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Tractor Trailer Accident Blocks 151 Near Bland Wade Road : 2.10.10 : Updated : Road Reopened

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Photo By Shelby Ralston : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A semi tractor trailer hauling turkeys is jackknifed across Route 151 just north of Bland Wade Road near Afton Family Medicine. Click to enlarge.
Photo By Shelby Ralston : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A semi tractor trailer hauling turkeys is jackknifed across Route 151 just north of Bland Wade Road near Afton Family Medicine. Click to enlarge.

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Nelson County, Virginia
For the 2nd time is under two months a semi truck used to haul turkeys has jackknifed on Route 151 near Bland Wade Road. Wednesday’s accident now has the northbound lane shutdown with a little of the southbound lane passable in the vicinity of Afton Family Medicine.

Photos By Shelby Ralston : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Click to enlarge.
Photos By Shelby Ralston : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Click to enlarge.

In December’s blizzard a turkey truck cutting through Route 151 between I-64 and US 29 jackknifed blocking the road and stranding over 400 drivers for nearly 5 hours in sub freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.

Emergency crews are working now to get the truck off of the road and back open to normal traffic.

CBS-19 in Charlottesville has more here.

If you are traveling Route 151 Wednesday morning, expect major delays in the area of this accident.

Windy & Very Hazardous Start To The Day In Nelson : 2.10.10

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Photo By Ann Strober : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : High winds blow snowfall from Monday night through the trees in Nellysford, Virginia. Click to enlarge.
Photo By Ann Strober : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : High winds blow snowfall from Monday night through the trees in Nellysford, Virginia. Click to enlarge.

Nelson County, Virginia
Around 3-5 inches of snow fell overnight in Nelson County, Virginia. No new story there, it’s one of many snows this winter season. But people in Nelson awoke to very gusty winds blowing the snow all over the place. Ann Strober of Nellysford grabbed this shot Wednesday morning of the wind driven snow.

Images courtesy of Trafficland.com & VDOT : I-64 just after daylight Wednesday morning was slick and hazardous. I-64 at Afton exit 99 on left and 3 miles east at the 102 mile marker. Click to enlarge.
Images courtesy of Trafficland.com & VDOT : I-64 just after daylight Wednesday morning was slick and hazardous. I-64 at Afton exit 99 on left and 3 miles east at the 102 mile marker. Click to enlarge.

Numerous accidents occurred across the county Wednesday morning and black ice was a huge problem on many roads. Trees blown down by the high winds also blocked some roads temporarily.

As of 9:30 Wednesday morning a Winter Storm Warning was still in effect for Nelson County until 4PM, but with abundant sunshine out now, that warning will most certainly be canceled early. However, expect very gusty winds to continue right into tonight. High Wind Warnings were already posted for counties as close as Amherst.

Overnight Snow : School’s Out …Again & Wind : 2.10.10

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©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The driver of this car makes a solo run down Route 151 Tuesday night as another snow began dropping a few inches across Nelson.
©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The driver of this car makes a solo run down Route 151 Tuesday night as another snow began dropping a few inches across Nelson.

Nelson County, Virginia
We’ve honestly lost count of how many times it’s snowed, just this month! Late Tuesday afternoon and overnight, more snow moved into the area dropping a few inches of snow, sometimes sleet and freezing rain. A Winter Storm Warning was issued for most of the day Tuesday, though no real winter precip started falling until near dusk.

For the 8th day in a row Nelson County Public Schools, and many other area schools were closed. If Nelson doesn’t manage to get in a session Thursday or Friday, it will make two full weeks that classes have been canceled due to winter weather.

The good news, snow and freezing winter precip will be ending Wednesday. The bad news, very, very gusty winds will move in. Some areas of Nelson may see winds gusts as high as 50+ miles per hour into the evening hours Wednesday. A High Wind Warning was in effect for many area counties nearby and it it highly possible some kind of wind advisory will be issued for Nelson as well, at least in the mountainous regions where winds may exceed 60 miles per hour in higher gusts.

By Thursday somewhat gusty winds remain, but for now it appears the upcoming long holiday weekend will be much quieter than several of the past . Though chilly, partly to mostly sunny skies will be the rule through early next week. No dramatically warm temps are in the cards for at least the next 10 days.

Nelson County Public Schools : CLOSED : Wednesday – February 10, 2010 Due To Snow.

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Nelson County, Virginia
Nelson County Public Schools (VA) will be closed on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 due to snow.

Winter Pruning in the Garden Workshop at Pharsalia : 2.20.10 @ 9 AM

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Learn the best way to prune shrubs and small trees in your garden with landscape and professional gardener Susan Viemeister. This workshop will provide an overview of what to prune, when and how as well as which tools are best for the job. We will then go out into the gardens and demonstrate pruning techniques on fruit trees, grape vines, hydrangeas, roses, crape myrtles, viburnums and other plants. Each participant will have “hands on” experience and will receive handouts and diagrams and resources. Lunch included. Class Fee- $50.00
To register go to www.pharsaliaevents.com and print out registration form. Mail form and check to 2333 Pharsalia Rd. Tyro, VA 22976.

Event Date: Saturday 20th of February 2010 09:00 AM

Location/Address: 2333 Pharsalia Rd. Tyro, VA 22976

Contact Telephone Please call 434.277.5231 for more information

Blue Grass Festival : 3.27.10

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Roseland Rescue Squad will be having it’s annual BLUE GRASS FESTIVAL on Saturday, March 27th from NOON til 6pm at Fleetwood Community Center on Rt 56 in Massie’s Mill!

Event Date: Saturday 27th of March 2010 12:00 PM

Location/Address: Fleetwood Community Center on Rt 56 in Massies Mill

Contact Telephone Please call 434.996.4019 for more information

Volvo’s 2010 UVa Children’s Hospital Benefit : 2.19.10

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For the 6th year in a row, Volvo of Charlottesville is partnering with the UVa Children’s Hospital in an effort to raise money to fight pediatric cancer. The 6th Annual Drive for Life is February 19-27, 2010. During our Drive for Life, Volvo of Charlottesville will donate $20 for every Volvo test drive and $100 for every Volvo sold to the UVa Children’s Hospital.

The University of Virginia Children’s Hospital records nearly 100,000 visits every year and is a leading center for children’s healthcare. Patients receive newborn and pediatric emergency services, outpatient treatments, and even long-term rehabilitative care. Much of their funding comes from donations, and we are proud to be a part of their fundraising efforts.
From February 19th through the 27th, Volvo of Charlottesville will donate $20 for every Volvo test drive and $100 for every Volvo sold to the UVa Children’s Hospital. We will also be accepting cash donations on the Hospital’s behalf. All proceeds benefit pediatric cancer research and treatment. There will be giveaways for every donation including Volvo gear, Wintergreen passes, gift certificates, event tickets and more. Plus we have a variety of events (see website for more details):

Friday, Feb. 19: Kickoff Party! Mac McDonald will host “In Bounds” from the Volvo showroom 3-6pm. Mac is not only an award-winning sportscaster, he is also a member of the UVa Children’s Hospital Committee. Prizes and giveaways throughout the broadcast.

Saturday, Feb 20: Girl Scout Day! 10am-4pm. Local Girl Scouts work with Volvo technicians to earn their Car Care and Car Sense badges. Catering by Chef Ted.

Wednesday, Feb 24: Blood Drive! 1-5pm. Virginia Blood Services supplies vital blood components to patients in hospitals throughout Central Virginia, including the UVa Children’s Hospital. Donation stations will be set up on the Volvo showroom floor. Call to schedule your donation time.

Saturday, Feb 27: Grand Finale! Prizes and giveaways 10am-4pm. Grand Prize is a 2 Night Stay in a 2 Bedroom at Wintergreen with 4 Entertainment Passes. Drawing at 1pm.

Volvo of Charlottesville is a local, family-owned business. Liza Borches, our President, is a member of the UVa Children’s Hospital Committee. Each year, our Drive for Life has raised thousands of dollars to help pediatric cancer patients in our community. We hope that 2010 will be the best year yet! Visit us at 3025 Ivy Road in Charlottesville or online at www.volvoofcharlottesville.com for more details.

Event Date: Friday 19th of February 2010 03:00 PM

Location/Address: 3025 Ivy Road, Charlottesville

Contact Telephone Please call 434-295-4125 for more information

Tuesday Afternoon Fire Closes McDonalds In Lovingston : 2.9.10

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©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Fire crews on the scene of the McDonalds fire in Lovingston, Virginia Tuesday afternoon.
©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Fire crews on the scene of the McDonalds fire in Lovingston, Virginia Tuesday afternoon.

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
Fire crews responded to a fire at McDonalds in Lovingston Monday afternoon after what’s believed to be an electrical fire started the blaze. “This looks to have been an electrical fire and that then caused the grease fire. Some fire damage to the rafters in the building and a lot of smoke and water damage,” Ray Uttaro, Nelson County’s Emergency Service Coordinator tells NCL.

The restaurant is closed temporarily until repairs can be made, not sure how long.

More updates as we have them!

DEVILS BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY: JAN SMITH TRIO on SUNDAY- VALENTINE’S DAY

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Devils Backbone, Valentine’s Day,
LOVE….FOR BEER! Join us for menu specials and of course that chocolate dessert while hearing one of our locals -Jan Smith Trio playing original folk music.

Event Date: Sunday 14th of February 2010 08:00 PM

Location/Address: crossroads Rt 151 & Rt 664, Nelson County

Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information

DEVILS BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY: GARY RANDAL on SUNDAY

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Brunch or lunch on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14th, Sunday with the acoustic tunes of Gary Randal and his guitar(2pm). Check our website for the brunch menu every Friday!

Event Date: Sunday 14th of February 2010 02:00 PM

Location/Address: crossroads Rt 151 & Rt 664, Nelson County

Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information

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