Wingina Nelson County, Virginia As BRL first reported at 5:15 Wednesday afternoon, fatalities were involved in the Wingina Fire. VSP made their release and officially confirmed it late Wednesday night. That release is posted immediately below. Verbatim : “The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office is investigating a fatal fire in […]
Arrington Nelson County, VA Seven Central Virginia high school seniors have each earned $1,000 college scholarships awarded by the Education Scholarship Foundation of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC). The 2019 recipients are: • Chloe Hellerman of Afton, who attends Nelson County High School. She is the daughter of Jeff […]
Colleen / Arrington Nelson County, Virginia An auto accident Monday afternoon on US Route 29 North in Colleen had that side of the roadway was blocked just before 4PM after a car involved in the accident hit a fire hydrant. The accident occurred across the highway from Colleen Exxon. The scene has since been cleared […]
Distillery also nominated by industry peers in three categories for the ICONS of Whisky Awards for 2019 Lovingston Nelson County, Virginia American Single Malt whisky distillery Virginia Distillery Company’s Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky was recognized last night for the third year in a row with the ‘Best American Blended Malt’ at the World […]
Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia Congressman Denver Riggleman visited Wintergreen on Tuesday and spoke with WFD Station Chief Curtis Sheets about fire safety issues facing Wintergreen and how the Congressional office could help. Currently, there is only one exit from the Wintergreen Resort, and a having only a single exit would cause a major threat […]
Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia Unlike last year when temperatures were hovering around 5° to ring in New Years 2018, the prelude to the 2019 New Year was mild. BRLs Paul Purpura was at the annual fireworks event held up at Wintergreen Resort this past Monday night as folks rang in 2019. Paul has been […]
Each Holiday Season, Nelson 151 members support various worthwhile causes throughout the Nelson County Community by donating a portion of proceeds collected on their chosen day of giving. In 2018-2019, Nelson 151 will pool their contributions to extend one collective donation in support of the Nelson County Community Fund, an organization that provides grant support […]
Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service Monday – December 24, 2018 – 4pm Holy Cross Episcopal Church 2523 Craigs Store Road (Approximately 4 miles south of Batesville or Approximately 5 miles east of Route 151) Open to the whole community! Join us for cookies & hot cider in the parish hall after the service!
Nelson County, Virginia “The Atlantic Coast Pipeline has sued the Nelson County Board of Supervisors. The lawsuit was filed in the Western District of Virginia’s federal court after the county denied Dominion Energy’s request to build the pipeline across waterways. A few days later on Dec. 13, a federal appeals court vacated the pipeline’s construction […]
Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia On Thursday we told you about Wintergreen Resort making the announcement that they will open this coming weekend on December 8th. Ski instructors were getting ready for folks that will be hitting the resort over the coming weeks! BRL Mountain Photographer (also a longtime ski instructor at the resort) grabbed […]
