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In The Short Rows

Column – Fluoride’s advantages far outweigh its risks

I can still hear that old belt-driven dental drill in Dr. Ames’ Main Street office. It was my introduction to the benefits of fluoride, or ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5:53 pm

Carrollton

Coastal RV donating camper, soliciting supplies for family displaced by Helene

Coastal RV of Carrollton will donate a camper to a displaced western North Carolina family impacted by Hurricane Helene, and is soliciting the public’s help ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 9:42 am

Obituaries

James Jason Jones Jr.

James Jason Jones Jr., 72, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was the son of the late James Jason Jones ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:42 pm

Opinion

Column – Substantial progress for IWCS

By Dr. Theo Cramer Guest columnist   At the Isle of Wight County Schools annual convocation in August, I had the opportunity to speak to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:37 pm

In The Short Rows

Column – Farm work didn’t end after the peanuts were picked

By the time Thanksgiving rolled around in the 1950s, most peanuts had been picked, though that didn’t end the labor-intensive crop’s cycle. Since the 1970s, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:37 pm

Obituaries

Kenneth Ray Coates

Kenneth (Kenny) Ray Coates, 84, of Smithfield, VA, went home to be with the Lord, 11/26/24.  He was born in Brookneal, VA, but resided in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 29, 2024 4:18 pm

Obituaries

Mayo Brock Jones, Jr.

Mayo Brock Jones, Jr., 82, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.  He was the son of the late Mayo Brock Jones, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 28, 2024 5:48 pm

News

Gallery – Christmas returns to Smithfield

Christmas came early to Smithfield on Nov. 22 with the return of the town’s annual tree lighting ceremony, held on the lawn outside The Smithfield ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 25, 2024 5:16 pm

News

Homelessness nonprofit to hold barbecue fundraiser

Providential Credit Care Management Inc., a Smithfield-based nonprofit that assists low-income and homeless individuals and families, will hold a barbecue dinner fundraiser on Dec. 7 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 25, 2024 11:55 am

police

News

One dead, one injured in Foursquare Road crash

One driver is dead and another has life-threatening injuries following a collision on Foursquare Road. According to Virginia State Police, 44-year-old Tariq Rashad Holloman of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 24, 2024 12:26 pm

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