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Surry proposing stricter 7% cap on solar farms, down from 10%

Surry County’s Planning Commission is proposing zoning ordinance amendments that would further restrict the proliferation of solar farms. In 2023, county supervisors adopted an energy ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 2:44 pm

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What we know about two Benns Church developments yet to apply for rezoning

Conceptual plans for a Wawa gas station, a 262-home subdivision dubbed “The Promontory” and Isle of Wight County supervisors’ approval in May of the 615-home ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 3:15 pm

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Grange market not ‘a done deal,’ Acree says

It’s been 10 months since Smithfield’s Town Council approved mixed-use zoning for the Grange at 10Main subdivision that Joseph Luter IV and his father, former ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:06 am

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Smithfield defers roundabout vote

Smithfield’s Town Council is on board with the idea of adding a single-lane roundabout to Turner Drive but contends Isle of Wight County’s plan to ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Monday, October 28, 2024 6:12 pm

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Legislation would prohibit expulsion of students for cellphone use

As Isle of Wight and Surry county students adapt to more restrictive procedures governing cellphone use in line with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order calling ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Monday, October 28, 2024 9:29 am

Isle of Wight County

IW audit committee blames treasurer for latest accounting issues

Some members of Isle of Wight County’s newly formed audit committee are laying blame with the county’s treasurer for what they say could be Isle ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Friday, October 25, 2024 11:56 am

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Gallery – A witchy walk down Main Street

Witches Night Out returned to downtown Smithfield Oct. 24, which in past years has drawn over 1,000 guests in costume to Main Street for discounts ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Friday, October 25, 2024 10:26 am

Isle of Wight County

Isle of Wight votes down three-year reassessment

Isle of Wight County supervisors voted unanimously on Oct. 17 to kill a proposed switch to a three-year cycle for reassessing real estate for purposes ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:30 pm

Isle of Wight County

Isle of Wight revenue commissioner proposes change to business license fees

Businesses that bring in less than $25,000 would no longer be required to obtain a business license under a proposed change to Isle of Wight ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:28 pm

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Some IWCS class sizes near student-to-teacher limit

Isle of Wight County Schools’ class sizes haven’t reached the breaking point – yet. But some classrooms are pushing their schools toward the danger zone. ... Read more

by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:21 pm

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