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Editorial – A welcome break  from politicking

We don’t know about you, but the fireworks over the Pagan River and Heritage Park over the weekend were a welcome replacement for the political ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Thursday, July 6, 2023 6:38 pm

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Editorial – An important history lesson

We’re just as excited as the kiddos about the fireworks shows in Isle of Wight County this weekend. Look for us on the Pagan when ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 5:50 pm

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Editorial – A deep breath on the Grange

Sincere apologies are rare in today’s political climate, usually qualified with the gutless “if I offended anyone.” In other words, “I really didn’t do anything ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 12:06 pm

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Editorial – Governor makes his pick in 17th

Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recent endorsement of Suffolk businesswoman and state Del. Emily Brewer, R-Isle of Wight, for a new state Senate seat serving Western Tidewater ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:24 pm

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Editorial – Community needs full Grange picture

Smithfield Planning Commissioner Dr. Thomas Pope deserves better than a tongue-lashing from the town attorney. In fact, he deserves this community’s utmost gratitude for his ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:35 pm

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Editorial – Tax values bring collective ‘ouch’

Citizen outrage over the surge in assessed property values is understandable. The resulting tax bills will be painful. Just how painful will be determined by ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 5:44 pm

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Editorial – Send us your Grange questions

As a follow-up to last week’s editorial on our offer to host a public forum on the proposed Grange at 10Main development on the western ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Friday, May 26, 2023 6:42 pm

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Editorial – Need more dialogue on Grange project

State-mandated public hearings on controversial matters work pretty well as a way of letting folks vent. There’s something to be said for that. Public hearings ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:57 pm

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Editorial – Summer concerts return May 26

New year, new stage. The lineup is set for the 2023 Downtown Smithfield Summer Concert Series, which has been entertaining residents and visitors for decades. ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:45 pm

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Editorial – Take quick action on solar farms

Isle of Wight County supervisors can’t procrastinate much longer on addressing a proliferation of proposed solar farms. Today’s front page is a reminder of developers’ ... Read more

by Smithfield Times Editorial Board, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:09 pm

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