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Norfolk seeks designation as federal 'proving ground' for nature-based solutions to flooding 0:53

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The Army Corps operates a handful of Proving Grounds around the country through Engineering with Nature, an arm of the agency meant to boost flooding infrastructure that also benefits the surrounding environment.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Suffolk property values are up more than $1 billion in 2025

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Residential and agricultural properties on average increased more than 6% in 2024. Commercial properties jumped 7.8%.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Suffolk capital improvements plan projects $2 billion in investment over 10 years

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The money will go toward replacing school buildings, modernizing fire stations and several road and utility system upgrades.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton Roads farmers face uncertainty about tariff impact

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Suffolk Agricultural Advisory Committee Chair and farmer David Bosselman says growers in the region had already seen dipping commodity prices for crops like cotton and soybeans before new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia Beach cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses

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Officials estimate approximately 13,000 violations occur each week in the city.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Two Norfolk buildings are on the list of properties the federal government may try to sell 0:52

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The General Services Administration, which oversees properties and leases for the federal government, published and then took down a list of 443 properties across the nation that it said were "non-core" to providing government services.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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DOD freezes civilian hires 0:40

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About 60,000 federal civilian workers live in Hampton Roads, many working under the banner of the Department of Defense. It's unclear how many positions will be frozen or what will happen to those jobs.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Community leaders working on climate 'resilience hub' at Portsmouth church 0:56

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A coalition including environmental nonprofits and Virginia Wesleyan University will host an “extreme heat town hall” at New Bethel Baptist this weekend.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Congressman Bobby Scott invites fired federal worker to joint address 0:56

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The federal workforce has lost as many as 100,000 employees since President Donald Trump took office. One of them is Alexzandria Hunt. Congressman Bobby Scott invited her to Trump’s Joint Address to Congress tomorrow.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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CHKD resumes gender-affirming care for existing patients

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The hospital stopped care following an executive order from President Donald Trump in January. The Norfolk hospital's new policy does not fully cover new patients.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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What local officials have learned from "Catching the King" tide 0:55

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Citizen scientists traverse Hampton Roads each fall to map tidal flooding.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Trump nominates Northern Virginia veteran Hung Cao for Navy Under Secretary

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Cao ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate against Tim Kaine in 2024 and to represent Virginia's 10th Congressional District in 2022. Trump said Cao's military experience would make him a successful as the second highest-ranking civilian in Navy leadership.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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VA firings in Hampton injecting chaos Senators say 0:44

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Lawmakers say they are getting few answers, as layoffs begin at the Hampton VA. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the storyتوسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Major hurricane could cost Hampton Roads at least $15 billion 1:05

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ODU researchers simulated a scenario in which 2018's Hurricane Florence made landfall in Virginia Beach.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Build first, build dense: How Norfolk plans to redevelop two more public housing communities 0:51

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NRHA leader emphasizes the role of Young Terrace and Calvert Square residents in shaping the transformation plan.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia African American Cultural Center to receive $1 million from state for construction 1:02

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A building that will serve as a community hub for preserving the state’s Black history has been in the works for over seven years. New funding brings it a step closer to reality.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton Roads' $24 million ultrafast internet loop should be done this summer 0:56

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The regional fiber ring, a collaboration between five southside cities, is meant to attract tech companies to the region by offering the fastest internet available. Eventually, that access will extend to homes.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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USS Truman back after repairs 0:42

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The Norfolk–based USS Truman is back at sea after completing repairs in Greece. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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PFAS detected in Hampton Roads water systems 0:50

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Virginia DEQ has been sampling drinking water for harmful "forever chemicals."توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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VIMS grant funding removal of derelict fishing gear in Chesapeake Bay 1:03

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The TRAP program focuses on pulling up abandoned crab pots.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Two Virginia Beach police killed during weekend traffic stop

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Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate said the city "is hurting" after officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese were killed during a traffic stop on Friday, Feb. 21.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Proposed state budget sets aside $500,000 for Suffolk homeless shelter

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The first city-run shelter in Suffolk will contain 15 double-occupancy rooms, with renovations expected to finish in early summer.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk-based commander of Truman sent home after collision 0:42

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The Navy has fired the captain of the Norfolk-based carrier USS Truman, after a collision last week in the Mediterranean. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Eastern Shore chicken farmers stressed by threat of bird flu 0:53

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Avian influenza has been flagged at nine chicken farms on the Delmarva Peninsula, including one in Virginia's Accomack County. Farms that don't have an outbreak can still suffer from nearby cases.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Newport News mayor appointed to advise EPA 4:00

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WHRO spoke with Mayor Phillip Jones about his goals for the Local Government Advisory Committee.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Williamsburg-James City County Schools is latest division to face cyberattack

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The division is offering employees and students free credit monitoring and identity restoration services for one year "out of an abundance of caution."توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton Roads school divisions announce cancellations, remote learning schedules for Thursday 0:56

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Snow falling throughout the day Wednesday and predictions of inclement weather prompted many school divisions to announce remote learning schedules for Thursday.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Is a name just a name? New group will consider changing James Blair Middle School’s by August

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The Williamsburg-James City County School Board will form a committee to lead the process and seek community input on the possible new name.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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he Norfolk-based crews are in Greece as USS Truman works through repairs 0:42

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The Norfolk-based crews are in Greece as USS Truman works through repairs after a collision last week. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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How to make it through a snowstorm, according to WHRO staff members

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Parts of southeastern Virginia are projected to get up to 10 inches of snow this week, so WHRO staff members with winter weather experience share their tips on staying safe and making it through.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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New outdoor attraction near Virginia Beach Oceanfront will let visitors walk the tree canopy 1:00

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The near-completed Owl Creek Landing is set to include a lookout tower, treehouses and a massive steel slide.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Williamsburg weighs raising the water rate to upgrade utility infrastructure

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City staff estimates the improvements will cost $27 million, which include replacing old pump stations.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia says it won't hit college graduation growth targets 0:45

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In 2011, legislators said they wanted to see 100,000 more degrees awarded by public colleges and universities by 2025 than was being projected. Now, the state says it's 19,000 degrees short.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Williamsburg African American Heritage Trail to tell un- and under-told story of city’s Black community

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Trail advisory committee member Janice Canaday wants it to ensure Black residents today “will never walk around like I did trying to find themselves in the story.”توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Behind the scenes with the harbor seals at the Virginia Aquarium 0:58

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A new weekly tour offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal with the animals.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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USS Truman collides with merchant ship 0:42

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The Norfolk-based USS Truman collided with a freighter just before midnight local time Wednesday while on deployment. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk State University lacrosse participating in Premier Lacrosse League-hosted all-star game for historically Black colleges and universities

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“They're tapping into the HBCUs, recognizing that this is something that definitely has legs and we can run with it,” said women’s club coach Richard Linyear.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton real estate values continue to rise

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Overall, the assessed value of properties in Hampton increased by more than a billion dollars this year.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton coalition fights to protect historic New Deal-era community from flooding 3:47

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Local officials were awarded a $20 million federal grant for a project in Aberdeen Gardens and hope it will continue despite President Trump’s planned climate funding freeze.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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ACLU of Virginia says banning trans students from high school sports runs afoul of federal legal protections 0:49

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The civil rights group says Title IX still protects for student athletes, despite a recent executive order seeking to remove transgender girls and women from women's sports.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Military health insurance struggling to pay mental health providers 0:50

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Some mental health providers in Hampton Roads have stopped taking new military clients because payment delays are impacting Tricare providers. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Suffolk releases financial report for 2023-2024

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Suffolk drew in more than $300 million in capital investment, a third of which centered on the warehousing and distribution industry. The city also received a clean audit, and saw increased tax revenue and decreased its debt.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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RAFT program coming to Williamsburg

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The Resilience, Adaptation, Feasibility Tool (RAFT) program is a project by Virginia Tech, Old Dominion and the University of Virginia that helps communities strengthen resilience to environmental, economic and social challenges.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Infrastructure, climate projects across Virginia in jeopardy as Trump targets federal funding 1:00

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Officials are scrambling to figure out what the planned freeze could mean for specific projects, which range from statewide to neighborhood-scale.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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William & Mary launches Year of the Environment 0:42

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The yearlong initiative coincides with the university's first class of marine science undergraduate students.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton Roads could take a major hit with federal employee resignation request looming 0:47

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About 7% of workers in Hampton Roads are federal civilian employees, who are under pressure to resign from the Trump administration. And those jobs pay nearly twice what non-federal civilian jobs in the area do.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Delays at Chesapeake Clinic in Virginia highlights Departments of Veterans Affairs struggles 3:46

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President Donald Trump's executive orders concerning the federal workforce are causing uncertainty in many agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, which was already struggling to fill positions at its medical facilities.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Western Tidewater Community Services Board to host second town hall in Suffolk this month

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The mental health agency serves the cities Suffolk and Franklin and Isle of Wight and Southampton counties. Its next town hall is Tuesday, February 18 at its Administrative Building in Suffolk.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia Beach EMS receives money for pharmacy program 0:46

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The program brings the Emergency Medical Service into compliance with federal requirements for drug tracking, but it also drives up EMS costs.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Williamsburg-James City County Schools administrators present a possible process to rename James Blair Middle School

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A recommended approach would create a community committee to consider suggestions and collect feedback.توسط 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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