Letters To The Editor

Opposed to Mallory Farm

Editor, The Smithfield Times: I attended the Oct. 13 public hearing of the Smithfield Planning Commission. I want to express my opposition to the proposed ... Read more

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Writer urges Trump vote

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Over the last year, as our nation has experienced many difficult events, I have watched with anxious expectation. As we near ... Read more

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Race not factor in her beliefs

Editor, The Smithfield Times: The author of “Monument task force meets” (Oct. 14) was quick to point out the task force appointee’s skin color in ... Read more

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Torrence most qualified for clerk

Editor, The Smithfield Times: It is without reservation I endorse Kathy Torrence as circuit court clerk. Seldom do we have the opportunity to elect someone ... Read more

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Warner neglects America’s vets

Editor, The Smithfield Times: U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says “I’ve put a lot of points on the board” this term. Trouble is, he fouled out ... Read more

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Journal nails leadership crisis

Editor, The Smithfield Times: A historic moment occurred Oct. 8 when the world’s most prestigious medical journal, The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), published ... Read more

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Punish Dems at ballot box

Editor, The Smithfield Times: I am politically conservative, living in harmony with politically liberal friends and neighbors. That should not constitute accomplishment. But these days, ... Read more

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School board neglects oath

Editor, The Smithfield Times: I have concern as to why the Isle of Wight County School Board members relinquished their duties. Some of the responsibilities ... Read more

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Confederates weren’t traitors

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Patrick Henry commented, “Who had the effrontery to insert the opening phrase ‘We the People’ instead of ‘We the States’?” as ... Read more

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Torrence is best choice for clerk

Editor, The Smithfield Times: On Nov. 3 we will elect a circuit court clerk. One candidate is uniquely qualified to fill that position and perform ... Read more