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Pagan River osprey that fell from nest reunited with mate
Thomas and Suzan Askew spent a weekend listening to the sound of “Ozzy” pining for “Sharon,” only to ...
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SPSA prepares for full landfill
The Suffolk landfill serving eight Hampton Roads localities, including Isle of Wight County, could reach capacity by 2027, ...
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Mill Swamp Indian Horses ‘book barn’ complete
Smithfield’s and Suffolk’s Rotary clubs, on April 6, celebrated the recently completed “book barn” at Mill Swamp Indian ...
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Wine & Brew Fest returns
Smithfield’s annual Wine & Brew Fest returned to Windsor Castle Park on April 13, drawing thousands of locals ...
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Youngkin amends bill limiting local restrictions on short-term rentals
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has requested minor amendments to a General Assembly bill proposing to limit localities’ authority to ...
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Rotary Club plans mental health expo at Smithfield Center
Smithfield’s Rotary Club will host its first-ever “Vibrant Emotional Health Expo” at the Smithfield Center on May 13. ...
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Cypress Creek Bridge reopens early to westbound traffic
The Cypress Creek Bridge reopened to westbound daytime traffic on April 9 a full 3½ days ahead of ...
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Youngkin vetoes bills proposing 1% sales tax option to fund new schools
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, minutes ahead of his 11:59 p.m. deadline on April 8 to act on this year’s ...
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Carrollton’s Marilyn Hill receives state award for decades of square dancing
The rules of a circa-1876 square dance are fairly straightforward. Music is to include a fiddle, a snare ...
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Partial eclipse comes to Isle of Wight
Windsor Elementary students donned their solar glasses and gathered outside at the school’s playground at 3:19 p.m. on ...
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Isle of Wight proposing $108.9 million budget, 5-cent real estate tax increase
Isle of Wight County Administrator Randy Keaton’s proposed $108.9 million budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year calls for ...
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Part of Isle of Wight County lake for sale
A 5-7% slice of Lake Tormentor can be yours for the right price. It’s not lakefront land or ...
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Surry Marketplace construction complete, opening planned in May or June
In another month or two, Surry County residents could be shopping locally for groceries. According to an April ...
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Celebrating 20 years of “Passion, Dedication and Commitment”
By James W. Robinson Staff Writer PDC Golf Tournament Founder and Director Rich Humphrey is marking 20 years ...
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Preliminary Smithfield budget may include water, sewer, trash fee increases
Smithfield residents could find themselves paying more for garbage pickup and water and sewer this summer. Smithfield Town ...
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Tornado watch in effect for Isle of Wight, Surry counties through 7 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Isle of Wight and Surry counties through 7 ...
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Smithfield & Isle of Wight Tourism wins state award for annual festivals
Smithfield and Isle of Wight County’s shared tourism department won a VIRGO award in the niche marketing category ...
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Suffolk developer buys 14 acres behind Smithfield Royal Farms
A month after Smithfield’s Town Council approved a Suffolk developer’s requested rewording of the town’s zoning ordinance, the ...
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Two IW 2023 candidates face ‘Stand By Your Ad’ fines
The Virginia Board of Elections, on March 19, assessed minor fines against two Isle of Wight County candidates ...
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Remembering Vietnam: Smithfield Navy veteran recalls wartime service
It’s been 56 years since Chris Torre found himself face to face with a Soviet trawler off the ...
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Smithfield Police, ABC Authority working to curb string of liquor thefts
Smithfield Police Chief Alonzo Howell told Town Council members on March 25 that he’s made contact with the ...
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IWCS celebrates Agriculture Literacy Week
In celebration of Agriculture Literacy Week, Windsor Elementary students in grades K-5 were invited to the Isle of ...
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IW School Board adopts $102 million 2024-25 budget
Isle of Wight County’s School Board voted unanimously on March 26 to adopt a $102 million budget for ...
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From one lane to none: Five-day shutdown of Cypress Creek Bridge begins April 8
A five-day shutdown of the Cypress Creek Bridge will begin next week. Starting April 8, Virginia Department of ...
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IW ranks 40th in life expectancy among Virginia localities
Deaths under age 75 are robbing Isle of Wight County residents of an estimated 7,600 years of life ...