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Spafford pleads not guilty to stockpiling largest cache of homemade explosives seized by FBI
A federal judge has set a May 28 trial date for the Isle of Wight County man accused ...
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‘Welcome to your store.’ Carrollton Publix opens
Robbie Prior woke up before sunrise on Jan. 15 to stand outside in 27-degree weather awaiting the opening ...
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Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department expansion breaks ground
Isle of Wight County supervisors and firefighters held a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 10 for what will be ...
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Gas pipeline through IW, Surry to resume construction in spring
Construction of a natural gas pipeline expansion that will pass through six South Hampton Roads localities has begun ...
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Taylor, Pope Adams announce candidacy for 82nd House District
This year’s race for Virginia’s 82nd House of Delegates seat is shaping up to be a Kim versus ...
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Missing pre-Civil War Surry court records found
A pre-Civil War book of Surry County’s land ownership records has been lost for most of its existence. ...
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IWCS after-school activities on for Friday, canceled Saturday due to snow
After-school extracurricular activities and athletics scheduled for Jan. 10 will continue as planned, but any activities scheduled for ...
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Smithfield man shines in local film
A Smithfield man is among the cast of a locally produced film. Town resident Tony Claiborne plays lawyer ...
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Surry supervisors reelect Elliott as chairman, Pierce as vice chairman
Surry County’s Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Jan. 9 to reelect Robert Elliott as its chairman. Bacon’s ...
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Winter storm warning for IW, Surry calls for 2-4 inches of snow
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Isle of Wight and Surry counties and ...
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Jersey Park purchaser to present renovation plans to Smithfield Planning Commission
A developer of affordable housing will make its case to Smithfield’s Planning Commission on Jan. 14 for an ...
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Hearing on text change for Carollo development set for Jan. 14
Smithfield’s Planning Commission, during its 6 p.m. meeting on Jan. 14, will hold a public hearing on developer ...
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Aird’s legislative priorities include reviving Surry bridge proposal
State Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg, says she plans to introduce several General Assembly bills this year with implications ...
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Brooks asks for committee to vet moving farmers market
Smithfield Town Councilman Jeff Brooks has asked Mayor Mike Smith to create a committee to vet the idea ...
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Charge added, bond revoked for IW suspect in largest FBI seizure of homemade explosives
A federal judge has revoked 36-year-old Brad Spafford’s $25,000 bond, finding the Isle of Wight County man has ...
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More snow expected Friday across IW, Surry counties
More snow is on its way toward Isle of Wight and Surry counties. The National Weather Service’s Wakefield ...
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IW supervisors name Rosie chairman, Jefferson vice chairman
Isle of Wight County’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Jan. 2 to elect Don Rosie to succeed ...
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Town Council names Mike Smith as mayor
Smithfield’s Town Council on Jan. 7 unanimously elected Mike Smith as the town’s next mayor. He succeeds Steve ...
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Smithfield sees first snow since 2022
After two consecutive snowless winters, Isle of Wight and Surry County broke the dry spell Sunday night with ...
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Will lawmakers revive efforts to overrule counties that reject solar farms?
Virginia’s General Assembly could make another attempt at changing how renewable energy projects, and specifically solar farms, are ...
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NSU professor with Smithfield ties remembered for political acumen
A longtime Norfolk State University political science professor who died at age 78 on Christmas Eve had deep ...
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Bowman proposes forgiving Smithfield Recreation Association debt with interest from Luter funds
The $6 million the town of Smithfield returned to former Smithfield Foods Chairman and philanthropist Joseph Luter III ...
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IWCS will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 7
All schools and offices of Isle of Wight County Schools will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, and all ...
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TCC announces delayed start Tuesday
Tidewater Community College announced on Monday a delayed opening on Tuesday, Jan. 7 due to forecasted winter weather. ...
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Winter storm, drunk driving blamed for fatal crash involving Dendron man
Virginia State Police say drunk driving combined with slippery road conditions from this year’s first winter storm were ...