Franklin paper mill closure to have widespread economic effects

PilotOnline.com - Sun Nov 08

For now, International Paper Co. is one of the largest taxpayers in Isle of Wight County, and the children of some of its employees attend the relatively small school system in Franklin.

Senators request federal funds to improve Route 58

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports, weather, real estate, jobs and cars from the Daily Press -- dailypress.com - Sat Nov 07

Sens. Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner requested funds to improve U.S. Route 58 in Suffolk to offset the impact of nearby International Paper 's upcoming closure.

County asks governor to approve incentive package

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Fri Nov 06

Local economic development officials have asked Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to designate the International Paper Corp.'s 1,100 acres in southern Isle of Wight County as a special enterprise zone, which would open the door for state and local tax credits and other incentives for prospective businesses interested in the property.

New rescue vehicle for Smithfield on hold

13 WVEC.com - Fri Nov 06

With the spring 2010 closure of International Paper's mill in Franklin, the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors is delaying a request for a new rescue vehicle.

Three hospitals proposing surgical centers for Isle of Wight

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports, weather, real estate, jobs and cars from the Daily Press -- dailypress.com - Fri Nov 06

A third health-care company is vying to open an outpatient surgical center in rural Isle of Wight County .

Healthcare battle in Isle Of Wight

WAVY-TV Portsmouth - Thu Nov 05

Two competing companies both want to bring in outpatient surgery centers. A Sentara Healthcare, based in Norfolk, and Riverside Health System of Newport News want state approval to open facilities in the Benns Church area of the county.A But hospitals executives say the state will only approve one application.

High speed rail will run through IW

Smithfield Times - Wed Nov 04

By Diana McFarland Smithfield Times News Editor The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization unanimously selected the Route 460 corridor Friday for a high-speed rail line.

Economic realities sink in at courthouse

Smithfield Times - Wed Nov 04

By Diana McFarland Smithfield Times News Editor Closing International Paper compounds an already dicey economic forecast for Isle of Wight County, as officials also deal with decreased real estate and personal property tax revenues, as well as deep cuts from the state level.

Barlow squeaks past Republican challenger in 64th District

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports, weather, real estate, jobs and cars from the Daily Press -- dailypress.com - Wed Nov 04

It was close, but Del. William K. Barlow was re-elected Tuesday in the 64th House of Delegates District.

Election Day need-to-knows

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports, weather, real estate, jobs and cars from the Daily Press -- dailypress.com - Tue Nov 03

Yes, it is finally Election Day . And unless you're a very early riser, the polls will be open by the time you read these words.