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Isle of Wight adopts lowered 71-cent real estate tax rate
Isle of Wight County supervisors have reduced the county’s real estate tax rate by 14 cents to lessen ...
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Isle of Wight Relay continues the battle against cancer
By James W. Robinson Staff Writer Saturday was a time to celebrate strength and resilience while honoring lost ...
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Email sheds light on possible taxpayer involvement in Grange; town, developer withhold details
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 5:55 p.m. on May 30 with comments from the developer and ...
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‘Main Street Square’ stage debuts at Arts Fest
Smithfield and Isle of Wight County officials celebrated the completion of the new stage outside the Smithfield Times ...
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One last look: Hardy Elementary alumni recall their time at 1961 school slated for demolition
It’s been 54 years since Brian Blount attended Hardy Elementary, but the circa-1961 school still looks as he ...
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17th Senate District Republican primary candidate profile: Hermie Sadler
A Republican primary is set for June 20 to decide the party’s nominee for the new 17th Senate ...
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Smithfield honors the ultimate sacrifice at Memorial Day ceremony
Smithfield’s American Legion Post 49 held its annual Memorial Day ceremony indoors at the Smithfield Center. Army Staff ...
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Too dense for downtown? Smithfield planners debate traffic, height of ‘Grange’ development
At least one member of Smithfield’s Planning Commission says he won’t support four-story apartment buildings as a component ...
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IW planners vote to prohibit post-public hearing remarks
Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission has adopted a change to its bylaws that now requires anyone wishing ...
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13th State Senate District Democratic primary candidate profile: Lashrecse Aird
A Democratic primary is set for June 20 to decide the party’s nominee for the new 13th State ...
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82nd District House of Delegates candidate profile: Victor McKenzie
A Democratic primary is set for June 20 to decide the party’s nominee for the new 82nd House ...
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82nd District House of Delegates candidate profile: Kimberly Pope Adams
A Democratic primary is set for June 20 to decide the party’s nominee for the new 82nd House ...
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Head Start celebrates 58 years of early childhood learning
By James W. Robinson Staff Writer The Children’s Center is joining with other Head Start programs across the ...
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Smithfield speed camera proposal lacks unanimous support
The Smithfield Police Department is still proposing to spend roughly $3,500 per month to place an automated speed ...
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IW planners vote 8-1 to support Hampton Roads Classical relocation
Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission voted 8-1 on May 23 in support of Hampton Roads Classical Academy’s ...
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84th District House of Delegates candidate profile: Rod Thompson
Republican and Democratic primaries are set for June 20 to decide each party’s nominee for the new 84th ...
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84th District House of Delegates candidate profile: Mike Dillender
Republican and Democratic primaries are set for June 20 to decide each party’s nominee for the new 84th ...
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Isle of Wight increases budget by $2.3 million for Hardy water
Isle of Wight County supervisors voted unanimously on May 18 to increase the county’s 2022-23 budget by $2.3 ...
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Supervisors delay ‘Prairie Solar’ vote to June
Isle of Wight County supervisors will wait until June to vote on the 20-megawatt “Prairie Solar” facility proposed ...
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Isle of Wight approves 2% cap on solar farm acreage
Isle of Wight County supervisors voted 4-1 on May 18 to approve a near moratorium on solar farms. ...
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84th District House of Delegates candidate profile: Nadarius Clark
Republican and Democratic primaries are set for June 20 to decide each party’s nominee for the new 84th ...
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84th District House of Delegates candidate profile: Michele Joyce
Republican and Democratic primaries are set for June 20 to decide each party’s nominee for the new 84th ...
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Police memorial rides through Smithfield
The Virginia division of Law Enforcement United, a group of volunteers dedicated to honoring police officers who have ...
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Isle of Wight homeowners balk at high reassessments
When former Isle of Wight County Supervisor Al Casteen received his reassessment notice in the mail last week, ...
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Court documents: Gunshot wound on Carrsville man found while body was at funeral home
The body of a Carrsville man whose April 21 death was initially attributed to natural causes was at ...