Maegan and Joshua Cahoon couldn't find a suitable school for their son, Maverick, who after he was diagnosed with Autism Level 2. So they created one.

A new survey of more than 700 Hampton Roads residents found that a majority expect major risks from flooding in the decades to come. Residents of Norfolk were the most likely to report risk, followed closely by Portsmouth and Virginia Beach.

Sailors from the USS Truman Carrier Strike Group will now be able to add a combat “C” to medals they earned during their deployment in the Red Sea, where they came under fire from Houthi drones and missiles.

The Chesapeake Bay Program reported record-breaking tree plantings last year, with more than 17,000 acres added since 2014. Despite this progress, the watershed lost more than 28,000 acres of tree canopy between 2013 and 2022, more than 4,000 of them in Hampton Roads.

The smell of hot kebabs and the strum of the lute will snake through a bustling bazaar this weekend in Hampton. The 18th Egyptian Festival, hosted by St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, will offer a slice of authentic food, culture and history.

PHOTOS: Virginia Beach residents were up early this morning as early voting begins in Virginia Early voting runs until Nov. 1, the Saturday before Election Day. (Photos courtesy of Zach D. Roberts)

William & Mary students have long reported unsafe rental conditions in Williamsburg, but hesitate to complain in a tight housing market. The city is advancing its Rent Ready program, a voluntary certification that grades landlords on inspections and amenities while requiring tenant education.

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center has been designated a provisional Level III Adult Trauma Center, closing a critical gap in emergency care for southern Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina.

Early voting in Virginia starts TODAY, kicking off weeks of deadlines and rules for voters who want to vote before Election Day. WHRO News has what you need to know before you head to the polls! Find the closest satellite early voting locations here: tinyurl.com/2rpejfjw

WHRO News has what you need to know before you head to the polls here: tinyurl.com/2rpejfjw

AUDIO: New polling from Christopher Newport University shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger hanging onto a strong lead in the race to be Virginia’s next governor. Early voting in Virginia begins TOMORROW.

Gen. Gary Britto calls himself the 18th and final commander of Training and Doctrine Command. TRADOC, created more than 50 years ago at Fort Monroe before moving to Fort Eustis in 2011, will be deactivated in a ceremony next Friday.

Bridgewater, Va., a town with a long history and low crime rate, installed five Flock Safety cameras to monitor key roads. The cameras are part of a nationwide network that tracks license plates and vehicle data. Despite its small size, Bridgewater’s system drew heavy use from outside agencies.

The Norfolk museum's annual festival, which highlights the work of local artists and artisans, has grown in its 10 years. It will offer free shuttle service from four nearby sites.

The median sales price for a home in James City County surged 74% from January 2016 to June 2025, to $485,000, according to the Virginia Association of Realtors.

In direct primary care, patients skip insurance and pay doctors directly with flat monthly fees, often considerably cheaper than traditional insurance. The model allows doctors to spend more time with those patients and avoid insurance paperwork.

Meet Bryan, a Hampton resident who was one of our guests during the most recent voter listening session! 😎 Catch us again on our tour tomorrow in Norfolk. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., we’ll be at the Lyman Beecher Brooks Library at Norfolk State University (700 Park Ave).

Norfolk School Board members made their own closure plan, but it doesn’t fulfill City Council’s charge. With changing financial conditions, that could become a problem.

City Council voted Tuesday to remove a 21-acre plot from its land-use plan to allow a business to expand. The parcel included a right-of-way and the business could not build with the ROW in place.

Virginia voters will choose a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and all members of the House of Delegates in this year’s election. To help voters, WHRO News collected questions from readers, then shared them with candidates. Here's how they responded: tinyurl.com/548r724n

AUDIO: An unoccupied house on the Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean, officials announced Tuesday. The home in Buxton is the 12th one to fall in five years along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

About 40 members of the Virginia Air and Army National Guard began supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week. The deployment is part of a broader effort that has seen 20 Republican-led states mobilize National Guard members to assist with federal immigration enforcement.

The Creative Well Arts Foundation has opened in the ViBe Creative District as a “creative incubator” for artists and residents. Co-founders Monica Turley and Tessa Hall Duquette started the project in 2023 in a small garage space that quickly grew into a hub for art shows, workshops and classes.

Early voting begins Sept. 19 and runs through Nov. 1. Virginia voters will choose a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and House of Delegates representative, with additional local offices. WHRO News has what you need to know before you head to the polls.

Over the weekend, the Supernova International Ska Festival returned to Fort Monroe in Hampton. (Photos by @nickmcnamara.net)

From the operating room to the doctor’s office, providers in Hampton Roads are testing artificial intelligence tools to improve surgeries and streamline paperwork.

The state’s milestone Clean Economy Act spurred impressive growth in renewable power. Now, that future is at risk.

Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are returning to the stage this weekend in "Austen’s Pride," a new musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice," showing at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News.

About half of Virginia households were expected to qualify for Solar For All, which sought to reduce energy bills by making solar power more affordable.

AUDIO: Hampton University and Virginia State University canceled all classes and events on Thursday due to threats. Here's the latest from @nickmcnamara.net.

Most Virginians under 65 will now need a doctor’s prescription to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Only people 65 and older, or those considered “high risk,” remain eligible for the updated Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax shots without a prescription.

VSU remains on lockdown as police investigate the credibility of a potential threat it received. All classes and events are canceled. I'm awaiting details on whether they will continue 9/12.

I've reached out to Hampton U after reports of their closure stemming from potential threats. Virginia State, another HBCU in the commonwealth, also received potential threats.

AUDIO: A Peninsula food pantry is opening a dedicated section for Latin American foods next week, aligning with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. THRIVE Peninsula says it’s the first dedicated Hispanic foods section in any of the Peninsula’s food pantries.

James City County supervisors voted this week to restrict future data centers to industrial districts and require special permits. The move follows similar steps in York County and comes amid concerns about noise, energy use and heavy water demands tied to the rapidly growing industry.

Food delivery on campus just got a lot more futuristic. Old Dominion University is now one of only three schools in Virginia where robots can deliver your lunch. WHRO News Digital Producer Alexis Mitchell put in an order to see how it works!

Initially founded to give emerging artists a platform, the Zeiders American Dream Theater has grown from booking touring acts to hosting festivals such as Proteus, Z Fringe and the Vocal Jazz Summit, while staging nearly 200 events each season.

The State Corporation Commission is reviewing Virginia Natural Gas’ plan to build a $90 million compressor station in Chesapeake. A new SCC staff report notes the proposed site could negatively impact surrounding low-income and majority-minority neighborhoods.

Between January and July, ICE agents arrested more than 4,200 immigrants in Virginia — most without any criminal records. The number of apprehensions was the highest recorded in the state since at least 2012. Read our full coverage here: tinyurl.com/2hrn3fxn

Master at Arms 2nd Class Jackson Bower pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Monday, in connection with the death of Master-at-Arms Third Class Lyndon Joel Cosgriff-Flax during a boating incident on the York River last year, in April 2024.

The Hampton VA Health Care System has earned a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, recognizing its strong performance in patient care, safety and effectiveness.

Local environmental groups recently voiced concerns about proposed changes to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which guides restoration during the next decade.

Facing staffing shortages that worsened during the pandemic, Chesapeake Regional is looking for new ways to get nurses in the door.

Founders of the Supernova International Ska Festival have launched Amplifying Talent, a new program that gives students from underrepresented communities hands-on experience in live event production while introducing them to ska’s culture and history.

The USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, with nearly 4,500 sailors and Marines, recently deployed from Norfolk and is training in Puerto Rico with the National Guard.

Cova Brewing Co. in East Beach has become a community hub blending coffee, craft beer, live music and a thriving marketplace. Since opening in 2020, the brewery has partnered with groups like Norfolk Flea Market and regularly hosts food trucks and vendor pop-ups.

Renewable energy developers planned dozens of projects on property owned by The Nature Conservancy. Then President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, upending an unprecedented effort to revitalize Appalachia.

The commonwealth has emerged as a hub for abortion care in the South. A proposed constitutional amendment could lock in that role for years to come.

AUDIO: The Virginia Beach school system says a student at Trantwood Elementary was diagnosed with measles on Aug. 26, the second day of school.

The Pentagon budget moving through Congress includes $380 million to jumpstart the Navy’s plan to privatize barracks housing for junior sailors. Advocates and veterans warn the plan could repeat problems seen in privatized military family housing.