The Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department will team up with the Red Cross to hold an important blood drive at the fire station.

Participating restaurants in Smithfield & Isle of Wight County will participate in the 8th Annual Restaurant Week which runs January 29 through February 6 and features $10 or $15 Lunches & $20 or $30 Dinners. Price includes appetizer, entrée & dessert for dinners, and entrees & dessert for lunches (beverage, taxes & tip not included). Visit your favorite restaurants - or try a new one - to take advantage of special Restaurant Week menus at a great price! Restaurants will be offering curbside and regular delivery, take-out and more "safe dining" options. For an updated list of participating restaurants, visit www.genuinesmithfieldva.com/events

Anyone considering themselves or interested in becoming a member of the Franklin-Southampton Party in the City of Franklin or Southampton County, Virginia. Membership applications will be available. Any GOP party officials, elected officials, and/or Republican Candidates seeking nominations for the November 2021 election for Governor and 75th District House of Delegates are welcome to attend as a guest.

Newsoms VFD will be cooking stew for sale on a firs come, firs serve basis beginning at 11AM. Cost will e $8.00. Quantities will be smaller than the November sale and no tickets will be sold prior to the event.