Smithfield News

Money in and of itself isn't a bad thing. Money - despite the old saw - is not the root of all evil.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer A company that trains dogs for the military and law enforcement is planning to relocate from Isle of Wight County to somewhere friendlier to its operations.

The story of how Wizard Clip, West Virginia got its name is a fascinating one centering on mysterious and paranormal events that took place in 1790.

The state NAACP is investigating eight complaints of sexual or racial discrimination made by former Isle of Wight Public Schools employees, an organization official said.

The fast-moving storm that swept through Hampton Roads and caused gridlock on the eve of the Fourth of July weekend began its journey Wednesday night in Isle of Wight County.

By Diana McFarland Smithfield Times news editor State Farm Insurance agent Sherry Vincent wants to relocate her Carrollton office to an existing house along Route 17.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times staff writer The School Boarda s decision over a proposal to replace school custodians with contractors, previously scheduled for July, has been bumped up to tomorrow evening.

One of the biggest weekends in Smithfield is here. The 2009 Olden Days will feature a barbecue cookoff, Paula Deen Look-Alike Contest, the Re-inaugural Pagan River Raft Race and a Ghost Walk.

Stacie Leigh Proctor has a prestigious new medal to add to the badges worn on her Girl Scout uniform.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times staff writer The former owner of six Hampton Roads Burger King restaurants was found guilty today of failing to pay meals taxes to the towns of Smithfield and Windsor.

A Newport News man has been arrested and charged with robbing a bank in Smithfield at gunpoint around lunchtime Tuesday.

Chinese born Abigail Anderson was adopted by an American family when she was 12 and spoke no English.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer Custodians working in Isle of Wight County Schools may be replaced with contractors, a change the division superintendent said could save as much as $400,000. Currently the school employs about 40 custodians.

The Westin in Virginia Beach and NewsChannel 3 are Taking Action to get you a good deal on a great dinner! To celebrate the opening of "The Lucky Star", a new restaurant at The Westin, the hotel is offering NewsChannel 3 viewers a pre-fixed dinner for just $30.00 a person! All of the profits from the two-night dinner deal will go to Smithfield Lt.

As many as 300 people from across the state, Maryland and Washington, D.C., showed up with hammer in hand and faith in their hearts Saturday for the construction of a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Smithfield.

A NEW SET OF INVESTIGATION FOUND GAS STATIONS AROUND HAMPTON ROADS COULD BE SELLING BAD GAS BUT THE STATE DOES N'T WANT TO TELL YOU WHICH GAS STATIONS ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION AND THAT MEANS RIGHT NOW YOU MAY HAVE BAD GASSING YOUR CAR DAMAGING YOUR HANDS AND KNEES GENTLE BREEZE DAN DORFMAN I 'VE INVESTIGATION YOU WILL SEE ONLY ON THREE STATE ...

YES ASIANS ARE AT HALF UNEARTH FIFTY SELLING BAG GAS BUT IT DOES N'T WANT TO TELL WITH GAS STATIONS ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION IT MEANS YOU MAY HAVE BACK GET IN YOUR CAR RIGHT NOW THAT IS DEAD YOUR FANS YOU TELL DANFORTH HAS A STORY YOU WILL SEE ONLY ANDREA I DID YOU WE AT LEAST KNOW HOW MANY STATIONS OR WHAT BRANDS OF GAS ARE N'T ALL WELL CARD ...

By Diana McFarland Smithfield Times News editor Gas stations Isle of Wight County are being investigated after fuel was found to contain larger than normal amounts of ethanol.

Six years ago, Abigail Anderson didn't know a word of English. On Saturday, Anderson - who was adopted from a Chinese orphanage when she was 13 - will graduate with honors from Smithfield High School.

A By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer A Smithfield man has been arrested and charged with the alleged murder of his four-month-old daughter.