CVEC has announced new, round-the-clock payment centers at each of its three offices located in Colleen, Appomattox, and Palmyra. With convenient 24/7 access, the recently installed electronic kiosks will accept local payments using bankcards, checks, and cash (sorry no change).
“Members have different schedules and preferences in how they pay their electric bills,” offered CVEC spokesman, Greg Kelly. “The Cooperative is responding so that members can now pay their electric bills on site, during and outside of regular business hours, and have those payments posted immediately to their accounts.”
The kiosks expand the current options that include automatic bank draft, mail in, online and telephone payments.
“Knowing that some members prefer to visit our offices, we understand that the kiosk payment centers will offer a convenient alternative before we open the doors in the morning or after a member leaves work in the evening. We are pleased to introduce the new payments centers and believe the members will find them beneficial.” continued Kelly.
Headquartered in Lovingston, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric-distribution utility serving over 36,000 meters in 14 counties across central Virginia. For more information, visit www.mycvec.com
Photo by Yvette Stafford : A car flipped over after an accident near the US29 & Route 151 intersection in Amherst County Thursday afternoon – February 9, 2017.
Near The 151 & 29 Intersection
North Amherst County, Virginia
For the second time in just under a month, authorities are investigating an auto accident near the intersection of US 29 Southbound and Route 151 in North Amherst County. When crews arrived they found a vehicle upside down on the right shoulder of the road.
Blue Ridge Medical Center is hosting a First Responder Appreciation Day Feb 17th. The center will be offering tours along with games and other activities.
The goal is community involvement. A way to say thanks by writing cards and letters that we will be delivered to all of the rescue squads in Nelson and Amherst counties. Donations from local businesses are being accepted to to give out to first responders in a raffle. Many businesses have agreed to provide discounts to first responders on Feb 17th.
Letters can be mailed to:
Blue Ridge Medical Center
Attn: Stephanie Martin
4038 Thomas Nelson Highway
Arrington, VA 22922
People living in Nelson and Amherst Counties are encouraged to write thank you cards and to support the local businesses that are participating in the event.
Photo via VSP: The area behind the rest stop in Augusta County where a state trooper shot a person after he pulled a knife and approached him.
I-81 MM 232
Augusta County, Virginia
Press release verbatim below from VSP:
Update : Feb 10, 2017
“AUGUSTA CO., Va. – A second individual has been charged in connection with the non-fatal, officer-involved shooting at an Augusta County Rest Area on Interstate 81 that occurred Sunday (Feb. 5, 2017) evening.
The incident began with a suspicious person call to the Virginia State Police Appomattox Field Division about two individuals at the southbound Interstate 81 Rest Area at the 232 mile marker in Augusta County. The male subjects were making comments that alarmed another motorist who had also stopped out at the Rest Area.
A Virginia State Police trooper responded to the Rest Area at 9:46 p.m., Sunday. He approached the two adult males at their vehicle and during the course of talking with them, one of the male subjects fled on foot.
The male subject, Shaun A. Riley, 34, of Elkton, Va., ran across the southbound lanes, through the median and across to the northbound Rest Area. The trooper ran after Riley on foot. The trooper encountered Riley at the fence line behind the Rest Area. Riley then pulled out a knife and advanced on the trooper. Riley was subsequently shot.
Riley was flown to UVA Hospital in Charlottesville where he continues to be treated for serious injuries. On Feb. 9, 2017, Virginia State Police charged Riley with one felony count of attempted malicious wounding of a police officer.
The second male subject, Jason P. Hess, 34, of Bluefield, Va., was detained at the southbound Rest Area by State Police for questioning. Further investigation by state police led to Hess being charged with one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana.
The trooper was not injured in the incident. In accordance with Virginia State Police policy, the trooper has been placed on administrative leave with pay.
The incident is being investigated by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office. The investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
“Virginia State Police are investigating a non-fatal, officer-involved shooting at an Augusta County Rest Area on Interstate 81 that occurred Sunday (Feb. 5, 2017) evening.
The incident began with a suspicious person call to the Virginia State Police Appomattox Field Division about two individuals at the southbound Interstate 81 Rest Area at the 232 mile marker in Augusta County. The male subjects were making comments that alarmed another motorist who had also stopped out at the Rest Area.
A Virginia State Police trooper responded to the Rest Area at 9:46 p.m., Sunday. He approached the two adult males at their vehicle and during the course of talking with them, one of the male subjects fled on foot.
The male subject ran across the southbound lanes, through the median and across to the northbound Rest Area. The trooper ran after the subject on foot. The trooper encountered the male subject at the fence line behind the Rest Area. The male suspect then pulled out a knife and advanced on the trooper. The male suspect was subsequently shot.
The male suspect was flown to UVA Hospital in Charlottesville for treatment of serious injuries.
The second male subject has been detained by State Police for questioning.
The trooper was not injured in the incident. In accordance with Virginia State Police policy, the trooper has been placed on administrative leave with pay.
The incident is being investigated by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office.”
According to Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Chief Curtis Sheets, several fire departments responded to a blaze around midnight Saturday on Bee Mountain Road in Beech Grove. Chief Sheets does not believe there were any injuries as a result of the fire.
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is pleased to announce it will be working with AcelaNet, LLC to develop solutions to provide broadband connectivity to the members of the Cooperative over the next five years.
AcelaNet submitted a proposal in response to a Request for Information issued by CVEC in September 2016. The proposed system includes a combination of fiber optic cable and wireless technologies to reach CVEC members throughout the Cooperative territory spread across the rural portions of 14 central Virginia counties. The goal of the program is to have broadband service available to all CVEC members within five years from the start of construction.
CVEC President and CEO, Gary Wood, outlined the Cooperative’s motivation for embarking on the project, “Eighty years ago, CVEC members joined together to improve their quality of life and economic opportunity through rural electrification. Today, we begin the work of overcoming the digital divide for the very same reasons.”
AcelaNet, a regional Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in Nelson County, has experience serving rural areas, with active projects in central Virginia counties, including Amherst, Albemarle, Buckingham, Louisa, Nelson, and Appomattox. AcelaNet CEO, Lon Whelchel, commented on the opportunity, “Working with CVEC is a natural fit. AcelaNet is committed to deploy true broadband in the same rural areas served by the Cooperative. Using the utility poles as a delivery platform will allow us to achieve our mission along with the help and cooperation of localities and the rural residents.”
There are many hurdles to be overcome for the project to become viable on a system wide basis. CVEC and AcelaNet seek to develop a regional effort engaging the CVEC members and local businesses as well as assistance at the local, state and federal level to overcome the physical, financial, legal, and regulatory hurdles to providing universal service to rural Virginia. The Cooperative and AcelaNet will begin work immediately to develop the framework for the infrastructure project. The time line, logistics, and costs for the project and services will be announced after a comprehensive plan has been established.
For more information on CVEC For information about AcelaNet and to indicate interest in receiving service, visit www.acelanet.com. AcelaNet will be managing the enrollment and scheduled deployment and will contact CVEC members and others when service is available. Some might be served immediately from the infrastructure that is already in place.
The Cooperative does advise interested members that an important first step has been taken but specific details and the schedule of service availability will be announced in the future when an implementation plan is complete. CVEC and AcelaNet will contact members at that time.
AcelaNet, operating as SCS Broadband and CVALink, delivers high-speed broadband services over fiber and wireless equipment in central Virginia. The company is committed to delivering high quality Internet service to meet the growing needs of businesses, schools, local government and residents.
Headquartered in Lovingston, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric-distribution utility serving nearly 36,000 meters in the rural portions of 14 central Virginia counties. For more information about the Cooperative, visit www.mycvec.com.
Photo By Steve Wilson : Around 5PM Sunday afternoon this is what the Blue Ridge Parkway looked like near milepost 15. That’s near Love, VA just south of Reed’s Gap. January 29, 2017
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
As Tommy mentioned in his weather for the weekend, light snow might work into the area Sunday afternoon and evening. Looks like that’s the case. Up at Wintergreen moderate accumulating snow began around 2PM Sunday afternoon.
Thanks to Dima Holmes at Wintergreen Real Estate’s Mountain office for this photo : Moderate snow began falling Sunday afternoon around 2;15 PM on Devils Knob at Wintergreen Resort. That’s around 3500′ feet. – January 29, 2016Photo By Nikki Wood : The parking lot of The Market At Wintergreen around 4:30 PM Sunday – January 29, 2017
Radar from our media partners over at CBS-19 shows light snow moving into the Blue Ridge around 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
Above, the temperature at our BRL-Nature Foundation weather stations shows readings in the upper 20s as of 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
Snow began accumulating on grassy areas around 2:30 Sunday afternoon on Devils Knob at Wintergreen. January 29, 2016.
Some additional accumulation is possible as we head into the night time hours Sunday before the snow ends. In the lower elevations where temps are in the lower 40s. No significant accumulations is anticipated.
Press Release
Via Sheriff David Hill
Nelson County Sheriff’s Office
The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Nelson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office sought and received 128 felony indictments from the Grand Jury held in Nelson County on January 24, 2017. These indictments stemmed from multiple investigations into drug distribution, weapons violations, breaking and entering, solicitation to possess child pornography and other felony charges. This was the largest number of indictments presented to the Nelson County Grand Jury in recent times. Indictments are not convictions, but establish that probable cause exist to move forth with trial.
“Victims often are fearful or reluctant to report criminal offenses, but these cases demonstrate the growing trust of our citizens and victims. These indictments also serve as a reminder that our Sheriff’s Office and Commonwealth Attorney’s Office are dedicated to the service of our citizens and visitors.” (Sheriff D.W. Hill)
“I think it speaks to the dedicated and concerted effort put forth by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office and to the dawning of a new era in law enforcement in Nelson County. Obviously, our joint goal is to ensure not only that justice is done, but also to assure victims in this community that cases will be investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. My office, along with the Sheriff, is committed to ensuring a fair and speedy trial for not only defendants, but victims of crimes as well as sending a message that crime will not be tolerated in Nelson County.” (Daniel Rutherford, Commonwealth’s Attorney)
Photo By Yvette Stafford : Bob Clouston of Wintergreen makes his way up the trail this past Wednesday morning – January 25, 2017. It’s one of the many hikes The Nature Foundation At Wintergreen holds throughout the year.
Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia
As Tommy talked about in weather, the temps Wednesday soared into the lower 70s in the lowlands and even made it into the middle 50s in the higher elevations around 3500 feet.
A perfect day for a hike. BRL Publisher Yvette Stafford and friends went along on one of the many hikes The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen hold throughout the year.
Here’s how they described Wednesday’s :
“Join TNFW staff member, Josh Palumbo on an exploration of seldom seen panoramas at Wintergreen. This bushwhack will go to hidden rock outcrops, waterfall views and other hidden gems of the Wintergreen wilderness. The journey will involve multiple bushwhacks into different locales, so be prepared for difficult terrain and uneven footing.”
Thanks to Dima Holmes of Wintergreen Real Estate’s Mountain Office for these photos. – Snow covers Wintergreen Resort as seen from the overlook above – Tuesday – January 24, 2017
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
A surprise snow of sorts hit the mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway Monday afternoon and evening leaving a beautiful wintry landscape at places like Wintergreen Resort.
The unexpected snow fell Monday afternoon and evening after cold temps moved in.
Photo By Kim Sillas
Photo By Kim Sillas
Photo By Kim Sillas
Above more photos from the mountain snow by Kim Sillas People living at Wintergreen awoke to a beautiful winter scene on Monday – January 24, 2017
Tommy says much colder weather is on the way for the coming weekend too!
