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Letter – Surry sets poor example

Editor, The Smithfield Times: In reading the editorial (“Saddened by Surry turmoil”) and the letters to the editor ...

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Letter – Surry board is ‘arrogant’

Editor, The Smithfield Times: There were two well-written letters to the editor last week, by Dr. Daniel Shaye ...

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Letter – Agrees with Surry editorial

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Last week’s “Our Forum” (“Saddened by Surry turmoil”) highlighted the racial turmoil in Surry. ...

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Letter – Development harms wildlife

Editor, The Smithfield Times: For our Isle of Wight County leaders who keep approving massive Carrollton residential developments: ...

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Editorial – State eyes control of solar decisions

A year after failed legislation that would have given the state complete authority to regulate industrial-scale solar farms, ...

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Former President Carter’s death leaves a void

There was something about the death of former President Jimmy Carter that left millions of Americans saddened in ...

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From the inbox: an inspirational cat story

Regular readers of Dispatches know I’m a sucker for a good cat story. On my list of retirement ...

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Letter – Surry citizens feel ignored

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Chairman Robert Elliott has repeatedly said that Surry County’s Board of Supervisors’ job is ...

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Letter – Racial distrust plagues Surry

Editor, The Smithfield Times: My family and others moved to Surry County for what it IS: quiet, rural, ...

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Column – Fashion columnist became expert on world politics

There are people, as we go through life, who consistently make us feel good just for having known ...

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