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Early voting starts May 3 in U.S. House, Senate primaries
In-person early voting for the June 18 Democratic and Republican primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives ...
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How Virginia’s new accreditation could affect IW, Surry schools
Isle of Wight and Surry county schools could, within two years, see higher stakes attached to their performance ...
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Smithfield DMV office plans summer opening
With its exterior largely finished and parking lot recently paved, Smithfield’s new Department of Motor Vehicles office is ...
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From Smithfield High to the NFL: Willie Drew signs with Panthers
Willie Drew, a 23-year-old former Smithfield High School football standout, has signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the ...
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Spring Fest returns
Isle of Wight County’s annual Spring Fest returned to the fairgrounds at Heritage Park April 26-28, kicking off ...
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Isle of Wight planners set new hearing for Moonlight solar farm
Isle of Wight County residents will get a second opportunity on May 28 to weigh in on a ...
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‘Sound of Music’ debuts April 26 at Smithfield Little Theatre
For the first time in 38 years, “The Sound of Music” will return to the Smithfield Little Theatre. ...
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Accused in Smithfield hit-and-run that injured teen due in court July 29
A Gloucester County woman accused of a Nov. 4 hit-and-run on Benns Church Boulevard that left a 14-year-old ...
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Revised warehouse complex still taking heat from Windsor residents
Increasing a proposed multi-warehouse complex’s distance from two residential neighborhoods in Windsor hasn’t placated every opponent of the ...
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Area lawmakers join colleagues in sending ‘skill game’ legalization bill back to Youngkin unchanged
Area lawmakers joined the majority in a 34-6 Virginia Senate vote on April 17 to reject Gov. Glenn ...
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Dolly’s Library sees 45% enrollment one year after coming to Isle of Wight
It’s been just over a year since singer-songwriter Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expanded into Isle of Wight County. ...
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Up from the ashes: Field of Dreams gymnasts, following fire, place first in state championship
Smithfield’s first-ever Amateur Athletic Union gymnastics state champions – 11-year-old Mackenzie Hess and 13-year-old Kayleigh Wilson – are ...
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IW hosts ribbon-cutting for ‘Born Learning’ trail
Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation held an April 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Born Learning ...
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Last Genuine Smithfield Ham arrives at IW Museum
A glass case at the Isle of Wight County Museum that houses the world’s oldest ham is also ...
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IWCS makes case for new employees, buses
Isle of Wight County’s proposal to fund its share of state-mandated school employee raises, but none of the ...
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Jericho Road closed for emergency repairs
Jericho Road will be closed indefinitely from its intersection with South Church Street to the 18th century Windsor ...
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Lawmakers uphold school sales tax veto
Virginia’s General Assembly on April 17 upheld Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto of legislation that would have authorized any ...
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What’s driving the two-year Cypress Creek Bridge timeline?
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s nearly two-year timeline for rehabilitating the Cypress Creek Bridge is one of the ...
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Isle of Wight proposes water rate increase for 2024-25
In addition to a 5-cent real estate tax rate increase, Isle of Wight County is proposing a roughly ...
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Isle of Wight’s York joins Western Tidewater Free Clinic staff
The Western Tidewater Free Clinic has named Jessica York of Isle of Wight County as its new director ...
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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 ...