Bold Rock Founders John Washburn (L) and Brian Shanks scoop a ceremonial shovel of dirt to mark the start of a 3 million dollar expansion at Bold Rock Hard Cidery just south of Nellysford, VA back in 2013. Today it was announced that the cidery will be aquired by Artisanal Brewing Ventures.
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
As we first published Wednesday afternoon on our Facebook Page, Bold Rock Hard Cider is apparently being aquired by Artisanal Brewing Ventures. In an article published by Brewbound the information was reavealed on November 20, 2019. Forbes also published a story making the announcement as well.
Thanks to Kristy Taylor Patrick for these beautiful photo of the clouds down below in the valley as seen from Afton Mountain on Tuesday morning – November 19, 2019
Afton Mountain
Nelson County, Virginia
Each season here in the Blue Ridge brings a different view of the beauty in the mountains. This morning we got a real treatwhen Kristy Taylor Patrick sent this photo to us via messenger to our Facebook page.
Kristy got this gret shot of the clouds huggin the mountains down below as seen from Afton Mountain. She tells us, “Pictures of the fog looking from Afton Mountain into the valley.”
Photo courtesy of Wintergreen Fore & Rescue : A vacuum tanker truck rests upside down in the median along US 29 north of Lovingston near the Apple Shed. Crew are working to clear the scene late Sunday morning – November 17, 2019
US 29 North of Davis Creek Road
Nelson County, Virginia
By Tommy Stafford
Law enforcement and rescue crews are working their second accident of the day involving a large truck. This time it is a vacuum tanker truck that is overturned in the median of US 29 about one mile north of Davis Creek Road north of Lovingston, Virginia in Nelson County. (That’s close to the Apple Shed) The tanker was empty but diesel fuel and other fluids were leaking from the truck.
Reeds Gap
Near the Nelson / Augusta County Line
By Tommy Stafford
As of 8:15 AM Sunday morning law enforcement and rescue crews report numerous accidents on the west side of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Reeds Gap. The roadway is now closed on the west side of the parkway down to Mt, Torey Road and portions of 664 were being closed on the east side of 664 into Beech Grove until salt trucks can treat the road.
Some slick roads are also being reported on the mountain at Wintergreen Resort.
Icy roads are the most likely cause for an unrelated accident on I-64 atop Afton Mountain that closed I-64 Sunday morning. Click here for that story.
Photo Via Virginia State Police : The scene early Sunday morning after a commercial bus and tractor trailer collided on I-64 at the 100 MM. November 17, 2019
Afton Mountain
Mile Marker 100 By Tommy Stafford
Final update release from Virginia State Police at 9:53 AM :
“Heavy fog and icy road conditions are to blame for a two-vehicle crash on Afton Mountain early Sunday morning.
At 4:37 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 17), Virginia State Police Trooper L.G. Pingley responded to the crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 at the 100 mile marker in Nelson County at the Augusta County line.
A tractor-trailer was traveling east on I-64, when the driver lost control and the tractor-trailer overturned across the roadway. A chartered bus traveling in the eastbound lane was unable to avoid the tractor-trailer and struck it. The impact of the crash split the tractor-trailer in half. The bus ran off the right side of the highway and came to rest against the guardrail.
The Silver Lining Tours bus had a driver and more than 20 passengers on board at the time of the crash. The bus company is located out of Troy, Va. You will need to contact the company for information on the bus’ destination.
The tractor-trailer driver, James Proffitt, 44, of Suffolk, Va., was transported to UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville for treatment of serious, but non-life threatening, injuries.
The driver of the bus, Andrew L. Burruss, 62, of Keswick, Va., was also transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Proffitt and Burruss were among 15 individuals transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment. Four others were transported to Augusta Health Medical Center for treatment. There are no reported fatalities at this time. Injuries range from serious to minor.
The Virginia State Police Motor Carrier Safety Team responded to the scene to assist with the crash investigation. The U.S. Postal Inspector also responded to the scene since the tractor-trailer was loaded with U.S. mail.
There were at least seven other minor crashes that occurred in the eastbound lanes of I-64 immediately following the initial crash. None of those crashes involved any injuries.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
At 8:57 AM VSP Troopers report both directions of I-64 at MM 100 have been reopened.
Via VDOT 8:48 AM
On I-64 at mile marker 100 in the County of Albemarle, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor trailer accident. All East lanes are closed.
Last updated:
Sun 11/17/2019 8:48 AM EST
Update 7:57 AM:
VSP Troopers are allowing some EB traffic to move down the interstate now past the accident scene. Very slowly.
Ambulances have been transporting injured from an accident involving a Silver Lining Tours bus and a tractor trailer before daylight on Afton Mountain at mile marker 100.
7:20 AM
VSP is working with VDOT to get the interstate cleared and allow salt trucks to treat the roadway before reopening to traffic.
Update: Accident: EB on I-64 at MM100 in Albemarle Co. All EB & all WB travel lanes closed.7:02AM
“We responded to the accident to assist. There are more than a dozen ambulances that have made the scene so far. Augusta County is in charge of the scene,” said Curtis Sheets, Chief of Wintergreen Fire & Rescue from Nelson County.
Media release from VSP Richmond at 7:00 AM :
“At 4:37 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 17), Virginia State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 at the 100 mile marker. at the Augusta and Nelson County line. The crash involves a commercial bus and a tractor-trailer. At least four individuals have been transported to Augusta Medical and several other individuals have been transported to UVA Medical Center. There are no confirmed fatalities. The crash remains under investigation.
Road conditions on Afton Mountain are slick and need to be treated by VDOT. Media are advised NOT to respond to the scene as state police is trying to clear the scene and get vehicles – not involved in the crash but stopped in the lanes – moving again.
Those needing to travel via I-64 through the area are advised to find an alternate route and to monitor VDOT’s 511 for the latest on road conditions and lane openings.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
Icy conditions on the interstate are being reported along with numerous other unrelated accidents. Motorists have been reporting to us that Route 33 is icy as well and at least one driver said he’s been stuck in traffic there for 2.5 hours.
The VDOT Travel App updated as of 6:20 AM Sunday morning. November 17, 2019.
As of 6:30 AM all lanes of I-64 have been shutdown and no traffic is being allowed through.
Injured people have been transported to both Augusta Health Care in Fishersville and hospitals in Charlottesville.
Editor’s note : Any earlier references to Greyhound Bus have been removed. Earlier reports from personnel on the scene incorrectly referred to the proper bus company.
Thanks to Dima Holmes for this photo. The first light snow of the season fell Tuesday morning at Wintergreen Resort. This is on Devils Knob at the top of Wintergreen Drive before the stop sign at Laurel Springs. November 12, 2019.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
It wasn’t much, but the first few light flakes of the season fell Tuesday morning at Wintergreen Resort. Dima Holmes grabbed this shot for us on Devil’s Knob.
At Eagle’s Court Condos next to The Market at Wintergreen. Tuesday – November 12, 2019
At our BRL-Nature Foundation at Wintergreen WeatherNow station on Devil’s Knob, it was already in the upper 20s just before 10 AM on Tuesday. Temps tonight are expected in the mid teens at the resort. Highs on Wednesday will only make it to near or just below freezing.
The annual Nelson County Christmas Parade will be held on December 14, 2019 at 6 P.M. – The weekend event kicks off the Friday before with a tree lighting and caroling along with home decorating judging on December 13th.
Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
Friday, December 13th:
7:00PM: Tree Lighting Ceremony and Caroling.
The ceremony will take place at the intersection of Front Street and Main Street in the Village of Lovingston. Caroling will take place around the tree this year due to safety reasons.
7:15PM: Home Decoration Judging
The judges will walk the parade route and judge the homes that are participating in the contest. We will have three catergories this year and the winner in each category will receive a $25 gift certificate to one of the local eateries.
Saturday, December 14th:
3:00-8:00PM: Food Vendor Sales
The food vendors will be located at the old Theater and the NAPA buildings along Front Street, about mid-way through the village.
3:00-5:00PM: Visit and Photo Op with Santa
Santa will be taking visitors prior to the parade at the Well-Sheffield Funeral Chapel on Front Street.
3:00-5:30PM: Crafter/Vendor Sales
Crafters and other product vendors will be setup at the Bradshaw Building at the intersection of Front Street and Main Street.
6:00PM: Parade Time!
The theme for this year’s parade is Festival of Lights.
The Nelson County Parade Committee has now joined forces with the Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department to bring both the 4th of July Parade and the Christmas Parade to Nelson County. The collaborated effort will allow for better planning and setup of the parade in the future. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via e-mail at kidd.derek82@gmail.com
Derek A. Kidd Assistant Chief Lovingston Fire Department Media Relations Nelson County Parade Committee
Saturday Morning – November 2, 2019
Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia
“Virginia State Police Trooper Z. Harris is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County. The crash occurred Nov. 2, 2019 at 7:39 a.m. on Route 151, several hundred feet south of Meadowbrook Lane.
A 2000 Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling north on Route 151 when it ran off the left side of the highway and struck a mailbox. The pickup then struck a ditch, which caused it to overturn back across the roadway. The vehicle came to rest on its side in the right shoulder.
The driver, Troy L. Wood, 43, of Rustburg, Va., was not injured in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt.
Wood was charged with failure to maintain control of his vehicle.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
Saturday Night – November 2, 2019
Arrington Road At Farrar Lane
Nelson County, Virginia
“Virginia State Police Trooper Z. Harris is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County. The crash occurred Nov. 2, 2019 at 10:39 p.m. at the intersection of Arrington Road and Farrar Lane.
A 1995 Ford Econoline E-150 van was traveling west on Arrington Road. As it came through a curve, the vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned several times before coming to rest off the right side of the road.
The driver, Brittany K. Harris, 29, of Raphine, Va., was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
A 19-year-old female passenger and a 52-year-old male passenger were both transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Harris was charged with failure to maintain control of the vehicle.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
Via NWS : Various Freeze Warnings & Frost Advisories are in effect for the Blue Ridge area very early Saturday morning. November 2, 2019
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
917 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019
DCZ001-MDZ004>006-011-013-014-016>018-503>508-VAZ036-037-052>057-
505-506-020500-
/O.UPG.KLWX.FZ.A.0002.191102T0600Z-191102T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.FZ.W.0002.191102T0600Z-191102T1300Z/
District of Columbia-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-
Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Nelson-Albemarle-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Frederick, Ballenger Creek,
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Baltimore,
Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt,
Laurel, Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate,
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, St. Charles, Waldorf,
Lexington Park, California, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown,
Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, Prince Frederick, Germantown,
Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring,
Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen,
Lovingston, Charlottesville, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge,
Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville,
Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, Purcellville,
Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
917 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...The District of Columbia, portions of central,
northern and southern Maryland and central and northern
Virginia.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
857 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019
NCZ003-004-019-020-VAZ022>024-032>035-043>045-012100-
/O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191101T1600Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.FR.Y.0005.191102T0600Z-191102T1300Z/
Surry-Stokes-Wilkes-Yadkin-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville,
Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart,
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville,
and Lynchburg
857 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, northwest
winds have diminished to below advisory criteria and no longer
pose a threat to unsecured objects or tree limbs.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Virginia and north central and northwest North
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
857 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019
NCZ005-006-VAZ046-047-058-059-012100-
/O.CON.KRNK.FR.Y.0005.191102T0600Z-191102T1300Z/
Rockingham-Caswell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Appomattox,
South Boston, and Keysville
857 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...In Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Halifax and
Charlotte Counties. In North Carolina, Rockingham and Caswell
Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Via NWS : Just before 9PM Thursday evening most counties just east of the BRP and those west had been removed from the previous Tornado Watch. Click on the image above for the absolute latest updates from NWS.
Updated 8:58 PM – More counties canceled :
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED TORNADO WATCH 686 FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN MARYLAND THIS CANCELS 1 COUNTY
IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND
FREDERICK
IN VIRGINIA THIS CANCELS 6 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
GREENE NELSON
IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA
MADISON RAPPAHANNOCK
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BALLENGER CREEK, CHARLOTTESVILLE,
CROZET, FREDERICK, GREENFIELD, MADISON, STANARDSVILLE,
AND WASHINGTON.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED TORNADO WATCH 687 FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN VIRGINIA THIS CANCELS 4 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
APPOMATTOX BUCKINGHAM
IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA
CHARLOTTE HALIFAX
Original watch info below, most of which has been canceled as of 9PM Thursday night.
TORNADO WATCH
Scroll down for specific county outline.
Via Storm Prediction Center
Via SPC For Southern Tier Of Counties until 11PM.
URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 687
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
315 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
Northwest North Carolina
Southern Virginia
* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 315 PM until
1100 PM EDT.
* Primary threats include…
A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
Widespread damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
to 75 mph possible
SUMMARY…An extensive squall line is expected to develop and push
across much of Virginia into North Carolina through this evening.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles
north and south of a line from 20 miles south of Dublin VA to 20
miles east of Richmond VA. For a complete depiction of the watch see
the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and 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.
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 686
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
255 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
District Of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Northern Virginia
Eastern West Virginia Panhandle
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Thursday afternoon from 255 PM until Midnight
EDT.
* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
Widespread damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
to 75 mph possible
SUMMARY...Fast-moving squall line over West Virginia should
intensify and elongate as it pushes to the east of the Appalachians.
The risk for damaging winds and embedded tornadoes will increase
through early to mid evening, before waning later tonight.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 90 statute miles
east and west of a line from 60 miles west southwest of Washington
DC to 30 miles north of State College PA. For a complete depiction
of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU6).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and 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.
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 686
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
255 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2019
TORNADO WATCH 686 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1200 AM EDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
VA
. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALBEMARLE ARLINGTON AUGUSTA
CLARKE CULPEPER FAIRFAX
FAUQUIER FREDERICK GREENE
HIGHLAND KING GEORGE LOUDOUN
MADISON NELSON ORANGE
PAGE PRINCE WILLIAM RAPPAHANNOCK
ROCKINGHAM SHENANDOAH SPOTSYLVANIA
STAFFORD WARREN
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
ALEXANDRIA CHARLOTTESVILLE FAIRFAX
FALLS CHURCH FREDERICKSBURG HARRISONBURG
MANASSAS MANASSAS PARK STAUNTON
WAYNESBORO WINCHESTER
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 687
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
315 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2019
TORNADO WATCH 687 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
VA
. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALLEGHANY AMELIA AMHERST
APPOMATTOX BATH BEDFORD
BOTETOURT BRUNSWICK BUCKINGHAM
CAMPBELL CAROLINE CARROLL
CHARLOTTE CHESTERFIELD CRAIG
CUMBERLAND DINWIDDIE ESSEX
FLOYD FLUVANNA FRANKLIN
GOOCHLAND GREENSVILLE HALIFAX
HANOVER HENRICO HENRY
KING AND QUEEN KING WILLIAM LOUISA
LUNENBURG MECKLENBURG MONTGOMERY
NOTTOWAY PATRICK PITTSYLVANIA
POWHATAN PRINCE EDWARD RICHMOND
ROANOKE ROCKBRIDGE WESTMORELAND
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
BUENA VISTA COLONIAL HEIGHTS COVINGTON
DANVILLE EMPORIA LEXINGTON
LYNCHBURG MARTINSVILLE PETERSBURG
RADFORD RICHMOND ROANOKE
SALEM
Bold Rock Founders John Washburn (L) and Brian Shanks scoop a ceremonial shovel of dirt to mark the start of a 3 million dollar expansion at Bold Rock Hard Cidery just south of Nellysford, VA back in 2013. Today it was announced that the cidery will be aquired by Artisanal Brewing Ventures.
