News
State Sen. John Cosgrove not seeking reelection
State Sen. John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, announced Monday on Facebook that he will not seek reelection in November. Cosgrove has represented the 14th Senate District since ...
Staff Reports, Author at Smithfield Times
In The Short Rows
Column – Rural IW, Surry was a photography smorgasbord
During the more than four years that I dragged a camera around Isle of Wight and Surry, recording everything from house fires to winter sunsets, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 4:25 pm
Opinion
Column – Thank a Vietnam veteran for service to country
By Tom Mastaglio Guest columnist National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed on March 29. It was designated as such by the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 4:25 pm
News
Smithfield Bulls undefeated
The Smithfield Bulls capped off an undefeated season by winning the Western Tidewater 9-and-under Basketball Tournament. The Bulls outscored opponents by almost 4-to-1 on the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:03 pm
In The Short Rows
Column – Journalistic standards more important than ever
A friend recently asked me to determine whether an old photo enlarger has value in today’s digital world. The short answer was, probably not much, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:24 pm
News
Citizens voice opposition to gas pipeline project.
By James Robinson Staff Writer The bright Saturday morning of March 4 saw concerned citizens voice their opposition to the Virginia Reliability Project, a 48-mile ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:59 pm
Obituaries
Regina Burnette Pencola
Regina Burnette Pencola passed away at her home on March 10th 2023 after months of declining health. She was born in Norfolk, VA on November ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 13, 2023 5:20 pm
Obituaries
Wilbert Thomas Sr.
Mr. Wilbert Thomas Sr. entered eternal rest Wednesday March 8, 2023. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12 noon, Friday March 17, 2023 ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 13, 2023 5:18 pm
Isle of Wight County
Isle of Wight online bill payment unavailable March 15-20
Online bill payment will be unavailable in Isle of Wight County March 15-20 due to an upgrade to the county’s Munis accounting software. According to ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 13, 2023 4:45 pm
Isle of Wight County
IWCS budget vote postponed
Isle of Wight County’s School Board has postponed voting on Superintendent Theo Cramer’s proposed $81 million 2023-24 budget. The board was scheduled to vote on ...