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Smithfield Lions make donations to Isle of Wight County Christian Outreach Food Bank

The Smithfield Lions made a $500 donation to the Isle of Wight County Christian Outreach Food Bank just in time for the holidays. Along with ... Read more

by jeffmoore1, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 4:50 pm

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Rite-Aid looks to close its Smithfield store

As part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Rite-Aid Corp. is seeking court approval to allow it to close 19 additional stores nationwide, including its ... Read more

by jeffmoore1, Friday, December 22, 2023 11:11 am

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Futrell leads school to ‘Heart Safe’ certification

Jessica Futrell, the nurse at Windsor Elementary, was instrumental in the school becoming the first in Virginia to achieve recognition as a Certified Heart Safe ... Read more

by jeffmoore1, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 3:48 pm

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2024 Ruritan officers prepare for next year

The new 2024 officers for the Smithfield Ruritans are, from, left: Brenda Redd, director; Linda Bryant, director; Michelle Leccia, secretary; Doug Parr, district lieutenant governor; ... Read more

by jeffmoore1, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 4:04 pm

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The Tart and Tangy Sumac

By Mark Carroll Western Tidewater Master Gardeners Don’t overlook the variety of red colors that adorn the Winged Sumac, or Rhus copallinum, in Virginia’s annual ... Read more

by jeffmoore1, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 7:37 pm

Community

Ice cream parlor wins ‘Screcrow Stroll’ top honors

Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor won the 2023 Downtown Smithfield Scarecrow Stroll. The three little pigs creator pictured above is Alex Edwards, owner of the Smithfield ... Read more

by jeffmoore1, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 2:29 pm