Smithfield NewsLocal news for Smithfield, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Smithfield to sell joint venture to Campofrio- June 30, 2008 Pork producer Smithfield Foods says it will sell its main European subsidiary to the largest processed meats company in Spain.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/smithfield-to-sell-joint-venture-to-campof... Four decades of service- June 29, 2008 The siren call of an ambulance is tough to ignore. The distinct sound pierces through car radios and cell phone conversations, warning drivers to clear the way: someone's life is in danger.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/four-decades-of-service?fromrss=1 Officials present revised plans for development- June 27, 2008 Town officials on Tuesday presented scaled-back proposals for housing at the James-Washington streets intersection.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/officials-present-revised-plans-for-develo... Spanish firm, Smithfield discuss possible merger- June 25, 2008 Smithfield Foods says it is in discussions to merge with Spanish packaged meat specialist Campofrio Alimentacion.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/spanish-firm-smithfield-discuss-possible-m... Block JBS Swift deals, senator urges- June 25, 2008 The acquisitions would make JBS Swift the largest beef processor in the U.S., and could harm domestic cattle ranchers and beef consumers by substantially reducing competition, Sen.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/block-jbs-swift-deals-senator-urges?fromrs... Man gets shot, crashes car into grocery store- June 24, 2008 A Smithfield man died early this morning after suffering a gunshot wound and subsequently crashing his car into a grocery store.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/man-gets-shot-crashes-car-into-grocery-sto... Suspect arrested in Isle of Wight killing- June 22, 2008 A Smithfield man's under arrest for an early Friday murder. Video: Man shot to death in Isle of Wight Co.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/suspect-arrested-in-isle-of-wight-killing?... New beginnings for graduates- June 20, 2008 "It's time for us to go out into the world and be heard," the salutatorian tells classmates.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/new-beginnings-for-graduates?fromrss=1 Best bets- June 18, 2008 The Suffolk Humane Society plans an "adopt-athon" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/best-bets?fromrss=1 Smithfield High graduates urged to go out and expand their world- June 16, 2008 Placed in a fishbowl, koi will grow no more than six inches; in a small pond, a foot.http://www.topix.net/city/smithfield-va/2008/06/smithfield-high-graduates-urged-to-go-out-... |