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Team editor at WHRO Public Media in Norfolk, VA. Master gardener, history lover, Gen Xer meaning FAFO. Here for news and giggles, mostly giggles.

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ODU’s faculty senate voted “no confidence” in university leadership. University officials say it changes nothing. Months of frustration over the rollout of the school’s digital transformation plan led to the vote.

Tension at Old Dominion University has reached a boiling point as the Faculty Senate issued a "no confidence" vote earlier this week against university leadership over a new digital initiative.

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Damaging winds likely Monday afternoon, potential for tornado conditions

Damaging winds likely Monday afternoon, potential for tornado conditions:

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It’s almost like Putin and Netanyahu control our foreign policy.

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UPDATE: Sentara spokesman Dale Gauding confirmed that two victims from the campus shooting at Old Dominion University this morning were initially transported to Norfolk Sentara General Hospital, where one later died. The other remains there in critical condition as of 3 p.m. Thursday.

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Farmers grappling with rising fertilizer costs that could impact grocery bills The near-total standstill in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting the global supply chain. American farmers are grappling with the rising cost of fertilizer ahead of the spring planting season. Lance Lil...

The near-total standstill in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting the global supply chain. American farmers are grappling with the rising cost of fertilizer.

Lance Lillibridge, a farmer from Vinton, Iowa, joins Chris Jansing to break down the broader impact.
www.ms.now/chris-jansin...

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Trump's new nuclear nightmare in Iran "This may be the worst planned war in history."

Donald Trump says he’s bombing Iran to prevent the regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

But he may be providing with Tehran more incentive to sprint toward developing a nuclear bomb, which is now easier for Iran to make—thanks to Trump.

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Federal regulators are considering changes to vessel speed rules intended to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, a population that has dwindled to just about 380.

Read more here: tinyurl.com/4vnxmrnj

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VIDEO: WHRO News is currently at the scene following a shooting in Old Dominion University's Constant Hall Thursday morning.

Two people were injured and the gunman is dead, according to the university.

(Video captured by WHRO News reporter Yiqing Wang)

Read more here: tinyurl.com/3vsjvmct

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Gen. Grynkewich: "What I've observed over the course of studying air power in history is that any time you attack a civilian population, you usually end up finding that it just hardens their resolve."

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Police in Britain Repeatedly Declined to Investigate Epstein. Why?

Police in Britain Repeatedly Declined to Investigate Epstein. Why? www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/w...

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Photo dump from our most recent Story Exchange event in Williamsburg! 📸

Our next Story Exchange is on April 30 in Suffolk! ✍🏽

(Photos captured by WHRO News reporter Nick McNamara on film)

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Norfolk State’s 2026 football schedule features trips to UVA and ODU

Norfolk State’s 2026 football schedule features trips to UVA and ODU:

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Suffolk appoints new city manager

Suffolk appoints new city manager:

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Kristi Noem has done a stunning amount of damage and it’s good she’s gone.

But this doesn’t change the fact that we need a complete overhaul of DHS, impartial investigations into the killings of two American citizens, and information on children that were taken from Minnesota.

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For Virginia Beach, early voting nears for two special elections In-person voting starts Friday. The city has a new central Voter Registration & Elections office.

Virginia Beach voters will begin casting ballots this week for two distinct special elections.

Starting Friday, early in-person voting opens for the March 17 race to fill the 98th House District seat and the April 21 statewide referendum regarding a constitutional amendment on redistricting.

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Eastern Shore Habitat for Humanity’s annual plunge funds homes to address housing shortage The Eastern Shore Habitat for Humanity raises money at its annual Freezin’ for a Reason event. The nonprofit hopes to build four total homes on the Shore this year.

Brave participants called “dippers” will charge into the surf at Cape Charles this Saturday, Feb. 28, to support homeownership opportunities for individuals and families on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

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How ‘The Pitt’ Grosses You Out The medical drama tests viewers with protruding bones, visible organs and buckets of blood. Here’s how makeup and effects artists created seven gory afflictions.

The medical drama “The Pitt” tests viewers with protruding bones, visible organs and buckets of blood. Here’s how makeup and effects artists created seven gory afflictions.

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In a city with high HIV rates, one free clinic struggles to survive Portsmouth has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in Virginia, with roughly 799 cases per 100,000 people, a rate that exceeds both the state and national averages.

One of the few free clinics of its kind is fighting to keep its doors open in Portsmouth.

Founded two years ago by Nyonna Byers, the ETSI Health Clinic (Ending Transmission of Sexual Infections) provides critical HIV testing, treatment and prevention services for roughly 120 patients.

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Senator calls for DEA to provide info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.

This is a big one. A newly uncovered document has revealed the existence of a mystery Epstein investigation. It was spearheaded by the DEA and involved drug trafficking and money laundering. Epstein was one of 15 targets. The other 14 names are redacted. I've got questions.

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Delroy Lindo has held firm to his goal: “I want to be respected for my work.” He sat down with us to discuss his career, his character’s pivotal monologue in "Sinners" and his Oscar nomination. nyti.ms/40wE7Nm

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FBI serving search warrants at Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home

FBI serving search warrants at Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home:

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The Migrants in the Ancient Forest Five years ago, Belarus began enabling people from high-conflict countries to migrate into Europe. Despite high walls and backlash, they’re still coming.

Białowieża Forest, which spans Poland and Belarus, has become a route for people from high-conflict countries to enter Europe.

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The National Guard soldier pissed about Trump’s DC takeover “This is an encroachment on everything we signed up for, and it feels like a violation.”

“They just see us as little toy soldiers to put on the street to show some muscle.”

-What one National Guard soldier had to say about Trump's DC takeover:

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LGBTQ+ Athletes Won 11 Medals at 2026 Milan Olympics More than one-third of LGBTQ+ athletes walked away with a medal.

we do love our Olympians!

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Phang: The American people deserve the truth. They do not need more lies from this regime. So tonight you are going to hear people that have been impacted directly by the bullshit of this administration.

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Tourette’s Activist John Davidson Says He Left BAFTAs Early After Shouting N-Word At Michael B. Jordan Davidson said he was “deeply mortified” by the thought of offending anyone with his outbursts, which included curse words and a racial slur.

Davidson said he was “deeply mortified” by the thought of offending anyone with his outbursts, which included curse words and a racial slur.

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Letz go even bigger and better,,, ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists are invited out to celebrate in Viva Las Vegas for the SHE GOT GAME Weekend ,,,

Hit a guy up and LETZ GOOO

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Rep. Al Green was holding a sign that reads "Black People Aren't Apes" at the State of the Union:

Rep. Al Green was holding a sign that reads "Black People Aren't Apes" at the State of the Union:

Rep. Al Green was holding a sign that reads "Black People Aren't Apes" at the #SOTU:

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I live where DC crime actually happens. Here's what Trump is missing. “Virtually everything the administration is doing is pro-crime.”

The president claims that his occupation of DC made the city safer. Experts say it did nothing of the sort.

“Virtually everything the administration is doing is pro-crime.”

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