Ryan Murphy
EditorRyan is a news editor and former business and growth reporter for WHRO. He joined the newsroom in 2021 after eight years at local newspapers, the Daily Press and Virginian-Pilot. Ryan is a Chesapeake native and still tries to hold his breath every time he drives through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
The best way to reach Ryan is by emailing ryan.murphy@whro.org.
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Charleston’s board says it’s “confident in its decision” after WHRO investigation found contracts violated laws and policies.
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Fired executive director Nathan Simms also gave former colleagues top jobs at NRHA — including positions that oversaw contracts.
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For two years, Nathan Simms directed no-bid contracts to former associates without being detected.
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The shooter was a student who had been convicted on terrorism charges.
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Kenny Alexander says the post won’t interfere with his job as Norfolk’s top elected official.
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Renee Good, known as Renee Macklin while at ODU, was shot in her car by an ICE agent. The 37-year-old graduated from ODU in 2020.
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WHRO’s journalists share the stories they’re most proud of, want to brag about or think readers might want to read again.
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Nathan Simms led the authority for 2 years. The board hasn’t given a reason for firing him.
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The state’s consecutive term limit is unique in the United States and dates back to worries of the Founding Fathers.
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Republican Jason Miyares, the incumbent who unsuccessfully sought a second term, called for moderation from his successor.