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UPDATE: Route 250 Afton Mountain Albemarle Police Shooting Investigation – 3:30 PM 6.10.13

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According to our Media Partners at CBS-19 in Charlottesville, an investigation is ongoing Saturday morning on Route 250 on Afton Mountain. The investigation is believed to be a shooting of some type involving an Albemarle County Officer. No word on who was shot thus far.

Afton
Albemarle County, VA

Updated 3:30 PM 6.10.13

UPDATE: FATAL SHOOTING UNDER INVESTIGATION
IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY

(ALBERMARLE CO.) – One man is dead after shots were fired at a residence in Afton, Va. Virginia State Police are assisting the Albemarle County Police Department with investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting Saturday morning (June 8, 2013). The incident began at approximately 2:16 a.m. when the police department received a 911 call for a domestic situation at a residence in the 9000 block of Rock Fish Gap Turnpike in Afton.

When the Albemarle police officer arrived on scene, the officer saw a female being assaulted outside. The suspect ran towards the officer who fired his weapon. The remaining details surrounding the confrontation with the deceased individual remain under investigation.

The deceased person is identified as Gregory A. Rosson, Jr., 21, of Crozet, Va. The individual died at the scene. His body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for examination and autopsy.

The police officer was not injured in the incident.

At the request of the Albemarle Police Department, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s “Police Shooting Investigative Team” from the Appomattox Field Office is conducting the investigation into the incident

Updated 12:23 PM 6.8.13

Here’s what the Virginia State Police released just after noon on Saturday:

Virginia State Police are assisting the Albemarle County Police Department with investigating a fatal police shooting in the early morning hours of Saturday (June 8, 2013). The Albemarle County Police responded to a 911 call for a domestic situation at a residence on Rock Fish Gap Turnpike in Afton.

At the request of the Albemarle Police Department, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s “Police Shooting Investigative Team” from the Appomattox Field Office is conducting the investigation into the incident.

Orignal Breaking Post from 9:43 AM
Here’s the info posted via our media partners at CBS-19 in Charlottesville:

June 8, 2013

Albemarle County Police Spokeswoman Carter Johnson confirms that Virginia State Police are investigating a shooting involving an Albemarle County officer.

Johnson says the incident happened in the 4600 block of Rockfish Gap Turnpike. We are waiting to hear from Virginia State Police for further details.

Because of the investigation, Route 250 in Albemarle County is closed from Route 151 to the top of Afton Mountain.

VDOT has set up a detour. Traffic traveling east on Route 250 is being routed onto Interstate 64 at exit 99 at the summit of Afton Mountain. Traffic can get back onto Route 250 at exit 107 at Crozet. Westbound traffic is being directed onto Route 750 (Old Turnpike) to Route 6 (Afton Mountain Road) and back to Route 250.

The road is expected to remain closed for most of the morning.

This is the second Albemarle County Officer involved shooting in as many weeks. On May 26, an officer shot a man during a reported struggle on Birdwood Court in Charlottesville.

Nelson: Students At Rockfish River Elementary School Hold Animal Fun Run To Benefit SPCA

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BlueRidgeLife™2013 : Photos By BRLM Intern Tyler Rich : Ms. Wendy Dalton’s second grade students at Rockfish River Elementary in Afton held an Animal Fun Run this past Wednesday – June 5, 2013 to help raise money for the Nelson SPCA.

Afton
Nelson County, VA
By Tyler Rich

Mrs. Wendy Dalton’s second grade class at Rockfish River Elementary School showed just how much they care about animals. In response to a language arts project on persuasive posters, one student suggested that the class host a fun run to benefit the Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County, and create posters advertising the event.

Students in Mrs. Wendy Dalton’s second grade class at RRES run across the lawn as part of the Animal Fun Run to benefit Nelson SPCA this past Wednesday – June 5, 2013. They donated .51 cents to the SPCA to run 1 mile dressed as an animal or carrying a stuffed animal.

Before the race, students listened to a presentation from SPCA president Bette Grahame about the pet adoption center, and the importance of making sure pets have proper identification.

SPCA President Bette Grahame talks to second graders at RRES this past Wednesday – June 5, 2013 just before the Animal Fun Run.
A second grade language arts project on persuasive posters at RRES was the inspiration for the Animal Fun Run that raised over $200.00 for the Nelson SPCA.
SPCA President Bette Grahame poses with a second grader from RRES this past Wednesday – June 5, 2013 at the Animal Fun Run

The students ran a mile, either dressed as, or carrying a stuffed animal, as a reminder of their cause. All
told, the kids raised $270.80 for the Humane Society.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH : !! CANCELED !!

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FLASH FLOOD WATCH : !! CANCELED !!
Via NWS: A FLASH FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELED

Flood Watch / Flood Statement
Statement as of 6:30 PM EDT on May 08, 2013

…Flood Watch is cancelled…

The Flood Watch for portions of western Maryland…Virginia and
northeast West Virginia has been cancelled.

Showers and thunderstorms have diminished in intensity this
evening…and only additional light to moderate rainfall amounts
are expected with scattered showers. However…creeks…rivers
and streams will remain elevated overnight due to earlier heavy
rainfall.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH

FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
410 AM EDT FRI JUN 7 2013

…HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED INTO FRIDAY NIGHT…

.DEEP TROPICAL MOISTURE ASSOCIATED WITH ANDREA WILL SPREAD ACROSS
THE REGION TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR HEAVY
RAINFALL TO DEVELOP FOR LOCATIONS ALONG AND EAST OF THE BLUE
RIDGE CONTINUING INTO FRIDAY NIGHT. EXCESSIVE RUNOFF MAY CAUSE
FLASH FLOODING TO DEVELOP WITHIN THE WATCH AREA. THE GREATEST
IMPACT FOR HEAVY RAINFALL IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR FRIDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING.

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NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CHARLOTTESVILLE…WASHINGTON
410 AM EDT FRI JUN 7 2013

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…

THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR

* PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND NORTHWEST VIRGINIA…
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS…IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA…
ALBEMARLE…GREENE AND NELSON. IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA…MADISON
AND RAPPAHANNOCK.

* THROUGH THIS EVENING

* RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 3 INCHES OCCURRED ON THURSDAY. AN
ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES CAN BE EXPECTED FRIDAY. EXCESSIVE
RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAIN MAY LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING OF LOW LYING
AREAS AND SMALL STREAMS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION
SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.

FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
410 AM EDT FRI JUN 7 2013

…HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED INTO FRIDAY NIGHT…

.DEEP TROPICAL MOISTURE ASSOCIATED WITH ANDREA WILL SPREAD ACROSS
THE REGION TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR HEAVY
RAINFALL TO DEVELOP FOR LOCATIONS ALONG AND EAST OF THE BLUE
RIDGE CONTINUING INTO FRIDAY NIGHT. EXCESSIVE RUNOFF MAY CAUSE
FLASH FLOODING TO DEVELOP WITHIN THE WATCH AREA. THE GREATEST
IMPACT FOR HEAVY RAINFALL IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR FRIDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING.

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/O.CON.KLWX.FF.A.0002.130607T1000Z-130608T0200Z/
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-CARROLL-NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-
MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-
CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-LOUDOUN-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
KING GEORGE-NORTHERN FAUQUIER-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…WASHINGTON…WESTMINSTER…
GAITHERSBURG…COLUMBIA…BALTIMORE…ANNAPOLIS…WALDORF…
ST MARYS CITY…LEESBURG…CULPEPER…MANASSAS…MANASSAS PARK…
FAIRFAX…ALEXANDRIA…FALLS CHURCH…FREDERICKSBURG…WARRENTON
410 AM EDT FRI JUN 7 2013

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…

THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR

* PORTIONS OF MARYLAND…THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND VIRGINIA…
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS…IN MARYLAND…ANNE ARUNDEL…
CALVERT…CARROLL…CHARLES…HARFORD…HOWARD…MONTGOMERY…
NORTHERN BALTIMORE…PRINCE GEORGES…SOUTHERN BALTIMORE AND ST.
MARYS. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN VIRGINIA… ARLINGTON/FALLS
CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA…CULPEPER…FAIRFAX…KING GEORGE…
LOUDOUN…NORTHERN FAUQUIER…ORANGE…PRINCE
WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK…SOUTHERN FAUQUIER…
SPOTSYLVANIA AND STAFFORD.

* THROUGH THIS EVENING

* HEAVY RAINFALL OF 2 TO 4 INCHES WITH ISOLATED TOTALS UP TO 6
INCHES CAN BE EXPECTED. EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINS MAY
LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING OF URBAN…LOW LYING AREAS AND SMALL
STREAMS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION
SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.

Tropical Storm Andrea Losing Hold Across Central Virginia & Pulling Away Over Weekend

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Via Wunderground.com : After dropping rain in excess of four inches across Central Virginia, Andrea will begin pulling north & east away from Central, VA and the Blue Ridge over the weekend. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will remain across the area for the weekend into early next week.

Central Virginia
TS Andrea is slowly losing her grip on the weather across Central Virginia over the weekend. Heavy rains fell on Thursday with more scattered showers on Friday. That will be the trend over the coming weekend as a weak disturbance moves across the area behind Andrea. Though a good chance for scattered thunderstorms remains Saturday & Sunday, we’ll begin to see some peeks of sunshine and the temps will start warming up into the 80’s as well.

Original Post from 6.6.13 @ 10:01 AM
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named tropical storm of the 2013 season, is making her way slowly up the eastern seaboard over the next day or so. Expected frequent widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms through the weekend. Though the heavier rain will taper off by late Friday night into Saturday morning.

Nelson Trail Daze Benefits Blue Ridge Medical Center Over Weekend

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™2013 BlueRideLife: Photo By BRLM Mountain Photog Paul Purpura : Agnes Schrider (center left) owner of Nelson Wellness Center in Beech Grove, chats it up with Amy Winter of Nellysford at the 2013 Trail Daze this past Saturday – June 1, 2013. The event benefitted Blue Ridge Medical Center in Arrington.

Roseland
Nelson County, VA
Absolutely picture perfect weather was the backdrop for Trail Daze held this past Saturday on the grounds at Devils Backbone in Roseland. Money raised from the event goes to Blue Ridge Medical Center

Part of the day long events included a Kids Fun Run at noon. Blue Ridge Life Magazine was the sponsor of that event.
All sorts of vendors were on hand for the day long event held this past Saturday – June 1, 2013 on the grounds at Devils Backbone.
To see more photos from Trail Daze head on over to our Facebook album to check them out. Simply click on the image above to get there.

The event also included, guided hukes, 5K trail run, mountain bike races, live music, disc golf, local food & beer along with dozens of outdoor & wellness exhibitors.

Mountain Men & Women Help Raise Money For GIving Hope Foundation

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Mountain Men & Women Help Raise Money For GIving Hope Foundation
BlueRidgeLife™2013 – Photos By BRLM Photographer Paul Purpura : A woman shows off her strength and skill in the wood splitting competition at the annual Mountain Man & Mountain Mama Competition held Saturday – June 1, 2013 in Massies Mill, Virginia in Nelson County.

Massies Mill
Nelson County, VA
The strongest and the most willed came out this past weekend on Saturday to compete in the annual Mountain Man & Mountain Mama Competition in Massies Mill, VA. Events included: Ugly Dog, Pie Eating, Pulpwood Throw, Wood Splitting, Mud Sack Races, Pig Calling, Youth Competition & Mountain Mama Competition and more. Trophies were given for first place in each event. According to info on their Facebook Page.

To see lots more photos from the competition, head on over to our Facebook album by clicking on the image above.

Money raised from the event benefits Giving Hope Foundation in Nelson County, VA.

Nelson: Trail Daze Saturday On The Grounds At Devils Backbone

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Roseland
Nelson County, VA
A HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENT IN VIRGINIA’S HEARTLAND

Presented by Blue Ridge Medical Center and Nelson County
Proceeds to Benefit Blue Ridge Medical Center

GUIDED HIKES, 5K TRAIL RUNS, MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES
LIVE MUSIC, DISC GOLF, LOCAL FOOD AND BEER

DOZENS OF OUTDOOR AND WELLNESS EXHIBITORS

$10 in Advance/$15 at the Gate – Children 12 & Under are FREE
Nelson County Residents: $5 in advance/$10 at the Gate
Tickets FREE when you register for 5k or Mountain Bike Events

Te learn more and see specific events click here.

Nelson: Cicadas Making Lots Of Noise In Some Places – Quiet in Others : Video / Audio

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Nelson: Cicadas Making Lots Of Noise In Some Places – Quiet in Others : Video / Audio


To hear just how noisy the cicadas can be, take a listen to the short video clip above, shot Wednesday – May 29, 2013 at Veritas Vineyard & Winery in Nelson County.

Afton
Nelson County, VA
Many places across Virginia have seen the arrival of the 17 year cicada season, others haven’t heard a peep. Wednesday I was dropping off magazines at Veritas Vineyard & Winery in Afton and as soon as I opened the door to my Jeep, WOW! You could hear hundreds of them off in the woods.

Those that have dealt with them before say the most intense part last about a month before they begin quieting down a bit.

Nelson: Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery Adds New Outdoor Deck Areas

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BlueRidgeLife™2013 – Photo By Tommy Stafford : Cardinal Point Winery in Afton recently completed construction of a new outdoor deck area between their tasting room and the wine making area. Just in time for those warm summer days!

Afton
Nelson County, VA
While I was out delivering the June issue of Blue Ridge Life Magazine, I noticed a brand new outdoor deck area had been completed at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery in Afton, VA. It is NICE! Complete with ceiling fans to provide a nice breeze on those hot summer days ahead. While having some cool wine of course!

They added ceiling fans and also covered an already existing concrete deck just outside of the tasting room.

The recently finished projects follow an earlier one that added some cool seating on the mezzanine level of the winery where you can look down on the wine making process.

We’ll see you on deck this summer 🙂

Rockbridge: Devils Backbone Announces Second Release – Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Striped Bass Pale Ale

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Publicity: On the dock at the marina in Annapolis, MD

Lexington
Rockbridge County, VA

Devils Backbone Brewing Company is pleased to announce the second annual release of their collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Striped Bass Pale Ale. Devils Backbone and their partnering distributors have raised $50,000 for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s educational awareness programs since the project’s inception last year.

Devils Backbone Founder Steve Crandall and his wife Heidi are stewards of the land. The streams and springs on their farm in Nelson County, VA are fenced off from livestock with water troughs built by the helping hands of the Virginia’s conversation program back in 1985. The Crandall’s take great pride in preserving their land and natural habitat in ways that preserve the Chesapeake Bay. The abundant water sources in the mountains around their home and Devils Backbone’s breweries eventually run to the bay, so the Striped Bass Pale Ale project is personal for them.

Striped Bass Pale Ale was fittingly spawned on an island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay while fishing for stripers in near gale force winds. Steve Crandall, a fully committed outdoorsman, wanted to create a beer that would satisfy your thirst while enjoying the outdoors but also help protect local waters. The crisp American Striped Bass Pale Ale is packaged in aluminum cans with recyclable toppers to be packable, portable and 100% recyclable.

Devils Backbone Brewing Company’s commitment to clean water and a healthy environment gives them and their distributor-partners in Virginia, DC and Maryland, a unique opportunity to support the efforts of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The program received support from five of their distributor partners: Virginia Eagle Distributing (Verona, VA); Brown Distributing (Richmond, VA); Hoffman Beverage Company (Virginia Beach, VA); Guiffre Distributing (Alexandria, VA); and Katcef Brothers, Inc (Annapolis, MD).

Chesapeake Bay Foundation, whose mission to “Save the Bay” extends thru out the Bay’s watershed and into the Blue Ridge Mountains, is actively working with the region’s landowners, businesses, residents, and local governments to restore and protect water quality in Virginia’s streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Striped Bass Pale Ale has an active QR code on the can that leads the consumer to an informative page for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the need for “clean water”.

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