Stephen Faleski, Author at Smithfield Times

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Isle of Wight EDA evaluating feasibility of developing 47-acre Shirley T. Holland site

With the 460 Commerce Center nearly ready for its first tenant, Isle of Wight County’s Economic Development Authority is turning its attention to another parcel ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Friday, July 18, 2025 6:04 pm

Isle of Wight County

Explainer: Why IW has separate comprehensive, strategic and capital improvements plans

Isle of Wight County’s elected officials and staff rely on three guidance documents to inform land-use and budgeting decisions. Supervisor Renee Rountree is calling for ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Friday, July 18, 2025 5:58 pm

Isle of Wight County

Isle of Wight bomb suspect pleads guilty to two felonies

Brad Spafford, the Isle of Wight County man accused of stockpiling more than 150 pipe bombs, pleaded guilty on July 18 to two felony charges ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Friday, July 18, 2025 10:31 am

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Isle of Wight County

IWCS to annually update enrollment projections under new  ‘growth management’ regulation

When the Smithfield Town Council voted 6-1 in May to approve the 104-home “Cottages at Battery” development for 14 acres at Battery Park Road, Councilman ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:23 pm

Isle of Wight County

Isle of Wight supervisors vote to raise ambulance fees

Isle of Wight County supervisors voted unanimously on July 10 to increase the county’s billing rates for ambulance calls. Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:20 pm

News

Investment firm eyes buying, expanding former Keurig plant in Windsor

The former Keurig Dr Pepper roasting plant on the outskirts of Windsor will be sold to a Washington, D.C.-based company, according to Isle of Wight ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:05 pm

Carrollton

Appeals court: Isle of Wight not responsible for repairing stormwater pipe

Isle of Wight County doesn’t own, and is under no obligation to repair, a collapsed stormwater pipe that’s created a chasm between two Carrollton homes, ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 9:36 am

Isle of Wight County

From typewriters to texting: Randy Keaton reflects on nine years as county administrator

Randy Keaton, who retired at the end of June as Isle of Wight County administrator, said a chance opportunity led him to spend more than ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:01 pm

Isle of Wight County

IW comprehensive plan draft projects 10% growth through 2040, makes no land use changes

A county supervisor and at least one member of a committee tasked with revising Isle of Wight County’s 2020 “Envisioning the Isle” comprehensive plan say ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 12:47 pm

News

Surry County 2023-24 audit delayed a third time to Aug. 31

Surry County recently announced a third delay in its 2023-24 fiscal year audit. State law mandates that an independent certified public accountant present a “detailed ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Monday, July 14, 2025 5:10 pm

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