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Local student says thanks to military
Thousands of military service members will receive a personal expression of gratitude in 2021 thanks to the inspiration and dedication of a Smithfield High School ...
Nate Delesline III, Author at Smithfield Times
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SPD upgrading in car, body cameras
Cameras are an integral part of modern law enforcement and public safety. That’s why Smithfield’s Police Department is pursuing technology upgrades. Over the next few ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 5:38 pm
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Smithfield, IW restaurant week returns Jan. 29
When the coronavirus pandemic emerged in Virginia last spring, restaurants were some of the hardest-hit businesses. Capacity was reduced, dining hours and bar service were ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 5:35 pm
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Utility work starts
Work was slated to start Jan. 25 on a water and sewer main replacement on Grace Street. Town officials said at a Jan. 20 informational ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 5:32 pm
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IW schools add equity coordinator
Kiyaana Jones is Isle of Wight Public Schools’ new coordinator of equity and inclusion. Jones will work with all students, parents, staff and the community ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:35 pm
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Smithfield doctor that made house calls dies at 91
Dr. Desmond Longford took good care of people in and around Smithfield for more than 50 years. And he refused to let corporate mandates he ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:34 pm
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Riverside honors IW first responders
Four Isle of Wight emergency first responders were recently honored for their lifesaving work. Lt. Chris Smith, fire-medic Delaney Townsend, part-time medic Levario Franklin of ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:30 pm
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Gibbs joins planning commission
Raynard Gibbs is the Smithfield Planning Commission’s newest member. He replaces the seat held by Dr. Lilton Marks, who resigned Dec. 1 for personal and ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:26 pm
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Smithfield facility will ‘earn your sweat’
Smithfield’s Raw Fitness is rightly named. If you connect with owner and trainer Jay Riddick, he likes to say you’ll earn your sweat, because he’ll ...
by Nate Delesline III, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:25 pm
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Smithfield water rates increase
Town Council formally approved water and sewer rate increases for Smithfield customers this year. Under the town’s adopted 2020-2021 fiscal year budget, for water service ...