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Democrats propose budget language to return Virginia to carbon market

Two Democratic party leaders have introduced budget amendments that would require Virginia to rejoin a regional carbon market, despite the continued push by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin to withdraw from it.

Yorktown citizens continue fight against Princess Cruises

Nearly a year on from the official announcement, concerned citizens are continuing efforts to block Princess Cruises from making Yorktown a port of call this summer.

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A Dominion Energy solar farm in Sussex County. (Photo by Katherine Hafner)

What’s at stake for the environment at Virginia’s General Assembly

WHRO compiled some of the environmental bills at this year’s session, including proposals about trees, offshore wind, electric cars and menhaden.

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Rebecca Ruiz was recruited at N.C. State University as part of a new oyster restoration program. During a boat trip, she helped collect barnacle-laden items like this buoy and other instruments. (Sophie Mallinson/WUNC)

NC State program aims to build belonging, increase diversity in marine sciences while aiding oyster sanctuaries

The Center for Marine Sciences and Technology, or CMAST, is leading the new NOAA-funded oyster project.

Phyllis Ellis, the owner of Johnny's Drive-In, holds a picture on Nov. 29, 2023, of the floods in downtown Fair Bluff after the hurricane in 2018. (Courtesy - Cornell Watson for WUNC)

NC to launch $20 million data collection project to tackle future floods

North Carolina is developing a new flood data program that will help guide future infrastructure projects.

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro walks through smoke from a fog machine after arriving on USS Ford. Jan. 15, 2024. Steve Walsh

USS Ford’s long-awaited maiden voyage a chance to prove it is worth the $13 billion price tag

Built and based in Hampton Roads, the Ford's cost overruns and technical delays have plagued America's newest and biggest carrier.

Pickin' Celebrates The Legendary Earl Scruggs

On this week’s episode, we honor the 100th birthday of the legendary Earl Scruggs. Hear music from him as well as other banjo masters, Sunday at 7 p.m.

Panties in a Twist has performed at several locations in Norfolk. The show returns to where it debuted in 2012, the NorVa, on Feb. 10. (Photo courtesy of Sean Devereaux)

An all-female comedy group is returning to Norfolk to “put your panties in a twist”

The Panties in a Twist comedy group features 22 female comedians who will perform Feb. 10 at the NorVa.

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