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Photo By Kelley Woodson : Truckers of all kinds roll down a stretch of highway this past Saturday as part of Truckers for Relay for Life Nelson.

Truckers’ Relay For Life Team Rolls Across Nelson

[ 0 ] April 30, 2011

ShareNelson County, Virginia If you were out Saturday you probably noticed a caravan of truckers in many parts of the county. The trucks had banners in remembrance or honor of those battling cancer. The whole event was part of a fundraiser for the annual Relay For Life that will be held her in Lovingston next [...]

Photos By Hayley Osborne : ©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Foxie Morgan of, Pharsalia, was all smiles Saturday morning at the kick off of the 2011 Nelson Farmers' Market in Nellysford.

Nelson Farmers’ Market Kicks Off 2011 Season

[ 0 ] April 30, 2011

ShareNellysford Nelson County, Virginia The weather was absolutely perfect for the kick off of The Nelson Farmers’ Market Cooperative in Nellysford. This year they started one week earlier than normal. According to their website The Nellysford market features: Seasonal locally grown produce * fresh, home-baked goods * locally raised meat * herbs, honey & mushrooms [...]

Landscaping with Native Plants in the Valley presented by The Wintergreen Nature Foundation

Landscaping with Native Plants in the Valley presented by The Wintergreen Nature Foundation

[ 0 ] April 30, 2011

The Plant Propagation team members will introduce you to the beauty and benefits of using native plants in your landscape and gardens,
with a focus on what plants will grow well in the valley. Learn how to use local native plants to naturalize your property, how to integrate native plants with other plantings and how to solve
challenging landscaping problems with adaptable, native plants and shrubs. Plants will be available for purchase. There will be no charge for the workshop. Please register by April 23rd by at
(434)325-8169.

Kerl Jam

Kerl Jam

[ 0 ] April 30, 2011

Kerl Jam is a healing benefit for Phillip Kerl and his family… with live music from Molimo, Chamomile and Whiskey, and more…cake walk…live and silent art and service auction…10$ admission (kids under 12 free!)…

Photo By Tommy Stafford : ©2010-2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Taylor Smack (left) and Matt Nucci, co-founders and owners of Blue Mountain Brewery overseeing the bottling of Rockfish Wheat at the Afton Brewery, Thursday BMB announced a major expansion and investment in the Colleen Industrial Park.

Blue Mountain Brewery Announces Major Expansion Here In Nelson County!

[ 0 ] April 29, 2011

ShareAfton, Nelson County, Virginia Blue Mountain Brewery has selected the Colleen Business Park in Nelson County as the home for its two new production brewery projects. During the year-long site selection process, the Colleen location emerged as the best fit for the projects, allowing Blue Mountain to expand its brewery operations in Nelson County. Blue [...]

Cheers to Wintergreen Winery as they celebrate 18 wonderful years this Saturday April 30th! Come out and celebrate too!

Happy 18th To Wintergreen Winery! – Come Celebrate Saturday!

[ 0 ] April 29, 2011

ShareWintergreen/Beech Grove Nelson County, Virginia Saturday, April 30 · 12:00pm – 6:00pm Toast the Wintergreen Winery’s 18th Anniversary (and Jeff & Tamara’s 12th as owners) with live music, wine and gourmet food tasting, and door prizes. Light picnic fare and scenic riverside picnic area available. $5 Admission fee (children are free) includes wine glass, wine [...]

Photo Via NCSD : Willie McCoy Thacker in a 2007 file photo. Lawmen are still looking for Thacker on a variety of charges.

Lawmen Apprehend Piney River Man In Madison Heights – Update

[ 0 ] April 29, 2011

SharePiney River Nelson County, Virginia Updated: 4.29.11 – 2PM EDT Nelson County Sheriff, David Brooks tells NCL that Willie McCoy Thacker was taken into custody early Friday afternoon without incident. He was found in a hotel room in Madison Heights, Virginia. “The weapon was located around noon, and he was found s short time later,” [...]

Board Of Supervisors : Minutes : 4.28.11

Board Of Supervisors : Minutes : 4.28.11

[ 0 ] April 28, 2011

Share BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, April 28, 2011 Present: Mr. Joe Dan Johnson, Mr. Tommy Bruguiere, Mr. Allen Hale, Mr. Tommy Harvey and Ms. Connie Brennan CLOSED SESSION: Supervisors went into closed session to discuss a prospective business or expansion not previously announced. Following the closed session, Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize staff to negotiate [...]

Via NWS : A new TORNADO WATCH #251 has been issued for Wintergreen, Nelson and counties east of the Blue Riidge until 3PM EDT. Look to your right under Nelson Weather Alerts for the absolute latest updates.

TORNADO WATCH #251 – ! CANCELED ! @ 11:11AM EDT

[ 0 ] April 28, 2011

Share!CANCELED – CANCELED – CANCELED! Tornado Watch Statement as of 11:11 AM EDT on April 28, 2011 The National Weather Service has cancelled Tornado Watch 251 for the following areas In Maryland this cancels 1 County In north central Maryland Frederick In Virginia this cancels 9 counties In central Virginia Albemarle Greene Nelson Orange In [...]

Via NWS : A new TORNADO WATCH is now in effect until 8AM EDT for all of Central Virginia including Nelon & Wintergreen. For the absolute latest watches and warnings, look to the right under Nelson Weather Alerts.

TORNADO WATCH : ! CANCELED – CANCELED !

[ 0 ] April 28, 2011

Share!CANCELED – CANCELED – CANCELED! URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TORNADO WATCH NUMBER 247 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 1240 AM EDT THU APR 28 2011 SCROLL FOR DETAILED COUNTY OUTLINE AREAS THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MARYLAND NORTHERN NORTH CAROLINA FAR NORTHEAST [...]

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