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 Service Authority, its regional governing body. It isn’t unexpected. SPSA has known for four years that the WIN Waste, formerly Wheelabrator, waste-to-energy plant in Portsmouth where SPSA had been sending […] The post SPSA braces for waste-to-energy plant closure appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical Company is building a grain-buying facility on Route 671, across the road from Crowder & White Contracting in Franklin. R.P. Watson, one of the owners of Meherrin AG and vice president of operations, said that once operational, the new facility will store and handle approximately 350,000 bushels of grain. “This development […] The post New Meherrin AG facility to benefit IW farmers appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

The Windsor Town Council learned details at its April 9 meeting about how the town’s support of the Western Tidewater Free Clinic has helped high-risk patients, including those in Windsor. Western Tidewater Free Clinic Board of Directors member Ellen Saunders was present at the meeting to represent the clinic, thanking the council for its support […] The post Free clinic gives update, asks for continued support appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

The Windsor Town Council voted unanimously on April 9 to take the next step forward on the development of a new municipal building, spending $52,022 to finish the schematic design and update cost estimates. Windsor Town Manager William Saunders shared the background and specifics on the proposed new Town Hall in an April 9 memo […] The post Council takes next step on new Windsor Town Hall appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

Isle of Wight County’s share of a regional broadband buildout is more than halfway complete. Charter Communications, the area’s dominant internet service provider, broke ground in mid-2022 on a $37 million expansion of high-speed internet availability to the rural areas of Isle of Wight and Southampton counties and the city of Suffolk that is scheduled […] The post Charter: Broadband buildout ahead of schedule appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

The Virginia Hound Heritage hosted a supper at the Boykins Fire Department on March 21, 2024, for the surrounding baseball and softball communities, aiming to provide both a good meal and donate a crucial item in today’s society. Led by Troy Cook, the Virginia Hound Heritage donated eight AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) to these communities […] The post Virginia Hound Heritage donates AEDs appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

Isle of Wight County Schools named Smithfield High School senior Chinazaekpere Agbasi and Windsor High School senior Logan Vance as its seniors of the month for March. IWCS recognizes a senior of the month from SHS and WHS at each monthly School Board meeting. Both students, who were each recognized at the board’s March 14 […] The post Agbasi, Vance named IWCS March seniors of the month appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

The Windsor Town Council voted unanimously March 12 to proceed with Spring Cleanup Days on Saturday, June 1, and Saturday, June 8, that would involve special residential refuse pick ups. The majority of the cost associated with these cleanup days will be paid for by funds that came from a Refuse Control and Recycling Grant. […] The post Windsor Spring Cleanup Days set for June 1 and 8 appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

Second-graders across Isle of Wight County Schools are participating in a YMCA swimming lesson program called Safety Around Water. The program kicked off in February and will run through early May.  The Luter Family YMCA in Smithfield is conducting the lessons for students at Carrollton, Hardy, and Windsor elementary schools, while the Franklin YMCA is […] The post Second-graders learn water safety appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

Current and former Windsor elected officials shared their responses to the Isle of Wight County Planning Commission’s March 26 decision to recommend rejection of the proposed multi-warehouse complex known as the Tidewater Logistics Center.  Developer Meridian Property Purchaser LLC had submitted an application to the county to rezone as planned industrial 154 acres of farmland […] The post Thoughts from Windsor on the commission’s decision appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

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. Proponents of the Tidewater Logistics Center say developer Meridian Property Purchaser LLC’s application to rezone 154 acres of farmland and forestry on the outskirts of Windsor as planned industrial would […] The post IW planners recommend denial of Windsor logistics center appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

By James J. Lidington Isle of Wight Academy Isle of Wight Academy’s varsity baseball team fell to 1-1 on the young season after a 2-0 defeat March 15 against Grace Christian in a pitcher’s duel in Mechanicsville, Va. Grace Christian started the scoring in the first inning after two outs were recorded by strikeout. Two […] The post IWA baseball falls to Grace Christian, softball defeats Broadwater appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

Isle of Wight County supervisors will hold a public hearing and potentially vote March 21 on an application for a new 44-megawatt solar farm, according to a public notice published in the March 13 edition of The Smithfield Times.  The meeting is to begin at 6 p.m. Palladium Energy, the Moonlight Solar LLC’s Jacksonville, Florida-based […] The post Moonlight solar farm hearing set for March 21 appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

Isle of Wight County Schools has recruited another recently retired school finance official to assist with budgeting for the remainder of the school year. Steve Jenkins, who served as director of budget and finance for IWCS from 2003 to 2010 and retired as Norfolk Public Schools’ chief financial officer last year, has rejoined IWCS, the […] The post IWCS temporarily rehires 2010 finance director appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

The Isle of Wight County NAACP celebrated its Martin Luther King Jr./Black History Commemoration on Feb. 24 with a banquet in the Williams Mission Center at Main Street Baptist Church in Smithfield. Over 300 guests enjoyed a night of poetry, dance, inspirational music, and song. The speaker was Deborah Williams, a diversity practitioner, author and […] The post IW NAACP chapter sponsors Black History banquet appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

Helen Hill, who is chairman of the Arts and Culture Committee of the Woman’s Club of Windsor, has announced a Student Art Show sponsored by the club. A club news release noted that there are many very talented students in the area’s schools, and this art show is an opportunity for their work to be […] The post Woman’s Club to sponsor Student Art Show appeared first on Windsor Weekly.

Alec Edmonds, a 2015 Isle of Wight Academy graduate, recently returned to campus to talk with current high school students about the economics of the recording industry and took song requests from the audience. Edmonds is a graduate of Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Music Business. He has opened for Morgan Fallen, Old Dominion […] The post IWA alum returns, performs for students appeared first on Windsor Weekly.