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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David Bosselman started the Old Myrtle Cotton Co. from his farm in 2025, producing shirts from his cotton. -
Conservationists are hopeful the state will give more money into the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program for residents experiencing stormwater erosion. -
“Tribes are sovereigns. They're treated just like other sovereigns. They're paired in the commerce clause with states and with foreign nations,” Gorsuch said. -
“The big picture is for people in every community to have some insight into what it might be like to live even a few hours in the shoes of someone who is living in poverty,” said Bee Darrow, Virginia Cooperative Extension Family Focus coordinator. -
“Life bogs us down, the swings remind us of that inner child,” said Lacroy “Atlas” Nixon, Williamsburg Poet Laureate. -
“Someone needs to educate the community; why not us,” said Charles Gates, incoming York-James City-Williamsburg branch president. -
City leaders say it gives them tools to address “disruptive” behavior. Opponents say it criminalizes homelessness. -
City Council plans to revisit conversations on improving rental quality later this year. -
“We want to make it as safe as possible — not only for the congregation members, but the visitors to the church as well,” said Deacon Nat Brown. -
“It’s lonely out there. For them to receive a text from our staff checking in on them is a lifeline,” said Human Services Director Wendy Evans.
