Community
Hollands celebrate 50th anniversary
James Roger Holland Jr. and Diane Bowles Holland recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Roger and Diane were ...
Community
Angel Quilters donate to neonatal ICU
The Angel Quilters of Trinity United Methodist Church delivered preemie pads and knitted caps to the Sentara Norfolk ...
Sports
Youth teams end regular season with many wins on the road
Smithfield Packers Youth Sports teams were on the road at several locations for the final week of the ...
News
Savings and sundaes: Sorority hosts financial literacy workshop
One is never too young to start making decisions in reference to their finances by learning how to ...
News
With community’s support, coffee shop owner can reopen, continue her battle with cancer
By Brandy Centolanza Contributing writer The community is rallying around a beloved Carrollton coffee shop owner in need ...
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Overnight paving set for Brewers Neck, Benns Church intersection in Isle of Wight County
As early as Sunday, Oct. 29, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation will implement a full ...
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IW planners split 6-4 on Courthouse Highway solar farm
Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission split 6-4 when voting Oct. 24 to recommend the approval of a ...
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Still no vote on 615-home ‘Sweetgrass’ development planned next to Sherwin Williams
Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission, for the second month in a row, postponed voting on the Sweetgrass ...
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Vote on new town-county water deal expected next month
Smithfield’s Town Council expects to vote next month on exiting a deal that would otherwise obligate the town ...
News
SHS falls to Warhill in homecoming game
Smithfield High School’s hopes for a homecoming win were dashed on Oct. 20 with the Packers falling 26-63 ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 19
Tuesday’s college basketball slate includes three games featuring a ranked team in action. Among those games is the…
How to Watch MEAC College Basketball Games – Monday, November 18
One game on Monday’s college basketball schedule features a MEAC team, the matchup between the Howard Bison and…
How to Watch Sun Belt College Basketball Games – Monday, November 18
Monday’s college basketball schedule includes one game with Sun Belt teams on the court. That matchup? The SE…
How to Watch CAA College Basketball Games – Monday, November 18
CAA teams will be in action in two games on Monday in college basketball play. That includes the…
NBA Best Bets: Knicks vs. Wizards Picks for November 18
The Washington Wizards (2-10) visit the New York Knicks (7-6) after losing five straight road games. The Knicks…