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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Orchard Oaks will add 316 additional apartment units to the city’s stock. -
Solar projects disturbing more than 10 acres of top-tier soil have to put land in conservation easements under new state regulations. -
Four clubs set up together in Hampton for 2025’s annual amateur radio field day. -
James City County will see a plan in the fall about establishing a community land trust, like Richmond, Charlottesville and Lynchburg use to keep housing prices down. -
Museum exhibit aligns with the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton, the first Revolutionary War fight south of Massachusetts. -
Solar farms in Suffolk now have to place certain equipment farther away from residential property lines and better control sound. -
Bridge tunnel expansion work is expected to be completed within two years. -
City Council wants to get more feedback before taking action on an ordinance that advocates say would criminalize homelessness. -
The 400-year-old historic site faces more frequent flooding and ground inundation that is washing away some history. -
Leadership at the LGBT Life Center and Minority AIDS Support Services say changes in state grants are forcing them to reassign, furlough staff.
