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A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.

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Surfers hit the waves to escape COVID-19, according to ODU research

Surfers hit the waves to escape COVID-19, according to ODU research

The sport allowed people to cope with pandemic stress and have socially distanced fun together.

12 Aug 2022

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Norfolk students to continue getting free meals through federal program.

Norfolk students to continue getting free meals through federal program.

The Community Eligibility Provision provides free breakfasts and lunches to students at eligible schools.

10 Aug 2022

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Chesapeake Regional applies — again — for state’s approval on heart surgery program

Chesapeake Regional applies — again — for state’s approval on heart surgery program

The state previously rejected the hospital’s bid for a certificate of public need, but the Virginia Supreme Court said i... Read more

9 Aug 2022

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Virginia regulators OK Dominion Energy’s offshore wind farm

Virginia regulators OK Dominion Energy’s offshore wind farm

Residential customers can expect to start paying more on their monthly bill for the project starting next month.

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Harvard Bloomberg fellow digs into youth violence data to find gaps, figure out how to decrease violence

Harvard Bloomberg fellow digs into youth violence data to find gaps, figure out how to decrease violence

Violent crimes by young people in Portsmouth jumped dramatically during the pandemic. A Harvard researcher is trying to ... Read more

8 Aug 2022

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Virginia Beach teenager who’s planted thousands of trees wins national recognition

Virginia Beach teenager who’s planted thousands of trees wins national recognition

Evan Nied started Planting Shade after his family evacuated during Hurricane Florence.

8 Aug 2022

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Eastern Shore Drive Drainage Project gets $25M boost from feds

Eastern Shore Drive Drainage Project gets $25M boost from feds

Virginia Beach got the resilience grant from FEMA for the project, which is among the first to get underway under the ci... Read more

4 Aug 2022

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Special prosecutor: Controversial Windsor traffic stop wasn't illegal - but officer conduct warrants federal civil rights investigation

Special prosecutor: Controversial Windsor traffic stop wasn't illegal - but officer conduct warrants federal civil rights investigation

The Town of Windsor found itself in the middle of a firestorm last year over video showing two police officers repeatedl... Read more

3 Aug 2022

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High tide flooding in Hampton Roads could increase eightfold by 2050

High tide flooding in Hampton Roads could increase eightfold by 2050

NOAA's latest annual outlook warns the "sunny day flooding" will only increase in coming years across the country.

3 Aug 2022

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Crimes committed by children are rising in Hampton

Crimes committed by children are rising in Hampton

A Bloomberg Harvard fellow uncovered the trend while stationed in Hampton this summer.

1 Aug 2022

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