Local government

Berkley activist Kim Sudderth pleaded with leaders this week: “Please, do not use environmental justice as a buzzword.”

Glenn Oder is the Fort Monroe Authority’s first and only leader in its history. People close to him say his legacy is one of ambition, faith and family.

A delegation from Angola including the Malanje governor and minister of administration and territory were in Hampton for a “twinning” ceremony.

Charlottesville-based Apex Clean Energy is almost done building a 45-turbine wind farm near Edenton that will power Google data centers.

All Virginia voters will consider a change to the state constitution about tax exemptions for families of veterans who died in the line of duty, while Chesapeake voters will weigh in on recycling.

WHRO asked readers what they wanted to know about local candidates, then we put those questions to the candidates themselves. Here’s how they responded.

Hampton Roads voters will vote for a U.S. Senator and U.S. representatives.

Candidate questionnaires for the cities of Franklin and Emporia and Sussex, Surry and Southampton counties.

Hampton voters will elect a new mayor as well as City Council and school board members.

Voters in Newport News will elect City Council and School Board representatives.