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IW hosts ribbon-cutting for ‘Born Learning’ trail
Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation held an April 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Born Learning Trail at Riverview Park in Smithfield recently ...
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Last Genuine Smithfield Ham arrives at IW Museum
A glass case at the Isle of Wight County Museum that houses the world’s oldest ham is also now home to the last ham to ...
by Stephen Faleski, Friday, April 19, 2024 4:18 pm
Isle of Wight County
IWCS makes case for new employees, buses
Isle of Wight County’s proposal to fund its share of state-mandated school employee raises, but none of the new positions Superintendent Theo Cramer has requested, ...
by Stephen Faleski, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:51 pm
Isle of Wight County
Lawmakers uphold school sales tax veto
Virginia’s General Assembly on April 17 upheld Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto of legislation that would have authorized any city or county to raise its sales ...
by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, April 18, 2024 3:40 pm
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What’s driving the two-year Cypress Creek Bridge timeline?
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s nearly two-year timeline for rehabilitating the Cypress Creek Bridge is one of the longest Isle of Wight County has seen ...
by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:58 pm
Isle of Wight County
Isle of Wight proposes water rate increase for 2024-25
In addition to a 5-cent real estate tax rate increase, Isle of Wight County is proposing a roughly 5% hike of its water rate come ...
by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:55 pm
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Pagan River osprey that fell from nest reunited with mate
Thomas and Suzan Askew spent a weekend listening to the sound of “Ozzy” pining for “Sharon,” only to hear his frequent chirping go unanswered. They’re ...
by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4:23 pm
Isle of Wight County
SPSA prepares for full landfill
The Suffolk landfill serving eight Hampton Roads localities, including Isle of Wight County, could reach capacity by 2027, according to projections by the Southeastern Public ...
by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 3:53 pm
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Wine & Brew Fest returns
Smithfield’s annual Wine & Brew Fest returned to Windsor Castle Park on April 13, drawing thousands of locals and visitors. Smithfield VA Events, which organizes ...
by Stephen Faleski, Monday, April 15, 2024 5:47 pm
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Youngkin amends bill limiting local restrictions on short-term rentals
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has requested minor amendments to a General Assembly bill proposing to limit localities’ authority to restrict certain types of short-term rentals. If ...