April 5, 2012
ShareNellysford Nelson County, VA For a couple of years now we have been telling you about the collaboration between area breweries. It’s the one time a year they get together and make up a special brew with a special touch from each brewer involved. Over the past several days Blue Mountain’s Mitch Hamilton, Devils Backbone’s [...]
April 4, 2012
ShareNear Piney River Amherst / Nelson County Line For years work has been underway on the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail along the Nelson / Amherst County line in Piney River. Some of the trail has been open in Nelson, but other parts weren’t reachable because a section in Amherst was not ready. “Part of [...]
April 2, 2012
ShareView Area where auto fatality occurred 56 & 29 in a larger map Area above in Colleen at the intersection of Route 56W (Tye Brook Highway) and Route 29 where a person was killed in a Monday afternoon 3 car auto accident. Colleen Nelson County, VA Our media partner over at The Newsplex CBS-19 picks [...]
April 2, 2012
ShareView River Road In Faber in a larger map The highlighted blue box above signifies the general area where the 2010 home burglaries took place along River Road in Faber. (Between Route 151 & US 29) Lovingston / Faber Nelson County, VA Back in late February we told you about court proceedings involving this case. [...]
April 1, 2012
ShareArrington Nelson County, VA For years and years Roseland Rescue has been providing volunteer fire and rescue service for the south end of Nelson as well as backing up other parts of the county. This past Saturday they held their annual bluegrass festival to help raise money for the squad. Featured bands included: Dixie Ridge [...]
April 1, 2012
ShareNear Nellysford Nelson County, Virginia For years we’ve been telling you about a unique opportunity that rolls around each spring. Star Watch is held around this time for folks to gaze out into the heavens. It all takes place in a wide open field just behind Spruce Creek Gallery south of Nellysford. Here’s all of [...]
March 31, 2012
ShareArrington / Lovingston Nelson County, VA Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks released the following information early Saturday morning regarding the apprehension of two wanted fugitives: Nelson County Sheriff’s Office 94 Courthouse Square PO Box 36 Lovingston, VA 22949 W. David Brooks Sheriff Traffic stop reveals fugitive On March 30, 2012, Deputy Rick Smutz was patrolling [...]
March 26, 2012
ShareFREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC 423 PM EDT MON MAR 26 2012 WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD- MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY- AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE- NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-LOUDOUN-ORANGE- CULPEPER-PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-STAFFORD- SPOTSYLVANIA-NORTHERN FAUQUIER-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN- BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-EASTERN GRANT-EASTERN MINERAL- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…HAGERSTOWN…FREDERICK…WESTMINSTER… GAITHERSBURG…COLUMBIA…BALTIMORE…CUMBERLAND…STAUNTON… WAYNESBORO…HARRISONBURG…WINCHESTER…FRONT [...]
March 25, 2012
ShareAfton Nelson County, VA People got to show off hats reminiscent of the Kentucky Derby at the Big Hat Brunch held at Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton. The day began with a sparkling wine reception followed by a four-course, wine-paired brunch in Saddleback Hall. To learn more about this year’s upcoming Nelson Relay For [...]
March 25, 2012
ShareWintergreen Resort / Love Nelson County, VA It was a terribly soggy Saturday, but that didn’t stop people from participating in the Bel Monte Endurance Races at Wintergreen. A bike race as well as runs were held. It started at Royal Oaks Cabins just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway and made its way through [...]