Piney River News

The theme for this year's parade will be the Declaration of Independence. "My philosophy of the parade is that it is a great way to show support for those in our community and for those who fight to protect our freedom," said Kim Bryant, the parade committee chairwoman.

A©2009 NCL Magazine : The Saunders Farm Market in Piney Rver, VA is a favorite stop for folks from all over.

Supervisors voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution requesting that the Commonwealth Transportation Board name the Arrington Bridge in memory and honor of the late former Supervisor Harry S. Harris.

Summer-like temperatures throughout much of the spring, combined with more than 7 inches of rain since May began, may seem an annoyance for some central Virginia residents.

Browse> Home / News / Rockfish River Elementary Kids Get Summer Tips Before School Ends 5.30.09 A©2009 NCL Magazine : Photo By Tommy Stafford : Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks and Helene Dodge with K-9 Search & Rescue along with Orso at RRES.

COURTHOUSE PROJECT/TOWER LOCATION - Ms. Susan Rorrer reported that a 95-foot monopole tower in a 50'x50' fenced compound with a 12'x40' equipment shelter, emergency generator and propane or diesel fuel tank are planned for the courthouse complex to provide communications for the new Emergency Communications Center.

Browse> Home / Top Story / Nelson Fire Departments Get Hands On Training In Tractor Accidents : 4.23.09 Photos By Wendie Wyant : A©2009 NCL Magazine : Nelson Fire Departments train on how to get a tractor off of a patient in a rollover accident.

A mobile home in Piney River is being called a total loss after a Tuesday afternoon fire.

Photos By Paul Purpura : A©2009 NCL Magazine : Folks run in one part of the 2009 Piney River Mini Triathlon Saturday morning.

Browse> Home / Events / Piney River Moose Bluegrass Festival : May 9, 2009 : 1PM - 10 PM Saturday, May 9, 2009 The Piney River Moose Lodge, located off Rt 778 in Piney River, is sponsoring a Bluegrass Festival from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The Amherst Fire Department is donating a older fire vehicle to the Lovingston Fire Department.

Mr. Kevin Wright reported on a draft program to deal with long-term funding reductions.

Supervisors went into Closed Session to consult with legal counsel on the acquisition of real property for public purposes.

To visit the Piney River Volunteer Fire Department's annual chitterling dinner is to breathe in the essence of a distinctive corner of Nelson County, something much broader than food.

Browse> Home / News , Top Story / 51st Annual Piney River Vol Fire Dept Chitta lin Dinner Photos By Hayley Osborne : A©NCL Magazine : 6 tables lined up full of food ranging from deep fried chitlins to mac ...

PRESENT: Mr. Allen Hale, Mr. Tommy Bruguiere and Mr. Joe Dan Johnson ABSENT: Ms.

Several fire departments welcomed new firefighters to their ranks last week, when the county's Department of Public Safety held a ceremony to recognize them after completion of a benchmark, four-month basic ...

Nelson County, Virginia Nelson County will be a little more empty after this weekend.

And the winners are ... Floats - Best Theme: 1st place, Horizon Clubhouse and 2nd place, Piney River Cub Scouts Pack #32 - Most Entertaining: 1st place, Girl Scout Troop #249 and 2nd place, Tuckahoe School ...