May 30, 2011
ShareNelson County, Virginia Memorial Day Weekend was a hot one in Nelson! On Memorial Day itself temps reached the mid and upper 90′s for afternoon highs in the valley with and an 82° high in the mountains of Nelson. Lots of people took to the water. Lake Monacan officially opened over the holiday weekend. Perfect [...]
May 29, 2011
ShareHeat Advisory Statement as of 7:58 PM EDT on June 01, 2011 …Heat advisory is cancelled… The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has cancelled the heat advisory. Temperatures have dropped into the 80s…and will continue to fall behind the cold front. URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC 126 PM EDT [...]
May 29, 2011
ShareNelson County, Virginia The unofficial start to summer kicked off in style across Nelson County, Virginia on Saturday with wide and varied ways to kick back and relay for the 3 day extended weekend. Lots more is happening on Sunday and Memorial Day itself. Download the entire list of events from Wintergreen Resort here. See [...]
May 28, 2011
Begin this adventure-packed weekend with your choice of hiking or horseback trail riding; followed by a visit to a spectacular waterfall; camping or cabins; rafting class V rapids suitable for first-timers, or canopy tour with 10 ziplines, 5 bridges and a rappel; and finishing with an optional tour of a coal mine and historic mining village. Usually our trip coincides with optional competing in the hilarious, on-site Raft Olympics! We’ll carpool from Charlottesville and pick up any others on our way to the New River Gorge, WV. Please contact us for more trip details. www.outdoorsocial.com
May 27, 2011
Share BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, May 26, 2011 Present: Mr. Joe Dan Johnson, Mr. Tommy Bruguiere, Mr. Allen Hale, Ms. Connie Brennan and Mr. Tommy Harvey VDOT SECONDARY SIX-YEAR PLAN: Mr. Randy Hamilton presented the draft six-year plan which included maintenance; signage; traffic studies; a left-turn lane at Rt. 634 East off Rt. 6 (River [...]
May 27, 2011
ShareSEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH Scroll for specific county and city area information. Severe Thunderstorm Watch Statement as of 7:36 PM EDT on May 27, 2011 The National Weather Service has cancelled Severe Thunderstorm Watch 388 for the following areas In Virginia this cancels 19 counties In central Virginia Albemarle Greene King George Nelson Orange Spotsylvania In [...]
May 27, 2011
Share Afton Nelson County, Virginia Update 5.28.11 – 10:30 AM EDT NCL has been able to verify that the calls being placed are by someone identify themselves as the The Nelson Guide and they are trying to get people to by magnets of some sort. Via a mutual client of The Nelson Guidebook and NCL [...]
May 26, 2011
ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia Via Wintergreen Resort Golf. Spa. Tennis. Swimming. Hiking. Something for the whole family. Highlights for the weekend include: Blues & Brews – Saturday – all day! Wine Festival – Sunday 12-5:30 PM Callaway Demo Days – Saturday and Sunday 9 am-5 pm Arts & Craft Showcase The Edge renovation is [...]
May 24, 2011
ShareSevere Thunderstorm Watch Statement as of 4:42 PM EDT on May 24, 2011 The National Weather Service has cancelled Severe Thunderstorm Watch 355 for the following areas In Virginia this cancels 14 counties In central Virginia Albemarle Greene King George Nelson Orange Spotsylvania In northern Virginia Culpeper Stafford In northwest Virginia Madison Page Rappahannock In [...]
May 23, 2011
ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia A few days ago we told you about the the Grand Reopening of The Market (formerly Black Rock Market). This past Monday Wintergreen Resort unveiled The Edge Restaurant, newly renovated. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the new look! The menu has been totally revamped to focus on regional Southern dishes. [...]