A week before Surry County withdrew its application for Virginia Resources Authority financing and pivoted to a direct bank loan to fund the construction of a $22 million YMCA, VRA officials raised concerns about the county’s ability to take on the additional debt.
In light of Dolly Parton’s recent passing, participation has increased in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library initiative across the nation, including the local leg of the program in Isle of Wight.
A Smithfield woman died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash at Courthouse Highway and Foursquare Road on Oct. 27, Virginia State Police said.
Elizabeth Coburn endorses Gene Monroe for Smithfield Town Council, citing his support for managed growth and infrastructure before development.
Smithfield Foods cut its 2026 profit forecast to $900 million to $1 billion, citing pressure in fresh pork and hog production amid softer demand and global oversupply.
Smithfield's Town Council will interview seven of the 14 firms that submitted bids to create a master plan for the town-owned 57-acre Pierceville site at Route 10 and Main Street.
Jim Groves urges 2nd District voters to support Elaine Luria, citing affordability concerns and Rep. Jen Kiggans’ votes.
We encourage voters to hold their nose at the ballot box next week, vote for the sales tax and demand better from elected leadership.
More than 1,000 costumed residents and visitors filled downtown Smithfield for Witches Night Out on Oct. 29, two days ahead of the town's safe trick-or-treat festivities.
Russell Leonard urges Virginia voters to review two proposed constitutional amendments through a biblical perspective before the Nov. 3 election.
Isle of Wight County Schools has launched a new online portal for submitting, tracking and searching public records requests.
Fred Walls is remembered for a life of service, including a local day camp that gave hundreds of children summer activities, swimming instruction and religious education.
Paint Pink Inc. honors founder Kimberly Keene with a dedicated patient room at Riverside Smithfield Hospital, continuing her legacy of supporting local cancer patients.
Ross and Robbie Younger urge Smithfield to sell the former Times building back to Steve Stewart and use proceeds to pay down the $6 million borrowed for the Pierceville property.
Isle of Wight’s Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying Pivot Energy’s request to extend an expired permit for a proposed 3-megawatt solar farm on Orbit Road.
