Local Newspapers

Many of our libraries carry active subscriptions to the local newspapers, but we also keep a print archive as space allows.

Tidewater News (2014-present): click here (library card needed)
Issues as far back as 1917 are available on microfilm, ask a librarian today!

Smithfield Times (1928-2013): click here
The same issues are available on microfilm, ask a librarian today!

Sussex Surry Dispatch (1913-2011) are available on microfilm, ask a librarian today!

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Blackwater Regional Library
serves the communities of:
Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry
and Sussex Counties
and the City of Franklin

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