Editorial
School Board errs on unused leave
One of the worst justifications for a flawed decision is that “we’ve always done it that way.” That seems to be the Isle of Wight ...
Staff Reports, Author at Smithfield Times
In The Short Rows
Military pride on full display in Savannah
We Hampton Roads residents take justifiable pride in the military presence here. We have an extraordinarily high percentage of veterans among our residents, as well ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:39 pm
News
Smithfield man dies following Nike Park Road crash
A Smithfield man died yesterday from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Nike Park Road over the weekend. Virginia State Police say 57-year-old ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:44 pm
News
Hot conditions, high humidity prompt NWS heat advisory
A heat advisory is in effect for Smithfield and the Western Tidewater region until 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 as the National Weather Service expects ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 1:25 pm
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Flash flood watch posted for area as potential heavy rains could hit parts of Virginia today
The National Weather Service office in Wakefield has issued a flood watch for Suffolk, along with central, east central, eastern, north central, south-central and southeast ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 1:21 pm
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Missing 14-year-old Windsor girl found
A 14-year-old Windsor girl reported missing over the weekend has been found. Alexia “Lexi” Noelle Mahone was located unharmed in Portsmouth, according to an Aug. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:08 am
Obituaries
Leon Parker
Deacon Leon Parker, 86, of Main Street in Smithfield was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022. He was the ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 9:49 pm
News
Bowman receives Hart Award
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission presented Smithfield resident Steven G. Bowman, former commissioner for the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, with its highest annual honor, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 3:29 pm
News
Charter: Fiber damage to blame for internet interruptions
A “third party” was responsible for damaging Charter Communications’ fiber optic network and the resulting internet service interruptions Western Tidewater residents experienced in the morning ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 2:41 pm
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Despite growing pains, Miller excels for Lynchburg soccer team
By Barbara Boxleitner Contributing Writer Size has become an advantage for Trevor Miller in his college soccer career. The Smithfield High School graduate was one ...