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Photo By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The NCHS Lady Govs as they start their play against Matthews County for the state championship in Richmond, Saturday afternoon. 11.20.10

WINNERS! Lady Govs Take State Championship Over Matthews! – Update: 2:54 PM

[ 0 ] November 20, 2010

ShareRichmond, Virginia The NCHS Lady Govs have made it to the state playoffs. They won Friday morning against Bath County in the semi-finals. If they win today, they will be the state champions in girls high school volleyball! Our Paul Purpura is there covering the tournament and sent us this pic shortly after the 1PM [...]

All Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The Lady Govs celebrate their semi final win against Bath County this past Friday morning (11.19.10) in Richmond.

Nelson Lady Govs Head To State Finals – Win Over Bath County In Richmond

[ 0 ] November 19, 2010

ShareRichmond, Virginia The winning streak for the Nelson County High Lady Govs continued this past Friday morning (11.19.10) as they beat Bath County High in the state semi final playoffs. 27-25 ,25-12, 25-15 They will take on Matthews County Saturday in the finals. Thanks a million to our NCL Photographer, Paul Purpura for making the [...]

Planning Commission – Minutes : 11.17.10

Planning Commission – Minutes : 11.17.10

[ 0 ] November 18, 2010

Share PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Present: Ms. Philippa Proulx, Ms. Emily Hunt, Mr. Mike Harman, Ms. Linda Russell, Mr. Mike Tapager and Mr. Allen Hale (Board Liaison) CLASS II COMMUNICATION TOWER WITH EXCEPTIONS/CENTRAL VIRGINIA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (CVEC): The applicant has applied for a permit to erect a 94-foot monopole at Waterworks Lane at [...]

©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Jean Bertelsen of Wintergreen shows her excitement after winning a giveaway at Devils Backbone Brewing Thursday night at their 2nd anniversary celebration.

Happy 2nd Devils Backbone Brewing!

[ 0 ] November 18, 2010

ShareRoseland/Beech Grove Nelson County, Virginia We know all about terrible two’s. Just ask Adam! But Devils Backbone Brewing turned a good two this past Thursday night (11.18.10). Has it already been 24 months since the doors opened? Sure has! Devils Backbone was the 2nd microbrewery to open in Nelson County back in 2008. Congrats DBBC [...]

Emily Hauenstein

New UVa Storytelling Program Helps to Beat the Blues

[ 0 ] November 17, 2010

ShareCharlottesville, VA Women in rural areas talk about having the blues, feeling sad or nerves. All can be symptoms of depression. University of Virginia nursing professor Emily Hauenstein, director of U.Va.’s Southeastern Rural Mental Health Research Center, has received a $693,000 National Institute of Mental Health grant to evaluate whether digital storytelling can ease these [...]

Board Of Supervisors – Minutes : 11.16.10

Board Of Supervisors – Minutes : 11.16.10

[ 0 ] November 17, 2010

Share BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Present: Ms. Connie Brennan, Mr. Joe Dan Johnson, Mr. Tommy Bruguiere, Mr. Allen Hale and Mr. Tommy Harvey TMDL PIEDMONT REGIONAL PILOT PROJECT: Mr. Steve Williams (Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission) and Ms. Alyson Sappington (Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District) presented an update on the [...]

All Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The Nelson Lady Govs share a big hug Tuesday night after winning against Northumberland. They head to the state semi finals in Richmond Friday.

NCHS Lady Govs Win Against Northumberland : On To Richmond This Friday!

[ 0 ] November 17, 2010

ShareLovingston Nelson County, Virginia What a Tuesday night! The NCHS Lady Govs Volleyball team put another win in the bag as they shut out Northumberland High winning the first 3 out of 5 games. 25-17, 25-21, and 25-20 Our NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura, has been there for many of the games and was there [...]

Via The NWS Storm Prediction Center : A Tornado Watch has been issued for Nelson and much of Central Virginia and North Carolina until 4AM Wednesday morning. Click image for latest updates.

Tornado Watch #741 – CANCELED – CANCELED!

[ 0 ] November 16, 2010

ShareNelson County, Virginia Scroll for county outline areas. URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TORNADO WATCH NUMBER 741 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 850 PM EST TUE NOV 16 2010 THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA CENTRAL VIRGINIA EFFECTIVE THIS TUESDAY NIGHT [...]

Via NWS : A Wind Advisory is in effect for the areas shaded in brown from 12 midnight Tuesday night until 4PM Wednesday. Click image for latest.

Strong Winds Diminishing Wednesday Evening – Advisory Canceled

[ 0 ] November 16, 2010

ShareNelson County, Virginia WIND ADVISORY – CANCELED – CANCELED – CANCELED URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC 915 AM EST WED NOV 17 2010 .A STRONG AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO PASS TO OUR NORTH TODAY. STRONG GUSTY WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-PAGE- NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-WESTERN HIGHLAND- [...]

©2009-2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Devils Backbone General Manager, Chris Trotter (left) is all smiles at the one year anniversary of the restaurant. This Thursday 11.18.10 they will celebrate two years.

Devils Backbone Brewing Turns Two This Thursday (11.18.10)

[ 0 ] November 16, 2010

ShareRoseland Nelson County, Virginia Two years ago this Thursday (11.18.10) the doors officially opened at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. To commemorate two years, DBBC will have a special celebration this Thursday evening. Music from the Missiissippi Leghound, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, giveaways and more great beer! They are tabulating stats on the number of pints poured, [...]

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