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Another Rough Loss For NCHS Govs Football At Homecoming

Another Rough Loss For NCHS Govs Football At Homecoming

[ 0 ] October 1, 2011

Share Lovingston Nelson County, VA It was another agonizing defeat for the NCHS Governors this past Friday night (9.30.11) The Govs lost to Appomattox by a score of 55-28. The Govs haven’t had a victory so far this year. Yet, their spirits are high! Our NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura traveled to Lovingston Saturday night [...]

Happy Birthday : Nelson’s Earl Hamner : 88 Today!

Happy Birthday : Nelson’s Earl Hamner : 88 Today!

[ 2 ] July 10, 2011

ShareStudio City, California Today marks 88 years that Nelson’s native son, Earl Hamner has been on this earth. Ironically it’s the wedding anniversary of Tommy & Yvette Stafford too! A great day! Earl Hamner, Jr. was born on July 10, 1923 in Schuyler, Virginia. Earl is best known for creating the long running series, The [...]

Photo By Paul Purpura ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : James Saunders (left) and Natalie Campbell were crowned king and queen at this past Friday night homecoming game in Lovingston.

Congrats To NCHS 2010 Homecoming Court

[ 0 ] October 31, 2010

ShareLovingston Nelson County, Virginia We told you about Nelson’s wonderful win against Chatham High this past Friday night in Lovingston. It was the Govs first and much needed win (42-20) of the season! The homecoming game was also a time to honor and recognize the high school’s royalty. Congrats to James and Natalie and to [...]

Photos By Tommy Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Earl Hamner, Jr (right) walks with Carolyn Grinnell, President of The Waltons Int'l Fan Club, from his boyhood church Saturday morning in Schuyler. Virginia. : Click on any photos to enlarge.

Earl Hamner Continues Homecoming In Nelson County Over Weekend : 11.7.09

[ 5 ] November 7, 2009

ShareSchuyler Nelson County, Virginia Decades after leaving Nelson County, Earl Hamner, Jr. comes back as often as he can. He was born in Schuyler, Virginia in 1923. We first told you about Earl’s return last week when he made an appearance at The Hamner Theater in Afton. The theater was named in his honor in [...]

©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Earl Hamner, Jr. during his last appearance at the Nelson County theater named in his honor. March 2007.

Earl Hamner Returns Home To Nelson In November : 10.21.09

[ 0 ] October 21, 2009

ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia Reception and Reading with Earl Hamner at the Hamner Theater Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6:00 p.m. The Hamner Theater is hosting an evening with renowned author (and Nelson County native) Earl Hamner on Thursday, November 5th. There will be a reception and book-signing from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. At 7:30p.m., Earl Hamner [...]

Photo By Paul Purpura : ©2008-2009 NCL Magazine : : The half-time performance during the 2008 NCHS Homecoming Game.

1st Annual NCHS Marching Governors Alumni Organizing For Fall Event : 7.2.09

[ 0 ] July 2, 2009

ShareLovingston Nelson County, Virginia NCHS Assistant Band Director, Taylor Ashley, tells NCL a unique event is being organized for this year’s 2009 Homecoming game at Nelson County High School. The game is October 23rd. “We need to get in touch with as many alumni band members as possible. The alumni will be joining the present [...]

Photography By: Paul Purpura Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008

Nelson County Beats Wilson Memorial 14-7 In Homecoming Game

[ 0 ] September 20, 2008

ShareThe night was perfect for Nelson County High’s Homecoming 2008. They won against Wilson Memorial of Fishersville by a score of 14-7! Way to go! That puts Nelson 2-2 for the season so far. Next week they face Altavista in their next away game. Tweet This Post