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TRAFFIC ALERT : NELSON : Semi Accident On Route 151 (ROADWAY OPEN AS OF 12:08 PM)

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TRAFFIC ALERT : NELSON : Semi Accident On Route 151 (ROADWAY OPEN AS OF 12:08 PM)

Afton
Near Mill Lane
Nelson County, Virginia

10:18 AM Update : Highway still down to one lane as logs and trailer are removed from side of road. 

Just after 6 AM Thursday morning a tractor trailer accident along Route 151 in Afton has slowed traffic. The semi, believed to be a logging truck, went over the east side of 151 and down an embankment in the area close to Goodwin Creek Farm & Bakery.

Photo By Yvette Stafford : As of 8:00 AM Thursday morning traffic was down to one lane at the accident scene where wrecker crews are working to clear scene. The overturned semi can be seen on the right over the embankment. October 5, 2023

Traffic is down to one lane and is alternating back and forth as personnel work to clear the accident scene.

Nature Foundation Icon Passes : RIP Tom Marker

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Nature Foundation Icon Passes : RIP Tom Marker

 

Wintergreen Resort / Wheat Ridge, Colorado
By Tommy Stafford

To say Tom Marker was a legend, an icon, or an institution at Wintergreen would be an understatement. Just ask anyone that worked or volunteered along side Tom before he and his wife Barbara moved out west to Colorado a few years ago after initially retiring to Wintergreen.

“The work ethic, as a volunteer, you just don’t get many that had his industrious attitude. We called him TVA – Tennessee Valley Authority. Tom was always wanting to reroute trails and improve things. He set the bar on what a volunteer should be. He’s what you aspire to be as a retiree. He wanted to know everything. He was like a sponge,” Josh Palumbo, Forest Management Coordinator at The Nature Foundation At Wintergreen, told us Monday morning after learning of Tom’s death from cancer a few days ago. Josh had just seen Tom back in the summer when he was at Wintergreen visiting with old friends.

For me personally Tom’s death was a shock. I wasn’t extremely close to Tom. We hadn’t talked in years. But, we often ran into each other while I was covering Wintergreen happenings during the early days of the magazine. He was always such a gentleman. And he loved The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen.

Aside from Josh, no one knew Tom better at Wintergreen than Liz Salas. She’s the former Director of Development. Liz left a within the past few years to take a job closer to home in Staunton. Below she reflects on Tom in her Facebook remembrance.

Below, Bob Clouston, who is still at Wintergreen today remembers Tom in his remarks after learning of his passing.

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I guess Tom’s passing is so melancholy to me because I have watched so many of these legends pass in the 20 years we have lived here. They were some of our first friends as we started the magazine back in 2005. Many of them fresh into retirement, or not long into it. I’ve lost count of the ones that have passed in those two decades. But Tom certainly stood out among them all.

Here’s a link to Tom’s obituary back in Colorado, and it’s included verbatim below as well.

“Thomas Louis Marker, known affectionately as Tom, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado after a year long battle with esophageal cancer; but, his legacy of intelligence, humor, and kindness will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Born on February 13, 1950, in Rome, New York, Tom was the beloved son of the late Louis J. and Nellie P. Marker, and the cherished brother of the late Frederick A. Marker.

Tom was an alumnus of the University of Maryland, where he graduated with high honors, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. His intelligence and dedication led him to a rewarding career with the Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration where he served as a Computer Systems Analyst. Tom was known for his commitment and hard work, retiring in 2005 after over 35 years of service. His colleagues remember him as a dedicated professional who always brought a sense of humor and kindness to the office.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tom was a loving husband to Barbara A. Marker. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. Their legacy continues with their two children, Kimberly M. Hughes, married to Michael J. Hughes, and Kristian A. Geiger, married to Amy L. Geiger. Tom was a proud grandfather to Sadie Jayne and Jacob Thomas Hughes. His family will remember him as a devoted father and grandfather who always made time for his loved ones.

Tom had a deep love for learning that extended beyond his formal education. He was an avid reader, often losing himself in books of all genres. His love for classical music often filled his home with melodies from Mozart to Mendelssohn. His interest in British culture earned him the title of a “hopeless anglophile,” and his pursuit of knowledge was a lifelong endeavor.

Tom was an avid outdoorsman. He spent countless hours maintaining the hiking trails in Wintergreen, Virginia as a member of The Wintergreen Nature Foundation. When he relocated to Evergreen, Colorado (to be near family) he started a ministry at The Church of the Transfiguration called The Hike-a-palians. He planned weekly hikes for sometimes as many as 15 to 20 people. Upon hearing of his passing, one of his hikers had this to say about him: “Tom was the epitome of a truly gracious, thoughtful and caring leader with the ability to use his intellectual curiosity, his sense of humor and his zest for life to encourage all those in his presence to appreciate the miracles of nature surrounding us.”

Tom Marker’s life was a testament to the power of dedication, love, and kindness. He was a devoted family man, and an ardent lover of music, literature and nature. While he is no longer with us physically, his spirit and legacy will continue to inspire everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.”

Fly high Tom. I doubt any of us will ever be able to hike any trail out here in these mountains and not think back on all you did to help make this a much better place.

VDOT : Highway Work Zones : September 25-29th & Oct 1st (Lynchburg Dist) 2023

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VDOT : Highway Work Zones : September 25-29th & Oct 1st (Lynchburg Dist) 2023

 

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT September 25-October 1, 2023

September 23, 2023 LYN-23-37

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics contain new/updated information. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org.

District-wide activities:

Crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not limited to bridge & guardrail maintenance, brush/tree/limb cutting, pothole/surface/shoulder work, surface treatment/paving operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/ work and roadside cleanup.

Work at specific locations: Please note district-wide activities above.

Appomattox County:

Route 131 (Old Courthouse Rd.) from Route 460 BUS (Confederate Blvd.) to Route 460 Bypass (Richmond Highway) – Route 131 Reconstruction. Shoulder and lane closures expected. Traffic shift beginning July 12. Use caution. Estimated completion October, 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Bedford County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Buckingham County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Amherst County:

Campbell County:

Route 460 East and Route 460 West between Pleasent Valley Road and Mt. Athos Road – Pipe Replacements. Temporary lane closures during weekends (7 p.m. Friday – 6 a.m. Monday) to begin in October. Message boards will be placed in advance of specific weekends as the work progresses. Estimated Completion April 1, 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Charlotte County:

Route 15 (Farmville Highway) at Route 15/360 BUS (Four Locust Highway) – Roundabout project. Change in traffic patterns expected on Friday September 22 (weather permitting) allowing two-way movement along Route 15/360 BUS (Four Locust Highway) and a stop condition for Rte. 15 (Farmville Highway) southbound traffic. The on-ramps from Route 15 to the Route 15/360 (Kings Highway) and the off-ramp from Route 15/360 (Kings Highway) to Route 15 will be closed to traffic. Message boards and detour signage will alert motorists to the change and direct traffic along the detour. Estimated overall project completion October 2024. Please note district-wide activities above.

Cumberland County:

Route 45 (Cartersville Rd.) at connection with Route 616 (Deep Run Rd.) and Route 684 (Cartersville Extension) – Intersection converted to four-way stop condition on September 21. Message boards will alert motorists of the change. Use caution. Please note district-wide activities above.

Halifax County:

Route 610 from Route 641 (Lower Liberty Road to Route 626 (Howard P. Anderson Road) – Bridge Replacement. Route 610 (Crystal Hill Road) will be temporarily closed to through traffic from Route 641 (Lower Liberty Road), to the intersection of Route 626 (Howard P. Anderson Road). This section of Route 610 will be closed from 9/11/2023 to approximately 12/15/2023. A detour with proper signage will be in place.

Route 360 (James D. Hagood Highway) from Route 607 (Rodgers Chapel Rd.) to Route 92 (Clover Rd.) – Safety improvements: Shoulder widening, Rumble strips, Guardrail replacement. Lane closures expected. Estimated completion November 2023.

Route 640 (Buffalo Road) near Route 639 (Rock Barn Road) – Bridge replacement. Detour in place. Estimated completion December 2023.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Lynchburg:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Nelson County:

Route 29 North between Route 665 (Old Rose Mill Road) and Nelson County/ Albemarle County line – Milling and paving work. Watch for lane closures and work zones.
Route 60 over James River – Bridge Deck replacement. Lane closures and changes in traffic patterns. Beginning first of October, stage two. Traffic will utilize the other side of the bridge to cross. Est. comp. end of July 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Pittsylvania County:

US 29 @ Shula Drive (Route 642) – Intersection Improvements. Work began on 09/21/2023 and expected completion mid to late November 2023.
Route 856 (Cobbs Knob Road) – Bridge replacement. Route 856 (Cobbs Knob Road) will be temporarily closed to through traffic from Route 622 (Cascade Road) to the intersection of Route 907 (Gerlene Lane). This closure will run from 08/14/2023 to approximately 10/06/2023.

Please note district-wide activities above. Prince Edward County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT

FOR SEPTEMBER 25 – 29, 2023

Highway Work Zones in the VDOT Staunton District

STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.

Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

*NEW* or *UPDATE* indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 7, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for pipe maintenance, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

*NEW* Mile marker 15 to 20, eastbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 16 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, brush cutting and shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control or mobile lane closures for pavement patching, ditch work, pipe replacement, brush cutting and mowing, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Pilot truck and flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 600 (Bolars Draft Road) and three miles east for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 651 (Burger Lane) and Route 615 (Main Street, Hot Springs) for utility work, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through October 6.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for shoulder repairs and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 43, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for pipe replacement, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 175 to 178, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Cedar Creek, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 8.

*NEW* Mile marker 177 to 178, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 183 to 182, southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Mile marker 183 to 184, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance of bridge over Route 679 (Hops Hill Road), 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.

Mile marker 194 to 196, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridges over Route 11 (Lee Highway), 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing, 7:30 to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 631 (Union School Road) – Closed to through traffic through November 9 between Route 638 (Muddy Lane) and Route 638 (Stillhouse Drive) for replacement of bridge over Kerrs Creek tributary. Follow posted detour.

Route 679 (Hops Hill Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control near Route 11 intersection (Lee Highway) for maintenance of I-81 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.

*NEW* Route 692 (Cedar Creek Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control near Route 609 intersections (Red Mill Road) for maintenance of I-81 overpass bridge, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. through night of October 2.

*NEW* Route 759 (Arnolds Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 130 (Wert Faulkner Highway) and Route 782 (Black Ridge Lane/James River Road) for inspection of bridge over James River and CSX railway, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole patching, brush cutting and shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting, pipe cleaning, tree removal, adding stone to unpaved roads and ditch work, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

Mile marker 87 to 95, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of October 9.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 96 to 100, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving and rumble strip installation, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 4.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 211 to 207, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on nights October 1 through October 4.

 Mile marker 211 to 207, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for milling and paving operations, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. through night of October 29.

Mile marker 220 to 222, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge over eastbound I-64, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of November 3.

*NEW* Mile marker 221 to 224, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for inspection of bridges over Norfolk Southern railway and Augusta Woods Drive, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday night.

*NEW* Mile marker 233 to 236, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for inspection of bridge over railway, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night.

*NEW* Mile marker 238 to 235, southbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. September 25 through November 3.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound 24/7 shoulder closures near intersection with Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) for turn lane construction, estimated completion in May 2024. Flagger traffic control as needed for nighttime and overnight work.

*NEW* Route 252 (Middlebrook Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 694 (Mount Tabor Road) and Route 710 (Mill Lane) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and Route 2003 (Wayside Drive/Triangle Drive) for paving operations, on nights through October 6.

Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Eastbound and westbound 24/7 shoulder closures in area of I-81 interchange exit 235 for turn lane construction, estimated completion in May 2024. Flagger traffic control as needed for nighttime and overnight work.

Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Shoulder closures near Route 252 interchange (Middlebrook Avenue) for Route 262 widening project, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 27.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 608 (Mount Torrey Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 1511 (Flory Avenue) and Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday night.

Route 664 (Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between Miami Avenue and Purdue Street for work related to construction of Waynesboro Southern Corridor, through October 30.

Route 664 (Mount Torrey Road) – Shoulder closures and occasional flagger traffic control between Route 624 (Lyndhurst Road) and Route 894 (Mount Torrey Road) for water line installation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 31.

Route 708 (Glebe School Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 707 (Livick Road) and Route 876 (Cattleman Road) for replacement of bridge over Back Creek, through Thursday. Follow posted detour.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control in the Fishersville area for pavement treatment on parts of Route 1307 (Orr Drive), Route 1308 (Lea Drive), Route 1323 (Wyndham Hill Drive), Route 1332, Route 1387 (Beatrice Court), Route 1388 (Sophia Court), Route 1389 (Lillian Drive), Route 1390 (Emerald Hill Drive), Route 1391 (Emerald Heights Drive), Route 1392 (Johns Valley Drive), Route 1393 (Marie Court), Route 1394 (Fesha Lane), Route 1395 (Lost Pond Court), Route 1396 (Peterson Place), Route 1397 (Hidden Valley Court), Route 1398 (Molly Court), and Route 1399 (Ida Court), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 240 to 257, northbound and southbound – Overnight slow-roll traffic control as needed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Expect delays. During slow-roll operations, temporary on-ramp closures possible at exits 240, 243, 245, 247, 251 and 257. Overnight alternating lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through September 2024. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project and Route 720 bridge replacement.

*NEW* Exit 242 to 249, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 21.

*UPDATE* Exit 252 to 264, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for cleaning of drainage structures, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – 24/7 shoulder closures and traffic lane shifts between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and University Boulevard for bridge and roadway work. Single lane closures as needed. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement with expected project completion in fall of 2026.

Route 256 (3rd Street, Grottoes) – Flagger traffic control between Augusta County line and Route 340 (Augusta Avenue) for paving operations, on nights through October 6.

Route 259 (West Lee Street, Broadway) – Traffic uses temporary Linville Creek bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue). Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacement with estimated project completion in November 2023.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 635 (River Road) – Flagger traffic control between Business Route 33 (Old Spotswood Trail) and Route 602 (East Point Road) for pavement resurfacing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 6.

Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Shoulder closures and flagger traffic control as needed between Route 995 (Koiner Ford Road) and Route 680 (Oak Ridge Road), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 22.

*NEW* Route 708 (Goods Mill Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 676 (Oak Shade Road) and Route 672 (Pineville Road) for replacement of bridge with box culvert, October 2 through October 12. Follow posted detour.

Route 720/718 (Smithland Road/Old Furnace Road) – Closed between Route 718 (Old Furnace Road) and Route F-238 (Buffalo Drive) for replacement of Route 720 bridgewith estimated completion in fall 2023. Follow posted detour.

Route 991 (Jacob Burner Drive) – Flagger traffic control between Route 996 (McGaheysville Road) and Route 641 (Cave Hill Road) for pole installation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday (September 30).

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 340 – Flagger traffic control between Route 661 (Sunnyview Drive) and Route 686 (Smeltzers Road) for pavement resurfacing, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday night (September 24).

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 642 (Stonyman Road) – Flagger traffic control between Business Route 340 (US Highway Basin/Virginia Avenue) and Route 689 (Antioch Road) for pavement resurfacing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

Route 689 (Antioch Road) – Flagger traffic control between Business Route 340 and Luray town limits for pavement resurfacing, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 42 (Senedo Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 805 (Brannertown Lane) and Route 728 (Flat Rock Road) for pavement resurfacing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 16.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 635 (Bowman Mill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Strasburg town limits and Warren County line, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 9.

Route 661 (Ridgeley Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 802 (Franley Lane) and Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) for pavement resurfacing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 6.

Route 730 (Moreland Gap Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 826 (Woods Chapel Road) and George Washington National Forest for pipe repairs and installation, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 9. Follow posted detour.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control in the Strasburg area for pavement treatment on parts of Route 667 (Lupton Road), Route 1100 (Little Sorrel Drive), Route 1101 (Wise Avenue), Route 1102 (Breckenridge Court), Route 1103 (Greenleaf Road) and Route 1105 (Koy Court), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 6.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures as needed for road and bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of November 27. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening with estimated completion in fall 2024.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Two-way traffic maintained with lane shifts between Route 1017 (Barley Drive) and Route 649 (Springdale Road) for turn lane construction, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.

Route 37 – Overnight northbound right lane closures between Route 11 off-ramp and Route 622 on-ramp for maintenance to bridge over W&W railway, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.

Route 37 – Overnight northbound single lane closures between I-81 on- and off-ramps for maintenance to bridge over I-81, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.

Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Eastbound and westbound overnight lane closures for pavement resurfacing between Route 600 (Hayfield Road) and West Virginia line, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday night (September 24).

Route 277 (Fairfax Street/Fairfax Pike) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Clarke County line and Route 11 (Main Street, Stephens City) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the nights through November 16.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 628 (Middle Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1172 (Rubinette Way) and Route 621 (Jones Road) for pavement resurfacing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 13.

Route 655 (Sulphur Springs Road) Flagger traffic between Route 656 (Greenwood Road) and Clarke County line for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 6.

*UPDATE* Route 656 (Greenwood Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) and Route 7 (Berryville Pike) for concrete ditch installation, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane), Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) and Route 868 (Glenridge Drive) just west of Clarke County line for road improvements and utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through February 2024.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Westbound single lane closures as needed between Route 601 (Blue Ridge Mountain Road) and Shepherds Mill Road for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday and Monday nights (September 24-25).

Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 606 (River Road) and Route 7 Business just east of Berryville for shoulder widening and rumble strip installation. Eastbound lane closures 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays. Westbound lane closures between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays or weeknights. Estimated completion December 2023.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 621 (Tilthammer Mill Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 651 (Clay Hill Road) and Route 723 (Millwood Road) for slope work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Road is open during non-work hours.

Route 622 (Swift Shoals Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 625 (Kennel Road) and Route 50/17 (John Mosby Highway) for replacement of bridge over Shenandoah River tributary, through Thursday. Follow posted detour.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

Mile marker 6 to 9, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single right lane closures for inspection of bridge over Norfolk Southern railway and Shenandoah River, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday night.

*NEW* Mile marker 9 to 7, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures as needed for road and bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of November 27. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Work is related tosouthbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening with estimated completion in fall 2024.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Shoulder closures between Route 619 (Rivermont Drive) and Route 607 (Rocky Lane) for tree removal operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

Route 522 (Remount Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 665 (Chester Gap Road) and Route 604 (Harmony Hollow Road) for tree removal operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 702 (Baugh Drive) – Flagger traffic control between Baker Plaza and Route 661 (Fairground Road) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 6.

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. VDOT reminds motorists to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

For updated traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or visit 511Virginia.org.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

The VDOT Staunton District is on Facebook and Twitter. Follow VDOT statewide accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and Flickr. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org.

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: Sept. 25-29, 2023

CULPEPER — The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the next week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones.(NEW) or (UPDATE) indicate revisions since last week’s report.

Culpeper District traffic information is also available on Twitter at @VaDOTCulp and on VDOT’s website at http://www.virginiadot.org/travel/travel_alerts/culpeper/default.asp.

Albemarle County 

(UPDATE) Tree removal – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), between Route 649 (Airport Road) and the Greene County line in the northbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail), between Route 1106 (Teel Lane) and the Nelson County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road), between Route 729 (North Milton Road) and the Fluvanna County line, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Roadway sweeping – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Ivy Road), between Route 809 (Canterbury Road) and the ramp from Route 601 (Old Ivy Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • U.S. 250 (Long Street), between Route 179 (Hansens Mountain Road) and the City of Charlottesville in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Friday.
  • Route 20 (Scottsville Road), between Route 1150 (Mill Creek Drive) and the City of Charlottesville, Thursday and Friday.
  • Route 631 (Old Lynchburg Road), between Hickory Street and the City of Charlottesville in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday and Friday.
  • Route 654 (Barracks Road), between Route 656 (Georgetown Road) and U.S. 250/Business 29 (Bypass Expressway) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Route 656 (Georgetown Road), between Route 654 (Barracks Road) and Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Route 742 (Avon Street), between Route 20 (Scottsville Road) and the City of Charlottesville in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday and Friday.
  • Route 743 (Hydraulic Road), between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 743 (Earlysville Road) in the northbound lanes, Monday and Tuesday.

Bridge repairs – Expect alternating lane and shoulder closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes, in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 108 and mile marker 113 nightly, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 108 and mile marker 113, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect slow moving traffic and alternating lane closures with flaggers in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail), between Route 708 (Red Hill Road) and Route 692 (Plank Road) in the northbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail), between Route 838 (Lackey Lane) and Route 692 (Plank Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route 231 (Gordonsville Road), between Route 615 (Lindsay Road) and Route 740 (Zion Hill Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Pavement marking – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the following areas:

  • Business U.S. 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extended), between Route 820 (Buckingham Circle) and Westerly Avenue in the southbound lanes, Wednesday through Saturday.
  • U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail), between the Nelson County line and the Albemarle County line in the northbound lanes and southbound lanes, Sunday through Thursday.
  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), between Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) and Route 1575 (Austin Drive) in the northbound lanes, Sunday through Thursday.
  • U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail), between off Route 654 (Barracks Road) and Route 697 (Sutherland Road) in the southbound lanes, Sunday through Thursday.
  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), between Route 641 (Frays Mill Road) and Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) in the southbound lanes, Sunday through Thursday.
  • U.S. 250 (Bypass), between the U.S. 250 (Bypass) off ramp and the Nelson County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Sunday through Tuesday.
  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) between Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane) and the City of Charlottesville in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Tuesday through Friday.
  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), between Route 689 (Burchs Creek Road) and the Nelson County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Tuesday through Saturday.

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), between the Nelson County line and the Albemarle County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Tuesday through Saturday.

Interstate 64 – Vegetation control. Expect mobile work zone with right shoulder closures between mile marker 124 and mile marker 131 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 124 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) – Tree trimming operations. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 178 (Gold Eagle Drive) and the Nelson County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Road widening project. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 750 (Old Turnpike Road) and Route 6 (Afton Mountain Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily and nightly.

(NEW) Route 22 (Louisa Road) – Debris pickup. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between route 231 (Gordonsville Road) and Route 600 (Cismont Lane) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Route 667 (Catterton Road) – Bridge replacement. Road closed between Route 665 (Buck Mountain Road) and Route 776 (Buck Mountain Ford Lane). Drivers should use Route 601 (Free Union Road) to get around the work zone. Detour signs are posted. Expected completion date is Sept. 27, 2023.

(NEW) Route 671 (Ballards Mill Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Road closed between Route 609 (Wesley Chapel Road) and Route 821 (Blufton Mill Road). Local traffic, please use Route 665 (Millington Road) to avoid the work area. Expected completion date, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Culpeper County

(NEW) Utility work under VDOT permit – expect right lane and right should closures in the following areas:

  • Route 3 (Germanna Highway), between Route 739 (Clay Hill Road) and Route 669 (Sherwood Farm Road) in the eastbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route 3 (Germanna Highway), at Batna Road, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

U.S. 522 (West Evans Street/Sperryville Pike) – Construction of roundabout. Expect a total road closure between North West Street and Gardner Street with a signed detour in place for motorists. Expected completion, Sept. 30, 2023.

Route 802 (Springs Road) – Bridge replacement. Road closed between Route 229 (Rixeyville Road) and Route 693 (Scottsville Road). Use alternate routes. Anticipated completion Oct. 5, 2023.

Fauquier County

Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect shoulder closures and alternating lane closures with flaggers in the following areas:

  • Route 709 (Belvoir Road), between Route 750 (Harrison Road) and Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) in the northbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 771 (Frys Lane), between Route 672 (Duhollow Road) and Route 1104 (Zella’s Road) in the eastbound lanes, daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Interstate 66 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 16 and mile marker 34 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Tree trimming operation. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between Route 215 (Vint Hill Road) and Route 687 (Opal Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fluvanna County

(NEW) Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) – Pavement marking. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) and the Albemarle County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 619 (Ruritan Lake Road) – Paving operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 660 (Sclaters Ford Road) and Route 761 (Branch Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Greene County

U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Tree removal operations. Expect alternating lane closures between the Albemarle County line and the Madison County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route 638 (Turkey Ridge Road) – Bridge replacement. Expect total road closure between Route 634 (Bull Yearling Road) and Route 637 (South River Road). Expected completion date is Dec. 15, 2023.

Louisa County

(NEW) Bridge inspection work – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 137 and mile marker 139, Tuesday to Wednesday.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 142 and mile marker 144, Sunday to Monday.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 146 and mile marker 148, Monday to Tuesday.

Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road) – Pavement marking. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 607 (Bybee Road) and the Fluvanna County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 626 (Evergreen Road) – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between U.D. 250 (Three Notch Road) and Route 763 (Henson Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 635 (Willow Brook Road) – Bridge substructure repairs/replacement. Expect road closure at Route 706 (Turners Mill Road) over Taylors Creek. Expected completion date, Oct. 26, 2023.

Madison County

U.S. 29 (North Main Street) – Tree trimming. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 231 (North Blue Ridge Turnpike) and U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Orange County

Route 669 (Marquis Road) – Pipe replacement. Road closure between Route 629 (Lahore Road) and Route 612 (Monrovia Road) daily. Please follow posted detour around the work area. Expected completion date: September 29.

Road conditions and other real-time travel information can be found on the 511 Virginia website,

the free VDOT 511 mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. VDOT updates are also on the Culpeper District Facebook page and the district’s Twitter account, @VaDOTCulp.

Amherst : VSP Investigating September 24th Fatal Crash

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Amherst : VSP Investigating September 24th Fatal Crash

From VSP:

“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Amherst County. The crash occurred Sept. 24, 2023, at 8:34 p.m. at the intersection of Dillard Rd. and Thomas Rd.

According to witness statements, a 2010 Nissan SUV was traveling on Thomas Rd. when it failed to stop at the posted stop sign, ran off the road and struck an embankment along Dillard Rd.

The driver, Lleyson F. Romundo, 22, of Lynchburg, Va., was transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital on Sept. 25, 2023. He was not wearing a seat belt.

The crash remains under investigation.

Corinne Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

New Meeting To Be Held On Comp Plan – Previous Meetings Leave Citizens Frustrated

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New Meeting To Be Held On Comp Plan – Previous Meetings Leave Citizens Frustrated

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

Continued frustration surrounding the proposed designation of the Nellysford community as an Urban Development Area increased during a public meeting held last month on August 29th. Residents in attendance at the Nelson Center were under the impression they’d be able to address board members and express concerns, along with asking questions over the possible UDA designation and the Nelson Comprehensive Plan. They will get another chance at a new joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission meeting later this week on Thursday September 28th.

During an earlier August 4th meeting organized by concerned citizens at the Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department, numerous residents spoke in opposition saying their questions were being ignored by supervisors. The most recent August 29th meeting seemed to do nothing to ease concerns. When one resident of Stoney Creek in Nellysford tried to address the board he was not allowed. As BRL understands, no one was allowed to address BOS members and were given the option to submit concerns in writing or via the county website.

“I attempted to provide this feedback during Tuesday’s Q&A, but my attempt was denied. I then attempted to convey this feedback to the team member at the Chapter 4 station but was unsuccessful. You say that you want public engagement, but your contradictory actions speak louder than words.

Our elected and appointed representatives must listen to and act upon their constituents’ agenda, not their own personal agendas.” Stephen Bayne of Nellysford wrote to supervisors in a followup email after Tuesday’s meeting.

One day prior to that meeting, Dylan Bishop, the Director Of Planning and Zoning for Nelson County sent a letter to the state agencies withdrawing the application for the time being.

Source : Steve Bayne – Nellysford, VA : The letter of withdrawal sent to the state withdrawing from the Nellysford Area Growth Management. Plan. This email was copied to some of those expressing concern of the speed at which the plan was being approved without proper public input.

Bayne said that when Bishop announced that they had withdrawn their GAP-TA application at the August 29th meeting the announcement was met with applause.

Another Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission meeting has been scheduled for September 28, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. This meeting will be held in the former board room in the courthouse in Lovingston. All public comments submitted to date will be discussed.

The link below is the scheduled agenda.
https://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/event/joint-board-of-supervisors-and-planning-commission-work-session/

Below is a list of BOS & planning commission members with their contact info:

Board of Supervisors
Tommy Harvey
540-456-6379
harveyasc@gmail.com

Ernie Reed
434-249-8330
ereed@nelsoncounty.org

Jesse Rutherford
434-981-8728
jrutherford@nelsoncounty.org

David Parr
434-277-5265
dparr@nelsoncounty.org

Skip Barton
434-263-5512
* no email address for Mr. Barton – you must call him.

Planning Commission
Mary Kathryn Allen
434-942-7965 | mkallen@nelsoncounty.org

Michael Harmon
434-277-5016 | mharkan@nelsoncounty.org

Phillippa Proulx
540-456-6849 | proulx@cfw.org

Charles Amante
703-269-8586 | camante@nelsoncounty.org

Robin Hauschner
434-989-8899| Robin.hauschner@gmail.com

Those involved in input and organizing prior citizen meetings say if you have not already done so, please send an email or call the individual BOS and Planning Commission members (above) with your comments on the Final Draft Comprehensive Plan.

Albemarle : Ivy Road Closed Downed Tree & Power Lines – Reopened

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Albemarle : Ivy Road Closed Downed Tree & Power Lines – Reopened

Near Ivy
Albemarle County, Virginia

From ACPD:

Updated 10:47 AM
“Ivy Road (250) near West Leigh Drive has been re-opened much sooner than originally anticipated.”

Original post – 10:33 AM
”Ivy Road (250) near West Leigh Drive is closed due to a fallen tree and power lines. An extended closure is expected. Drivers should avoid the area.

We encourage drivers to check https://www.511virginia.org for road conditions.

If someone must drive, we urge them to take caution on the roadways – slow down and turn on the vehicle’s headlights.”

Effects Of Ophelia Causing Power Outages For Some – Update

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Effects Of Ophelia Causing Power Outages For Some – Update

Nelson County, Virginia

AS of 10:45 AM the number of customers without power is down to approximately 50.

Original Post :

As expected some people lost power Saturday morning. The cause is most likely high winds caused from tropical storm Ophelia churning off of the eastern coast of Virginia. CVEC had warned customers on Friday this might be the case.

Gusty winds from 20-30 mph have been common across the area even this far inland. Higher wind gusts are expected in the mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive where a Wind Advisory has also been issued.

Ophelia quickly moves to the northeast away from Virginia late Saturday and some peeks of sunshine may happen by late Sunday.

Weather Bulletin : Wind Advisory Along & Near BRP & Skyline Saturday (Includes Wintergreen)

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Weather Bulletin : Wind Advisory Along & Near BRP & Skyline Saturday (Includes Wintergreen)

WIND ADVISORY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
143 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY…

* WHAT…North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE…Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Central Virginia Blue
Ridge.

* WHEN…From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Nelson County Sheriff Hill Under Brady Investigation (Via CBS 19) (Updated 9.15.23)

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Nelson County Sheriff Hill Under Brady Investigation (Via CBS 19) (Updated 9.15.23)

Verbatim from CBS19 News Charlottesville 

This story has been updated with a response from Sheriff David Hill on his re-election campaign Facebook page.

Original story from CBS19
“(CBS19 NEWS) — The Nelson County Sheriff is under investigation regarding statements made in an earlier investigation. It all started back in August of 2021 when Sheriff David Hill was involved in breaking up a fight at the high school.

There were concerns that Sheriff Hill was too physical with one of the students. Sheriff Hill was not charged from the fight, but two years later, the Commonwealth’s Attorney is conducting a brady investigation – in connection to statements the sheriff made in the initial investigation into the school fight.

To break it down, Virginia law requires prosecutors to turn over, exculpatory evidence or information that could help the defendant and their legal team.

Right now, prosecutors are trying to figure out if the Sheriff has enough credibility to be used as a witness in prosecuting other local cases.”

Story continues here at CBS19.

Nelson Candidates Express Views Before Upcoming November Election (Video)

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Nelson Candidates Express Views Before Upcoming November Election (Video)

Greenfield/Afton
Nelson County, Virginia

This past Monday evening (September 11, 2023) candidates and voters packed the old gymnasium at The Rockfish Valley Community Center for the Nelson County Homebuilders Association Candidate Forum. The group has been holding similar forums for years as a way for voters and candidates to be able to get their messages across to one another.

(L to R) Mary Kathryn Allen & Dr, Jessica Ligon, DVM – candidates for South District BOS – along with Mark Franklin and David Parr at right table (candidates for West District BOS) address the crowd at Monday night’s candidate forum held at RVCC in Nelson County – September 11, 2023
A respectable crowd was in attendance for Monday night’s candidate forum held by the Nelson County Homebuilders Association – September 11, 2023
Michael Hevener of Nelson County shot video of most of the forum and has shared it to Facebook. He’s given us permission to use it here as well. The video begins with incumbent candidate Sheriff David Hill and independent candidate Mark Embrey addressing the crowd. Click on the image above to watch that video in its entirety.

Missed this candidate forum? The Nelson County Chamber of Commerce will host a forum for local candidates on Thursday, October 12, 2023, beginning at 7 pm, at the Heritage Center in Arrington.

Doors open at 6 pm and the public is invited to submit questions in writing prior to the forum beginning.

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