Smithfield News

One bill is grounded, and another is in a holding pattern: That is the status of two pieces of legislation related to the proposed location of a Navy outlying landing field in Virginia.

Let's say your neighbor decides to build a contraption on his property that would shoot dirty air in your direction and contaminate your soil and water.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer DENDRON - The Dendron Town Council approved land-use applications to build a controversial coal-fired power plant during an intense council meeting Monday night.

Looking for a dining adventure off the Peninsula? You might consider crossing the James River for an evening at the Smithfield Gourmet Bakery & Cafe.

The county needs to spend $4 million on infrastructure before it can begin wooing a national private developer to buy and develop the 1,000 acres in Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park's third phase, says Lisa Perry, the county's director of economic development.

State and local officials are discussing options for buying a Sioux City meatpacking plant that's closing this spring.

By Diana McFarland Smithfield Times News editor Isle of Wight County Administrator Doug Caskey has announced a hiring freeze as the county faces its toughest budget year in decades.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer Closing Windsor Middle School is one of 35 cuts the superintendent of Isle of Wight Schools has recommended to deal with a multi-million dollar budget deficit.

By Kelly Barlow Smithfield Times Staff writer The homeless are being asked to come out and be counted - and in return, receive a $5 gift certificate to a local fast food restaurant.

By Diana McFarland Smithfield Times News editor In addition to trying to change the workers' compensation law, Del.

By Diana McFarland Smithfield Times News editor The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors wants Surry and Dendron officials to order ODEC to pay for an independent study on the health effects of the proposed coal-fired power plant.

At Ann Gledhill's Pet Sitters LLC, a sign reads "The more I get to know some people, the more I like dogs." And another: "Pets welcome.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer Additional traffic lights and new stop gates on all four corners of the James River Bridge have elicited curiosity amongst motorists in the past few months.

By Diana McFarland Smithfield Times News Editor Carisbrooke residents recently learned of a little known ordinance that requires them to go to the courthouse for permission to cut down certain trees.

Marvelous Monroe has touched down in Smithfield. Chef Monroe Duncan, who has brought flair, fun and fine cooking to the Tidewater dining scene for more than three decades, is taking over as general manager at the Smithfield Inn.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer International Paper is "committed" to working with Isle of Wight to find a new use for its Franklin Mill site after the closure, a county economic development official said.

Since she was 11, Michelle Baise has tried to be an example for young girls. The 16-year-old student at Isle of Wight Academy is part of a youth service organization known most commonly as the Rainbow Girls.

Thelma Bagner used her hands to roll the large blue exercise ball - slowly to the right, then the left - as part of her physical therapy workout.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer Friday was a snow day for Isle of Wight County School students, despite the lack of much actual snowfall throughout the day.

By Jim Tuttle Smithfield Times Staff Writer DENDRON - Tattered orange plastic bags in varying states of decay indicate which six of the town's 20 fire hydrants don't work.