Isle of Wight County News

Isle of Wight - Virginia Department of Transportation crews are in the process of installing two stop gates on each end of the James River Bridge.

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.

After severe weather moved through parts of our viewing area, several reports of storm damage and power outages have come in to our newsroom.

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.

Click a thumbnail to view the full-size image. Buy Pilot photos here. Loading... Close Gallery 1 of 7 Diane and Buddy Newbern of Virginia Beach pose among the acres of flowers growing on their farm in Ivor, on the Isle of Wight.

A Confederate re-enactor who accidentally shot someone portraying a Union soldier while filming a Civil War documentary last fall pleaded guilty to reckless handling of a firearm in Isle of Wight Circuit Court on Wednesday.

ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. - A Confederate re-enactor has entered a guilty plea stemming from the accidental shooting of a Union re-enactor in southeastern Virginia last year.

The recent rash of gang-related activity in Windsor has prompted Isle of Wight County Sheriff Charlie Phelps to establish a task force to study the emerging problem countywide.

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.

Val Livingston and Thaler McCormick help families in desperate situations, but they say they will do less of it in the coming year because of city budget cuts.

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

Jennifer Gore received an unexpected shock when she went to her driveway to pick up her paper one morning.

They're on the march: High school seniors are trooping across stages, collecting diplomas, shaking principals' hands and grinning with delight that a long trek - all the way from kindergarten - is over.

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.

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.

Across the state, constitutional offices are up for election Nov. 3, when voters also will decide Virginia 's next governor and state delegates.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer One rabid fox was likely responsible for attacking three people, a dog and four cats in the Moonfield subdivision last week, Health Department officials believe.A The fox is the second confirmed rabies case in Isle of Wight County this year, Jay Duell of the Health Department said.

TRADE union representatives are meeting with Island MP Andrew Turner on Friday, to discuss the plight of Vestasa workers.

Gangs connected with the Bloods and Crips - rival street gangs that have spread across the country - have been wiping their feet on the town's welcome mat, according to the town's chief of police.

Isle of Wight - A motorist died Friday morning after crashing into the base of a water tower in Isle of Wight County .