Isle of Wight County
Coverage of Isle of Wight County in the Nexus archive.
- Isle of Wight County Sheriff's officials warn of jury duty scam targeting citizens
Isle of Wight County officials warned residents about a specific scam targeting citizens. Scammers are impersonating sheriff's deputies to demand payments using cryptocurrency for alleged missed jury duties.
- Isle of Wight Co. School Board looking for temporary board member
The Isle of Wight County School Board is seeking qualified applicants to fill a temporary vacancy for the District 1 seat due to an unexpected departure. Brandy Perkins, the District 1 representative, submitted her resignation on July 31, 2026.
- Two arrested in IOW following child sexual abuse material investigations
Two men were arrested in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, following investigations into the online distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The arrests were part of a collaboration between the Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office and regional law enforcement agencies through the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (SOVA ICAC) task force.
- Tornado warning for parts of Isle of Wight, Surry counties
A tornado warning has been issued for northwestern Isle of Wight County and Surry County until 8:30 p.m. The National Weather Service reports a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Cabin Point and Claremont, moving southeast at 20 miles per hour.
- Mom of man who died at IOW hospital says son's death ruled a homicide
The death of a man in custody at Riverside Smithfield Hospital in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, has been ruled a homicide by his mother. The incident occurred in May and involved the Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Department.
- Man arrested after Isle of Wight County shooting; 1 injured
A man was arrested in connection with a Thursday morning shooting in Isle of Wight County, which resulted in one man being injured.
- Judge takes plea agreement in IOW child abuse case under advisement
Ifrika Richardson appeared in Isle of Wight County court for a plea agreement in a child abuse case. This is her second court appearance in two months related to the allegations.
- Three people taken into custody near Days Point after vehicle pursuit
Three people were taken into custody near Days Point after a vehicle pursuit that began in Surry County. They were transported to the Surry County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
- Road repair work begins as early as June 22 in Isle of Wight County and Smithfield
Road repair work is set to begin as early as June 22 in Isle of Wight County and Smithfield, causing daytime lane closures and prohibited street parking from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced the repairs on three road segments in the area.