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Yearlong JRB project to install gates begins
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.
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'Weak cold front' fueled storm
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.
Severe weather hits Hampton Roads
After severe weather moved through parts of our viewing area, several reports of storm damage and power outages have come in to our newsroom.
School Board to speed vote on custodians
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.
Beach couple's having a colorful retirement
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.
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Confederate re-enactor pleads guilty in shooting Union soldier
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.
GUILTY: Confederate re-enactor enters plea in shooting
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.
Task Force Studies Gangs in Isle of Wight
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.
Burger King owner found guilty of not paying meals tax
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.
Abuse victims, families to get less aid from Suffolk
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.
Courageous Smithfield High grad expects 'awesome' life
Chinese born Abigail Anderson was adopted by an American family when she was 12 and spoke no English.
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White supremacist literature shocks Windsor residents, police
Jennifer Gore received an unexpected shock when she went to her driveway to pick up her paper one morning.
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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.
Courageous Smithfield High grad expects 'awesome' life
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.
Gasoline in IW investigated for too much ethanol
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.
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Ballot for November election is shaping up
Across the state, constitutional offices are up for election Nov. 3, when voters also will decide Virginia 's next governor and state delegates.
Three attacked by rabid fox in Moonefield
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.
MP to discuss Vestas job losses
TRADE union representatives are meeting with Island MP Andrew Turner on Friday, to discuss the plight of Vestasa workers.
Windsor police to host public meeting on gangs
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.
Motorist dies after crashing into tower
Isle of Wight - A motorist died Friday morning after crashing into the base of a water tower in Isle of Wight County .