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Wintry Weather Prompts Road Closures & Advisories In Mountains Along BRP & Skyline Drive

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Wintry Weather Prompts Road Closures & Advisories In Mountains Along BRP & Skyline Drive
Screengrab via NPS : Late Monday afternoon sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Nelson County north to Route 250 had already been closed due to icing conditions in the higher elevations. Click on the photo above for the latest updates from NPS.
Screengrab via NPS : Late Monday afternoon sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Nelson County north to Route 250 had already been closed due to icing conditions in the higher elevations. Click on the photo above for the latest updates from NPS.

UPDATED : ROADS NOW OPEN AS OF 12 NOON 1.24.17

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

Strong cold winds working into the area late Monday afternoon started causing freezing conditions up in the mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. By late afternoon park police has started closing sections on both roads due to icing conditions.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect along the BRP & Skyline until midnight Monday.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
146 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE-CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE-
146 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW…SLEET AND FREEZING
RAIN…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…SNOW…SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN.

* ACCUMULATIONS…A COATING TO 1 INCH OF SNOW AND SLEET. A TRACE
TO A TENTH OF AN INCH OF ICE FROM FREEZING RAIN.

* TIMING…THROUGH LATE THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION
WILL BE THROUGH 6 PM.

* IMPACTS…TRAVEL WILL BE TREACHEROUS.

* WINDS…NORTHEAST AT 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS AROUND 35 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES…UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW…SLEET AND
FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY ROADS ALONG WITH LIMITED
VISIBILITIES. USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

Nelson : Petition To Save Re-Use Shed Back In Circulation – Update

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Nelson : Petition To Save Re-Use Shed Back In Circulation – Update
Photo By Victoria Jenkins : Folks park in front of the Re-Use Shed at the Rockfish Valley location before it was closed last week by the county.
Photo By Victoria Jenkins : Folks park in front of the Re-Use Shed at the Rockfish Valley location before it was closed in early December 2016 by the county.

Greenfield / Afton
Nelson County, Virginia

The saga over the Re-Use Shed at the recycle center in Afton has started firing back up within the past few days. Back in December we broke the story to you in this post.

After the shed was closed, Tori Jenkins started a petition to keep the shed open.

Photo courtesy of Victoria Jenkins : Victoria Jenkins holds up a clipboard showing some of the 300+ signatures she got this past Saturday during the INdoor Market held at the Rockfish Valley Community Center in Greenfield / Afton.
Photo courtesy of Victoria Jenkins : Victoria Jenkins holds up a clipboard showing some of the 300+ signatures she got one Saturday in December 2016 during the Indoor Market held at the Rockfish Valley Community Center in Greenfield / Afton.

Since that inital petition drive Tori said it went inactive for a little while. “The reason it has been inactive is because on Dec.17th, while gathering signatures at RVCC, I heard directly and in person from one of the Board members that it would be opened in 2 to 3 weeks. Obviously that didn’t happen and I was not surprised because we were right in the middle of the holidays. What was surprising to me, at the last Board Meeting on January 10th, was the a lack of any movement or plans on the issue. It felt like nothing had happened,” Tori tells us.

She says the the petition has been cranked up again and she will be speaking again for a third time at the next meeting on February 14th, Valentine’s Day.

Here’s Tori’s plans for the renewed petition drive:

-Live petition signing at the Re-Use Shed.
This Saturday Jan. 21st from 10am to 2pm.

To drum up some action by talking to people.

Currently copies of the petition are out in the area:

Blue Mountain Brewery, Bold Rock Cider, UVA Bank,
Basic Necessities, True Value Hardware.

We’ll keep you updated as we know more.

History on the issue by clicking here.

Nelson : Devils Backbone Holds Basecamp Bound For Distributors From 12 Different States (Video)

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Nelson : Devils Backbone Holds Basecamp Bound For Distributors From 12 Different States (Video)


Video By Tommy Stafford : Click play above to watch more from DB CEO & Founder Steve Crandall about Basecamp Bound

Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia

Devils Backbone held their first ever Basecamp Bound this past Tuesday. “Distributors from 12 different states come into our facility here at Basecamp. We’re giving them tools and information they can go out into their different markets and effectively sell our great craft beer that we make,” said Steve Crandall, Founder & CEO of Devils Backbone in Nelson County.

Photo by Tommy Stafford : DB CEO & Founder Steve Crandall talks to distributors from 12 different state stretching from Georgia to New York at Basecamp Bound this past Tuesday morning - January 17, 2017.
Photo by Tommy Stafford : DB CEO & Founder Steve Crandall talks to distributors from 12 different states stretching from Georgia to New York at Basecamp Bound this past Tuesday morning – January 17, 2017.

Crandall says the group takes in about a 500 mile radius around Basecamp.

After the meetings earlier on Tuesday the afternoon capped off with a pig roast that evening.

Amherst : VSP Continues Investigating Serious Crash At 151 / 29 Intersection

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Amherst : VSP Continues Investigating Serious Crash At 151 / 29 Intersection

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Via Virginia State Police:

“At 9:14 p.m., Friday (Jan. 13), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Amherst County. Crash occurred at the intersection of Route 29 and Route 151. At least one person transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The crash is still under investigation.

Scene was cleared and all lanes reopened by 11:40 p.m.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

VSP Respond To School Bus Fire On I-64 In Albemarle County : No Injuries

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VSP Respond To School Bus Fire On I-64 In Albemarle County : No Injuries
Photo By Virginia State Police
Photo By Virginia State Police

I-64 Afton Mountain
Albemarle County, VA

Via Virginia State Police

At 4:58 p.m., Friday (Jan. 13), Virginia State Police Trooper L.B. Dowell responded to a vehicle fire at the 103 mile marker on Interstate 64 in Albemarle County.

1-13-17 I64 School Bus Fire Albemarle County II

An Albemarle County school bus, traveling west on I-64, pulled onto the shoulder when the vehicle began smoking heavily. Thanks to the quick thinking of the students and coaches on board…and the help of several motorists who pulled over to assist…all 23 students, three coaches and driver exited the bus without injury.

Another bus is headed to the scene to transport the students and coaches.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police

Augusta County : VSP Investigating Fatal Crash

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Augusta County : VSP Investigating Fatal Crash

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Updated 9:20 pm: 

At 10:53 a.m., Jan. 12, 2017, Virginia State Police Trooper M.C. Brill responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred in the 1500 block of East Side Highway.

A 2001 Toyota Corolla was traveling north on East Side Highway when it crossed the centerline and struck head-on a southbound tanker truck. The impact of the crash caused the tanker truck to overturn onto its side.

The driver of the Toyota, Sandra M. Seal, 57, of Crimora, Va., died at the scene. She was wearing a seat belt.

The driver of the tanker truck, a 57-year-old Churchville man, was not injured in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt.

 The tanker truck was partially loaded with propane, which has to be unloaded before the truck can be cleared from the scene. The tanker was not damaged in the crash.

 The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

 Corinne N. Geller

Public Relations Director

Virginia State Police”

At 10:53 a.m., Jan. 12, 2017, Virginia State Police Trooper M.C. Brill responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred in the 1500 block of East Side Highway.

A 2001 Toyota Corolla was traveling north on East Side Highway when it crossed the centerline and struck head-on a southbound tanker truck. The impact of the crash caused the tanker truck to overturn onto its side.

The driver of the Toyota died at the scene. State police are still in the process of notifying next of kin.

The driver of the tanker truck, a 57-year-old Churchville man, was not injured in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt.

The tanker truck was partially loaded with propane, which has to be unloaded before the truck can be cleared from the scene. The tanker was not damaged in the crash.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Thanks,
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police

Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative Accepting Applications For Market Manager : 2017 Season

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Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative Accepting Applications For Market Manager : 2017 Season

Nelly May Photo

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Nelson County, VA

NELSON FARMERS MARKET COOPERATIVE JOB OPENING
The Nelson County Farmers Market Cooperative is accepting applications for a Market Manager. Approx. 20 hours per week including Saturdays, May – Oct.
Requirements:
10-12 hrs per week ( exible) and 7-8 hours on Saturdays. Must be onsite for Saturday markets 6:30AM – 1:00PM May – October
Duties:
1. General management of farmers market.
2. Bookkeeping functions and management of SNAP program
3. Assist in developing promotional materials: advertising, marketing, social media, etc.
4. Maintain vendor data; sales spreadsheets, mailing lists, etc.
Quali cations:
• Prefer farmers market experience and local food systems knowledge • Familiarity with Nelson County and surrounding areas.
• Good customer service skills, organization and computer skills
• Experience with social media and people management skills
• Experience in working with general pubic, project management
Mobile phone and laptop will be provided. Pay commensurate with experience
Interested persons should send an email and resume to the following: Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative – Board of Directors: NelsonFarmersMarketBOD@gmail.com
or call Gary Scott, 434-964-6911

Many Area Schools Remain Closed On Wednesday

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Many Area Schools Remain Closed On Wednesday

Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Many Central Virginia schools remain closed on Wednesday due to many secondary roads being ice covered to some extent.

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FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY

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FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY

FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
132 PM EST TUE JAN 10 2017

EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-
NORTHWEST MONTGOMERY-NORTHWEST HOWARD-NORTHWEST HARFORD-AUGUSTA-
ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-NELSON-
ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-NORTHERN 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-
132 PM EST TUE JAN 10 2017

…FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EST WEDNESDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM
THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY.

* HAZARD TYPES…FREEZING RAIN.

* ICE ACCUMULATIONS…LESS THAN A TENTH-INCH.

* TIMING…SPREADING WEST TO EAST BETWEEN 6PM AND 9PM. GRADUALLY
CHANGING TO RAIN BETWEEN 10PM AND 1AM, INITIALLY EAST OF THE
BLUE RIDGE AND ALONG THE APPALACHIANS…AND LINGERING THE
LONGEST IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.

* IMPACTS…ICE ACCUMULATION ON ANY UNTREATED SURFACE. ROADS AND
WALKWAYS WILL BE SLIPPERY.

* WINDS…SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS ALONG THE RIDGES TOPS UP TO
30 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES…UPPER 20S AND LOWER 30S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN OR
FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS. SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

First Significant Snow Of The Season – Done

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First Significant Snow Of The Season – Done

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

Skies have cleared and the temps have bottomed out as the first significant snow of the season has moved offshore. We still have a couple of cold days ahead, but a tremendous warming trend is on the way toward for the second half of the week.

Here’s a few of your pictures and comments from the most recent storm.

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