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Letter – Misses writing about ‘circus’

Editor, The Smithfield Times: I am sorry to see that The Smithfield Times is no longer publishing letters ...

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Letter – Other notable IW historians

Editor, The Smithfield Times:  I wish to add a few more recent names to the list of legendary ...

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Letter – Clear choices for Town Council

Editor, The Smithfield Times:  I have appreciated the opportunity to read candidate responses in The Smithfield Times to ...

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Letter – Likes four for Town Council 

Editor, The Smithfield Times: As a citizen I believe it is essential that we elect leaders who have ...

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Letter – Biogas suit continues

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Thanks to The Smithfield Times for reporting on local news of our rural communities. ...

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Column – Where in Virginia does sweet tea become the default?

I was asked recently if I knew where the north/south line lies, below which restaurants serve sweet tea ...

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Editorial – Bad choice for audit committee

Isle of Wight County’s new audit committee is a worthy creation, but supervisors undermined its credibility before it ...

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Letter – Cotter Smasal  has vets’ backs

Editor, The Smithfield Times: U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans is running for re-election in the 2nd Congressional District of ...

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Letter – Actions speak louder than words

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Each election season voters are inundated with campaign speeches, advertisements, propaganda, etc., with each ...

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Letter – On taxes and water

Editor, The Smithfield Times: The Smithfield Times edition of May 17 addressed Isle of Wight County tax increases ...

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