busiest highway in the nation
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Commuters lose more time to traffic on I-664 in Chesapeake and Suffolk than any other highway in Virginia, according to a report from a traffic data analytics firm.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Crime statistics are down overall in Virginia Beach for 2024
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Violent crimes and property crimes are lower compared to this time last year, police chief says.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Miyares and others argue that the new rule would be too costly and demand "burdensome reporting requirements" that are too difficult to implement.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The smallest increase in VA benefits since the pandemic, a sign that inflation is slowing.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Organizers expect to propose 2025 dates for Something in the Water
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Festival organizer Robby Wells told Virginia Beach City Council that dates would be proposed by Oct. 19 for the rescheduled festival.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk casino gets final city sign-off to proceed with long-delayed development
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The City Council voted 7-1 to approve development of the project originally proposed in 2018.द्वारा 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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