Eastern Shore News - Mon Nov 09
Communities near the International Paper plant in Franklin are trying to determine what ripple effects the plant's scheduled 2010 shutdown will have.
Franklin paper mill closure to have widespread economic effectsPilotOnline.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 58Hampton 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 packageHampton 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 hold13 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 WightHampton 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 .
Three hospitals proposing surgical centers for Isle of WightHampton Roads Daily Press - Thu Nov 05
A third health-care company is vying to open an outpatient surgical center in rural Isle of Wight County .
High speed rail will run through IWSmithfield 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 courthouseSmithfield 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 beats back Clark challengeSmithfield Times - Wed Nov 04
By Diana McFarland Smithfield Times News editor In a state race heavily weighted to the Republican side, Democrat incumbent Del.
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