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State NAACP official to meet with former Isle of Wight school employees in July

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.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

'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.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Smithfield Times

IW planners push small businesses for cash

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.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Smithfield Times

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.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Many things to see, do at Olden Days

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.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

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Va. dad taught daughter how to save his life

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

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Smithfield Times

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.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Newport News man charged in Smithfield bank robbery

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

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

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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Wed Jun 17, 2009

Smithfield Times

Contractors could replace IW school custodians

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.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Dinner Deal at The Westin

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.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Kingdom Hall a labor of love

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.

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Sat Jun 13, 2009

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VIDEO: Alcohol In Gas

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 ...

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

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VIDEO: Bad Gasoline

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 ...

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

Smithfield Times

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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Wed Jun 10, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

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.

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Smithfield Times

Smfd. man charged with infant's death

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.

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Smithfield Times

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.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Cold War museum might come to Carrollton Nike Park

An improvement plan for Carrollton Nike Park aims to deliver new amenities, including more soccer fields and the county's first public swimming pool, with the potential addition of a Cold War museum.

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Wed Jun 03, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter

A man who says he shot and killed someone because he believed the man was pulling a gun on him pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Isle of Wight Circuit Court on Wednesday.

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