Isle of Wight County News

Crews will be collecting soil borings at the bridge over the Pagan River from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. COMMENTS ADVISORY: Users are solely responsible for opinions they post here; comments do not reflect the views of The Virginian-Pilot or its websites.

Voters in Isle of Wight and Gloucester followed a statewide trend during the November election, demanding change and ousting several seasoned supervisors in favor of political newcomers who promised less spending, more open government and more business opportunities.

ISLE OF WIGHT - Lori Johnson saved seven lives Sunday. The Hampton woman took the last of the 30 cats infected with the incurable feline herpes virus from the Isle of Wight Animal Shelter, one day before they were to be euthanized.

Lacking funds to restore the Jordan House, the Isle of Wight Historical Society has returned the 1858 farmhouse property to the Benns Grant developers to sell.

The outbreak started two weeks ago when the cats started to develop upper respiratory infections, Kristin Wilda, public information officer for the Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office, told CBSDC.

More than 30 cats at the Isle of Wight County Animal Shelter have been infected in an outbreak of feline herpes.

Former director of PCC giving evidence to Leveson. Asked if PCC pull its punches over hacking.

With its $1.5 million purchase of five private water systems in Carrollton last year, Isle of Wight County has picked up 301 new residential water customers who together are expected to use an average of 60,000 gallons of water daily.

An Isle of Wight County man was killed Monday when his own truck rolled over him in the parking lot of Smithfield Shopping Plaza, according to Smithfield Police Sgt.

Sixteen applicants vying to become Smithfield 's next police chief survived the first round of eliminations, said Town Manager Peter Stephenson.

Water damage is among the issues workers are addressing in a $500,000 preservation project at historic St.

Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Isle of Wight County, James City County, and Northampton County will receive a portion of $1.2 million in farmland preservation grants heading to 13 Virginia localities.

Lakin Burnett, 7, left, Naya Fountain, 10, and Gregory Cesar, 7, In back, play in their neighborhood off Big Bethel Road.