Nick McNamara
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Built to roam🔸Truth-liker🔸Hat-enjoyer
Californian-turned-Kansan-turned-Virginian🔸
WHRO Public Media reporter 🔸
Former KMAN asst. news director🔸
Kansas State 🔸Long Beach State🔸L.A. Pierce College
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Californian-turned-Kansan-turned-Virginian🔸
WHRO Public Media reporter 🔸
Former KMAN asst. news director🔸
Kansas State 🔸Long Beach State🔸L.A. Pierce College
He/Him
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Cure Coffeehouse’s Thursday open mic in Newport News has become an inclusive hub for new performers and a welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community on the Peninsula.
The event emphasizes acceptance and draws musicians, poets, comedians and first-time performers.
Read more: tinyurl.com/46z229ny
The event emphasizes acceptance and draws musicians, poets, comedians and first-time performers.
Read more: tinyurl.com/46z229ny
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Cure Coffeehouse’s Thursday open mic in Newport News has become an inclusive hub for new performers and a welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community on the Peninsula.
The event emphasizes acceptance and draws musicians, poets, comedians and first-time performers.
Read more: tinyurl.com/46z229ny
The event emphasizes acceptance and draws musicians, poets, comedians and first-time performers.
Read more: tinyurl.com/46z229ny
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A decade in the making, “The American Revolution” debuts this Sunday on WHRO and WHRO+.
The six-part series tells the story of the making of the United States through the stories of those who lived during the Revolution.
The six-part series tells the story of the making of the United States through the stories of those who lived during the Revolution.
Filmmakers Ken Burns and David Schmidt talk with WHRO about ‘The American Revolution’
The duo shared thoughts on what the nation’s founding says about the present, the role of Williamsburg in history and the series.
www.whro.org
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
A decade in the making, “The American Revolution” debuts this Sunday on WHRO and WHRO+.
The six-part series tells the story of the making of the United States through the stories of those who lived during the Revolution.
The six-part series tells the story of the making of the United States through the stories of those who lived during the Revolution.
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Virginia will make history this Election Day when voters pick the commonwealth’s first female governor.
WHRO News went to the polls and asked voters in Hampton Roads how they feel about this landmark election.
Read our full coverage here: tinyurl.com/396ca6jn
WHRO News went to the polls and asked voters in Hampton Roads how they feel about this landmark election.
Read our full coverage here: tinyurl.com/396ca6jn
November 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Virginia will make history this Election Day when voters pick the commonwealth’s first female governor.
WHRO News went to the polls and asked voters in Hampton Roads how they feel about this landmark election.
Read our full coverage here: tinyurl.com/396ca6jn
WHRO News went to the polls and asked voters in Hampton Roads how they feel about this landmark election.
Read our full coverage here: tinyurl.com/396ca6jn
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BREAKING: Democrat Jay Jones was elected Tuesday as Virginia attorney general.
The win could soon add Virginia to the roster of Democratic-led states legally challenging actions taken by Trump.
Stay updated on the election results here:tinyurl.com/4se8r4y8
The win could soon add Virginia to the roster of Democratic-led states legally challenging actions taken by Trump.
Stay updated on the election results here:tinyurl.com/4se8r4y8
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Jay Jones was elected Tuesday as Virginia attorney general.
The win could soon add Virginia to the roster of Democratic-led states legally challenging actions taken by Trump.
Stay updated on the election results here:tinyurl.com/4se8r4y8
The win could soon add Virginia to the roster of Democratic-led states legally challenging actions taken by Trump.
Stay updated on the election results here:tinyurl.com/4se8r4y8
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BREAKING: Democrat Ghazala Hashmi won the lieutenant governor’s race in Virginia on Tuesday, defeating Republican John Reid.
She is the first Indian American and first Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia.
Stay updated on the results of the election here: tinyurl.com/4se8r4y8
She is the first Indian American and first Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia.
Stay updated on the results of the election here: tinyurl.com/4se8r4y8
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Ghazala Hashmi won the lieutenant governor’s race in Virginia on Tuesday, defeating Republican John Reid.
She is the first Indian American and first Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia.
Stay updated on the results of the election here: tinyurl.com/4se8r4y8
She is the first Indian American and first Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia.
Stay updated on the results of the election here: tinyurl.com/4se8r4y8
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BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
Spanberger defeated her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. She'll be Virginia's first woman governor.
View the results here: tinyurl.com/2xv4tzxy
Spanberger defeated her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. She'll be Virginia's first woman governor.
View the results here: tinyurl.com/2xv4tzxy
November 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
Spanberger defeated her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. She'll be Virginia's first woman governor.
View the results here: tinyurl.com/2xv4tzxy
Spanberger defeated her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. She'll be Virginia's first woman governor.
View the results here: tinyurl.com/2xv4tzxy
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BREAKING: Democrat Jay Jones defeated Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in the attorney general race, completing the party's full sweep of statewide office elections in Virginia. virginiamercury.com/2025/11/04/d...
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of executive branch • Virginia Mercury
Democrats completed a clean statewide sweep in Virginia on Tuesday night, as former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Richmond,…
virginiamercury.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Jay Jones defeated Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in the attorney general race, completing the party's full sweep of statewide office elections in Virginia. virginiamercury.com/2025/11/04/d...
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KCUR and WIRED recently published an investigation about a major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, which revealed a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest.
Our investigation into Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s officer misconduct list
KCUR and WIRED recently published an investigation about a major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, which revealed a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest.
www.kcur.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
KCUR and WIRED recently published an investigation about a major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, which revealed a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest.
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Democrats swept Virginia's top three statewide offices and flipped about a dozen seats in the House of Delegates Tuesday, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press.
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide offices, expand House majority
Voters sent Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones to the Capitol.
www.vpm.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Democrats swept Virginia's top three statewide offices and flipped about a dozen seats in the House of Delegates Tuesday, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press.
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
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So, what gets Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates pumped? Their playlists – or at least the public ones – might give some insight into exactly that.
Here's a look at songs you might've heard on the campaign trail leading up to today.
Here's a look at songs you might've heard on the campaign trail leading up to today.
What’s on the playlists of Virginia’s 2025 candidates for governor?
Experts break down Earle-Sears’, Spanberger’s choices of campaign music.
www.vpm.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
So, what gets Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates pumped? Their playlists – or at least the public ones – might give some insight into exactly that.
Here's a look at songs you might've heard on the campaign trail leading up to today.
Here's a look at songs you might've heard on the campaign trail leading up to today.
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Headlines from across the state: Civil rights groups accuse Virginia officials of illegally blocking campus voters; more …
Headlines from across the state: Civil rights groups accuse Virginia officials of illegally blocking campus voters; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia Supreme Court hears appeal to lift suspension of Youngkin appointees from college boards. Virginia State University receives record-high $50 million donation from MacKenzie Scott. State police superintendent predicts "lean year" for Virginia’s largest law enforcement agency.
The post Headlines from across the state: Civil rights groups accuse Virginia officials of illegally blocking campus voters; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Headlines from across the state: Civil rights groups accuse Virginia officials of illegally blocking campus voters; more …
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Virginians are heading to the polls on Tuesday, in what has become a high-stakes, drama-laced election cycle with nearly everything on the line.
via @virginiamercury.com
via @virginiamercury.com
On Election Day in Virginia, control of state government is up for grabs
Virginians are heading to the polls on Tuesday, in what has become a high-stakes, drama-laced election cycle with nearly everything on the line — from the governor’s mansion to each of the 100 seats…
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Virginians are heading to the polls on Tuesday, in what has become a high-stakes, drama-laced election cycle with nearly everything on the line.
via @virginiamercury.com
via @virginiamercury.com
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On the eve of the state election, President Trump held a GOP tele-rally for Virginia that included outgoing Gov. Youngkin — but notably left out the party’s three statewide nominees. #VAGov
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/04/v...
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/04/v...
Va. GOP statewide candidates absent from Trump's tele-rally to boost Republican ticket • Virginia Mercury
Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the exclusion of Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican nominee for governor, along with lieutenant governor nominee John Reid and Attorney General Jason Miyares, was Tr...
virginiamercury.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
On the eve of the state election, President Trump held a GOP tele-rally for Virginia that included outgoing Gov. Youngkin — but notably left out the party’s three statewide nominees. #VAGov
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/04/v...
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/04/v...
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And ICYMI: The visual dispatches over time that led up to today, because election season in Virginia is so packed events, speeches and more, that it's impossible to be everywhere at once...unless you're @theshabomb.com, who gets closer than just about anyone who isn't actually running for office.
Election 2025: a visual dispatch
VPM News brings you along for a look at election season as it unfolds.
www.vpm.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
And ICYMI: The visual dispatches over time that led up to today, because election season in Virginia is so packed events, speeches and more, that it's impossible to be everywhere at once...unless you're @theshabomb.com, who gets closer than just about anyone who isn't actually running for office.
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Happy Election Day, Virginia! Looking for our election coverage today? You can find it all here 👇🏼
Virginia's 2025 elections by VPM News
VPM News provides comprehensive election coverage across local, state, and national races, ensuring you stay updated on every significant electoral event.
www.vpm.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Happy Election Day, Virginia! Looking for our election coverage today? You can find it all here 👇🏼
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REMINDER: Hampton Roads Transit, Suffolk Transit and Williamsburg Area Transit Authority are offering free rides all day to help you get to the polls!
Services will run on regular schedules — from early morning to evening — and riders don’t need to show anything special.
Services will run on regular schedules — from early morning to evening — and riders don’t need to show anything special.
November 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
REMINDER: Hampton Roads Transit, Suffolk Transit and Williamsburg Area Transit Authority are offering free rides all day to help you get to the polls!
Services will run on regular schedules — from early morning to evening — and riders don’t need to show anything special.
Services will run on regular schedules — from early morning to evening — and riders don’t need to show anything special.
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The Southeastern Public Service Authority approved a 20-year contract with Commonwealth Sortation to overhaul how South Hampton Roads manages waste.
The contract could reshape local recycling programs, making single-bin collection more cost-effective than traditional curbside systems.
The contract could reshape local recycling programs, making single-bin collection more cost-effective than traditional curbside systems.
Hampton Roads waste authority approves $450 million contract to use AI to reduce trash at the landfill
The long-term deal will likely affect how local governments approach curbside recycling programs.
www.whro.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The Southeastern Public Service Authority approved a 20-year contract with Commonwealth Sortation to overhaul how South Hampton Roads manages waste.
The contract could reshape local recycling programs, making single-bin collection more cost-effective than traditional curbside systems.
The contract could reshape local recycling programs, making single-bin collection more cost-effective than traditional curbside systems.
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It's Election Day! Missouri and Kansas voters are heading to the polls today for municipal elections that will decide new leaders and important issues in their communities.
Here's your guide:
Here's your guide:
Your 2025 election guide for Johnson, Wyandotte and Jackson counties
On Nov. 4, voters around Kansas City will decide a number of critical local issues in their communities, including multiple mayoral races, whether to abandon Prairie Village's form of government, if Independence can keep its four-day school week, and more.
www.kcur.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It's Election Day! Missouri and Kansas voters are heading to the polls today for municipal elections that will decide new leaders and important issues in their communities.
Here's your guide:
Here's your guide:
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Kelly, a Democrat, said that she has repeatedly asked the Republican attorney general to sue on behalf of Kansas but he has refused. Meanwhile, Kris Kobach argues that he is in charge of the state's prosecution or defense. (@thebeacon.bsky.social)
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is suing Kris Kobach for not suing the Trump administration
Kelly, a Democrat, said that she has repeatedly asked the Republican attorney general to sue on behalf of Kansas but he has refused. Meanwhile, Kris Kobach argues that he is in charge of the state's prosecution or defense.
www.kcur.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Kelly, a Democrat, said that she has repeatedly asked the Republican attorney general to sue on behalf of Kansas but he has refused. Meanwhile, Kris Kobach argues that he is in charge of the state's prosecution or defense. (@thebeacon.bsky.social)
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Make sure you have a valid ID before you head to the polls!
Voters without an acceptable form of ID will be required to either sign an ID Confirmation Statement or vote a provisional ballot.
Voters without an acceptable form of ID will be required to either sign an ID Confirmation Statement or vote a provisional ballot.
November 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Make sure you have a valid ID before you head to the polls!
Voters without an acceptable form of ID will be required to either sign an ID Confirmation Statement or vote a provisional ballot.
Voters without an acceptable form of ID will be required to either sign an ID Confirmation Statement or vote a provisional ballot.
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Polls are now open. As long as you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you will be able to vote.
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Polls are now open. As long as you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you will be able to vote.
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NAACP and Advancement Project sue Virginia, saying election officials are rejecting student voter registrations over missing dorm-room info that isn’t required by law.
They argue it violates the CRA and could disenfranchise thousands of campus voters.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/03/c...
They argue it violates the CRA and could disenfranchise thousands of campus voters.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/03/c...
Civil rights groups accuse Virginia officials of illegally blocking campus voters • Virginia Mercury
Civil-rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit in Virginia alleging that state and local election officials are unlawfully rejecting student voter registration forms because they lack dormitory name...
virginiamercury.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
NAACP and Advancement Project sue Virginia, saying election officials are rejecting student voter registrations over missing dorm-room info that isn’t required by law.
They argue it violates the CRA and could disenfranchise thousands of campus voters.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/03/c...
They argue it violates the CRA and could disenfranchise thousands of campus voters.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/03/c...
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Newest UVA ALERT:
UVA Emergency Alert: 4:43 PM. Situation at Shannon Library is ALL CLEAR. After extensive investigation, police identified no evidence of attack or threat on UVA Grounds or nearby. Investigation into false report ongoing. Clear to resume normal operations.
UVA Emergency Alert: 4:43 PM. Situation at Shannon Library is ALL CLEAR. After extensive investigation, police identified no evidence of attack or threat on UVA Grounds or nearby. Investigation into false report ongoing. Clear to resume normal operations.
November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Newest UVA ALERT:
UVA Emergency Alert: 4:43 PM. Situation at Shannon Library is ALL CLEAR. After extensive investigation, police identified no evidence of attack or threat on UVA Grounds or nearby. Investigation into false report ongoing. Clear to resume normal operations.
UVA Emergency Alert: 4:43 PM. Situation at Shannon Library is ALL CLEAR. After extensive investigation, police identified no evidence of attack or threat on UVA Grounds or nearby. Investigation into false report ongoing. Clear to resume normal operations.
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UVA Emergency Alert: 3:34 PM. Police are currently at Shannon Library continuing to investigating. At this time there is no evidence of an Attacker. For more information go to:
at.virginia.edu/SIP-RHF;
uvaemergency.virginia.edu/active-alert...
at.virginia.edu/SIP-RHF;
uvaemergency.virginia.edu/active-alert...
November 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
UVA Emergency Alert: 3:34 PM. Police are currently at Shannon Library continuing to investigating. At this time there is no evidence of an Attacker. For more information go to:
at.virginia.edu/SIP-RHF;
uvaemergency.virginia.edu/active-alert...
at.virginia.edu/SIP-RHF;
uvaemergency.virginia.edu/active-alert...
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As this is going on, I am NOT live posting what the scanner says. I have also not gotten any more updates from the UVA Alert system, and I am going to keep monitoring the situation.
November 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
As this is going on, I am NOT live posting what the scanner says. I have also not gotten any more updates from the UVA Alert system, and I am going to keep monitoring the situation.