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IW supervisors elect Acree as chairman
Isle of Wight County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Joel Acree to succeed William McCarty as chairman at its Jan. 4 reorganizational meeting. Acree, who’s held the Windsor-centric District 4 seat on the board since 2016, previously was chairman in 2020 and most recently served as vice chairman under McCarty. The board then voted unanimously […] The post IW supervisors elect Acree as chairman appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Extended Windsor Town Center HVAC maintenance contract has increases
Comfort Systems of Virginia Inc. will provide HVAC maintenance at the Windsor Town Center for another year, with the Windsor Town Council agreeing to 3% increases in some of CSV’s rates, keeping up with increases in the Consumer Price Index. Investopedia.com explains that the Consumer Price Index measures change over time in the prices paid […] The post Extended Windsor Town Center HVAC maintenance contract has increases appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Worker recalls moments before Industrial Park fire in Isle of Wight
The first sign of trouble Andrew Walker recalls was a loud “bang.” Then he saw flames coming through the walls of the automotive shop where he works. “It blew me up against the door,” said Walker, who escaped unscathed from a fire that burned through a 23,000-square-foot warehouse in Isle of Wight County’s industrial park […] The post Worker recalls moments before Industrial Park fire in Isle of Wight appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Storm causes power outages in area
A storm featuring high winds and rain that hit the area Tuesday, Jan. 9, resulted in power outages. Many have been resolved, but some were ongoing on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Windsor Town Manager William Saunders indicated that the storm did have an impact within the town but did not cause any major incidents. “This is […] The post Storm causes power outages in area appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Isle of Wight to begin enforcing ban of slots-style ‘skill games’
Any operators of slots-style video games in Isle of Wight County have until Jan. 15 to remove the now-illegal gambling machines that have proliferated across Virginia’s truck stops and convenience stores. Those who continue to operate so-called “skill games” past the deadline could face a five-figure fine and possible jail time, warns Isle of Wight […] The post Isle of Wight to begin enforcing ban of slots-style ‘skill games’ appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Dedication, skill and fun on display on the court
The third annual Franklin Department of Parks and Recreation/Camp25 Volleyball League drew participants from around the region this fall to hone their skills and have fun on the court. “I felt like the league went really great,” Camp25 Executive Director Eric Benton said. “We had a total of 94 kids and eight teams.” The participants […] The post Dedication, skill and fun on display on the court appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Salvation Army leaders say farewell to region
January not only marks the beginning of a new calendar year, but it will also see another change of guard at the Suffolk Corps of The Salvation Army. In a media release, the organization announced Capt. Johnathan and Kelsey Meredith are leaving Suffolk in January. The Merediths said they will move to New York in […] The post Salvation Army leaders say farewell to region appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Windsor receives positive audit report
The presentation of the fiscal year 2023 audit and financial report for the town of Windsor featured praise for Town Treasurer Cheryl McClanahan’s preparation and also highlighted the positive of the audit having no findings to report. Aaron Hawkins, a member of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates, made the presentation of the audit and financial report […] The post Windsor receives positive audit report appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
BOB Fest still on schedule
Smithfield’s BOB Fest, an annual all-you-can-eat festival highlighting Bloody Marys, oysters and Brunswick stew, will this year coincide with two long-planned bridge closures likely to delay traffic. The event, which frequently attracts attendees from the Peninsula and beyond, is set for noon to 4 p.m. on Jan. 13. On Jan. 12, the Virginia Department of […] The post BOB Fest still on schedule appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Students use building skills for WES shed
Isle of Wight County Schools’ building trades students, under the supervision of instructor Robert Rodgers, built a storage shed for Windsor Elementary School to safely store surplus furniture at the school. District 3 School Board member Michael Cunningham joined school division and county officials and workforce partners at WES Nov. 27 for a ribbon cutting […] The post Students use building skills for WES shed appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Saunders establishes FY 2024-25 budget calendar
The planning for Windsor’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget is underway. In a memo to the mayor and Windsor Town Council that was part of the council’s Dec. 12 meeting packet, Town Manager William Saunders noted that as the start of a new calendar year arrives, the town would begin the process of developing its operating […] The post Saunders establishes FY 2024-25 budget calendar appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
New fence installed at Windsor Cemetery
The aging fence at Windsor Cemetery has now received the replacement that the Windsor Town Council called for earlier this fall. During the council’s Dec. 12 meeting, Windsor Town Manager William Saunders said, “The new cemetery fence, a 4-foot tall black vinyl-coated chain link fence approximately 495 feet in length, which was approved at the […] The post New fence installed at Windsor Cemetery appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Rite-Aid looks to close its Smithfield store
As part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Rite-Aid Corp. is seeking court approval to allow it to close 19 additional stores nationwide, including its Smithfield pharmacy. In the retailer’s Dec. 19 filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, the Rite-Aid store at 1200 Benns Church Blvd. is one of […] The post Rite-Aid looks to close its Smithfield store appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Nearly $19K refund to aid with police expenses
The Windsor Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution Dec. 12 to amend the town’s fiscal year 2024 budget by the addition of a nearly $19,000 refund from Isle of Wight County Emergency Communications that will help pay for police maintenance contracts and police accreditation expenses. In a Dec. 12 staff report to the council and […] The post Nearly $19K refund to aid with police expenses appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Kuhns hired as new Windsor town clerk
The Windsor Town Council voted 6-0 on Dec. 12 to offer the position of town clerk to Kelly Kuhns, who accepted and officially started Dec. 18, giving her about two weeks to learn under her retiring predecessor, Terry Whitehead. The Town Council completed its process of interviewing town clerk candidates, and Windsor Town Manager William […] The post Kuhns hired as new Windsor town clerk appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
T-Mobile grant, ARPA money funding footbridge repairs at Windsor Castle Park
T-Mobile has awarded a $48,000 Hometown Grant to Smithfield to fund repairs to Windsor Castle Park’s footbridge by Smithfield Station. T-Mobile announced the grant on Dec. 12. The town will hold a ceremonial check presentation at the Christmas Farmers Market on Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot where […] The post T-Mobile grant, ARPA money funding footbridge repairs at Windsor Castle Park appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Police in Windsor investigate burglary
Windsor Police Chief Rodney “Dan” Riddle confirmed Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 20, that police were in the midst of an investigation in town regarding a burglary. Increased police presence in Windsor in the vicinity of Court Street prompted inquiries on Wednesday regarding the nature of the incident. “Officers are investigating a residential burglary and utilizing a […] The post Police in Windsor investigate burglary appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Class-action status sought for IW stormwater lawsuit
The lawyer for a deceased Carrollton man whose estate remains embroiled in a legal battle with Isle of Wight County over a collapsed stormwater pipe is looking to expand the case into a class-action lawsuit. Otis Brock, 88, died in 2022. He and his neighbors Brian and Sue Fernaays, all residents of Deep Water Way […] The post Class-action status sought for IW stormwater lawsuit appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Supervisors, School Board reach funding agreement on 2% raises
Isle of Wight County’s School Board and supervisors have reached an agreement that will fund 2% raises for teachers and other school employees effective Jan. 1. Virginia’s General Assembly in a special September session passed legislation allocating $54.5 million in state funds to give public school employees a 2% raise on top of the 5% […] The post Supervisors, School Board reach funding agreement on 2% raises appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Kiggans hosts Isle of Wight K-9 training school at Capitol
U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., recently introduced members of Congress to nine black Labrador retriever puppies and their handlers from American K-9 Interdiction, an Isle of Wight County-based business that trains dogs to sniff out guns, drugs and explosives. “It was a privilege to host the AK9I team and their eight-week-old black Labrador puppies,” Kiggans […] The post Kiggans hosts Isle of Wight K-9 training school at Capitol appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
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