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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The Williamsburg-James City County School Board will form a committee to lead the process and seek community input on the possible new name. -
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. -
A recommended approach would create a community committee to consider suggestions and collect feedback.
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The division ranked four out of six among neighboring divisions in entry level pay for teachers with bachelor’s degrees. It ranked fifth for teachers with master’s degrees. -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last year pushed a November deadline back during a licensing backlog. -
Some care providers reported access to funds were delayed Tuesday, and others said they have yet to receive them. -
Following a year of growth and expansion, leaders at the nonprofit are expecting some challenges under President Donald Trump. -
Hampton and Newport News were two of nine Virginia localities to receive the designation from the Main Street program.
