In The Short Rows
Social media should be legally responsible for their content
The Newseum in Washington, which closed at the end of 2019, celebrated the First Amendment in numerous ways, including displays of quotes pertinent to free ...
Staff Reports, Author at Smithfield Times
Editorial
Big problems come from smallest litter
Tossing cigarette butts as if nature were your ashtray is disgusting, lazy and selfish — and there are no “buts” about that. Cigarette butts may ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:22 pm
News
SHS Rifle Team successful despite COVID-19
The Smithfield High School AJROTC Rifle Team wrapped up its season recently with its final competition of the year. The results from this year’s 10 ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:21 pm
Sports
Chargers upset Fuqua
By James J. Lidington Isle of Wight Academy Isle of Wight Academy held off a seventh-inning upset bid by Fuqua School to claim a 12-11 ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:20 pm
News
Newberry graduates from UNC Wilmington
Ashlyn Paige Newberry, a 2017 graduate of Smithfield High School, earned two degrees from the University of North Carolina Wilmington on May 7. Newberry, the ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:19 pm
Sports
Hedgepeth named All-ODAC
After its best season in a decade, the EMU Royals field hockey team had two standout players selected to the All-ODAC Second Team: Skylar Hedgepeth, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:19 pm
Obituaries
Russell Brue Hines
Russell Brue Hines, born September 17, 1986, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2021. Born and raised in Surry, Virginia, Russell enjoyed everything involving family ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 4:16 pm
News
Pursuit of vehicle stolen from IW ends in crash
A pursuit by the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office ended in a crash and a slew of charges for a suspect on Thursday. The Southampton County ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 7, 2021 11:50 am
Obituaries
Patricia Jane Hoffner Fabel
Patricia Jane Hoffner Fabel, 85, of Smithfield, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Asa Hoffner and Minnie ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 5:29 pm
News
Grace Street work to continue through Sept.
Residents of Grace Street and its connectors can expect several more months of dodging traffic cones as Smithfield continues its replacement of the road’s water ...