Stephen Faleski, Author at Smithfield Times

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Former SHS football standout remembered for his  ‘big heart’ on anniversary of unsolved double homicide

July 18 marked a grim anniversary for Derek Holmes. A year ago on that date, police found 22-year-old Kyonne Edwards, Holmes’ best friend and former ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Friday, July 26, 2024 5:28 pm

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New public notice law will delay permit approvals, Smithfield says

Town officials in Smithfield say a change in Virginia’s public notice laws will lengthen the approval process for rezoning applications and other permits that require ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Friday, July 26, 2024 9:16 am

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James River gets a “C” grade for health

The James River, for the 14th consecutive year, maintained the highest health score of any major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, according to the James ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, July 25, 2024 5:25 pm

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Pandemic relief dollars expire soon; here’s how Smithfield spent its share

Editor’s note: Over the next several weeks, The Smithfield Times will publish an overview of how each locality in our coverage area spent its allotted ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:49 pm

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Surry supervisors propose allowing themselves to bring guns to meetings

Two years after the body voted to ban guns in government buildings, two Surry County supervisors say they want to come armed to board meetings. ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 5:27 pm

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IW Planning Commission urges ‘no’ on Orbit Road solar farm

Citing a half-mile proximity to two other solar farms, Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission is urging supervisors to reject a third bordering Orbit Road. ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 5:25 pm

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Luter Sports concession stand construction begins

Construction of a 600-square-foot concession stand for the football field at the Luter Sports Complex has begun. An invoice by Athens Building Corp., the project ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:32 pm

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State grant to fund renovations at Jersey Park Apartments

A Maryland developer of affordable housing has received $2.3 million in state funding to acquire and renovate Smithfield’s Jersey Park Apartments on West Main Street. ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Monday, July 22, 2024 5:19 pm

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Smithfield no longer planning to demolish dam

Two years after reversing course on plans to demolish its Waterworks Road dam, Smithfield is in the process of renewing the earthen embankment’s state operating ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Monday, July 22, 2024 2:46 pm

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Deputy charged with driving drunk on patrol now fired, Sheriff’s Office says

The Isle of Wight County sheriff’s deputy accused of driving drunk on patrol last week has now been fired. The Sheriff’s Office suspended and arrested ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Monday, July 22, 2024 2:33 pm

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