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Editorial – Many reasons to be thankful

On Thursday, Americans will pause to count their blessings. For those of us at The Smithfield Times, our list could go on and on. ■ ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 4:56 pm

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Editorial – Town must be transparent in filling council seats

The Smithfield Town Council should tread carefully with appointments to fill two vacancies on the seven-member body. Anything less than a fully transparent process with ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 5:04 pm

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Editorial – Make Christmas season merry for  hometown merchants

The occasion of last week’s Holiday Open House in Downtown Smithfield and the upcoming Mistletoe Market remind us again of the importance of shopping at ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 5:14 pm

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Editorial – Big picture must be considered on housing growth

Finally, perhaps, a breakthrough in town and county leadership’s mindset on residential growth, this community’s most pressing opportunity and challenge.  Jennifer Boykin, Isle of Wight ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12:41 pm

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Editorial – Come see us downtown for Halloween

We’re a little biased, but in a fall season jammed with fun events, the best party of all will happen in Downtown Smithfield next week. ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:43 pm

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Editorial – Election whodunnit has IW abuzz

We’ve seen more missing-sign capers than we can count in decades of covering small-town elections, but the latest  — resulting in criminal charges against a ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:44 pm

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Editorial – Eager to see new, improved Grange proposal

We’re pleased by the news that Joseph Luter IV plans to submit a revised plan for the Grange at 10Main. A thoughtful, modest-sized mixed-use development ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 4:45 pm

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Editorial – Newspapers keep citizens informed

This week’s editorial is courtesy of Benjy Hamm, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism at the University of Kentucky. His words ring truer than ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 7:24 pm

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Editorial – High stakes in fall elections

We’ve written previously in this space about the importance of this year’s Virginia General Assembly elections and how Isle of Wight County voters will have ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 5:05 pm

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Editorial – Early voting not so bad after all

If you can’t change the rules, make them work to your advantage. That seems to be the mantra of Virginia Republicans, many of whom have ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:15 pm

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