Nick McNamara
ReporterNick is a general assignment reporter focused on the cities of Williamsburg, Hampton and Suffolk. He joined WHRO in 2024 after moving to Virginia. Originally from Los Angeles County, Nick previously covered city government in Manhattan, KS, for News Radio KMAN.
The best way to reach Nick is via email at nick.mcnamara@whro.org.
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State and local funds will increase the schools' budget by more than $10 million, but it will need almost $12.6 million for the programs and some new hires.
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A proposal in the General Assembly could remove local governments’ say on public employee unions’ bargaining rights.
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“Doesn’t matter who they are, what they did, where they come from, what they have, what they don’t have; they’re our neighbors and we’re called to love them,” said Grace Granger, director of operations.
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The bill by Del. Alex Askew has a clearer path forward after Democratic wins in 2025.
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The project has faced opposition from residents and groups concerned about Suffolk’s speed of growth.
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Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace will produce two types of cruise missiles at the plant, its largest outside of Norway.
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The former hotel can house 37 people, with half of its rooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
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The increases are part of the city’s strategy to shore up funding for capital projects.
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The city’s gap in child care availability to demand is only outpaced by Norfolk in South Hampton Roads
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Whether on air or on stage, Msesippi leads with heart and intentionality.