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1,202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.
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What To Expect From COVID-19: A Conversation With An Infectious Disease Specialist
April 03, 2020 14:20 - 4.47 MBTalking with Riverside Medical Group's Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rebekah Sensenig.
Chesapeake Bay Advocates Concerned Over Eased Enforcement During Coronavirus
April 02, 2020 20:54 - 1.95 MBThe EPA is giving leniency to industries who don't comply with some regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is worried about lack of enforcement.
‘Saving A Lot Of Heartache': Norfolk Restaurants Provide Free Meals To Laid Off Workers
April 01, 2020 10:20 - 18.4 MBIt has been just over a week since Governor Ralph Northam ordered all restaurants to close except for takeout and delivery to limit the spread of the virus. Many workers have since lost their jobs and are unsure of what to do next. Some Norfolk restaurants are trying to help by giving out free meals to food industry workers and anyone else in need.
‘Saving A Lot Of Heartache’: Norfolk Restaurants Provide Free Meals To Laid Off Workers
April 01, 2020 10:20 - 18.4 MBIt has been just over a week since Governor Ralph Northam ordered all restaurants to close except for takeout and delivery to limit the spread of the virus. Many workers have since lost their jobs and are unsure of what to do next. Some Norfolk restaurants are trying to help by giving out free meals to food industry workers and anyone else in need.
Grieving During A Pandemic: Hampton Roads Families Face Difficult Decisions
March 31, 2020 19:47 - 1.67 MBWHRV's Jonah Grinkewitz reports on the effect coronavirus is having on funeral services in Hampton Roads.
VDH: Our Best Defense Is Preparation
March 27, 2020 22:16 - 22.9 MBVDH: Our Best Defense Is Preparation
Virginia Law And The State Of Emergency
March 23, 2020 17:01 - 4.98 MBVirginia Law And The State Of Emergency
Norfolk Small Business Holds Facebook Flea Market To Keep Business Rolling
March 23, 2020 17:00 - 2.16 MBNorfolk Small Business Holds Facebook Flea Market To Keep Business Rolling
In Times Of Uncertainty, Many Turn To Uncertainty
March 17, 2020 22:03 - 2.3 MBIn Times Of Uncertainty, Many Turn To Uncertainty
Finding Joy In An Uncertain Time: How Hampton Roads Stays Afloat
March 17, 2020 21:26 - 2.45 MBCoronavirus has created fear and anxiety throughout the world. We asked our audience to share what keeps them going right now. Learn how to share your story on our Facebook Page.
Sentara Offers Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing As Supplies Last
March 16, 2020 21:04 - 20.4 MBOriginally aired March 16, 2020. People can seek COVID-19 testing at three Sentara locations until the health system runs out of tests.
WHRV News: Monday, March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020 15:58 - 4.81 MBVirginia man dies of COVID-19; Virginia health leaders looking at possible "community spread" of coronavirus on the Peninsula; "Something in the Water" cancellation disappoints businesses; Skye Zentz of Norfolk shares what makes her happy
Virginia Health Experts Prepare For Historic Challenge With COVID-19
March 13, 2020 21:49 - 9.54 MBThe number of COVID-19 cases in Virginia increased from 17 cases yesterday to 30 cases today. WHRV's Gina Gambony spoke with Dr. Laurie Forlano from the Virginia Department of Health about this means looking forward. Find a full transcript of the conversation on WHRO.ORG.
Effects Of COVID-19 On The Economy
March 13, 2020 21:40 - 5.19 MBOld Dominion University economist, Professor Robert McNab, discusses how anxiety is fueling the current economic climate.
WHRO News Friday, March 13
March 13, 2020 15:49 - 3.8 MBThe latest news on COVID-19 in Hampton Roads
Updates On COVID-19 In Hampton Roads
March 12, 2020 21:41 - 1.65 MBGov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency because of COVID-19, a disease caused by coronavirus.
Virginia Beach Couple Tests Positive For Coronavirus, The First In Hampton Roads
March 10, 2020 21:05 - 1.69 MBA Virginia Beach husband and wife have tested positive for the coronavirus, the first cases in Hampton Roads. They bring the statewide total of cases to eight.
"Bardology" To "Varicella," Students Compete To Be Champion Speller
March 06, 2020 03:03 - 4.85 MBWHRO Public Media hosted the 13th Annual Virginia Media Spelling Bee, and we have the winner. Twelve-year-old Andrew Hoehn walked away with the first place trophy--and now he's headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
"Bardology" To "Varicella," Students Compete To Be Champion Speller
March 06, 2020 03:03 - 4.85 MBWHRO Public Media hosted the 13th Annual Virginia Media Spelling Bee, and we have the winner. Twelve-year-old Andrew Hoehn walked away with the first place trophy--and now he's headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Voters In Suffolk Disagree On Candidates
March 03, 2020 22:51 - 1.98 MBThere was a steady stream of people casting ballots at polling places in Suffolk Tuesday. Many voters were split on who should be president.
Super Tuesday Voters Rise Early In Seatack
March 03, 2020 15:32 - 1.95 MBSuper Tuesday Voters Rise Early In Seatack
Super Tuesday 2020: A Slow Start In Chesapeake
March 03, 2020 15:21 - 1.22 MBChesapeake voters were slow to show up to polls in the early hours of Super Tuesday.
Norfolk Democratic Committee Chair Grapples With Last Minute Ballot Changes
March 03, 2020 12:45 - 6.22 MBCharlie Stanton is the Chair of the Norfolk City Democratic Committee. He joined WHRV News bright and early on Super Tuesday to speak about ballot changes, Republican voters, and his hopes for the party.
Bernie Sanders Rallies In Virginia Beach Ahead Of Primary
March 02, 2020 15:10 - 7.09 MBBernie Sanders stopped in Virginia Beach Saturday for a campaign event at Virginia Wesleyan University.
Bloomberg Campaign Rolls On Norfolk College Campuses To Quiet Response
February 28, 2020 22:47 - 1.25 MBSome students at Norfolk State University said they weren't sure who Mayor Mike Bloomberg was. Others said they supported Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary.
Little Soldiers: Members Of Norfolk 17 Discuss Their Experiences During School Integration
February 26, 2020 00:15 - 6.48 MBAs part of Black History Month, two of the first black students to integrate Norfolk's public schools reflected on their experiences of school desegregation and the impact it's had on their lives.
NASA Mathematician and Celebrated Pioneer Dies at 101
February 24, 2020 22:00 - 1.88 MBKatherine Johnson was an African American mathematician at NASA who made key contributions to some of the U.S.'s most notable space missions. She's died at the age of 101.
Tuskegee Airmen: The Howard Baugh Chapter
February 14, 2020 16:29 - 14.9 MBA small, determined group in Petersburg are working to preserve the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. VPM's Charles Fishburne reports.
The ‘Backbone Of The Southeast Community': Huntington Middle School Has Timeline To Reopen.
February 13, 2020 15:01 - 2.02 MBAfter years of disagreements, the Newport News City Council and School Board decided what to do about Huntington Middle School.
The ‘Backbone Of The Southeast Community’: Huntington Middle School Has Timeline To Reopen.
February 13, 2020 15:01 - 2.02 MBAfter years of disagreements, the Newport News City Council and School Board decided what to do about Huntington Middle School.
Healing Ink Provides A Different Kind Of Therapy Through Tattooing
December 10, 2019 20:26 - 6.12 MBA group of artists brought their own healing method to survivors of the Virginia Beach mass shooting--in the form of needles and ink.
A Day For Shipbuilders: The USS John F. Kennedy
December 06, 2019 23:31 - 2.06 MBThe christening of the USS John F. Kennedy marks years of effort by local shipbuilders--and it's not quite finished.
An Alternative To Seclusion And Restraint Was Born In Virginia--And It’s Spreading
December 05, 2019 22:00 - 10.3 MBAll week we’ve been examining the use of seclusion and restraint in private Virginia schools that serve students with disabilities. As the state works on regulations to improve standards and documentation of these practices, some local groups have developed alternatives that are catching on here and in other states. WHRV’s Gina Gambony has more.
An Alternative To Seclusion And Restraint Was Born In Virginia--And It's Spreading
December 05, 2019 22:00 - 10.3 MBAll week we've been examining the use of seclusion and restraint in private Virginia schools that serve students with disabilities. As the state works on regulations to improve standards and documentation of these practices, some local groups have developed alternatives that are catching on here and in other states. WHRV's Gina Gambony has more.
Part 3: No State Standards, Limited Oversight Of Seclusion And Restraint Training For Virginia Teachers
December 04, 2019 22:00 - 9.78 MBThis week - we're looking into seclusion and restraint in private day schools for students with disabilities. For the past decade, Virginia's Department of Education has been working on regulations for the practices. However, there isn't an effort to standardize training for teachers and staff who use these methods. Megan Pauly reports.
Chesapeake School Reported Significant Jump In Restraints; School Attributes Majority To One Student
December 04, 2019 10:50 - 6 minutes - 9.57 MBPhysical restraint is a long-used but often-debated method to contain aggressive behavior in students with disabilities. The topic is particularly controversial when the numbers of restraints are high.
Richmond Private School Reported The Highest Number Of Seclusions. Staff Say They’re Not Sure When To Record Them.
December 03, 2019 10:50 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBAccording to state data, Virginia private schools serving students with disabilities reported a total of about 10,000 student seclusions across two recent school years. Regulations for the use of seclusion and restraint in these schools took effect in 2015, while regulations for the use of the practices in public schools haven’t been formally approved yet
Richmond Private School Reported The Highest Number Of Seclusions. Staff Say They're Not Sure When To Record Them.
December 03, 2019 10:50 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBAccording to state data, Virginia private schools serving students with disabilities reported a total of about 10,000 student seclusions across two recent school years. Regulations for the use of seclusion and restraint in these schools took effect in 2015, while regulations for the use of the practices in public schools haven't been formally approved yet
Beaufort County Animal Shelter and Hilton Head Humane Society Put in a Pinch Due to Evacuation Orders
September 06, 2019 05:38 - 2.62 MBWhen South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered the evacuation of Beaufort County Monday ahead of Hurricane Dorian, the County Animal Shelter and the Hilton Head Humane Society were put in a pinch.
Storm Preparedness Checklist
September 06, 2019 02:23 - 3.46 MBThe checklist for storm preparedness is second nature for longtime coastal residents. Non-perishable food, water, prescriptions… As WHRV's Rebecca Feldhaus Adams reports, Virginia Beach officials decided to help residents cross one item off the list.
Residents Across Hampton Roads Preparing for Hurricane Dorian
September 04, 2019 23:21 - 2.83 MBResidents across Hampton Roads are preparing for Hurricane Dorian in various ways. Some on the oceanfront are taking it pretty easy. But, as WHRV's Rebecca Feldhaus Adams reports, lifeguards are watching conditions closely.
The City Of Norfolk Sues The Commonwealth
August 22, 2019 20:30 - 1.05 MBIn an interesting legal maneuver, the City of Norfolk is suing Virginia with claims that the city's First Amendment rights are being violated. This is in an attempt to remove a confederate statue located downtown. Gina Gambony from WHRV Public Media spoke with UVA law professor Richard Schragger about exactly what this means. This story aired on NPR's All Things Considered newscast at 4:33 PM on Wednesday, August 22.
Naro Expanded Video To Close, But Seeks Extended Life For The Collection
August 21, 2019 20:45 - 6.14 MBNaro Video is closing, but everyone involved wants the video collection to remain intact and available to the public. WHRV's Gina Gambony spoke with owner Tim Cooper, manager Patrick Taylor, treasurer Rob Coleman, and board member Skye Zentz.
Gavin Grimm v Gloucester County School Board 7/23/19- No Ruling From Bench
July 24, 2019 10:04 - 3.05 MBGavin Grimm had another day in court facing off with the Gloucester County School Board Tuesday. The dispute began 5 years ago when Grimm, a transgender male, wasn't allowed to use the male restroom at Gloucester High school. "We don't know what will happen. And so whatever happens, I will see this fight through. If it takes a month more or if it takes four more years, or it doesn't matter how long this takes." That's Gavin Grimm following Tuesday's Summary Judgment Hearing in Norfolk. T...
Gavin Grimm v Gloucester County School Board in Norfolk Court Today
July 23, 2019 13:43 - 1 MBGavin Grimm, a transgender man, has been fighting Virginia's Gloucester [glaw-ster] County School Board for nearly 5 years. Grimm and the Board face off in court again today. Gina Gambony of WHRV reports.
This Land: How Cowboys, Capitalism and Corruption are Ruining the American West by Christopher Ketcham
July 22, 2019 09:50 - 85.9 MBWHRV's Gina Gambony interviews investigative journalist Christopher Ketcham, who just published his first book--This Land: How Cowboys, Capitalism, and Corruption are Ruining the American West. Find out more about the author here: https://www.christopherketcham.com Christopher Ketcham has written for dozens of publications, including Harper's, National Geographic, and The New Republic. He has reported from the American West for more than a decade. This book is a product of those years in t...
Scientists Celebrate Offshore Wind Turbine Construction
July 05, 2019 11:46 - 1.26 MBOn July 1, Dominion Energy announced the construction of 2 test turbines--the first in federal waters--has begun in earnest. Dominion Energy Representatives and Virginia lawmakers helped break ground on the project at Camp Pendleton, as well as scientists who have researched the workings of offshore wind turbines for over a decade.