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Editorial – Cherish freedom on July Fourth

On the eve of another Independence Day, we’re reminded of the words of this country’s first president, George Washington: “Government is not reason; it is ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 7:04 pm

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Editorial – The way forward  after Windsor saga

Score one for the people. Isle of Wight supervisors’ 4-1 vote this month to reject a large warehouse complex abutting residential Windsor was a refreshing ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 7:00 pm

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Editorial – Craziness from IW GOP 

The Isle of Wight County Republican Party needs to take the keys away from the frat boy running its social media. In case you missed ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Monday, June 17, 2024 4:27 pm

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Editorial – Whose side are supervisors on? Vote will tell

Perhaps never has a single decision so effectively given elected officials the chance to stand with the citizens they represent, as opposed to unelected staff, ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 6:12 pm

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Editorial – Luter’s generosity appreciated, but it has some strings

Over a lifetime of benevolence to his hometown, Joseph Luter III has earned the right to be taken at his word in Smithfield. Therefore, we ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:28 pm

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Editorial – Nominate now for the Hammys

My, how time flies.  We created the Hammy Awards three years ago with modest expectations of a fun contest that would bring much-deserved recognition to ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 6:10 pm

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Editorial – More houses on the way

Just when we thought the Smithfield and Isle of Wight growth machine might idle for a bit and give our small-town, peaceful, anti-suburban way of ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 7:00 pm

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Editorial – Hurricane season coming

Another hurricane season beckons, which means the appropriately timed Hurricane Preparedness Week designated by the good folks at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. The ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 6:28 pm

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Editorial – Critical decisions await supervisors

Windsor Town Councilman Marlin Sharp might have been guilty of hyperbole when he told the developer of a controversial proposed warehouse complex on the outskirts ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 5:06 pm

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Editorial – Great news on lab school

“Get your college education,” high-schoolers have been advised for decades. For many students, the advice remains sound. The world still needs teachers, lawyers, doctors, engineers ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5:40 pm

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