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International Paper's fluff plant starts production in June
Steam is billowing over International Paper 's newly refurbished site in western Isle of Wight County , as the company prepares to ramp up production at its new fluff pulp facility in June.
Campground owner speaks out about suspects accused of tying teen to tree
"We're trying to turn it around and have a good reputation here.A It seems like every time you try to do some good, some bad jumps up and gets in your way," said Monteiro.
Parent 'Alert' system goes political
By Diana McFarland News editor Most Isle of Wight County public school parents rely on "AlertNow" to inform them of school closings due to weather.Last week, it was used for another purpose.Superintendent Katrise Perera sent parents a phone message urging them to contact their supervisor about the upcoming school budget vote, The Hardy Elementary ... (more)
Prince George Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
The Kennedy family, so practiced at public mourning, is grieving again after the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr.
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for charity after 31 teams took part in the Wightlink Wight Challenge triathlon on Saturday .
Deputies: Girl tied to tree, hit with eggs
According to the Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office, four people have been arrested for abduction and other charges after a 15-year-old girl was found tied to a tree on the Big Bear Campground located on 7651 Whispering Pines Trail in Windsor.
Air ambluance called to help man with heart problem
THE ISLE of Wight Air Ambulance was called to the aid of a man with heart problems this morning .
Smithfield man charged with trying to steal farm equipment
A Smithfield man was charged with trying to steal farm equipment after his pick-up truck got stuck in the mud.
Nightingale dispatched to IOW crash
Troopers with the Virginia State Police are working an accident with serious injuries along Route 258 in Isle of Wight County Monday night.
Suspects wanted for stealing items from cars in Isle of Wight County
The Isle of Wight sheriff's office is asking neighbors to take action against crime after thieves stole $6,000 worth of stuff from cars in the past week.
Cameras catch copper thieves in the act
Deputies say one of those men is 48-year-old John Albert Smith, who was arrested and charged with grand larceny on April 27.
Franklin man is suspect in two Sunday robberies
A Franklin man is charged with robbery in Southampton Co. and is a suspect in a robbery the same day in Isle of Wight County.
McAuliffe running for governor -- unless Warner runs
Democrat Terry McAuliffe will run for governor next year -- as long as U.S. Sen.
'Social care system is in crisis'
More good news for Boris Johnson. Times' Populus poll puts him 12 points ahead of Ken Livingstone.
Man charged with first-degree murder of father, step-mother
Police have arrested 37-year-old Joe Joyner, Jr. in connection to the double homicide that occurred last week in Isle of Wight County.
Arrest made in killing of Isle of Wight Co. couple
An arrest has been made in the murder of an Isle of Wight County couple on Friday.
THE RED Jet service linking Cowes with Southampton has been suspended today due to high winds in Cowes Harbour.
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