Local government

One Hampton Roads woman took WHRO on the futile journey as she tried to navigate an unclear and often roundabout system.

Several council members felt the developer didn't do enough to meet with neighbors about their objections.

WHRO and its statewide public media partners asked 2026 congressional candidates where they stand on key issues.

Current Newport News Mayor Phil Jones faces former Virginia delegate Phil Hamilton, who had to serve prison time for federal corruption charges.

The seven cities will pick new school board members, and some Hampton Roads counties have special school board elections.

Gloucester, Mathews and Northampton counties will each elect a new constitutional officer.

“This pause is for us to have a conversation, not for us just to pause and say we kick the can down the road and do nothing,” said Planning Commissioner Johnnie Edwards.

Hampton Roads organizations are raising awareness about recycling cigarette waste.

Council has one final vote in October to approve the project’s financing