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Dendron backs power plant

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By Jim Tuttle
Smithfield Times Staff Writer

DENDRON — The Dendron Town Council approved land-use applications to build a controversial coal-fired power plant during an intense council meeting Monday night.
One plant opponent called the meeting’s outcome a “travesty of government” while an official from the applicant company, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, called it  “another step in the process.”
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 February 2010 09:55 ) Read more...
   

Public orchard at Castle draws mixed comments

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By Jim Tuttle
Smithfield Times Staff Writer

The benefactor behind Smithfield’s new Windsor Castle Park has suggested a potentially delicious additional feature for his sprawling gift to the town. 
However, some members of Town Council have doubts about his proposal to plant a public orchard of 90 fruit trees on park grounds.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 February 2010 10:14 ) Read more...
 

Surry Board approves ODEC applications

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By Jim Tuttle
Smithfield Times Staff Writer

SURRY — The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday night to approve five land use applications for a proposed coal-fired power plant in Dendron.
Voting commenced shortly after 11 p.m., following a heated public hearing that lasted nearly three hours and featured about 60 speakers voicing their opinions on the controversial plant.

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Middle school targeted for closure

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By Jim Tuttle
Smithfield Times Staff Writer

Closing Windsor Middle School was one of 35 suggested cuts proposed by Isle of Wight School officials last week in a series of public meetings.
But some employees countered that the School Board and administrators should look at salary cuts as a way to solve the impending budget crisis.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 February 2010 09:59 ) Read more...
 

Va. fishing rules may tighten

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By Diana McFarland
Smithfield Times News editor

Saltwater anglers would no longer be allowed to fish without an individual license from a private pier or licensed boat if Senate Bill 668 makes it through the General Assembly.
The bill would eliminate certain saltwater license exemptions, such as fishing without a license from a permitted boat.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 February 2010 10:09 ) Read more...
 

Windsor charter goes to Va. Assembly

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By Jim Tuttle
Smithfield Times Staff Writer

WINDSOR — Long-debated changes to the town’s charter have made it to the Virginia General Assembly, and will likely be discussed in a House subcommittee today. 
William K. Barlow (D – 64) is sponsoring House Bill 895, which would repeal Windsor’s existing charter and replace it with a new one.

Last Updated ( Friday, 05 February 2010 10:36 ) Read more...
 

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