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1,211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
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Virginia Beach Taps Black Millennial For New City Manager
June 17, 2020 20:13 - 1.24 MBPatrick Duhaney is currently city manager in Cincinnati, Ohio.
'45 Years Later, Still No Justice': Family Wants Another Look At Relative's Death
June 12, 2020 20:32 - 6.48 MBA prominent black family in Virginia Beach wants to reopen an investigation into the death of one of their own 45 years after it happened.
'45 Years Later, Still No Justice': Family Wants Another Look At Relative's Death
June 12, 2020 20:32 - 6.48 MBA prominent black family in Virginia Beach wants to reopen an investigation into the death of one of their own 45 years after it happened.
Black People Represent Majority Of Hampton Roads Officer-Involved Deaths
June 12, 2020 20:04 - 2.53 MBThere have been 26 police officer-involved fatal shootings in Hampton Roads since 2015. Sixty-nine percent of those have involved black people, who only make up about 30% of the region's population.
Norfolk Small Business Reopens With Cautious Optimism
June 05, 2020 17:18 - 2.02 MBJoan Wilkening owns and runs Mrs. Pinkadot, a shabby-chic home décor shop in Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood. WHRO reported in March that closing was not exactly easy for her. She was concerned then about keeping the store afloat. She's excited to reopen, but has new worries.
'A Horrible Situation': Housing Advocates Say Virginia Policy Leaves People In Hotels At Risk Of Homelessness
June 03, 2020 12:00 - 6.88 MBHousing advocates say a Virginia policy is allowing people who live in hotels and motels to become homeless as they remain laid off amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'A Horrible Situation': Housing Advocates Say Virginia Policy Leaves People In Hotels At Risk Of Homelessness
June 03, 2020 12:00 - 6.88 MBHousing advocates say a Virginia policy is allowing people who live in hotels and motels to become homeless as they remain laid off amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Demonstrators Peacefully March Through Norfolk In Response To Floyd Killing
June 03, 2020 11:00 - 4.03 MBMore than 100 people marched across parts of Norfolk Tuesday night, protesting police brutality, racism and the killing of black Americans including George Floyd in Minnesota.
Moving Forward While Hurting: The Anniversary Of The Virginia Beach Shooting
June 01, 2020 12:00 - 4.66 MBMore than 100 residents gathered at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center Sunday to mark the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting that killed 12 people and injured four more plus a police officer.
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Herbert "Bert" Snelling
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 2.02 MBHerbert “Bert” Snelling was killed in the shooting. He was 57.
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Herbert "Bert" Snelling
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 2.02 MBHerbert “Bert” Snelling was killed in the shooting. He was 57.
Virginia Beach Shooting: Christopher Rapp
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 2.59 MBChristopher Rapp was killed in the shooting. He was 54. A Virginia Beach native, Rapp was an engineer in the city's public works department. He also played the bagpipes in the band, Tidewater Pipes and Drums.
Virginia Beach Shooting: A Message From Former Police Chief Jim Cervera
May 29, 2020 12:32 - 1.47 MBVirginia Beach Shooting: A Message From Former Police Chief Jim Cervera
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Bobby Williams
May 29, 2020 12:31 - 2.43 MBVirginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Bobby Williams
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Mary Louise Gayle
May 29, 2020 12:30 - 2.28 MBVirginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Mary Louise Gayle
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Joshua Hardy
May 28, 2020 22:04 - 14.7 MBMemorial of Joshua Hardy
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May 28, 2020 21:04 - 1.56 MBVirginia Beach will have a virtual memorial to honor those killed and injured in the Municipal Center Shooting
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Alexander Gusev
May 28, 2020 20:04 - 1 minute - 10.5 MBMemorial of Alexander Gusev
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Richard "Rich" Nettleton
May 28, 2020 18:12 - 2.43 MBVirginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Richard "Rich" Nettleton
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Richard "Rich" Nettleton
May 28, 2020 18:12 - 2.43 MBVirginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Richard "Rich" Nettleton
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Ryan "Keith" Cox
May 28, 2020 18:10 - 26.1 MBVirginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Ryan "Keith" Cox
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Ryan "Keith" Cox
May 28, 2020 18:10 - 26.1 MBVirginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Ryan "Keith" Cox
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering LaQuita Brown
May 28, 2020 18:09 - 2.04 MBVirginia Beach Shooting: Remembering LaQuita Brown
Despite The Pandemic, Virginia Beach Remembers A Mass Shooting
May 28, 2020 14:51 - 5.27 MBMarking one year since a mass shooting is no easy feat during a stay-at-home order. Virginia Beach is using a virtual event and forget-me-nots to honor the 17 victims.
Virginia Beach Shooting Anniversary: Remembering Kate Nixon
May 27, 2020 14:13 - 5.62 MBWhen Kate Nixon lost her life on May 31, 2019, she left behind a husband and three young daughters. WHRV's Gina Gambony spoke with them about how they remember Kate a year later.
Virginia Beach Shooting: Remembering Tara Welch Gallagher
May 20, 2020 21:00 - 2.31 MBTara Welch Gallagher was a 39-year-old engineer for Virginia Beach Public Works when she was killed in the shooting.
Virginia Begins Processing Eviction Cases Again
May 18, 2020 21:00 - 1.73 MBVirginia's moratorium on all non-emergency court proceedings ended Monday, meaning judges can begin hearing eviction cases against tenants who are struggling to pay rent due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hampton Roads Del. Scott Discusses His Concerns About Virginia's Reopening
May 15, 2020 21:44 - 5.43 MBBusinesses and restaurants across much of Virginia can partially reopen Friday. Governor Ralph Northam has begun the state’s first phase of slowly lifting restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Virginia’s Legislative Black Caucus says the state should wait longer for the outbreak to subside before easing restrictions.
Hampton Roads Del. Scott Discusses His Concerns About Virginia's Reopening
May 15, 2020 21:44 - 5.43 MBBusinesses and restaurants across much of Virginia can partially reopen Friday. Governor Ralph Northam has begun the state's first phase of slowly lifting restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Virginia's Legislative Black Caucus says the state should wait longer for the outbreak to subside before easing restrictions.
Reporter's Notebook: What It’s Like Getting Tested For COVID-19
May 15, 2020 21:02 - 5.19 MBFinding a place to get tested for COVID-19 isn’t hard, but the testing experience can take a long time.
Reporter's Notebook: What It's Like Getting Tested For COVID-19
May 15, 2020 21:02 - 5.19 MBFinding a place to get tested for COVID-19 isn't hard, but the testing experience can take a long time.
Latinos Make Up 42% Of Virginia's COVID-19 Cases. This Might Be Why.
May 15, 2020 18:26 - 1.8 MBState health officials have said it's because of meat processing plants, which employ large numbers of Latinos.
Latinos Make Up 42% Of Virginia’s COVID-19 Cases. This Might Be Why.
May 15, 2020 18:26 - 1.8 MBState health officials have said it's because of meat processing plants, which employ large numbers of Latinos.
Restaurants, Stores Prepping To Resume Some Operations Friday In State's First Phase Of Reopening
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 1.38 MBAfter nearly two months of struggling to turn profits or closing altogether, many Hampton Roads businesses can begin resuming some operations Friday.
Restaurants, Stores Prepping To Resume Some Operations Friday In State's First Phase Of Reopening
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 1.38 MBAfter nearly two months of struggling to turn profits or closing altogether, many Hampton Roads businesses can begin resuming some operations Friday.
Cities Cut Sea Level Rise Response Funding Due To Revenue Shortfalls
May 13, 2020 21:00 - 2.07 MBAs the coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the economy, some Hampton Roads cities are cutting funding for resilience and flood mitigation projects.
Norfolk Biotech Company Is Using An Unexpected Source To Develop Treatment For COVID-19
May 13, 2020 14:46 - 4 minutes - 5.62 MBResearch scientist Neel Krishna of ReAlta explains how the immune system leads to death in some COVID-19 cases, and how he and his colleagues are working on a medication to treat it. Professor Kurt Williamson talks about viruses and their importance on the planet.
Hampton Roads Sees Surge In Residential Trash, Recycling Amid Outbreak
May 12, 2020 21:10 - 1.77 MBSome Hampton Road cities are seeing dramatic increases in residential garbage and recycling as most people stay home amid the coronavirus outbreak.
What The Anniversary Of A Mass Shooting Will Look Like In Virginia Beach
May 05, 2020 14:57 - 1.9 MBThe City of Virginia Beach is planning a number of events to mark one year since a mass shooting.
Academy Promotes Home Raising As Response To Rising Seas In Hampton Roads
April 30, 2020 20:54 - 2.88 MBEfforts to address sea level rise are still happening amid the coronavirus outbreak. One company wants to make home elevation a more viable solution to the rising seas in Hampton Roads.
Eviction Protections Extend For Some People Living In Hotels
April 27, 2020 21:00 - 1.78 MBVirginians living in hotels or motels for more than 90 consecutive days are still exempt from evictions, thanks to an extended emergency moratorium on eviction cases.
A Timely Quarantine Cover From Virginia Beach's Travelers
April 27, 2020 13:14 - 1.95 MBWHRV's Jonah Grinkewitz is checking in with local artists during the coronavirus pandemic. This week, he talked to Tom Kearns of the Virginia Beach band Travelers. They recorded a cover of Matchbox Twenty's “How Far We've Come,” earlier this month.
A Timely Quarantine Cover From Virginia Beach's Travelers
April 27, 2020 13:14 - 1.95 MBWHRV’s Jonah Grinkewitz is checking in with local artists during the coronavirus pandemic. This week, he talked to Tom Kearns of the Virginia Beach band Travelers. They recorded a cover of Matchbox Twenty’s “How Far We’ve Come,” earlier this month.
Shootings Continue, Other Crimes Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
April 23, 2020 21:04 - 2.03 MBWhile the coronavirus outbreak continues to keep hundreds of thousands of Hampton Roads residents at home, yellow police tape is still in use. Police departments across the region say some types of crime, like home break-ins, are down. But gun violence continues.
'Southside Gems' Provide Free Meals To Residents In Berkley Food Desert
April 22, 2020 20:04 - 2 MBEvery week, about 10 volunteers and community leaders meet at Burning Bush Worship Center in Norfolk where they prepare and bag groceries and meals for more than 600 people -- many living in a food desert.
'Southside Gems' Provide Free Meals To Residents In Berkley Food Desert
April 22, 2020 20:04 - 2 MBEvery week, about 10 volunteers and community leaders meet at Burning Bush Worship Center in Norfolk where they prepare and bag groceries and meals for more than 600 people -- many living in a food desert.
Two Local Hospitals Were Subjects Of Resolved OSHA Complaints Related To COVID-19
April 22, 2020 13:53 - 1.97 MBEmployees at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Norfolk General Hospital reported concerns to the state in March. They have been resolved, according to the state labor office.
'It's Good To Get Some Good News': First COVID-19 Patient In Obici ICU Goes Home
April 21, 2020 20:50 - 1.9 MBStaff at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk celebrated sending home the first patient treated for COVID-19 in the intensive care unit.
'It’s Good To Get Some Good News': First COVID-19 Patient In Obici ICU Goes Home
April 21, 2020 20:50 - 1.9 MBStaff at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk celebrated sending home the first patient treated for COVID-19 in the intensive care unit.
New Journal And Guide Suspending Publication Amid Financial Hardships Of Coronavirus
April 16, 2020 22:00 - 1.98 MBBrenda Andrews, the Norfolk-based paper's publisher and owner, has halted print operations indefinitely. In an interview, she attributed the suspension to ad placement cancellations in print editions and the closure of distribution locations — mostly small businesses and churches — amid the outbreak.