Opinion
Column – At least one safe space from national politics
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump over the weekend makes easy a decision I’ve been contemplating ...
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Column – To accept $6M or not: a question with lots of nuance
Even in our current world of absolutes, with little room allowed to ponder shades of gray, the following ...
Opinion
Column – Trust on Town Council broken long before ‘leak’
Amid their outrage over the “leak” that wasn’t, three Smithfield Town Council members lamented broken trust within the ...
Opinion
Column – The Suffolk model: one to be envied or avoided?
Isle of Wight in 2024 feels a lot like Suffolk in 1974 — at a crossroads, a choice ...
Opinion
Column – Litter warriors pick up after the knuckleheads
Keep America Beautiful reports that significant progress has been made in reducing litter on U.S. roadsides since 2010. ...
Opinion
Column – Intimidation tactics have no place in civic discourse
Smithfield’s leadership class struck me as oddly desperate last fall as the controversial Grange at 10Main floundered in ...
Opinion
Column – Antiquer’s timely find has a distinct Smithfield flavor
Only one with Smithfield bonafides can appreciate Gary Stanley’s find last year at a Harrisonburg antique shop. Stanley, ...
Opinion
Column – Jenkinson bringing Mr. Jefferson to Smithfield this spring
A celebrity is coming to Smithfield, courtesy of the Isle of Wight County Historical Society. Best to grab ...
Opinion
Column – Short Rows, always a ‘must read,’ has a forever home
Isle of Wight County is blessed to have a few walking, talking encyclopedias of local history and institutional ...
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Column – Longshot made the most of his chance
Need some inspiration for 2024? Settle in for the story of Dante Wright. Like many success stories, Wright’s ...
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How to Watch MLB Baseball on Friday, July 26: TV Channel, Live Streaming, Start Times
The Cleveland Guardians and the Philadelphia Phillies hit the field for one of many exciting matchups on the…
How to Watch the Orioles vs. Padres Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for July 26
Anthony Santander and the Baltimore Orioles take the field against Luis Arraez and the San Diego Padres on…
Orioles vs. Padres: Betting Preview for July 26
In the series opener on Friday, July 26, Grayson Rodriguez will take the mound for the Baltimore Orioles…
Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 12 Tickets Available – Sunday, November 24 at Commanders Field
The Washington Commanders (0-0) visit a fellow NFC East team on Sunday, November 24, 2024, when they go…
Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears Week 5 Tickets Available – Sunday, October 6 at Soldier Field
Soldier Field is where the Carolina Panthers (0-0) will match up against the Chicago Bears (0-0) on Sunday,…