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 Division of Perceptual Studies in UVA’s medical school is looking to learn how common it is for U.S. children to report remembering past lives, families. -
Limited options during data collection or negative experiences means Hampton Roads localities may not have accurate information on transgender and gender-nonconforming people facing homelessness. -
The plan has been the topic of public contention. One civic league leader plans to get the attorney general involved. -
Suffolk is one of many localities that had to update its local regulations to catch up with emerging energy infrastructure tied to renewables like solar and wind. -
Improving educational outcomes for city students was one of many goals stated during Williamsburg’s State of the City Address. -
Mayor Donnie Tuck, first elected to city council in 2010, called the experience “a joy.” -
Wanda Tucker, who traces her lineage to the first person of African descent born in Virginia, said the trip was "overwhelming, but positive." -
The former Regal Inn hotel will contain 15 double occupancy rooms, with ground-floor rooms meeting ADA standards. -
Fire Chief Ryan Ashe said the investigation is ongoing, and the department plans to take stock of similar stormwater detention systems in the county. -
City officials said the new rule is necessary to ensure safety. Gun rights activists hope legal action can strike down the ordinance and similar ones statewide.
