Answer: The statue commemorates the story of a court case held at the old courthouse. Back in the 1850s, pigs living under the courthouse and trying to stay cool in summer were making so much ...

Smithfield, Virginia, is full of charm, with historic homes, scenic riverfront parks, quirky pig statues, local shops, and the world’s oldest ham. Here are the best things to do on your next visit.

A pig statue sits outside the offices of Smithfield Foods in 2013, when Chinese-owned WH Group purchased the company for $4.72 billion. Amanda Lucier Facebook ...