The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last year pushed a November deadline back during a licensing backlog.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The development team rolled out preliminary designs for the new school building to the public Thursday.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Apex Clean Energy, which operates Timbermill Wind near Edenton, says it plans to seek government approval for a system that would decrease light pollution.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

A Yorktown sailor is facing a potential court martial after a boating accident killed a fellow sailor last April. WHRO Military reporter Steve Walsh was in military court on Thursday, January 30, and has this story.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The White House said the freeze did not apply to programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. But organizations like the Southeast Virginia Health System says her organization was unable to access federal funds for much of Tuesday.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The state grants are part of the lead up to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

King’s youngest daughter spoke about the power of forgiveness, nonviolent activism and generational struggles for social justice.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Navy continues to hire civilians in Hampton Roads, even during discussion of a federal hiring freeze. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh attended a job fair in Portsmouth.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The county's new video discusses officials' plan to address nearly a dozen beach house collapses on Rodanthe.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The advisory was issued after midnight Tuesday following a water main break on Monday. There was no timetable for repairs as of Tuesday.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Environmental advocates have been pushing the General Assembly for more than a decade to protect homebuyers from the growing risks of flooding.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The largest military housing contractor is taking steps to expand in Hampton Roads. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh says it’s part of a Navy effort to privatize barracks housing.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The largest military housing contractor is taking steps to expand in Hampton Roads. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh says it’s part of a Navy effort to privatize barracks housing.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Local leaders are now seeking public input about their priorities for fighting and adapting to climate change.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

For Gen. Xavier Brunson, the university's annual commemoration presents an opportunity to celebrate the past and founder Gen. Samuel Armstrong's legacy, as well as honor "the potential of those who walk the campus today."89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Acting VA Secretary Todd Hunter encouraged staff to turn in their coworkers.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The jet crash exposed Virginia Beach firefighters to “above and beyond” levels of toxic chemicals. Proposed legislation could help address the after-effects of similar emergencies.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

A shutdown could happen as soon as this March - and hundreds of thousands of Virginians could be affected.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The nonprofit Nature Conservancy wants to remove a dam that created the pond more than a century ago.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Religious groups own tens of thousands of acres across Virginia, but some struggle to get residential projects going.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The clock is ticking for Something in the Water to clear hurdles needed to secure the last weekend in April for the festival. Meanwhile, Virginia Beach gears up to make alternative plans.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The additional $3 per hour brings WJCC from last place in bus driver pay compared to neighboring divisions to second place.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

One of President Trump’s first executive orders included halting all new federal leases and permits for offshore wind projects.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

A judge recently ruled in favor of environmentalists who sued the state over leaving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. What now?89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

President Joe Biden pardoned several Virginians in his last days in office, including Speaker of the House of Delegates, Portsmouth's Don Scott.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Following a year of growth and expansion, leaders at the nonprofit are expecting some challenges under President Donald Trump89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Advocates want the study to help settle a debate over the status of the fish population in the Chesapeake Bay.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission approved the standards advising local governments to factor in increases in rainfall and sea level.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Secretariat Solar project will generate three megawatts of power. Developers agreed to abide by stricter noise limits than are required by city ordinance.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The project, called an “environmental justice incubator,” is working with historically Black communities on Norfolk’s Southside.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Hampton and Newport News were two of nine Virginia localities to receive the designation from the Main Street program.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Norfolk’ International's ninth carrier comes after having record-breaking traffic numbers for the third consecutive year.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The agreement with the federal Department of Labor also prevents the company from hiring minors in certain locations and requires creating a tipline to report violations.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

State lawmakers this week outlined a series of proposed bills that target the growing data center industry.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

An online survey coupled with in-person community meetings this month will inform the board on the qualities residents want to see in the next superintendent.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The study proposes increased housing density, new development and pedestrian connectivity.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Pons first joined city council in 2010, and was chosen by council to serve as mayor in 2020. Dent was elected in 2020, and has served as vice mayor since then.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Reelected city council members Barbara Ramsey and Pat Dent, as well as newly elected member Ayanna Williams took their oaths in the city's historic Courthouse of 1770.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

USNS Portsmouth will be the third ship in its class.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Lacy Shirey, outgoing director of the Chesapeake Humane Society, will soon assume the role.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Brown scored the seat by a one vote margin. He first joined the city council in 2018.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Mayor Jimmy Gray, reelected Councilmember Hope Harper, returning Councilmember Michelle Ferebee, and newly elected members Carolyn Campbell and Randy Bowman each took their oaths of office on Wednesday.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

A Christopher Newport University professor said housing investors snapping up apartments is a big reason eviction rates are comparatively high.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The city voted to indefinitely defer acting on the contract breach after organizers of the music festival missed a deadline to open ticket sales and release a lineup.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Trusted Traveler program temporarily suspended at bases in Hampton Roads.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Residents have expressed concerns about trees being cut down for the project. The city says it's necessary to gain legal wetlands mitigation credits for other projects.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Officials recently ruled out Sir George Yeardley as the identity of remains found more than six years ago. The process involved tracking down a living descendant.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

While the city is working on low or no-cost ways to help people facing homelessness, leaders said there is an increasing need for affordable housing to address the problem.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Olwen Herron said the time was right to cap off her more than four-decade-long career.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA