Smithfield News

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Tuesday May 7 | WRAL.com

Janet Abaroa was scared of husband, friend testifies

A family friend of Janet Abaroa testified Tuesday during her husband's first-degree murder trial that the 25-year-old confided in her just months before her stabbing death that she was scared of him.

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IRS Audited More Than Two Thirds of Adoptive Families

IRS It's a case of the 'IRS vs. Adoptive Families' claims one conservative pundit

Feb '13
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Should states lower the drinking age to 18?

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Yard sale update: Additional community sales planned for May, June

The Savvy Shopper's annual guide to community yard sales was published in the Daily Press on Sunday, April 21.

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Mon Apr 15, 2013

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Safety issues are concern at 2 Smithfield subsidized apartments

In 2003, Rhonda Butler's son was killed by stray gunfire at Woods Edge Apartments in Smithfield.

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Sun Apr 14, 2013

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Historic Garden Week: Berryman Mansion offers 'simply southern' charm

Penny Birdsong has always wanted to restore an old house, and she knew which one she wanted it to be when she saw the Berryman Mansion during a Smithfield homes tour many Christmases ago.

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Fri Apr 12, 2013

News Observer

Plant-testing program finds 9 yellow and gold groundcovers to try

Nine shrubs and groundcovers with various shades of yellow and gold foliage – all meant to brighten the garden – are featured in this year's Beautiful Gardens lineup.

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