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IW schools start budget talks
Isle of Wight County Schools have proposed a $69.76 million budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Student enrollment is likely to be a key factor ...
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JRB traffic declined in 2020
If you thought James River Bridge traffic seemed lighter last year, your perceptions were on target. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, 9,446,094 vehicles ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:56 pm
COVID-19
Surry advocates for vaccine equity
Surry County is celebrating some COVID-19 vaccine-related successes but asking regional and state leaders for more equity in vaccine availability and distribution for local residents ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:49 pm
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Surry starts school budget talks
The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated an enrollment decline for Surry County Public Schools. Demographic changes also mean the school and county officials may want to ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:44 pm
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State may OK school construction referendum
Isle of Wight County could take the question of raising local sales taxes to pay for new school buildings to voters through a referendum if ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:23 pm
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IW schools celebrate solar project
Isle of Wight County Schools formally launched its partnership with Sigora Solar on Feb. 2. The school division and the company produced a previously recorded ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:15 pm
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Smithfield sees scam surge
Police are urging awareness after Smithfield residents have recently fallen victim to financial scams. Although scams can come through all communication channels, it usually starts ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:13 pm
COVID-19
July 4 weekend fireworks may return to Smithfield
COVID-19 took the sparkle out of the sky for many Independence Day celebrations in 2020. But if the pandemic has eased, Smithfield is hoping to ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:12 pm
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Town may lease Wombwell House
Smithfield may lease the Wombwell House to the Isle of Wight County Historical Society for 20 years. But town council decided some details need to ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:08 pm
COVID-19
Vaccine call center opens
The cities of Suffolk and Franklin and the counties of Isle of Wight County and Southampton opened a call center Feb. 8 to provide information ...