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Freeze Warnings Across The Blue Ridge Friday Night Into Saturday Mid-Morning (EXPIRED)

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Freeze Warnings Across The Blue Ridge Friday Night Into Saturday Mid-Morning (EXPIRED)
Click on the above image from NWS to see the latest updates to the map.

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
210 PM EST Fri Nov 10 2017

…Freezing temperatures expected tonight into Saturday morning…

.Below freezing temperatures are expected tonight as an
unseasonably cold air mass moves into the region. With the growing
season continuing in the Roanoke and southern Shenadoah
Valleys along with the foothills and Piedmont, temperatures this
cold are expected to damage or kill unprotected plants and crops
in these locations.

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Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville,
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville,
Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
210 PM EST Fri Nov 10 2017

…FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY…

* Locations…Roanoke and Southern Shenadoah Valleys, the Blue
Ridge foothills and the Piedmont.

* Hazards…Freezing temperatures.

* Temperatures…In the mid to upper 20s.

* Timing…Temperatures fall to below freezing around midnight,
with the lowest temperatures occuring just before sunrise.
Temperatures warm above freezing by mid-morning Saturday.

* Impacts…Freezing temperatures will damage or kill sensitive
vegetation Friday night. Take steps to protect tender plants
from freeze conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1225 PM EST Fri Nov 10 2017

District of Columbia-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-
Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Albemarle-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Frederick, Ballenger Creek,
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Baltimore,
Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt,
Laurel, Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate,
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, St. Charles, Waldorf,
Lexington Park, California, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown,
Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, Prince Frederick, Germantown,
Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring,
Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen,
Charlottesville, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge,
Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly,
McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria, Falmouth,
Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, Warrenton, Turnbull, Leesburg, Ashburn,
and Sterling
1225 PM EST Fri Nov 10 2017

…FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY…

* TEMPERATURES…Falling into the 20s…upper teens in north
central Maryland and near the Blue Ridge in Virginia.

* IMPACTS…Freezing conditions will damage or kill sensitive
vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the
cold.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are expected.
Bring any sensitive vegetation inside.

Wintry Mix Falls In Mountains At Wintergreen Wednesday Morning

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Wintry Mix Falls In Mountains At Wintergreen Wednesday Morning
Photo courtesy of Wintergreen Resort : A mix of frozen fog and ice encase these leaves Wednesday morning – November 8, 2017.

Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia

While people living in the lowlands got nothing more than a cold rain into the early morning hours Wednesday, people living in the mountains got another reminder that winter isn’t that far away.

Above more wintry like photos from Wintergreen Resort. Click on the image above to see them.

The coldest weather of the season is on the way late this week. I talk more about it in my weather update just below.

Nelson BOS : Harvey Re-Elected : Rutherford Pushes Out Hale : Reed Wins Central District

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Nelson BOS : Harvey Re-Elected : Rutherford Pushes Out Hale : Reed Wins Central District
Above, longtime BOS Tommy Harvey in Nelson’s North District, was returned to his seat Tuesday Night. (middle) newcomer Jesse Rutherford won against incumbent Allen Hale in the East District and Ernie Reed won the vacated seat in the Central District where Connie Brennan is retiring.

Nelson County, Virginia

While eyes across the State of Virginia were on the governor’s race, locally in Nelson where BRL is based, people were watching three Board of Supervisors races. Nelson voters sent longtime North District Supervisor Tommy Harvey back for another four year term. In the East District, newcomer Jesse Rutherford beat incumbent Allen Hale. And in the Central District newcomer Ernie Reed beat out Shelby Brugiere in that race. The sitting BOS, Connie Brennan is stepping down at the end of her term.

Below are the unofficial election results from Nelson Election Commission. Click on any of them to enlarge.

NORTH DISTRICT
CENTRAL DISTRICT
EAST DISTRICT

Nelson, by a razor thin margin went Ed Gillespie for Governor of Virginia (4 votes) but statewide, he wasn’t successful and Ralph Northam was elected.

Click here to see all of the Nelson results.

Election Day 2017

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Election Day 2017
©2017 Blue Ridge Life : Photos By Yvette Stafford : At the top, voters make their way out on a cold and rainy morning to the Roseland Rescue Squad to place their vote Tuesday – November 7, 2017. Below, folks enjoy and annual Election Day tradition of Rotary Pancakes at Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston.

Nelson County, Virginia

It’s been a dreary Election Day across the Blue Ridge with chilly temperatures and showers falling all day. Despite the rain, voter turnout by in Nelson County had been pretty good by early evening.

We will update results throughout the evening on our Facebook and Twitter pages with a wrap up here.

Foster Fuels Brings Out The Big Truck For Rockfish River Elementary School’s Community Worker Day

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Foster Fuels Brings Out The Big Truck For Rockfish River Elementary School’s Community Worker Day
Donald Bell with Foster Fuels’ Lovingston office recently showed students at Rockfish River Elementary all about his job and how the big delivery truck operates. It was part of Community Workers Day held each year at the school.

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 some of the differnet equipment used in different jobs.

Bill Moss Regional Sales Rep with Foster Fuels poses for a picture with students at RRES during Community Workers’ Day.

The annual event is held each year toward the end of October.

Actor Richard Thomas Films Promotion For The Waltons Hamner House In Schuyler

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Actor Richard Thomas Films Promotion For The Waltons Hamner House In Schuyler
During his most recent visit in October, Richard Thomas who played the lead character of John-Boy in The Waltons, filmed a video promotion about the childhood home of Earl Hamner, Jr. The Waltons was based on Hamner’s days of growing up in the small East Nelson community.

Schuyler
Nelson County, Virginia

We told you about Richard Thomas’ most recent visit to Nelson County back in October of 2017. Thomas spent that entire weekend in Schuyler meeting fans and doing various ribbon cuttings.


Above, view the promotional video Richard Thomas shot while in Schuyler, Virginia during the month of October 2017.

Many additional activities are being planned during the coming months in Schuyler.

Visit The Waltons Hamner House online by clicking here.

Arrington : Nelson Deputies Make Arrest After Motorcycle Pursuit

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Arrington : Nelson Deputies Make Arrest After Motorcycle Pursuit
Photo via NCSO : David Robert Clements of Amherst has been charged with Failure to Stop, Possession of a Schedule I or II Substance, Possession of a Firearm with Drugs, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Driving without a License

Arrington
Nelson County, Virginia

Release via Nelson County Sheriff’s Office:

On November 5, 2017 deputies with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation. The driver of the motorcycle later identified as David Robert Clements of Amherst Virginia sped off leading deputies on a pursuit through the Arrington area of Nelson County. The pursuit continued on back roads for approximately 5 miles before deputies were able to get the motorcycle stopped without injury in the area of Craigtown Rd. Clements attempted to retrieve a firearm from under his shirt but was unable to do so before being taken into custody. Clements was charged with Failure to Stop, Possession of a Schedule I or II Substance, Possession of a Firearm with Drugs, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Driving without a License. Clements is being held at the ACRJ without bond. Additional charges are possible pending further investigation.

Nelson Rockz

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Nelson Rockz
12 year old Courtney Klingle of Arrington paints on some rocks she will eventually hide as part of Nelson Rockz.

Nelson County, Virginia
By Jennie T. Williams

Seen any sad rocks lately?

Bunny Llessur picked up a rather contemplative one while she was here in Nelson after Irma hit her home in southwest Florida. Don’t worry, she took him home and let him free in Punta Gorda where he’s now living his best life on the Gulf coast. Unless he’s moved on by now.

Sad, contemplative, happy, or inspirational, colorful rocks are popping up all over the place these days. Leslie Hall started The Kindness Rocks Project in Cape Cod but quickly spread throughout the United States and then the world through Facebook.

Anita Taylor started the Nelson Rockz group this summer.

“It’s supposed to be to spread joy and to make somebody smile, to make someone’s day,” said Anita, who lives in Arrington.

According to the Facebook group, getting involved is as easy as four simple steps: “First, paint a rock! Make it pretty and maybe inspirational. Second, hide the rock! Third, look for rocks! [Fourth], if you find one, take a picture and post it to the page.”

Step 1 (find a rock) is causing some people worry, but Anita says it’s easier than we think.

“I know they’ve been posting [on Facebook] where to get the smooth rocks and [people] are saying Gilberts Stain and Stone or Lowe’s, but I’m like, I’m not buying a rock,” she said. “They have them at the craft store, also. But as many rocks as there is at the river, I’m not buying a rock.”

Then, when it comes to Step 2 (paint a rock), the point is not high art, said Anita, but to spread community and joy between neighbors near and far.

Destiny Middleton (left) and Anita Taylor’s daughter, Courtney Klingler work on painting rocks to hide one afternoon after school.

“Some people put Psalms or words of encouragement; some people might just put ‘Joy’ or ‘Love.’ Some people really take time and put really cool pictures. The little bitty kids, they just paint a few lines and they think they’re done.” Leslie Hall started the project as a way to inspire with words of encouragement, but the project has grown to much more than that.

Step 3 (look for rocks) is becoming easier as more and more rocks appear. Just look for brightly colored rocks – some hidden, some in plain sight – and you’re bound to come across one sooner or later.

Mae Tyree of Basic Necessities in Nellysford is hiding a rock her daughter recently painted.

And finally onto Step 4 (take a picture and post). Many rocks have instructions on the back of where they came from. Finders are encouraged to take a picture, post it to the rock’s group of origin, and re-hide it locally or on their travels. Some rocks, like Bunny’s are traveling the country.

Above in the gallery some of the different rocks painted to hide across the area.

To get involved, start hiding your own rocks, or find out more about the project, visit the Nelson County Va Rock Group.

CA Releases Info On Racketeering and Drug Distribution Guilty Pleas

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CA Releases Info On Racketeering and Drug Distribution Guilty Pleas
Publicity Photo : Friday Nelson Commonwealth Attorney Daniel Rutherford released info on guilty pleas in a recent case.

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

Press release via Nelson County CA Office:

“​Friday morning Nelson County Commonwealth Attorney Daniel Rutherford announced that on October 31, 2017, Laura Grado-Ortega pled guilty to one count of Racketeering in the Nelson County Circuit Court. This was the first time a defendant has been charged with and found guilty of Racketeering in Nelson County. From March 2016 until September 2016, Laura Grado-Ortega facilitated shipments of more than two pounds of methamphetamine from Mexico into Nelson County and wired proceeds from drug sales to individuals in Mexico. Connected with Grado-Ortega, another defendant, Alma Silva, pled guilty to one count of distribution of more than 100 grams of methamphetamine on October 6, 2017. From January 2016 until September 2016, Silva facilitated the distribution of methamphetamine to individuals in Nelson County and wired the proceeds from drug sales to individuals in Mexico. The sentencing for Laura Grado-Ortega and Alma Silva will occur in the early part of 2018.

​These charges stem from a lengthy investigation by the Skyline Task Force, which is composed of investigators from the Nelson County Sheriff’s Department, Waynesboro Police Department, Staunton Police Department, Augusta County Sheriff’s Department, Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office, Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.

“I am proud of the work that the Skyline Task Force put into these cases. They did a tremendous job investigating this complex network of individuals who were distributing methamphetamine in Nelson County. I was honored to be given the opportunity to work alongside the men and women of the Skyline Task Force in prosecuting these cases.”

Daniel Rutherford
Commonwealth’s Attorney
Nelson County”

Fall Back One Hour This Coming Weekend : Daylight Saving Time Ends 2 AM Sunday (Nov 5th)

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Fall Back One Hour This Coming Weekend : Daylight Saving Time Ends 2 AM Sunday (Nov 5th)
Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before turning in this coming Saturday night (11.4.10) – Daylight Saving Time officially ends Sunday morning at 2AM.

Nelson County, Virginia
Sadly the time has come, that is if you like those carefree long summer days! Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. It officially ends at 2AM Sunday morning (November 5, 2017). But for those of us that turn in at a reasonable hour, it’s best to set your clock back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night.

Here’s to that perceived extra hour of sleep we lost last spring!

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