News
Charges placed in shooting
A local teen has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless handling of a firearm after a March 30 shooting. Austin McMillian, 18, died in ...
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News
Concert series to return this year
A series of community concerts held at the gazebo in front of The Smithfield Times office on Main Street will return in July this year, ...
by Tracy Agnew, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 6:56 pm
News
Smithfield Sprint Triathlon returns this weekend
Motorists in and around Smithfield are urged to watch out for cyclists and runners on the roadways as the Smithfield Sprint Triathlon returns for another ...
by Tracy Agnew, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 6:54 pm
News
Free clinic names new director
The Board of Directors of Western Tidewater Free Clinic announced a new executive director on Thursday. Rhonda A. Stewart will officially join the clinic on ...
by Tracy Agnew, Thursday, February 4, 2021 7:06 pm
COVID-19
Health district cancels appointments
First-dose vaccinations at two sites in the Western Tidewater Health District set for later this week have been canceled. District Emergency Manager Will Drewery said ...
by Tracy Agnew, Monday, February 1, 2021 2:09 pm
COVID-19
WTHD to move to Phase 1B next week
The Western Tidewater Health District announced Wednesday that next week it will move into Phase 1B of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
by Tracy Agnew, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 7:35 pm
Community
Couple celebrates 65 years
A local couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. Frank and Pat Hall were married on Dec. 25, 1955. As there were no ...
by Tracy Agnew, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 7:00 pm
News
Wreath-laying volunteers persevere
The annual wreath-laying event at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk was considerably smaller than in past years due to COVID-19. ...
by Tracy Agnew, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 4:57 pm
News
Man wanted on Smithfield warrants involved in shooting with Suffolk Police
A man wanted on warrants from Smithfield was involved in a shooting with Suffolk Police on Wednesday evening. Officers responded to the 5500 block of ...
by Tracy Agnew, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:26 pm
COVID-19
Smartphone app to help quash coronavirus
A new smartphone app can help you learn if you have been exposed to someone who later tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. ...