September 29, 2008
ShareFacts of a harrowing Monday morning ordeal near Martin’s Store are still under investigation by The Nelson County Sheriff’s Department this evening. According to Sheriff, David Brooks, a man was carjacked around 11 AM Monday morning near the intersection of Route 6 & 151 in the Martin’s Store area. “Two black males appeared to need [...]
September 28, 2008
ShareThe Afton Group and Nelson County Life just got their newest member this Sunday morning at 11:49 AM! Adam Thomas Stafford was born at 11:49 AM at a weight of 8 lbs and 1 oz & 19.5 inches long. Yvette awoke with mild cramping at 7:07AM and by 11:49AM Adam was here! The birth was [...]
September 26, 2008
ShareIn a moment that brought tears to many of the people standing by, balloons were released Friday afternoon at the annual (TWNF) The Wintergreen Nature Foundation Golf Tourney, now known as The Sara Ott Memorial Golf Classic. It was a tradition started this year inspired by Sara’s grandchildren after her death. Sara Ott passed away [...]
September 23, 2008
ShareHat Tip to Shannon for bringing this to our attention. In a comment she sent this morning, she told us about proposed legislation from a Michigan congressman to cure the very thing we have all been discussing over the past couple of weeks. Shannon says: September 23rd, 2008 at 12:54 am Satellite dishes to carry [...]
September 23, 2008
ShareAs we have been following over the past several months, IBEC crews have been working to bring broadband internet to portions of Nelson County, Virginia. A series of delays, including hurricanes and installation delays by Verizon on lines that hook to IBEC’s equipment have greatly delayed the implementation of the system. Yesterday we received a [...]