ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Rotary Club plans mental health expo at Smithfield Center
Smithfield’s Rotary Club will host its first-ever “Vibrant Emotional Health Expo” at the Smithfield Center on May 13. The intent is to connect Isle of ...
Stephen Faleski, Author at The Tidewater News
WESTERN TIDEWATER
SPSA braces for waste-to-energy plant closure
The Suffolk landfill serving eight Hampton Roads localities, including Isle of Wight County, could reach capacity by 2027, according to projections by the Southeastern Public ...
by Stephen Faleski, Friday, April 19, 2024 1:00 pm
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Youngkin amendment to ‘skill game’ bill could keep slots-style machines out of IW, Surry
Slots-style betting machines would likely remain illegal throughout Isle of Wight and Surry counties under Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s requested amendments to a General Assembly bill ...
by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:12 am
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Two IW 2023 candidates face ‘Stand By Your Ad’ fines
The Virginia Board of Elections, on March 19, assessed minor fines against two Isle of Wight County candidates who ran unsuccessfully in 2023 elections for ...
by Stephen Faleski, Monday, April 15, 2024 7:07 pm
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Carrollton grandmother who stabbed daughter’s husband gets 5½-year prison sentence
A Carrollton grandmother who fatally stabbed her daughter’s husband will spend the next 5½ years in prison. Two months after a jury found 69-year-old Theresa ...
by Stephen Faleski, Monday, April 8, 2024 11:00 am
VIRGINIA
Youngkin vetoes marijuana market bill that divided area legislators
When Virginia legalized marijuana in 2021, the law allowed localities the option of holding a voter referendum to prohibit retail sales. Whether Isle of Wight ...
by Stephen Faleski, Friday, April 5, 2024 10:15 am
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
IW planners recommend denial of Windsor logistics center
Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission, on March 26, recommended rejection of a multi-warehouse complex proposed for the north side of Route 460 near Windsor. ...
by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:00 am
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Isle of Wight hosts therapeutic recreation prom
Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation and the cities of Suffolk, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach hosted a prom for Hampton Roads adults with ...
by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:20 am
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Appellate judges hear National Guardsman’s request for new trial
When Virginia National Guard 1st Lt. Caron Nazario saw flashing blue lights on Windsor Police Officer Daniel Crocker’s patrol car three years ago, Nazario slowed ...
by Stephen Faleski, Saturday, March 30, 2024 12:00 pm
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
IW School Board chairman opposes plan to share county CFO
At least one Isle of Wight County supervisor and some School Board members are proposing to merge their currently separate finance departments following the departure ...