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State blames staffing shortage for Surry farmer’s water woes
When the 40-year-old well that’s provided drip irrigation to Surry County farmer Michael Drewry’s blueberry orchard began pumping out nothing but silt in February, Drewry contacted the Virginia Department of Health in hopes of securing a permit to drill a new one. State law mandates no one construct, rehabilitate or abandon a private well without […]
Smithfield, Isle of Wight celebrate Independence Day with two days of fireworks
Independence Day fireworks returned to Smithfield on July 2, and to the Heritage Park fairgrounds near Windsor on July 3. Smithfield kicked off the festivities at 6:30 p.m. on July 2 with a reading of the Declaration of Independence outside the 1750 Isle of Wight County Courthouse. The festivities at the fairgrounds included a concert […]
VA American Water representatives deliver surprise donation
VA American Water’s commitment to pouring support into Waverly town projects and needs continued last week with a $5,000 donation for the Miles B. Carpenter Folk Art Museum. “Marybeth Leongini (External Affairs Manager), and Christian Volk (Manager of Operations) participated in Oktoberfest last year when it was held at the Museum and admired the property and the work the Board was doing to bring the Museum back to life,” explained Waverly Mayor Angela McPhaul.
Virginia hospital names 1st chief medical, nursing officers
Riverside Smithfield (Va.) Hospital has appointed its first-ever chief medical officer and inaugural chief nursing officer. Justin Billings, MD, was named chief medical officer and Michelle Wooten, BSN, RN, chief nursing officer, Riverside Health announced in a July 2 news release. Dr. Billings joined the health system and currently serves...
Smithfield women question lack of Dominion bill
Laura Middleton of Smithfield hasn’t seen a statement from Dominion Energy showing her electricity usage since May of last year. She’s been making regular payments, but says none have been applied to any bills. “Our account currently shows a $2,800 credit and there’s no bills that it’s been applied to for a year,” Middleton said. […]
Griffiths win Beautiful Windsor Spring Yard Contest
The Windsor Lions Club of Virginia announced on Monday, June 3, the winners of its inaugural Beautiful Windsor Spring Yard Contest — C.P. and Janice Griffith, of Shiloh Drive. The contest, organized by Lion Nina Ambrose, was designed as a fun way to beautify the town and help the environment. Ambrose and the Lions Club […] The post Griffiths win Beautiful Windsor Spring Yard Contest appeared first on The Tidewater News.
IWCS seeks quotes for new school board attorney
Isle of Wight County Schools is soliciting quotes for a new school board attorney. Firms have until 3 p.m. on July 24 to submit sealed bids to Board Clerk Jessica Whitlow detailing their qualifications to provide legal services to the board. The window for proposals opened on June 24, 11 days after the School Board […] The post IWCS seeks quotes for new school board attorney appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Town Council votes to offer Smithfield Times building for sale
Smithfield’s Town Council voted unanimously on July 1 to solicit sealed bids to purchase the town-owned Smithfield Times office at 228 Main St. The town acquired the 3,300-square-foot building in 2020 from Times Publisher Emeritus John Edwards and currently leases a portion of the building to Smithfield Newsmedia, which publishes the Times, Slice of Smithfield […]
School Board Member Alliance takes hold in Isle of Wight
In the wake of a handful of departures from the Virginia School Boards Association, an alternative organization led by a controversial figure is looking to fill the void. Over the past nine months, the VSBA has seen five of its formerly 132 member boards vote to disaffiliate over allegations that the state association champions causes […]
Isle of Wight comprehensive plan group plans first meeting
A comprehensive plan-focused stakeholder working group under Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold its first meeting on July 9 at 6 p.m., though not all of its members have been appointed. The meeting may be postponed to Aug. 13, the first date a third-party consultant will be available. As of […]
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