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Screen grab courtesy of WSET-TV in Lynchburg, VA : Click to enlarge.

2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Nelson & Amherst Counties : 11.25.09 : Updated 8 PM EST

[ 5 ] November 25, 2009

ShareNelson/Amherst County, Virginia Update 8PM : USGS Data here giving center of quake, etc. Thanks to ABC-13 WSET in Lynchburg for this info. Their story reads: A small earth quake has been reported in Nelson and Amherst Counties. Our newsroom phone has been ringing off the hook with people saying they felt earth shook and [...]

Publicity Photo : Nelson County Social Services: Left to Right Back Row: Judy, Tucker, Supervisor; Jeff Tomlin, NWTF; Beverly Kanary, Social Worker; Holly Dineen, Eligibility Worker Front Row: Michael Kohl, Director Social Services; Stephanie Tyree, Eligibility Worker; Sarah Hawrysko, Social Worker; Jenny Underwood, Eligibility Worker

Local Wild Turkey Federation Partners With Area Schools : 11.24.09

[ 0 ] November 24, 2009

ShareNelson/Amherst County, Virginia The Amherst Nelson County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation partners with Amherst County Social Services and Nelson County Social Services. This year NWTF distributed 40 turkeys to each locality in order to assist families in need. “The need for assistance is much greater this year due to rising unemployment and [...]

©2009 NCL Magazine : Photos By Tommy Stafford : Folks gather in the pavilion to listen to music at the 1st Annual Summer Solstice Festival In Amherst.

Summer Officially Begins With Weekend Festivities : 6.22.09

[ 0 ] June 22, 2009

ShareAmherst & Nelson County, Virginia Summer officially started Sunday morning around daylight. As the season kicked off, the weekend was packed lots of events across the area. In Amherst County just over the Nelson line the 1st Annual Summer Solstice Wine & Farm Festival kicked off on Saturday, winding down Sunday afternoon. Eight Vineyards, as [...]

Summer Solstice Wine and Farm Festival : Saturday : June 20 & 21st 2009 : 10:00 AM

Summer Solstice Wine and Farm Festival : Saturday : June 20 & 21st 2009 : 10:00 AM

[ 0 ] June 19, 2009

Share Saturday June 20th and Sunday June 21st from 10 AM-5 PM Join Eight Vineyards, as well as local farms, food, art and craft vendors for two fabulous days of summer celebration. Enjoy music, cooking demonstrations, dance and theater demonstrations,the all ages bounce zone and presentations on organic and sustainable farming. Summer Solstice Ritual at [...]

Photo By Paul Purpura : ©2009 : Sunset At Wintergreen Resort, Virginia

Developing Winter Storm May Impact Nelson : Storm Watches Now Issued

[ 3 ] January 26, 2009

ShareNelson County, Virginia Update: 8AM 1.16.09 Winter Storm Watch now issued for Nelson, Wintergreen & surrounding areas beginning Tuesday into Wednesday.. A developing winter storm that is already affecting parts of the mid-south to our west figures in the mix for a significant impact on Nelson County and Wintergreen over the next 48 to 72 [...]

All Photos By Milly Colella : Wintergreen Winery was one of a few Nelson Wineries on hand for the festival.

Garlic Festival Had Great Weekend Weather For Perfect Event In Amherst

[ 0 ] October 12, 2008

ShareFall marks the long awaited ritual for many across the area, The Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival, at Rebec Vineyards in adjoining Amherst County, Virginia. The Columbus Day weekend weather was absolutely perfect for the two day event crowning the Garlic Queen! A big thank you to Milly Colella of Nellysford for snapping a few [...]

AMHERST : WINTON : NCHS Golf Tourney For Trip To France in 2009 : Updated With Winners 7.23.08

AMHERST : WINTON : NCHS Golf Tourney For Trip To France in 2009 : Updated With Winners 7.23.08

[ 0 ] July 18, 2008

ShareREFRESH Nelson County Life Magazine HERE Updated: 7.23.08 for winners: Sarah Ponton e-mailed the winners today, Congrats to all! John Holman D. Nix Bob Cleminson R. Powell Photography By Tommy Stafford Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008 NCHS Tournament For 2009 Trip To France Winton Country Club Clifford / Amherst, Virginia Above, Sarah Ponton, NCHS Foreign [...]

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