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Transition time for Isle of Wight board

As we turn the page to January 2012, we enter into a transition for most all boards. Throughout Virginia, new local officials will be sworn ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Saturday, December 31, 2011 10:43 am

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The power of perspective

I feel it right now; 2012’s going to be a bad year. No telling what’s going to happen. My truck’s been running rough. Engine will ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:12 am

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The meaning of Christmas

Christmas is….. • Ten million kids from Virginia Beach to Los Angeles so excited they can hardly stand it. • Hearing the same songs you ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, December 21, 2011 11:00 am

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The Pleasers

As was their custom, the four members of the Pleasers clan loaded into their ’05 Ford and headed down the road. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 9:57 am

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Society of Distrust

Flying home from his “Gramps,” 16-year-old Kevin Coker stepped into the airport and found himself placing his coat, cell phone, watch, belt, wallet and shoes ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 9:18 am

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Ready to learn the ins and outs

Hello! Welcome to what will hopefully be a periodic informational column on the workings within Isle of Wight County from the perspective of a Supervisor. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Saturday, December 3, 2011 10:43 am

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Music to their ears

My dad said his father thought a man was not really farming unless he had hogs on the place. Perhaps that’s why we’ve just about ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:28 am

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‘Motivation’

He found himself standing amongst the headstones perusing the inscriptions. His wife’s family reunion at Woodsdale Baptist Church had entered into genealogy discussions like long ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, August 10, 2011 10:18 am

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The times, they are a’ changin’

It’s been said there has been more fundamental change the last 40 years than the previous 4,000. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 9:15 am

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Child play

I agree,” she said, turning to Tanya. “They can be so self-centered.” Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 4:20 am

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