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Photo By Hayley Osborne : ©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Brian Shanks (left) and John Washburn (right) founders of Bold Rock Cidery, chat with one of their Texas vendors on the site of the new cidery under construction just souht of Nellysford, Virginia.

Breweries & New Cidery On The Move Here In Nelson

[ 0 ] August 31, 2011

ShareNelson County, Virginia It’s no secret that Nelson County is the place to be on the east coast if you are in the business of making wine, beer, and now cider! Bold Rock Cidery started construction a few weeks ago on the site owned by John Washburn. It’s on the left about 2 miles south [...]

Screen grab and video via WRAL-TV in North Carolina

Irene : Little Effect on Nelson – Elsewhere, Different Story

[ 0 ] August 28, 2011

Share This aerial video above shot by crews with WRAL-TV in North Carolina shows the extensive damage on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Click on the player above to view. Eastern Virginia & North Carolina We essentially got nothing here in Nelson County from the passage of Hurricane Irene to our east. But that [...]

Photos By Paul Purpura, NCL Mountain Photographer: Cyclists take to the race at The Devils Playground this past Saturday morning (8.27.11) before the rains from Hurricane Irene settled in later that day.

Despite Irene – Weekend Events Went On Here In Nelson

[ 0 ] August 28, 2011

ShareRoseland/Afton Nelson County, Virginia In spite of threatening skies lots of people still weathered the rain and took past in several of the events going on in Nelson County this past weekend. Devils Backbone held their Mountain Cross this past Saturday morning. It’s was a 66 mile race across the hills of Nelson County. Labor [...]

Hurricane Irene Live Radar Image

Hurricane Irene Live Radar Image

[ 0 ] August 27, 2011

ShareA look at Irene as she come passes to our east along Virginia Beach and points north. Tweet This Post

Board Of Supervisors : Minutes : 8.25.11

Board Of Supervisors : Minutes : 8.25.11

[ 0 ] August 26, 2011

Share BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, August 25, 2011 Present: Mr. Joe Dan Johnson, Mr. Tommy Bruguiere, Mr. Allen Hale, Mr. Tommy Harvey and Ms. Connie Brennan REGION 2000 REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN: Mr. Mike Larson, Draper Aden, reviewed the draft plan including a drought response and contingency plan. Read the study at http://nelsoncounty.com/files/2011/07/RPT_-_11_0413_-_Region_2000_WSP_Revised_April_2011_-_DAA_MP-Reduced-File.pdf Supervisors voted [...]

Photo By Marcel McNicoll : ©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A Nelson County deputy helps this group of soldiers along Route 151 near Rockfish Orchard Friday morning.

Texas Military Walks Through Nelson On Way To New York for 9-11

[ 0 ] August 26, 2011

ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia We’ve been hearing tons of chatter about a group of airmen walking through Nelson County carrying a flag. Marcel McNicoll got this picture to us Friday morning. Turns out it’s a group of active soldiers from Langley AFB. They left Texas on July 4th and are walking to New York City [...]

Planning Commission : Minutes : 8.24.11

Planning Commission : Minutes : 8.24.11

[ 0 ] August 25, 2011

Share PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Present: Ms. Philippa Proulx, Mr. Mike Harman, Ms. Linda Russell, Mr. Mike Tapager and Ms. Connie Brennan (Board Liaison) Absent: Ms. Emily Hunt SPECIAL USE PERMIT/CENTRAL VIRGINIA WIND ENERGY: Mr. Dan Boyle, representing property owner Mr. Barton Biggs, submitted an application for a permit to install a 140-foot [...]

The areas highlighted in green are under a flash flood watch until Thursday evening. This watch is not associated with Irene which may cause additional problems this weekend.

Flash Flood : ! CANCELED !

[ 0 ] August 25, 2011

ShareFLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC 300 PM EDT THU AUG 25 2011 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES- ST. MARYS-CALVERT-NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-ORANGE-CULPEPER- PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX- ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA- KING GEORGE-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…WASHINGTON…ANNAPOLIS…WALDORF… ST MARYS CITY…CHARLOTTESVILLE…CULPEPER…MANASSAS… MANASSAS PARK…FAIRFAX…ALEXANDRIA…FALLS CHURCH… FREDERICKSBURG 300 PM EDT THU AUG 25 2011 …FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL [...]

Graphic via usgs.gov : Another 4.5 aftershock rocked Nelsonians and a wide area of the Mid Atlantic early Thursday morning around 1:07 EDT.

Strong Aftershock Wakes Nelson & Area Early Thursday Morning

[ 0 ] August 25, 2011

ShareNelson County, Virginia We were in a dead sleep here at NCL early Thursday morning when another 4.5 magnitude aftershock woke us. This one lasted longer than the original one we experienced on Tuesday, though the intensity was not as great. “Woke me up out of a dead sleep in Lovingston,” Joanie Saunders told us [...]

Image courtesy: USGS

BREAKING: 5.9 earthquake rocks Nelson County and East Coast

[ 0 ] August 23, 2011

ShareTommy and I had just wrapped up a business lunch meeting at Basic Necessities in Nellysford when we felt and heard a rumble which lasted for at least 20 seconds. A quick survey on our Facebook feeds showed simultaneous reports of tremors up along the east coast from as far north as New Hampshire. According [...]

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