Afton Nelson County, Virginia Updated 2:12 PM – Roadway is now clear and open The northbound lane of Route 151 near Goodwin Creek (that’s just north of Silverback Distillery and just south of the old Small’s / Patrick Brother’s Grocery) was blocked early Wednesday afternoon when a semi jackknifed at that location. This was just […]
Afton Route 151 Near Mill Lane Nelson County, Virginia NELSON COUNTY SO – 3:08 ROADWAY OPEN – TRAFFIC FLOWING NORMALLY NELSON COUNTY S.O. – 3:08 PM ROUTE 151 ROADWAY OPEN – TRAFFIC FLOWING NORMALLY – https://t.co/JCt5CH6SKH — BlueRidgeLife (@BlueRidgeLife) October 13, 2018 Via Motorists’ Reports – 2:39 PM some traffic able to get through on […]
Avon Road Afton / Nelson County Scroll down below video for updated info from Virginia State Police (5:10 PM) Tense moments this morning as investigators piece together the events that led up to a fatal shooting in Afton in a house on Avon Road. Police draw their weapons on a car matching the description of […]
Afton/Greenfield Nelson County, Virginia Hopefully you made it out to Document Destruction Day this past weekend at RVCC. We did! Countless folks lined up to have old documents including tax information, bank statements, old checks and more fed into the mobile truck from Document Destruction of Virginia. The 1/2 day event was coordinated by Rogers […]
Afton / Piney River Hard to believe with all of the severe storm destruction that moved through on the second part of the weekend that yesterday was beautiful and sunny. Two very popular annual events were held on Saturday. The Rockfish River Elementary Earth Day 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run kicked off the […]
Afton Nelson County, Virginia The final touches are being put on the April 14th Rockfish River Elementary School Earth Day 5K and Family Fun Run. Blue Ridge Life Magazine is a sponsor and a participant in the race. This year’s race will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 8:30 AM – 12 PM. All […]
Nelson County, Virginia Many local businesses are acting as drop points for the annual Toy Drive coordinated through the Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Afton. They’re asking people to buy a new boxed up toy and drop at any of the following locations before December 1st: Mountain Area Realty – Nellysford Afton Service Center […]
Afton Nelson County, Virginia Students at Rockfish River Elementary School recently got the chance to see the different kinds of jobs people do across the area. We’ve been telling you about the very interesting day they hold each year for many, many years. The day gives students a chance to ask questions and check out […]
Afton Nelson County, Virginia Ten years ago in October 2017 Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton celebrated 10 years in business. They were the first craft brewery established in Nelson County. Above our October 2017 store in the printed edition of Blue Ridge Life Magazine where writer/photographer Marcie Gates remembers and helps celebrate 10 years of […]
Richmond / Afton The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 VRLTA Ordinary Awards. Recipients were honored at a special dinner at The Westin Richmond on October 2, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. The winners were announced in front of a sold out audience of more than […]
