Photo VSP : The area on I-64 where the fatality occurred.
Verbatim release from VSP:
“Henrico County – Morgan B. Albert, 49, of Afton, Va., has been identified as the pedestrian who died after being struck by traffic on Interstate 64 in Henrico County.
At 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept 15), Virginia State Police troopers began responding to emergency calls about a person standing in the right, westbound lane of I-64 near the Route 360/Mechanicsville Turnpike overpass. As troopers were responding to the scene, the pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Chrysler minivan and then a second vehicle. Albert died at the scene.
The drivers of both vehicles remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. They were both wearing seatbelts, and did not report any injury.
Albert’s remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The investigation is ongoing.
Sergeant Dylan Davenport
Public Information Officer
Richmond Division”
Near Gladstone / Arrington
Nelson County, Virginia
Verbatim release from VSP:
Updated corrected from VSP 9.17.21 :
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County. The crash occurred Sept. 15, 2021 at 8:15 a.m. on Tye River Road, approximately 1 mile north of Richmond Highway.
A 2017 Hyundai Elantra was traveling south when it collided head-on with a northbound 2000 Ford F-350. The two vehicles struck at a crest in the road. There is no centerline road marking. The at-fault driver has yet to be determined, as the crash investigation remains ongoing. The Virginia State Police Appomattox Division Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and is assisting with the crash investigation.
The driver of the Hyundai, Davontae L. Irving, 19, of Gladstone, Va., died at the scene.
The driver of the F-350, Jacob I.C. Clark, 38, of Gladstone, Va., was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life threatening, injuries.
Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County. The crash occurred Sept. 15, 2021 at 8:15 a.m. on Tye River Road, approximately 1 mile north of Richmond Highway.
A 2017 Hyundai Elantra was traveling south when it crossed the centerline and struck head-on a 2000 Ford F-350.
The male driver of the Hyundai died at the scene.
This is all the information on the crash at this time.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police
Publicity photo Wintergreen Resort : Jay Gamble has been named the new General Manager of Wintergreen Resort
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Wednesday afternoon Wintergreen Resort sent the following email to Wintergreen Club members making the official announcement of a new General Manager.
“Jay Gamble has been named general manager of Wintergreen Resort in Virginia following an extensive search including candidates from across the United States and Canada. Gamble will transition from Ragged Mountain in New Hampshire where he has served as general manager for the past three years. Both resorts are operated by Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. (PGRI).
Gamble is a veteran of the mountain resort industry with 40-years of experience at notable ski resorts including Killington in Vermont, Sunday River in Maine, and Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire. In addition to his mountain operations and financial management background, he has extensive experience with the installation of chair lifts, snowmaking systems, and has served on the board of directors of Ski New Hampshire for the past two decades.
“Wintergreen Resort is a unique and extraordinarily diverse property spread across eleven thousand acres. The four-season nature of the resort and membership component requires a talented leader and Jay Gamble has the years of experience and leadership skills necessary to meet the challenges. With his combined ski and golf management background and Mid-Atlantic ties – Jay is the right person at the right time to take the helm at Wintergreen,” said PGRI president and chief executive officer Vern Greco.
Gamble comes to Wintergreen Resort amid ongoing capital expenditures and an upward trajectory driven by the Mission: Affordable season pass program and growth of the membership. With a focus on expanded year-around programming and operational improvements, Gamble is well suited to continue the goal of making Wintergreen one of the top mountain resorts in the Mid-Atlantic.
“Wintergreen is a unique and distinctive resort and having grown up in South Carolina and learned to ski in North Carolina, this is a very special opportunity. I look forward to moving to Virginia and leading Wintergreen’s growth in the coming years,” noted Gamble.”
Photo Courtesy of Crabtree Falls Cabins : Crabtree Falls Cabins recently announced their approval and forthcoming option for glamping in addition to cabins rentals that have been available for years.
Tyro / Montebello
Nelson County, Virginia
By Tommy Stafford
For years, Crabtree Falls Cabins has long been known for its quaint cabin rentals tucked away just off of Route 56 West in Nelson County. That’s about 5 miles from Montebello and the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway. I first met Beth-Anne Norman Driskill shortly after she started taking care of the cabins a few years back. “I moved up here in 2016. However, I grew up coming to Crabtree Falls, and to this property specifically, when my grandmother, not really related but that’s what I have always called her, Barb Otto, lived here. Barb lived here from the early 70’s until 2000, when she moved away to Nags Head. My father purchased her cabin, her two rental cabins, the duplex on the adjacent property and the land above those properties.” She, her husband, and their young child now live at Crabtree Falls Cabins full-time taking care of the operation.
One of the model glamping tents that was recently setup to do a photo shoot for the upcoming launch that should be late spring of 2022.
“For years we tried to run the company remotely but it was not becoming what we knew it could be if we lived there. In 2016 I moved here and took over running the business, taking care of reservations, our guests, over seeing housekeeping and maintenance.”
Beth-Anne went on to say she’s seen numerous glamping sites that simply took her breath away. She tells us It has become quite popular out west and in South Africa and Asia.
Another view on the inside of a model tent that was recently assembled at Crabtree Falls Cabins for a photo shoot.
“I knew it would just take off if we could provide it here in Nelson County. We started a wait list and already have 378 names on our list waiting to make a reservation. Visit Virginia reposted our glamping sites and that list went viral as well! Our builder, Ben Butler with Capler Homes, began getting calls from numerous other rental properties and companies off 151 asking if he could help them build even more.”
Every tent will have electricity for lighting and charging electronics. Featured in each tent is a king bed, beautiful rustic decor, a coffee and breakfast table, a sitting area with a table and couch, a wood burning heater in the cooler months, a private porch for sitting and listening to the river and a private fire pit for campfires.
Beth-Anne also says each tent will have its own private bathroom located in the bathhouse, which will be centralized to all the tents, so guests may lock away and store personal items, and not worry about sharing facilities. Each bathroom will feature a beautiful vanity, full tile shower, changing area and commode.
Crabtree Falls Cabins has been approved by the county and is finishing the final few details before they can start the build. It should be ready by late spring of 2022.
Beth-Anne told us she excited and looking forward to opening up the new accommodations next spring!
“Once we break ground and determine the opening date, we will open for accepting reservations in advance. To be added to the wait list, people can visit our website https://www.crabtreefalls.com/glamping.htm ”
Motorists who use Route 6 in Nelson County should expect possible delays and changes in traffic patterns during a bridge project near Route 29.
During construction, there will be an 11-foot width restriction in place on Route 6 West. Only westbound traffic allowed on Route 6 between Route 29 and Tidbit Trail. Tractor-trailers will be unable to access Route 29 North from Route 6. Signs, message boards and other devices will alert motorists to the changes in traffic pattern.
Mobilization is already underway for the planned work, including substructure repair, deck extension and overlay. An October completion is scheduled, weather permitting.
Above a screenshot of the letter sent to area media outlets Tuesday afternoon. August 31, 2021
Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
Verbatim release from CA Office of Nelson:
On Tuesday afternoon, August 31, 2021, Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Rutherford announced that his Office has requested the Virginia State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation Division to review an incident that occurred on August 26, 2021, between the Sheriff of Nelson County and a student at the Nelson County High School. This request requires approval by the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
It is important to remember that neither the Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney, nor any other law enforcement agency, may comment on the incident at this time.
I understand that the community is concerned by the reports of this incident, many of which are circulating on Social Media. I urge the community to exercise patience while the Bureau of Criminal Investigation awaits approval from the Office of the Attorney General.
Via NWS : Flash Flood Watches begin today and again on Wednesday. The remnants of Hurricane Ida may create heavy rains later in the week. The watch area may be expanded as well. Click on the image above for the latest update from NWS.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
Charles-Nelson-Albemarle-Orange-Stafford-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Wintergreen, St. Charles, Falmouth, Waldorf,
Lovingston, Charlottesville, Orange, and Gordonsville
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING… …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of southern Maryland and Virginia,
including the following areas: in southern Maryland, Charles. In
Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Nelson, Orange
and Stafford.
* Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely this
afternoon and evening, some of which may produce a few inches of
rain in a short period of time.
* Heavy rainfall in a short period of time would result in rapid
rises of water in small streams and creeks, and in urban and poor
drainage areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has expanded the
* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of southern Maryland and
Virginia, including the following areas: in southern Maryland,
Charles. In Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge,
Nelson, Orange and Stafford.
* From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
* The remnants of Ida will interact with a stalled front resulting
periods of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain beginning
late Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday night.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with localized
amounts around 4 inches possible.
* This amount of heavy rainfall will result in the potential for
flash flooding of creeks and small streams, as well as the
potential for river flooding on the main stem rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
District of Columbia-Northern Baltimore-Southern Baltimore-Prince
Georges-Anne Arundel-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast
Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest
Harford-Southeast Harford-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western
Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Silver Spring, South Gate, Bowie, Arlington,
Annapolis, Manassas, Odenton, Damascus, Falls Church, Purcellville,
Bethesda, Chantilly, Culpeper, Centreville, Sterling, College Park,
Reisterstown, Columbia, Warrenton, Herndon, Severna Park, Greenbelt,
Germantown, Leesburg, McLean, Camp Springs, Rockville,
Jarrettsville, Arnold, Dale City, Big Meadows, Suitland-Silver Hill,
Lake Ridge, Gaithersburg, Severn, Reston, Montclair, Baltimore,
Madison, Alexandria, Clinton, Glen Burnie, Ashburn, Ellicott City,
Woodbridge, Stanardsville, Washington, Annandale, Franconia,
Cockeysville, Lisbon, Laurel, Turnbull, and Aberdeen
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of DC, Maryland and Virginia,
including the following areas: in DC, District of Columbia. In
Maryland, Anne Arundel, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and
Southeast Montgomery, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford,
Northwest Howard, Northwest Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast
Harford and Southern Baltimore. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria, Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, Greene,
Madison, Northern Fauquier, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Rappahannock, Southern Fauquier
and Western Loudoun.
* Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely this
afternoon and evening, some of which may produce a few inches of
rain in a short period of time.
* Heavy rainfall in a short period of time would result in rapid
rises of water in small streams and creeks, and in urban and poor
drainage areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of DC, Maryland and Virginia, including the following
areas: in DC, District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel,
Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery,
Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest Howard, Northwest
Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford and Southern
Baltimore. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria,
Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, Greene, Madison, Northern
Fauquier, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Rappahannock, Southern Fauquier
and Western Loudoun.
* From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
* The remnants of Ida will interact with a stalled front, resulting
in a prolonged period of heavy rainfall beginning Wednesday
morning and continuing through Wednesday night. Rainfall amounts
of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 6
inches possible.
* This amount of heavy rainfall will not only result in the
potential for considerable flash flooding of creeks, small
streams, and urban areas, but also the potential for river
flooding on the main stem rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
Augusta-
Including the cities of Stuarts Draft, Staunton, and Waynesboro
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of western Virginia, including the
following area: Augusta.
* Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely this
afternoon and evening, some of which may produce a few inches of
rain in a short period of time.
* Heavy rainfall in a short period of time would result in rapid
rises of water in small streams and creeks, and in urban and poor
drainage areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has expanded the
* Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of western Virginia,
including the following area: Augusta.
* From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night.
* The remnants of Ida will interact with a stalled front resulting
periods of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain beginning
late Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday night.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with localized
amounts around 4 inches possible.
* This amount of heavy rainfall will result in the potential for
flash flooding of creeks and small streams, as well as the
potential for river flooding on the main stem rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Motorists who use Lowesville Road (Route 778) in Amherst County are once again facing possible delays after the bridge over Piney River was struck by a motor vehicle and damaged for the second time in recent months.
A preliminary damage assessment is complete, one lane of the bridge closed and a temporary signal in place to assist motorists. Repairs are scheduled in the coming weeks.
In late-May, the bridge railing was damaged and traffic detoured while VDOT bridge crews made repairs.
Lowesville Road carries over 900 vehicles per day according to a 2014 count.
Motorists are encouraged to expect delays, slow down and be alert to the presence of the signal, crews and equipment.
Bryant’s Cider flagship location on its farm at 3224 E. Branch Loop in Roseland VA is announcing the opening of its Brewery and addition of 3,000 sq/ft of production space.
Bryant’s, the makers of the cult favorite, Unicorn Fuel, will venture into brewing beer on its sprawling 380 acre farm this fall. “We are anticipating launching our craft beer brand on October 16th at our fall festival” says Jerry Thornton, the owner and cider master. Thornton attended a yearlong brewing program at the University of Richmond a few years back. “Adding beer to the mix will not only give our customers more options, it will allow us to accommodate more consumers who don’t prefer ciders” says Thornton. The addition will also allow more creative freedom to make innovative beverages. “Being on an orchard farm, our “core” competency is hard cider. However consumers still have a stigma about ciders and are branching to seltzers and still love beer. Our mission is to make innovative products and beer will help us do that.” says Thornton.
In addition, Bryant’s is adding an additional 3,000 sq/ft to its hard cider production facility. “The addition will drastically increase production capacity and create new jobs in Nelson County” says Thornton. With the addition to the production space, Bryant’s will be adding additional outdoor seating at its new “Sunset Bar” overlooking The Priest mountain. “We really want to share the space and views with people. Between our 1800’s barn tasting room and the new Sunset Bar, customers will have over 5 acres of space to spread out. We want our customers to experience what it’s like in the country” says Thornton. The Sunset Bar is expected to open this fall.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of the area until 8PM this evening. For the absolute latest updates, cluck the image above.
Scroll down for county outline areas:
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 392
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
135 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
North-Central North Carolina
Central and South-Central Virginia
* Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 135 PM until
800 PM EDT.
* Primary threats include...
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are forming along the foothills of western
Virginia and North Carolina, and will spread across the watch area
this afternoon. Very hot/humid conditions will help storms become
intense, with damaging winds and hail possible in the strongest
cells.
The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60
statute miles east and west of a line from 10 miles southeast of
Greensboro NC to 45 miles north of Richmond VA. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 392
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
135 PM EDT MON JUL 26 2021
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 392 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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NC
. NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALAMANCE CASWELL DAVIDSON
FORSYTH GUILFORD ORANGE
PERSON RANDOLPH ROCKINGHAM
STOKES
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760-830-270000-
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VA
. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALBEMARLE AMELIA AMHERST
APPOMATTOX BEDFORD BRUNSWICK
BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL CAROLINE
CHARLES CITY CHARLOTTE CHESTERFIELD
CUMBERLAND DINWIDDIE ESSEX
FLUVANNA FRANKLIN GOOCHLAND
GREENSVILLE HALIFAX HANOVER
HENRICO HENRY JAMES CITY
KING AND QUEEN KING WILLIAM LOUISA
LUNENBURG MECKLENBURG NELSON
NEW KENT NOTTOWAY PATRICK
PITTSYLVANIA POWHATAN PRINCE EDWARD
PRINCE GEORGE SURRY SUSSEX
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
CHARLOTTESVILLE COLONIAL HEIGHTS DANVILLE
EMPORIA HOPEWELL LYNCHBURG
MARTINSVILLE PETERSBURG RICHMOND
WILLIAMSBURG
