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Developers to approach planners in 2020

By Diana McFarland Managing editor The developers of the 685-unit “Sweetgrass” near Smithfield predict the project will go the Isle of Wight County Planning Commission ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 6:40 pm

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Stories told through textiles

By Diana McFarland Managing editor Money was tight after the war. Dress fabric was especially expensive after years of rationing. But that didn’t stop one ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Friday, September 13, 2019 1:31 pm

Obituaries

Margaret Seymour Rowland

Margaret Seymour Rowland, of Gloucester, known by all as Seymour, died peacefully on Sept. 1, 2019. She was born in Charleston, W.V. on April 27, ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 4:02 pm

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Liddie Addlee Ford Edwards

WINDSOR — Liddie Addlee Ford Edwards, 90, of Windsor passed away on Sept. 9, 2019 at her residence.  Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of the ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 2:40 pm

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Isle of Wight County Fair celebrates 25 years

By Diana McFarland Managing editor Chickens, goats, funnel cakes, Midway rides, cowboys and nationally-known performers — that’s just a small sampling of what you will ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6:02 pm

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Hunt clubs competing for use of Blackwater property

By Diana McFarland Managing editor Three hunt clubs continue to compete for use of the Blackwater property this fall — this time by submitting unsolicited ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:57 pm

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Smithfield votes in 19 percent tax hike

By Frederic Lee Staff writer  The Smithfield Town Council voted to raise the real estate tax by nearly 19 percent following a public hearing at ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:53 pm

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Waive the FOIA fees in an election year?

By Diana McFarland Managing editor A well-known Isle of Wight County government detractor used the threat of an upcoming election to try and get a ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:48 pm

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Firehouse Christmas in Smithfield

Current and former Smithfield firefighters are invited to become the group Grand Marshal for this year’s Christmas Parade.  The Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department was tapped ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Thursday, September 5, 2019 4:11 pm

Obituaries

Ryan Hunter Odom

SUFFOLK — On Sept. 1, 2019, Ryan Hunter Odom, 34 passed to our Lord in Heaven. Ryan was a native of Smithfield, and was a ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:41 am

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