WHRO Reports

Portsmouth City Mafnager Resigns

September 08, 2020 20:42 - 4.59 MB

Portsmouth's city manager resigned Tuesday amid continuing fallout over the city's response to the vandalism of a Confederate monument earlier this year. Lydia Pettis Patton's resignation comes days after she placed Police Chief Angela Greene on paid leave.

State Commission Recommends Adding Black History Graduation Requirement

August 31, 2020 20:26 - 1.7 MB

The Virginia Commission on African American History Education suggested policy and content changes to tell a more complete and accurate history of Black Americans.

Portsmouth Begins To Remove Its Confederate Statue

August 28, 2020 09:34 - 1.7 MB

After causing serious injury to one man and the impetus for criminal charges against several prominent Black community leaders, Portsmouth's Confederate monument began to come down Wednesday morning.

Staff Shortages Impacting Virginia's Response To Climate Change, Officials Say

August 20, 2020 18:16 - 1.92 MB

State officials say staff shortages caused by a budget shortfall amid the coronavirus pandemic are making it harder for agencies to respond to sea level rise and other climate change-related issues.

Staff Shortages Impacting Virginia's Response To Climate Change, Officials Say

August 20, 2020 18:16 - 1.92 MB

State officials say staff shortages caused by a budget shortfall amid the coronavirus pandemic are making it harder for agencies to respond to sea level rise and other climate change-related issues.

Virginia Senate Turns Down Proposal For Long-Term Eviction Moratorium

August 20, 2020 18:15 - 1.36 MB

A Senate committee decided Wednesday to delay a vote on the legislation until next year after landlords expressed concerns about it.

State Senator, NAACP Leaders Charged For Confederate Monument Protest In Portsmouth

August 18, 2020 21:00 - 1.88 MB

Portsmouth police have charged State Sen. Louise Lucas and multiple NAACP members with conspiring to damage a Confederate monument during a June protest that left a man critically injured and the monument toppled.

Virtual Career Fair For Veterans On Thursday

August 14, 2020 19:33 - 1 minute - 1.6 MB

Military veterans looking for new careers will be able to connect with 60 companies at a virtual career fair on Thursday.

The Way Virginia Funds Education Disadvantages Poorer Districts. Here's How.

August 14, 2020 19:27 - 2 MB

Virginia education funding falls largely to localities, some of which may struggle to generate enough money to pay for everything schools need.

The Way Virginia Funds Education Disadvantages Poorer Districts. Here's How.

August 14, 2020 19:27 - 2 MB

Virginia education funding falls largely to localities, some of which may struggle to generate enough money to pay for everything schools need.

'It Continually Falls Through the Cracks': Mobile Homes Residents Face High Risk During Disaster

August 14, 2020 19:26 - 1.84 MB

Would the residents of Bertie County have been safer during Hurricane Isaias if there were more affordable housing options?

'It Continually Falls Through the Cracks': Mobile Homes Residents Face High Risk During Disaster

August 14, 2020 19:26 - 1.84 MB

Would the residents of Bertie County have been safer during Hurricane Isaias if there were more affordable housing options?

“I Know God Had His Hand On Me”: Suffolk Reports No Injuries Following Tornado And Tropical Storm

August 14, 2020 19:24 - 1.44 MB

Suffolk officials still don't know how much damage the tornado and Tropical Storm Isaias caused across the city.

Election Officials Respond To Confusion Over Absentee Ballot Applications Sent To Virginians

August 12, 2020 21:00 - 1.53 MB

Local and state election officials say absentee ballot application forms sent to millions of Virginians last week are legitimate and not part of any effort to fraud voters.

Virginia Lawmakers To Propose Multiple Bills To Avoid Evictions

August 10, 2020 21:00 - 2.23 MB

Virginia lawmakers plan to introduce multiple bills at their next session to help struggling tenants keep their homes amid the coronavirus crisis.

Virginia Supreme Court Orders Another Temporary Eviction Moratorium

August 07, 2020 21:00 - 1.35 MB

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday ordered another temporary eviction moratorium as tens of thousands of people struggle to pay rent amid the coronavirus crisis.

A Guide To School Opening Plans In Hampton Roads

August 05, 2020 21:00 - 1.1 MB

School districts across Hampton Roads are deciding how to begin the 2020-21 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although school officials say they want children to be in class to begin the year, most are opting for a full virtual start.

A Surge In Numbers Is Driving New Regional COVID-19 Restrictions

July 31, 2020 21:15 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

According to the World Health Organization, it's important that number is 10% or less. This shows that policies like social distancing are working.

Reopening School Comes With Extra Consideration For Students In Special Education

July 29, 2020 14:19 - 4.69 MB

As districts make decisions on what the beginning of the school year will be like, officials and parents have to consider the best way to get services to students in special programs while keeping them safe.

'It Was Horrific': Norfolk's Predominantly Black East Ghent Wiped Off The Map In 1970s

July 22, 2020 12:00 - 6.33 MB

East Ghent used to be a predominantly Black neighborhood until Norfolk demolished it.

'It Was Horrific': Norfolk's Predominantly Black East Ghent Wiped Off The Map In 1970s

July 22, 2020 12:00 - 6.33 MB

East Ghent used to be a predominantly Black neighborhood until Norfolk demolished it.

Helping Vets In The Time Of COVID-19

July 21, 2020 20:02 - 1 minute - 21.2 MB

Soldiers' Angels supplies veterans during this crisis.

Easing Your Children's Pandemic Isolation

July 20, 2020 20:31 - 6.89 MB

Easing Your Children's Pandemic Isolation

July 20, 2020 20:31 - 6.89 MB

Easing Your Children's Pandemic Isolation

Researchers Present Bleak Future In Hampton Roads If Global Warming Continues At Current Rate

July 16, 2020 21:00 - 1.89 MB

World climate researchers say the Earth is warming at a faster rate than anticipated. The effects could be serious in Virginia.

Newport News Bans Visible Guns On City Property

July 15, 2020 02:26 - 1.9 MB

The new local law passed City Council in a 6-1 vote.

Rough Rollout: New State Rent Relief Program Isn't Helping Everyone At Risk Of Eviction

July 14, 2020 21:00 - 5.43 MB

The Commonwealth has a new rent relief program that's meant to help people avoid evictions. But housing advocates say the rollout of the initiative has been rough.

Rough Rollout: New State Rent Relief Program Isn't Helping Everyone At Risk Of Eviction

July 14, 2020 21:00 - 5.43 MB

The Commonwealth has a new rent relief program that’s meant to help people avoid evictions. But housing advocates say the rollout of the initiative has been rough.

New Tool Aims To Helps Determine Flood Risk, Insurance Cost

July 08, 2020 21:00 - 1.81 MB

A new online tool aims to show Hampton Roads residents that buying flood insurance is cost-effective as sea level rise continues across the region.

TV Frequency Change Opens Up Airwaves To Wireless Carriers

July 03, 2020 22:04 - 2.01 MB

The FCC has reassigned frequencies to television stations across the country. Several stations in Hampton Roads have been part of the switch, including WHRO TV-15. WHRV's Gina Gambony reports that the reason for the change was to open up space in the spectrum for wireless services.

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