News 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

News 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

News Hearing canceled on proposal to let Surry supervisors have concealed guns at meetings An Aug. 1 public hearing on proposed revisions to a Surry County ordinance that would allow county supervisors to bring concealed guns to board meetings ... Read more