Cianna Rothwell Morales
Reporter at WHRO-TV (Norfolk, VA)
Reporter for @WHRO News. Formerly @VirginianPilot, @CoMissourian. @mujschool and @earlham1847 alum.
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1 week ago |
whro.org | Cianna Rothwell Morales
Thirty-eight Virginia Beach residents spoke at a comment session Tuesday night on adding a referendum to November’s ballot. Most speakers opposed it. The referendum would ask which voting system residents want in the city charter: the current with 10 district elections for the city council and one at-large for mayor, or a version of an older system with seven seats for council districts, and the mayor and three additional seats elected at-large.
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2 weeks ago |
whro.org | Cianna Rothwell Morales
Virginia may see fewer visitors from Canada this year as a tariff war sours relations with the U.S.’s northern neighbor. Still, local experts say it’s too early to tell how it might impact the tourist economy. More Canadians visit the commonwealth than any other group of international visitors, according to the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
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2 weeks ago |
whro.org | Cianna Rothwell Morales
In Virginia Beach, the flowers are blooming. The Cherry Blossom Festival in Red Wing Park evoked feelings of wonder for visitors. Kim Baylor, who has been practicing martial arts for almost 50 years, narrated a demonstration. “The cherry trees are fleeting,” she said. “I’m sure that’s why all of you are here today.” 1 of 3 — Red wing park crowd Visitors toss a football and pass a soccer ball in the shade of the cherry trees March 29, 2025 in Red Wing Park.
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3 weeks ago |
whro.org | Cianna Rothwell Morales
Virginia Beach residents can weigh in this month on whether they want a referendum on the city’s voting system. The method of choosing council members and the mayor has been controversial for years, inviting lawsuits and generating debate. The issue came up again Tuesday as council considered holding a referendum. The city implemented a new system after a federal court ruled in 2021 that the old system violated voting rights.
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3 weeks ago |
whro.org | Cianna Rothwell Morales
Two police officers weave through a crowded backyard party, bypassing groups of costumed partygoers around a bonfire. In a shadowy corner of the yard, a man in a Jason hockey mask lurks, holding a gun loosely at his side. “But we’re at a Halloween party,” an instructor said, “so is it a real gun?”The party was a training simulation on five, floor-to-ceiling screens, arranged in a semicircle to create a virtual reality.
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My latest for WHRO:
When members of Old Donation Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach discovered their church’s role in the history of slavery, they wanted to make amends. Read more here: https://t.co/uZYPshxr4M https://t.co/bx9RKM8fK3
At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through 2021 -- nearly 10% of the more than 1,000 deaths of people subdued by police in ways that are not supposed to be fatal. ‼️ Thanks for sharing, @nourhb
Medics across the U.S. have been quietly injecting sedatives to subdue people detained by police. Dozens of deaths reveal the practice carries risks, AP finds. https://t.co/nLgwgWxcRp
No word on when the show will be rescheduled or if ticket holders will be reimbursed. I’ll update as I find out more.
Just In: The indie rock band AJR has canceled tonight's show in Norfolk, stating the venue is too small for the planned performance. https://t.co/k0GBeqNBc2
