In the second part of our series, we’ll revisit the epic battles that ensued when Virginia Beach decided to pursue water from a lake over a hundred miles away.

Jim Bulleit is a retired Hampton Roads schoolteacher and is doing what many people only say they’re going to do when they retire. He’s writing songs and recording albums and isn’t letting something like the Covid-19 stop him.

In honor of Juneteenth, WHRO FM will highlight the work of classical composers and performers of African descent, both past and present, on Saturday, June 19.

This week, WHRV’s Jordan Christie and Barry Graham present “Tapping Gaston,” which looks back at how the Lake Gaston Pipeline helped secure an independent source of water for the city. Hear the four-day series this week during Morning Edition. 

Father's Day is the most difficult day of the year for some men. Renowned actor Greg Ellis is one of them. In this episode of Watching America, we hear about his new book, "The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law." 

Marie St. Clair is a playwright and singer from Hampton. She's directing the "Juneteenth: Emancipation and Celebration through Spoken Word Theatre and Music" in partnership with the Hampton History Museum. 

Buzz Busby was known as the "Father of D.C. Bluegrass." This week on Pickin' on WHRV, we'll hear music from him and other greats of the genre. Join us on Sunday at 7 p.m.  

Acoustic Highway this week celebrates Pride month with music from local artists Tret Fure and Narissa Bond. Plus, we have a preview of some upcoming local shows.