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Small earthquake rattles Amherst, Nelson residents
Many Amherst and Nelson County residents experienced tremors from a small earthquake Wednesday evening, though no one was reported injured by the activity. Comment?
Residents work to revive Lions Club
Nelson County residents began work last week to revive the Lions Club, a volunteer service organization that has been dormant for the past three years in the county after more than a decade of activity. Comment?
Nelson Co. woman remembers husband, daughter killed in Mumbai attacks
... spiritual retreat along with 23 other members of the Synchronicity Foundation, a spiritual community based in Nelson County. "I just kind of crumbled," Scherr said. "There was nothing else to feel. Everything dissolved." The Scherrs had been ... Comment?
Minor 2.7 Earthquake Rattles Nelson & Parts Of Central Virginia : 11.26.09
... Rattles Nelson & Parts Of Central Virginia : 11.26.09 Earthquake Graphic Courtesy of USGS : Click to enlarge. Nelson County, Virginia People in Nelson and other nearby parts of Central Virginia got a pre-Thanksgiving surprise Wednesday evening as a ... Comment?
Firsthand accounts of earthquake in Central Virginia
At News 7's Lynchburg Newsroom, we received a number of calls from people who say they felt the earthquake along the Route 29 corridor, near the Amherst/Nelson County line. Comment?
Nelson Countya s B.J. Cabbell enjoys life as a UVa starter
... bug this season and has started just seven of 10 games. Through it all, the 6-foot 6-inch, 305-pound former Nelson County standout has been a rock on the offensive line. "Our motto is, we are Virginia, we're tough and we don't crack," Cabbell said. ... Comment?
Board of Supervisors delays wind turbine decision
... Amherst would join other counties in the region that have passed zoning rules for turbines. Last week, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance that allows small wind energy systems to be built within the county. Bedford County ... Comment?
J. Marvin Davis J. Marvin Davis, 68, of Shipman, died Nov. 16. He was born Dec. 25, 1940, at Elma, in Nelson County, the son of the late Walter M. and Ruth Hazel Mann Davis. Comment?
Lack of quorum cancels Nov. 18 planners' meeting
The scheduled Nov. 18 meeting of the Nelson County Planning Commission was canceled because of a lack of a quorum. Comment?
Nelson County woman recalls day her husband, daughter were killed in terror attacks
... spiritual retreat along with 23 other members of the Synchronicity Foundation , a spiritual community based in Nelson County. "I just kind of crumbled," Scherr said. "There was nothing else to feel. Everything dissolved." The Scherrs had been ... Comment?
Thanksgiving Holiday Promises Mixed Bag Of Weather : 11.25.09
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Browse> Home / News , Top Story , twitter / Thanksgiving Holiday Promises Mixed Bag Of Weather : 11.25.09 Nelson County, Virginia Today and this evening most folks are well on their way to relatives for the Thanksgiving holiday. Comment?
Local Wild Turkey Federation Partners With Area Schools : 11.24.09
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Browse> Home / News , Top Story , twitter / Local Wild Turkey Federation Partners With Area Schools : 11.24.09 Publicity Photo : Nelson County Social Services: Left to Right Back Row: Judy, Tucker, Supervisor; Jeff Tomlin, NWTF; Beverly Kanary, Social Worker; Holly Dineen, Eligibility Worker Front Row: Michael Kohl, Director Social Services; ... Comment?
North Branch School Recognized As Virginia Naturally School : 11.23.09
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... Buchanan, and Tess Kendrick hold the Virginia Naturally plaque and sign received by North Branch School. Afton Nelson County, Virginia North Branch School is one of only five schools in the Commonwealth to receive the Virginia Department of Game and ... Comment?
Indoor Farm Market Kicks Off In Lovingston : 11.21.09
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... : The Indoor Farm Market kicked off this Saturday morning at 10AM in Lovingston, Virginia. Lovingston Nelson County, Virginia The weather had the perfect fall feel as the indoor version of the Lovingston Farm market kicked off Saturday morning. ... Comment?
Wintergreen Nature Foundation's Festival Of Trees Begins : 11.21.09
... : TWNF Festival of Trees kicked off Saturday morning at Wintergreen. Devil's Knob The Trillium House Nelson County, Virginia Hard to belive in just a few short weeks Santa arrives! Folks are getting in the spirit with Wintergreen Nature Foundation's ... Comment?
Happy 1st Birthday! Devils Backbone Brewing Company : 11.19.09
... : Folks piled into DBBC Thursday night to celebrate the one year anniversary. Roseland Nelson County, Virginia One year ago Devils Backbone Brewing Company started on an uncharted course. We told you about the upcoming anniversary and history of the ... Comment?
Residents work to revive Lions Club
Nelson County residents began work last week to revive the Lions Club, a volunteer service organization that has been dormant for the past three years in the county after more than a decade of activity. Comment?
Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers, clients to serve
A Meals on Wheels program for Amherst and Nelson counties is seeking clients who could use a hot meal, as well as volunteers to help deliver them. Comment?
Weather blamed in Nelson road death
An Amherst County man was killed along Va. 56 in Nelson County last week when he was hit by a tractor-trailer truck carrying logs. Comment?
Portion of road named for Nelson County Marine who died in Iraq
A month after the Nelson County Board of Supervisors adopted policies for naming county-owned public facilities and state-maintained roads, highways and bridges, they approved the first such request -- to name a half-mile portion of Virginia 151 after a Nelson County Marine who died in Iraq. Comment?