Roseland / Beech Grove
Nelson County, Virginia
With winter seemingly trying to hang on forever, the sunshine and warmth were a welcome change this past Saturday at the Seafood & Brews event held at Devils Backbone.
Countless folks turned out for great seafood, great beer and a day of music and fun!
The season is just getting started, click here to see lots event at DB and across the area in our online event’s calendar.
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
By Tommy Stafford
In just a few weeks the doors to Tuckahoe School in Nellysford’s Stoney Creek will close for good. For three decades it’s been a part of Linda Robert’s life. She will retire once the school closes.
“I don’t know. A little more time. I’m going to make a quilt. I’m getting a new kayak I’ll have some choices.There’s so many things because, it permeates, it affects my recycling, because there are always things I can put in our collage bin. It affects shopping. It affects my reading. It affects so much of my life because children are always asking questions,” Linda told us in a recent interview.
Above watch my video story with Linda as she reflects on her time at Tuckahoe.
Linda went on to tell us that it was a good time to call it quits and end on a high note. The lease for the building is up in the near future, one of her teachers already announced this would be her last year, and for Linda it was time to rest a bit more, but not walk totally away from education.
“Maybe with children, maybe in some sort of advisory capacity with somebody younger just starting out.”
There will be a special Farewell Open House held on Tuesday – May 22, 2018 from 6 to 8 P.M. for anyone that wants to come by and reflect, remember and say so long to Tuckahoe School and the staff.
Tuckahoe School on Facebook by clicking here.
We will miss you Ms Linda!
Release via Virginia State Police:
Virginia State Police Trooper A.J. Garasimowicz is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred April 18, 2018, at 6 p.m. on Route 919, three miles north of Route 620.
A 2008 Scion was traveling north on Route 919 when it ran off the right side of the highway. The driver overcorrected the vehicle, which caused it to cross over the road and run off the left side of the highway and strike a fence. It then overturned several times before coming to rest in a field.
The driver and passenger were both ejected from the vehicle. Neither one was wearing a seat belt.
The passenger, Rochelle A. Vaughn, 28, of Stuarts Draft, Va., died at the scene.
The driver, Jonathan W. LaClair, 23, of Steeles Tavern, Va., was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. He was charged with reckless driving.
The crash remains under investigation.
Thanks,
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
LYNCHBURG, VA
As of 3 pm, most roads are now open across the Lynchburg District after the strong storms and possible tornadoes that occurred Sunday night.
Two locations with significant damage, Route 130 in Amherst County and US 460 Business in Campbell County, are now open. VDOT is working to bring all signals back on line at this time; until then, any intersections with non-functioning signals are treated as four-way stops.
A number of secondary routes in the Lynchburg District also remain closed due to downed trees/power lines.
Emergency responders, utility crews and others are still working to address damage clean up at many locations and motorists are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in heavily damaged areas.
As of 11 a.m., a number of roads remain closed across the Lynchburg District due to strong storms and possible tornados that occurred Sunday night.
Route 130 in Amherst County, along which major damage took place, has reopened to traffic; however, travel is not encouraged in the area.
Closed due to severe storm damage is a portion of US 460 Business, between Waterlick and Laxton Roads in Campbell County. Because of power outages, a number of traffic signals are dark. These signals are to be treated as four-way stops.
Across the ten-county district, numerous trees are down with power lines involved in some.
Emergency responders, utility crews and others are still working to address damage at many locations and motorists are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in heavily damaged areas.
The Lynchburg District consists of the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Nelson, Pittsylvania and Prince Edward.
Amherst County, Virginia
A line of severe storms spawning tornadoes across a large part of Central Virginia Sunday night is responsible for significant damage in Amherst County and The City of Lynchburg. The hardest his area in Amherst is in Elon.
Above aerial video from WDBJ-7 Roanoke of the damage in Lynchburg.
Additional coverage on the line of storms here from WDBJ-7 Roanoke.
More coverage and photos on the storm here from WSET ABC-13 in Lynchburg.
Crozet
Albemarle County, Virginia
Pilot identified
Updated via VSP 4.18.18 at 4PM:
“At 9:03 p.m., Sunday (April 15), Virginia State Police responded to a report of a downed plane near Saddle Hollow Road in Crozet. The 1996 fixed-wing, twin-engine Cessna crashed in a remote area and one body was recovered from the wreckage. The remains were transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner for examination, autopsy, and positive identification. The ME has confirmed the pilot to be Kent D. Carr, 51, of Staunton, Va. Carr was the only occupant on the plane at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director”
Link to Mr. Carr’s Obituary here:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/kent-carr-obituary?pid=188767385
Updated from VSP : 4.16.18 at 3:53 PM
“The crash scene near Saddle Hollow Road in Crozet has been turned over to the NTSB and FAA for their official investigations into the cause of the fatal plane crash. State police are still awaiting confirmation from the Office of the Medical Examiner on the pilot’s identification. Until that positive identification is made and next of kin is formally notified, state police will not be releasing the pilot’s name.”
The investigation into a deadly Sunday night plane crash in Crozet continues. Just after 9 P.M. Sunday night the Virginia State Police responded to a call of a plane down on Saddle Hollow Road.
Above in the video player a late Sunday night update from CBS19 News.
“The plane, which was located in a field, is a small, private aircraft and one body has been recovered from the wreckage. The remains will be transferred to the Office of the Medical Examiner for autopsy, examination and positive identification.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation at this time. The FAA and NTSB have both been notified of the crash,” Corinne Geller
Public Relations Director for The Virginia State Police told us late Sunday night.
More updates later Monday.
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 morning in Afton. It was ideal weather and a great time! BRL’s Tommy Stafford ran in the 5K along with all of the others.
Another staple event every spring is the Piney River Mini Triathlon. This has become a local favorite. One we’ve been covering for well over a decade. Our Paul Purpura was out there grabbing shots of all of the participants. Paul says if you want to order a particular photo you can. To access go to www.photosbypaulp.com and enter “Piney River 2018” in the search bar to go to the gallery. Was a great day and a great event!
Once the results are posted they will be available at the event’s website here.
It was a great turnout and looking forward to seeing everyone next year!!
I continue to watch the risk for some severe storms late this afternoon and evening. Though I think brunt of the weather remains south, we have the real possibility of strong storms with heavy rains.
I’ll be updating more as needed.
Tommy
RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
448 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018
District of Columbia-Washington-Prince Georges-Charles-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Augusta-Rockingham-
Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-
Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
448 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018
…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND WESTERN MARYLAND…THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA…NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA…AND EASTERN WEST
VIRGINIA…
* HUMIDITY…20 to 30 percent.
* WINDS…Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* FUEL MOISTURE…7 to 8 percent.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds, low relative humidity and low fuel
moistures will combine to create an environment conducive to
the rapid spread of wildfires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
307 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018
Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
307 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR Southeast West
Virginia, and into parts of central and northern Virginia…
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* Affected Area…In Virginia, the counties of Alleghany, Bath,
Rockbridge, Amherst, Appomattox and Buckingham. In West
Virginia, Mercer, Summers, Monroe, and Greenbrier.
* Winds…Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity…20 to 30 percent.
* Impacts…Gusty winds and low humidity will make it very
difficult to control wildland fires. If fires do occur, expect
rapid rates of spread.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now….or expected to occur. A combination
of strong winds…low relative humidity…and warm temperatures
can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Outdoor burning should
be avoided
Click here for the latest Red Flag Warning Info
RED FLAG WARNING / FIRE WEATHER WATCH
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
307 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018
Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
307 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR Southeast West
Virginia, and into parts of central and northern Virginia…
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* Affected Area…In Virginia, the counties of Alleghany, Bath,
Rockbridge, Amherst, Appomattox and Buckingham. In West
Virginia, Mercer, Summers, Monroe, and Greenbrier.
* Winds…Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity…20 to 30 percent.
* Impacts…Gusty winds and low humidity will make it very
difficult to control wildland fires. If fires do occur, expect
rapid rates of spread.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now….or expected to occur. A combination
of strong winds…low relative humidity…and warm temperatures
can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Outdoor burning should
be avoided.
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
134 PM EDT Wed Apr 11 2018
District of Columbia-Washington-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Eastern Allegany-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
134 PM EDT Wed Apr 11 2018
…FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR MUCH OF EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA, NORTHERN
AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MARYLAND THURSDAY…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Fire Weather Watch for the potential of rapid fire spread, which
is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* HUMIDITY…20 to 30 percent.
* WINDS…Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph.
* FUEL MOISTURE…8 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds, low relative humidity and low fuel
moistures may combine to create an environment conducive to the
rapid spread of wildfires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings if confidence increases, as well as any state issued
burning restrictions.
