HearSay with Cathy Lewis

We'll begin today's show with a follow-up of the municipal elections in Hampton Roads. And later, Norfolk is getting a new farmers market! Two sisters are behind this open-air market which opened on April 4th and features fresh fruit, eggs, meat and artisan foods every Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. and one of them joins us to share their mission. We have a seat at the table for you, so pull up a chair and join us with your comments today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

A Virginia judge handed down a unique sentence in the case of five students who defaced a historic black schoolhouse: read a book. The attorney who suggested this punishment joins us to talk about why she thought it would make a difference in the lives of these youths. Before that, we'll discuss a proposed mental health court in Newport News with the judge who championed the idea and a forensic specialist with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

It's another edition of HearSay Headlines! Here are some of the news stories we're tracking: Cosby, Cohen, Kanye, and Korea. Which news stories have you talking? Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. But first in the program we'll speak with Virginian-Pilot reporter Tim Eberly who was named as a Pulitzer Prize finalist in the investigative reporting category and who has won two awards from the Virginia Press Association, including outstanding journalist of the year.

A Virginia photographer, and Christopher Newport University graduate, has won the Pulitzer Prize for his photo of a fatal car attack at the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville last August. He joins us to discuss that photo. We'll also discuss an amazing free legal resource for Virginians.Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

On today's show we'll examine what it takes to run a successful family business with a local and national expert, both of whose businesses have survived for generations. Did you know that family businesses generate 62 percent of the country's employment? Tune in today at noon 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Tune into HearSay at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM for a special broadcast of Cathy Lewis’ interview with civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander. The interview took place as part of Old Dominion University’s President’s Lecture Series.

We're in the garden today with Jim Orband! Historic Garden Week is right around the corner, and we're bringing information you won't want to miss. You can always get your questions in to the show early by emailing, tweeting, or calling us (757-889-9105). Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

There are a plethora of municipal elections happening in Hampton Roads on May 1; you can read about them here. Which political race mosts interests you and why? We have a seat at the table for you, so pull up a chair and join us with your comments today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Rental eviction rates in Hampton Roads are among the worst in the country. Lavar Edmonds, an Eviction Lab researcher, says that eviction is an affordable-housing issue. Today, we'll examine why rates are so high in Hampton Roads and discuss what's being done to combat the issue. Later, we'll learn about the incredible Norfolk Street Choir.

The United States conducted air strikes Friday targeting three facilities in western Syria involved in chemical weapons storage and research as a response to an alleged chemical attack that killed 43 people and affected at least 500 others in Douma. Three Norfolk-based Navy ships played a big role in Friday's strikes. Today, we're exploring Hampton Roads' connection to this international event and wondering: How do you feel about the United States' method of response? Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.