Toby Cox
Business & Growth ReporterToby is WHRO's business and growth reporter. She got her start in journalism at The Central Virginian newspaper in her hometown of Louisa, VA. Before joining WHRO's newsroom in 2025, she covered climate and sea-level rise in Charleston, SC at The Post and Courier. Her previous work can also be found in National Geographic, NPR, Summerhouse DC, The Revealer and others.
The best way to reach her is at toby.cox@whro.org or 757-748-1282.
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About three-quarters of those detained in the region last year had no prior criminal convictions. -
The rescue and sanctuary got notice its lease won’t be renewed in August. -
Officials urge patience and caution from drivers travelling through work zones. -
Professional development workshops Tuesday and a hiring event Wednesday could help military spouses connect with local employers. -
Several people at a rally Thursday said their opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is rooted in religious values. -
New gates offer clear views of the airfield and new food choices. -
People can collect stamps from participating bookstores for a chance to win a prize. Organizers hope they find their next favorite read along the way. -
The 2026 Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference was April 14-15. -
The $3.9 billion project to expand the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel is Virginia’s largest highway construction project to date. -
In Hampton Roads, people 55 and older make up about a third of the homeless population.
