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Wintergreen Fire Takes Delivery Of New Fire Engine
It was a long time coming but Wintergreen Fire & Rescue (WF&R) took delivery of their newest fire engine just a few weeks ago. “Engine 61 is a Pierce Enforcer which was ordered approximately three years ago. It’s your standard structural engine. We did add a light tower, which is something we have never had before,” WF&R Chief Curtis Sheets tells us.
Nellysford : Water Main Break Affects Some In Stoney Creek : (Updated 7.20.24 Boil Water Alert)
“WPOA has been notified by Aqua Va regarding the need to boil water secondary to a significant water main break yesterday. You may read their notice below:. WPOA is happy to forward notices such as this, however it should be noted that WPOA frequently is not provided timely and/or accurate information. Furthermore, the ultimate responsibility to communicate regarding utility outages rests with the service provider.
Nelson / Norwood : VSP Investigating 2nd Fatality From Weekend Accidents (Updated)
This story has been updated on July 17, 2024 at 10:42 AM with name of the deceased. “Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred on Norwood Road in Nelson County. At 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (July 14, 2024), Virginia State Troopers were notified of a...
Nellysford : VSP Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Nelson County – Updated
“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at 7:46 p.m. Sunday (July 14, 2024) on Rockfish Valley Highway in Nelson County. A 2017 Harley-Davidson FXDLS was heading northbound on Rockfish Valley Highway, at the intersection with Glenthorne Loop, when the motorcycle went off of the right side of the road, struck the roadbed of Glenthorne Loop, went airborne, and struck a guardrail.
VDOT : Public Hearing July 16th On I-64 Afton Mountain Lighting
CULPEPER – The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to install lighting on Interstate 64 at exit 99 at the summit of Afton Mountain in Augusta County. At a design public hearing on July 16 the public will have the opportunity to view project plans, speak with members of the project team and provide comments.
Nellysford : Familiar Faces – Bank Of The James Opens New Branch
To say the newly opened Bank Of The James (BOTJ) branch it’s a homecoming for Mike Manthey would be an understatement. “It was one of the major factors in me coming back. The commute to Charlottesville was a little tenuous and stressful on my growing family. It’s just great to be back and support the community that I originally started with.” You may remember Mike’s face way back 2004 and days of Wachovia, then Wells Fargo, when those banks operated in Nellysford. Mike was there until they closed. He then shifted to the WF Albemarle branches. He’s now the newly named VP and Branch Manager of BOTJ in Nellysford.
Video – Army National Guard Practices Helicopter Water Drops At Wintergreen
If you were anywhere near Beech Grove, Wintergreen, Nellysford and other areas close by Monday morning you probably noticed an army helicopter carry a huge red bucket of water. The exercise was practice for the VA Army National Guard. They were honing their skills to be ready in the event of a real forest fire here in the mountains.
Wintergreen : Annual Fireworks On Mountain Caps Off Area 4th Of July Celebrations
Since the 4th of July fell on a weekday this year the holiday extended into the weekend for many folks. Wintergreen Resort held their annual 4th of July fireworks (see past ones here) display this past Saturday night on July 6th. BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura has been capturing the...
New Rules for Farm Use Vehicles Begins July 1, 2024
~ Vehicle owners must purchase and display DMV-issued placard before July 1 ~. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Virginia State Police (VSP) encourage farmers to ensure their eligible farm use vehicles are compliant with the new farm use tag required by Virginia law that becomes effective on July 1, 2024. The new law requires unregistered farm use vehicles to display a DMV-issued permanent farm use placard on panel trucks, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) under 7,500 pounds.
VDOT : Scheduled Construction & Maintenance Work – Week of July 1, 2024
CULPEPER — The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the next week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones. (NEW) or(UPDATE) indicate revisions since last week’s report. To ease travel for the Fourth of July holiday, the...
Nellysford : Belties Begins Pouring Footers For Construction
For months now folks passing up and down 151 in Nellysford have been wondering when Belties would begin construction. Wait no longer! Definite signs of construction were well underway Friday morning as footers were being poured. The first step in real construction to follow. We first told you about John...
Amherst : VSP Investigating Fatal Crash
“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday (June 15, 2024) at 7:44 p.m. at intersection of Elon Road and Mt. Tabor Drive in Amherst County. A 2003 Lincoln Navigator was heading westbound on Elon Road when it was unable to avoid striking a 2022 Dodge...
Covesville : Person Dies In Weekend Housefire
“On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at approximately 5:10 pm, career and volunteer units from Albemarle County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of Monacan Trail Road. The first apparatus arrived on scene 16 minutes after dispatch to discover a heavily involved single-family residence....
Paving Project To Begin On Portions Of Blue Ridge Parkway Near Montebello & South
The National Park Service announced today that over 38 miles of the Parkway in Virginia will be resurfaced this summer as part of a pavement preservation program. Work is expected to start next week and continue through this September. Visitors that encounter active work zones can expect short duration, single lane closures.
! Road Is Open ! – Albemarle-Rockfish Gap Turnpike : Semi Wreck & Fire Shuts Down 250 (Video)
UPDATE : As of 8:40 PM – 6.6.24 Route 250 is now open for normal traffic. If you were considering using Route 250 up Afton Mountain Thursday afternoon that wasn’t a good idea. Both east and westbound lanes were completely shutdown west of the roundabout. The above video...
VDOT : Weekly Traffic Alerts & Road Maintenance For Week Of June 3rd
STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.
Nelson : Deputies Search For Charged Sexual Offender In Shipman Area
Verbatim Press Release from Nelson County Sheriff’s Office:. “On May 30th, 2024 the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Nelson County Animal Control and the Virginia State Police responded to the area of Hughes Lane in Shipman, Virginia to locate Mr. Nathan Wooten who is currently wanted out of Nelson County.
NEWS BULLETIN : Buckingham – Four Killed In Auto Accident
VSP Investigating Quadruple Fatal Crash in Buckingham County. :Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash resulting in four fatalities that occurred at 11:40 a.m. yesterday (May 28, 2024) in Buckingham County. A 2012 Ford Fusion was heading southbound on Route 15, near the intersection with Route 728, when the...
Severe Weather Hits Several Counties Late Sunday
Several area counties received storm damage late Sunday afternoon this on the Memorial Day weekend as severe weather moved through. In Glasgow people at a campground near James River Road and Recreation Lane were temporarily trapped as trees fell from the very high winds. “While working on scene, Chief 2 was notified by staff that a second tree had fallen on a cabin with occupants still inside. Units made their way to the cabin and were able to clear the entrance and assist the occupants out.” Glasgow VFD said in a Facebook post.
Nelson / Wingina : Sheriff Investigates Death Caused From Falling Limb During Severe Storms
Nelson Sheriff Mark Embrey confirmed to BRL this morning that a 26 year old Augusta County male was killed late Sunday afternoon at the James River Boat Landing when a round of severe storms moved through the county. “When Deputies and EMS arrived, they located an unresponsive male subject that...
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