WHRO Reports

New gates offer clear views of the airfield and new food choices.

The new Hunton is expected to be ready in late 2027. A fundraising campaign for the first phase will commence later this year.

An Oceanfront resident who lives near a temporary all-ages curfew area says it prevents her from traveling freely.

Virginia officials are warning against driving under the influence of cannabis, but researchers say measuring impairment – and its role in crashes – remains far more complex than alcohol.

People can collect stamps from participating bookstores for a chance to win a prize. Organizers hope they find their next favorite read along the way.

A nearly 500 home Ryan Homes project has faced steady resident pushback over concerns it would choke traffic, overburden schools and threaten an on-site bald eagle nest.

Suits in federal and state courts are resolved after the state legislature put the 10-district voting system in the city charter.

The disparity between Black and white people was especially stark when temperatures dip to the low teens.

Charles and Camilla will arrive in the States on April 27 for a few stops in the United States, including one in Virginia.

The 2026 Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference was April 14-15.

The county is considering a 2% increase, bringing the rate to 6%.

City Council may establish a 9 p.m. weekend curfew for part of the resort area that would apply to all ages. A vote is scheduled Thursday.

The inaugural symposium at CNU centered around persistent issues with coal dust.

Nearly a year after the Virginia Department of Health set aside millions to expand maternal health programs, community organizations say they are still waiting for answers — and many have now been denied funding.

The Musical Swings will be near the Downtown Library through May 17.

A personal property tax credit is proposed rather than lowering the real estate rate, which would remain the same.

The $3.9 billion project to expand the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel is Virginia's largest highway construction project to date.

Scientists are concerned about how ospreys are faring in the Chesapeake Bay and rely on long-term data collection to learn more.

Residents in Emporia could face drives of nearly an hour to find alternative care.

City leaders say it gives them tools to address “disruptive” behavior. Opponents say it criminalizes homelessness.

Officials say the bay is on the front lines of impacts from greenhouse gas emissions.

The seals are largely absent from the historical record in coastal Virginia, but they're coming here more frequently.

In Hampton Roads, people 55 and older make up about a third of the homeless population.

As hospitals face workforce shortages and growing demand for specialized care, UVA Health and Riverside Health are testing a partnership model that leaders say could be replicated by other health systems across Virginia and beyond.

City Council plans to revisit conversations on improving rental quality later this year.

Carroll Tyler Wiseman died in 2020 from cancer. Her husband, Reid Wiseman, is the commander of the Artemis 2 mission currently in space.

Leaders will visit a pair of facilities in Henrico and Hanover counties during a trip on Thursday.

Researchers say many cases begin with unclear pricing and billing, and can escalate into wage garnishment and financial hardship.

The actor and woodworker brings craft, music and humor to the stage with a message.

The facility is part of a massive overhaul to the way the region handles trash.

Cameras started operating in February, initially issuing warnings. The safety program is expanding.

Speakers at the region's first State of Innovation Address talked rockets to Mars, the deep sea — and unicorns.

The division counts time by days, which was an issue when the board recently needed to make up time to fulfill a state requirement.

The EnergyShare program offers help on bills and free weatherization upgrades for qualifying customers.

One lawmaker says proposed constitutional protections are “a moot point” if people can't afford reproductive healthcare.

The National Institutes of Health under President Donald Trump has changed how it reviews and distributes research funding.

The proposal is more than $121 million, a 17% increase from fiscal year 2026.

The annual celebration includes a festival weekend and ongoing events at Red Wing Park and local libraries.

The Appalachian region has more salamander species than anywhere else on the planet – and many are here in Hampton Roads.

The operating budget is more than $280 million, a 6.8% increase.

The April 21 redistricting referendum led divisions to adjust because some schools are polling locations.

The nonprofit is gearing up for its annual Clean the Bay Day on May 2.