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Halloween 2016 Ends & November Begins!

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Halloween 2016 Ends & November Begins!
©2016 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photos By Tommy Stafford : Junior Publisher Adam Stafford (left) races from one house to the next with sister and Juniorette Publisher Peyton Stafford (middle as Elsa) during the annual Halloween celebration held in Lovingston this past Monday evening - October 31, 2016.
©2016 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photos By Tommy Stafford : Junior Publisher Adam Stafford (left -Darth Vader) races from one house to the next with sister and Juniorette Publisher Peyton Stafford (middle as Elsa) during the annual Halloween celebration held in Lovingston this past Monday evening – October 31, 2016.

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

Ghosts & goblins were out everywhere this past Monday evening during the annual Halloween celebration held on Main Street in Lovingston. It’s a magical time when most of the businesses and homeowners decorate for the spooky evening and hand out candy and treats for the kids!

We’ve been covering the popular event for years, click here to see past ones.

And though the weather this week has been warm and even predicted to be hot on Wednesday, Tommy says much cooler temps arrive by Friday after some showers on Thursday. Listen to his forecast below.

Nelson : New Windows Going In At RVCC

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Nelson : New Windows Going In At RVCC

Photos Courtesy of Henri & Elaine Weems : After much anticipation, the installation of the new high efficiency windows have started being installed in the frames at the Rockfish Valley Community Center in Afton, VA. The windows replace the older energy inefficient windows.
Photos Courtesy of Henri & Elaine Weems : After much anticipation, the installation of the new high efficiency windows have started being installed in the frames at the Rockfish Valley Community Center in Afton, VA. The windows replace the older energy inefficient windows.
Afton / Greenfield
Nelson County, Virginia

After a long and sometimes controversial wait, the new windows are being installed at the Rockfish Valley Community in Afton. Last weekend the windows started going in that will replace the old ones. Some of them date back to days the building housed the old Rockfish School. Congrats RVCC and thanks to all of the volunteers helping to get the windows installed, just in time for winter ahead!

Blue Ridge Life Magazine donated $1000.00 toward the purchase of the new windows. Countless others across the area also donated to raise more than enough money for the project.

Congrats RVCC and thanks to all of the volunteers helping to get the windows installed, just in time for winter ahead!

Happy Birthday Blue Mountain : Nelson’s First Brewery Opened 9 Years Ago Today!

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Happy Birthday Blue Mountain : Nelson’s First Brewery Opened 9 Years Ago Today!
Copyright 2006-2016 Nelson County Life Magazine / Blue Ridge Life Magazine : 10 years ago in 2006 Matt Nucci, Mandi Smack and husband Taylor Smack sit on the back of a pickup in a filed where Blue Mountain Brewery would eventually be constructed.
Copyright 2006-2016 Nelson County Life Magazine / Blue Ridge Life Magazine : 10 years ago in 2006 Matt Nucci, Mandi Smack and husband Taylor Smack sit on the back of a pickup in a field where Blue Mountain Brewery would eventually be constructed.

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia

Nine years ago today on October 24, 2007 Nelson County, Virginia’s first microbrewery opened its doors. Blue Mountain Brewery opened the first location in Afton, Virginia right along Route 151 where it still operates today.

Photo By Tommy Stafford : Mandi Smack, co-owner of Blue Mountain Brewery, prepares a sampler tray of all of the beers they make at their newly opened brewery in Afton back on October 24, 2007.
Photo By Tommy Stafford : Mandi Smack, co-owner of Blue Mountain Brewery, prepares a sampler tray of all of the beers they make at their newly opened brewery in Afton back on October 24, 2007.
In early 2007, Taylor, Mandi & Matt stand inside the what would eventually become Nelson's first microbrewery.
In early 2007, Taylor, Mandi & Matt stand inside the what would eventually become Nelson’s first microbrewery.

Since first opening in 2007, the original location underwent a major expansion back in 2010.

In October of 2011 they broke ground on their now operating Blue Mountain Barrel House.

And just two years ago in late 2014 they completed the purchase, renovation, and opening of South Street Brewery in downtown Charlottesville.

It’s been quite a ride and it keeps going!

Glad we were there to see it from the start!

Congrats guys & Happy Birthday!

Fall Colors Starting To Really Pop In The Higher Elevations Of The Blue Ridge

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Fall Colors Starting To Really Pop In The Higher Elevations Of The Blue Ridge
©2016 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By Tommy Stafford : The trees just outside the Wintergreen Tennis building on Devils Knob were ablaze with color Wednesday afternoon - October 19, 2016.
©2016 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By Tommy Stafford : The trees just outside the Wintergreen Tennis building on Devils Knob were ablaze with color Wednesday afternoon – October 19, 2016.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

It’s been a long time coming, but the trees are finally starting to turn with brilliant color in the higher elevations of the Blue Ridge in places such as Wintergreen, Montebello, Humpback, Big Meadows, and more along the BRP and Skyline Drive.

With temps in the 80s and 90s recently, it hasn’t felt much like fall, but that’s about to change dramatically in the next day or so!

Look for much more brilliant fall color in the coming days!

Nelson : Sheriff’s Department Seizes Drugs & Cash In Faber

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Nelson : Sheriff’s Department Seizes Drugs & Cash In Faber

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Faber / Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

Via press release from Nelson County Sheriff’s Department:

On October 16, 2016 the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of River View Lane in Faber VA for a possible DOA. The investigation lead to the discovery of a large amount of drugs and one of the largest cash seizures in recent history for the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.

Responding Investigators observed signs of drug activity at the home which lead to the issuance of a search warrant. Deputies recovered several pounds of marijuana at the residence along with other suspected drugs. Along with these items, Investigators recovered over $100,000.00 in cash and three (3) vehicles.

Scott David Ivey, of Faber VA was arrested and charged with two (2) counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute Drugs. Mr. Ivey is currently being held at the Albemarle Regional Jail. No further information is being released on this case.

This operation would not have been possible without cooperative assistance of the Skyline Drug Task Force, JADE Drug Task Force, Albermerle PD, and the Virginia State Police.

Sunday’s Launch of Orbital ATK’s Antares Rocket Postponed 24 hours Until Monday

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Sunday’s Launch of Orbital ATK’s Antares Rocket Postponed 24 hours Until Monday
Viewing map : Orbital ATK
Viewing map : Orbital ATK

Wallops Island, VA‘
The weather Sunday night was about as perfect as it gets for viewing the launch of Orbital ATK’s Antares Rocket from Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore. However, the launch has been delayed at least 24 hours.


Above in the video, three years ago Publisher Yvette Stefford and Junior Publisher Adam Stafford went there to see another launch. Very Cool!

Not to worry, the weather on Monday evening looks equally great!

With good visibility, the launches can easily be seen here in the Central Virginia Blue Ridge.

Nelson / Albemarle : Stuck Truck & Accident Snarl Traffic On Route 250 Afton Mountain Saturday Afternoon

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Nelson / Albemarle : Stuck Truck & Accident Snarl Traffic On Route 250 Afton Mountain Saturday Afternoon

Photo Courtesy of Merrilee Gumm : An accident late Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Route 250 and Route 151 in Western Albemarle County has traffic backed up for a considerable length. Another accident up the mountain on old Route 6 also contributed to the gridlock.
Photo Courtesy of Merrilee Gumm : An accident late Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Route 250 and Route 151 in Western Albemarle County has traffic backed up for a considerable length. Another accident up the mountain on old Route 6 (Mountain Rd just above the post office) also contributed to the gridlock.
Route 250 & 151 Intersection
Western Albemarle County, Virginia

Two different traffic incidents along Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) caused traffic delays Saturday afternoon. The first came in 4PM when a large truck got caught on a curve going up old Route 6 (Mountain Rd) just above the post office near Route 250. That was in Nelson County.

The second mishap was reported as an accident at the intersections of Route 250 and 151 in Western Albemarle County at the bottom of Afton Mountain.

As of late Saturday night, though injuries had been reported in the motorcycle accident at 250 & 151, they didn’t appear to be life threatening. 

After an hour or two of backed up traffic the roadways were cleared at both locations.

Tuesday Morning Traffic Accidents Claims Lives In Two Different Counties

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Tuesday Morning Traffic Accidents Claims Lives In Two Different Counties

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Amherst County / Augusta County VA

Releases below via VSP:

VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Amherst County
Virginia State Police Trooper P.M. Bourque is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Amherst County. The crash occurred at 7:30 a.m., on Route 151 near Turkey Mountain Road.

A 2004 Honda Civic was pulling forward from a private driveway onto Route 151 when it failed to yield to a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling north on Route 151. The Cherokee was unable to brake in time to avoid striking the Honda. The two vehicles collided and came to rest in the southbound lanes of Route 151.

The driver of the Honda, Maria Magdalena Anavia-Roman, 36, of Amherst, Va., died at the scene. Her three children were passengers in the Honda at the time of the crash. A 6-year-old, 12-year-old and 14-year-old were all transported to Lynchburg General Hospital. One of the children was then flown to UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The adult female driver of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and her child passenger suffered minor injuries in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

VSP Investigates Fatal Crash in Augusta County
Virginia State Police Trooper A.J. Garasimowicz is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred at 8:20 a.m., Tuesday (Oct. 11), on Route 11 at Stagecoach Road.

A 2006 Toyota 4Runner was northbound on Highway 11 when it crossed the double centerline and struck head-on a southbound 2011 Hyundai Sonata.

The driver of the 4Runner, Carol Nelson, 74, of Middlebrook, Va., was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Hyundai, Stacey L. Dehaven, 27, of Augusta, Va., died at the scene.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

The crash remains under investigation. Charges are pending.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police

AMHERST COUNTY: ROUTE 151 BLOCKED DUE TO CRASH : Updated : Road Now Open As of 9:28 AM

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AMHERST COUNTY: ROUTE 151 BLOCKED DUE TO CRASH : Updated : Road Now Open As of 9:28 AM

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Via VDOT:

LYNCHBURG / AMHERST — A crash on Route 151 at Route 610, Turkey Mountain Road in Amherst County has blocked the roadway. Motorists should seek alternate routes at this time.

Frost Advisory For Areas Just West Of The Parkway : 2AM until 9AM Tuesday

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Frost Advisory For Areas Just West Of The Parkway : 2AM until 9AM Tuesday
Via NWS: The areas in blue are under a frost advisory in the very early morning hours Tuesday.

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
128 PM EDT MON OCT 10 2016

WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-
CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-
FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-WESTERN HIGHLAND-EASTERN HIGHLAND-
HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-WESTERN GRANT-
EASTERN GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL-WESTERN PENDLETON-
EASTERN PENDLETON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…HAGERSTOWN…FREDERICK…
BALLENGER CREEK…FROSTBURG…CUMBERLAND…STAUNTON…
WAYNESBORO…STUARTS DRAFT…HARRISONBURG…STRASBURG…
WOODSTOCK…MOUNT JACKSON…NEW MARKET…WINCHESTER…LURAY…
SHENANDOAH…STANLEY…FRONT ROYAL…BERRYVILLE…HIGHTOWN…
MONTEREY…ROMNEY…PAW PAW…MARTINSBURG…CHARLES TOWN…
SHEPHERDSTOWN…MOOREFIELD…BAYARD…MOUNT STORM…PETERSBURG…
ELK GARDEN…ANTIOCH…KEYSER…NEW CREEK…RIDGEVILLE…
RUSSELLDALE…HEADSVILLE…FORT ASHBY…RIVERTON…BRANDYWINE…
FRANKLIN…OAK FLAT…RUDDLE…SUGAR GROVE
128 PM EDT MON OCT 10 2016

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A FROST ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM
EDT TUESDAY.

* TEMPERATURES…FALLING INTO THE MID 30S LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY
TUESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS…FROST MAY CAUSE POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO SENSITIVE PLANTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIDESPREAD FROST IS EXPECTED.
SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED.

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