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The Smithfield Times reached out in early September with this questionnaire. Please take a few moments to read and to attend the two upcoming candidate forums on October 11th (6:30pm First Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Smithfield) and October 13th (6:30pm the Smithfield Center)! Click here to read my responses to their questions.
Read MoreA few images from the close of the Fair. Michael helped take the prize winning pumpkins to the car for the grower, and at the truck was the Chair of the Democratic Party of Isle of Wight Ms. Debra Church who helped 2 evenings, and lastly great volunteers Tracey Howell, Carol Presson and John Moore,…
Read MoreTeam Drewry will be at the Fair! Come see us – or better yet come join us at the booth for the festivities. Sign ups coming soon! County Fair dates: September 16 – 19th, 2021
Read More“Broadband is a necessity now in the year 2021…whether it be access to health care or access to education or business opportunities.” – Governor Ralph Northam On August 27th, Northam visited Surry County and met with leaders to celebrate the opening of the “Ruralband Community Education Room” at the county community center. As a member…
Read MoreSaturday, August 14th was truly an electric, precipitous gathering that sparked much innovative energy. In other words, during one of the biggest thunderstorms a diverse group gathered despite the weather to support Michael Drewry for Delegate and find common ground. For many reasons, we were all very present and on the edge of our seats,…
Read MoreA shout out to Surry’s finest and Sheriff Turner, and a big thanks to Surry Parks & Rec, Darryl Rawlings for organizing July 3rd’s community event in Surry County, Virginia. Also to John and Tracey from the Surry Dems, and Bobby “BlackHat” Walters, a friend who has performed at our farm for community events in…
Read MoreWe are humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support received since launching, we are encouraged! Thank you. Growing the fundraiser means pushing the date to August 14th. Thank you in advance for understanding and hope you will come out to support Michael and his message of less division, more inclusion, and have a ball…
Read MoreThough our small communities are spread out across many miles, we all hold our neighbors close. As Covid-19 swept through, many of our friends tragically lost their lives. In response, we found a unique way to honor them. With help from our friends, Oak Grove Baptist Church, a few strangers, and our family, we “grew”…
Read MoreLongleaf pine trees once blanketed the East Coast. Coveted for their resin and fire-resistance, most of these trees were cut to the ground to build ships. Now, the treasured tree occupies only a fraction of its historical range. We have been taking a few small steps toward restoring the great tree. Robin (pictured below), an…
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