Nick McNamara
ReporterNick is a general assignment reporter focused on the cities of Williamsburg, Hampton and Suffolk. He joined WHRO in 2024 after moving to Virginia. Originally from Los Angeles County, Nick previously covered city government in Manhattan, KS, for News Radio KMAN.
The best way to reach Nick is via email at nick.mcnamara@whro.org.
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Moving pre-K to new buildings will lessen overcrowding at elementary schools. -
The city wants residents' input to complete a draft budget. -
Julia Hillegass sees opportunities to preserve farmland, promote agritourism and strengthen agricultural education. -
Advisory boards and staff presented proposed funding to council members as the city continues developing its 2026 budget. -
The money will go toward replacing school buildings, modernizing fire stations and several road and utility system upgrades. -
Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese were killed by John McCoy III. -
The Williamsburg-James City County School Board will form a committee to lead the process and seek community input on the possible new name.
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City staff estimates the improvements will cost $27 million, which include replacing old pump stations. -
Trail advisory committee member Janice Canaday wants it to ensure Black residents today “will never walk around like I did trying to find themselves in the story.” -
“They're tapping into the HBCUs, recognizing that this is something that definitely has legs and we can run with it,” said women’s club coach Richard Linyear.
