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Is Smithfield allowing too many houses?

Planning commissioner says ‘yes,’ others say ‘no’   Smithfield Planning Commissioner Dr. Thomas Pope has proposed lowering the ...

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Farmers Bank shareholders approve merger with TowneBank

Suffolk-based TowneBank and Farmers Bankshares Inc., the Windsor-based parent company of Farmers Bank, announced Friday, Dec. 16, that ...

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Schoolhouse Museum highway marker approved

Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources has approved a proposal to add a historical highway marker at the Schoolhouse ...

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Wooster proposes changes to ‘sexually explicit’ School Board policy

Newly elected Isle of Wight County School Board member Mark Wooster has proposed what he’s termed a “more ...

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Old Hardy Elementary wing to become new central office

The Isle of Wight County School Board has approved moving forward with plans to save one wing of ...

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School Board used ‘incorrect version’ of facility naming policy, attorney says

Isle of Wight County School Board Attorney Pakapon “Pak” Phinyowattanachip now says the board relied on an “incorrect ...

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Nazario trial witness has history of defending police shootings

A self-described “Black conservative” social media commentator with a history of defending police shootings of African Americans is ...

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Smithfield approves nearly $40,000 for Grace Street sidewalk repairs

Smithfield’s Town Council has accepted a $39,612 proposal by Suffolk-based Blair Bros. Inc. — the town’s street maintenance ...

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Del. Brewer proposes allowing concealed carry in Capitol Square

Del. Emily Brewer, R-Isle of Wight, has proposed legislation that would allow concealed-carry permit holders to bring firearms ...

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Over 600 homes still planned for smaller ‘Sweetgrass’ development

A Northern Virginia developer has slightly scaled back plans for a new community just outside the town limits ...

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