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Archive for December, 2011

This is the message readers see on the www.ibec.net website telling customers they will cease operation by the end of January 2012. This affects Nelson County customers served by IBEC.

IBEC Pulling Plug On BPL Internet Service In Nelson And Other Areas

[ 17 ] December 31, 2011

ShareNelson County, Virginia After years and millions of dollars in infrastructure, International Broadband Electric Communications is apparently shutting down operations within the next month. Customer support apparently ceased for at least some Nelson County, VA customers on Friday December 30th, according to a letter below sent to a customer in Afton just before Christmas. We [...]

Nelson Sheriff Files Additional Charges In Police Pursuit – Updated 1.18.12 – Arrest Made

Nelson Sheriff Files Additional Charges In Police Pursuit – Updated 1.18.12 – Arrest Made

[ 1 ] December 30, 2011

ShareTyro Nelson County, Virginia Updated 1.18.12 Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks says his deputies in cooperation with officers from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Department and Virginia State Police apprehended Danny Acord on Tuesday night (1.17.12) around 10PM. “He was taken into custody on Fall Ridge Lane in Stuarts Draft. He didn’t resist officers and was [...]

Nelson Lawmen Involved In Thursday Night High Speed Pursuit – Tyro Area

Nelson Lawmen Involved In Thursday Night High Speed Pursuit – Tyro Area

[ 0 ] December 29, 2011

ShareView General Area Where Nelson Pursuit Ended in a larger map Above is the general area where the pursuit ended after deputies chased a suspect at speeds exceeding 90 MPH in the Massies Mill / Tyro area. Tyro Nelson County, Virginia Updated 11:30AM EST 12.30.11 Link to updated story here: http://bit.ly/ruDjZ6 Updated 5:00AM EST 12.30.11 [...]

©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Photos By NCL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura : Folks take to the slopes on Upper Dobie during the week between Christmas and New Years at Wintergreen Resort.

Holiday Skiing Continues Into The New Year At Wintergreen Resort

[ 0 ] December 29, 2011

ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia Though temps have been mild from time to time in the month of December, crews at Wintergreen Resort have been able to make some snow to get people on the slopes. NCL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura, also a ski instructor at the resort, was out grabbing a few shots of [...]

After our December 2011 story by Jennie Williams and photos by Hayley Osborne about Darrell Stevens in Beech Grove, several other media outlets picked up on it.

Update On Our December Muddy Shoes Story In Beech Grove

[ 0 ] December 28, 2011

ShareBeech Grove Nelson County, Virginia Our Muddy Shoes story about all of the leftover shoes from Tough Mudder at Wintergreen ran in the December 2011 issue. In that piece we told you about Darrell Stevens in Beech Grove and his project to clean up the shoes, sell them and then donate the money to the [...]

Santa Makes Stop In Beech Grove Via Harley On Christmas Eve

Santa Makes Stop In Beech Grove Via Harley On Christmas Eve

[ 0 ] December 25, 2011

ShareBeech Grove / Roseland Nelson County, Virginia We’re all accustomed to Santa making his way across the globe on Christmas Eve using his sleigh and reindeer, but rarely do we get nice enough weather for him to come on down to earth and arrive on a Harley. Robin Fitzgerald sent us these pics over the [...]

Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us at Nelson County Life Magazine!

Merry Christmas!

[ 0 ] December 24, 2011

ShareGreenfield Nelson County, Virginia We hope everyone has a magical and Merry Christmas. We thank you for another year filled with getting to know even more wonderful people here in Nelson County! Hope Santa is good to each of you! Merry Christmas, Tommy, Yvette, Adam & Peyton Tweet This Post

©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Photo By Tommy Stafford : Incumbent Sheriff David Brooks at Thursday's recount of his November 8th election. Brooks will retain his seat after a recount was completed and showed him picking up additional votes.

Nelson Sheriff Brooks Retains Seat After Recount

[ 0 ] December 22, 2011

ShareLovingston Nelson County, Virginia As we first told you here earlier in the day Thursday, a recount was being held in the Noveber 8th Sheriff’s race in Nelson County. NCL can confirm the recount is completed and Nelson Sheriff Brooks has won the recount. Nelson County Election Registrar, Jackie Britt, notified NCL just moments ago [...]

©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Photos By Tommy Stafford : Jim White of Nellysford and Nelson GOP Chairman (left in foreground) discusses recount numbers with John Goff of Faber, a recount observer, during Thursday's official recount in the Nelson Sheriff's race.

Recount In Nelson Sheriff’s Race Underway At Courthouse

[ 0 ] December 22, 2011

ShareLovingston Nelson County, Virginia The counting continues Thursday afternoon in the Board of Supervisors room at the Nelson County Courthouse. Sheriff’s candidate Mac Bridgwater filed a petition for the recount after narrowly losing the election to incumbent Sheriff David Brooks on November 8th. Thursday’s recount is taking place under the supervision of three circuit judges [...]

©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Photo By NCL Valley Photographer Hayley Osborne : Family and friends gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Oak Ridge Carriage House to remember and bid farewell to John Holland Jr. who passed away on December 16th.

Saying Good-Bye At Oak Ridge

[ 0 ] December 20, 2011

ShareArrington / Oak Ridge Estate Nelson County, Virginia It was a somber and reflective afternoon for the thousands of people who knew John Holland, Sr of Oak Ridge Estate. A memorial service was held for the 56 year old husband, father, businessman, and true friend to Nelson County. A special service was held at 2PM [...]

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