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Former Virginia 2nd District Congressman Bill Whitehurst dies at 101

WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk) and WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Long-serving former Virginia Congressman, ODU educator, and 13News Now contributor Dr. Bill Whitehurst has died. He was 101 years old.
The headline split WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) frames it as "Former Virginia 2nd District Congressman Bill Whitehurst dies at 101". WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk) frames it as "Rep. Dr. George William Whitehurst dies at age 101".
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CenterFormer Virginia 2nd District Congressman Bill Whitehurst dies at 101

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Nov 9, 9:35 PM

Former Virginia 2nd District Congressman Bill Whitehurst dies at 101

Long-serving former Virginia Congressman, ODU educator, and 13News Now contributor Dr. Bill Whitehurst has died. He was 101 years old.

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WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk)News report · Nov 9, 8:49 PM

Rep. Dr. George William Whitehurst dies at age 101

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Dr. George William Whitehurst, a congressman from Norfolk, died on Saturday. He was 101. He was born March 12, 1925, and graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk. W...

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Nov 9, 8:49 PM: WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk) joined the source map.

Nov 9, 9:35 PM: WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) joined the source map.

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