Staff Reports, Author at Smithfield Times

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 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 4:50 pm

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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, March 13, 2023 4:45 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, March 10, 2023 5:34 pm

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