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NC Inmate Charged With Burlington Murder & 2017 Shooting In Nelson Planned Bombing Of NC Jail

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(BRL File) : Sean Damion Castorina, 43, is one of three people charged with planning to blow up the North Carolina jail where he’s being held for the 2017 murder of a Burlington man. He’s also involved in a 2017 shooting in Rockfish of Nelson County, Virginia where police say he fled after the NC murder.

Alamance County, NC

BRL learned late Friday evening that Sean Damion Castorina, age 43, has been charged in connection with a plot to blow up the North Carolina jail where he’s being held on charges of first degree murder of a Burlington, NC man in August 2017. The plot information was published in The Times-News in Fayetteville. The case has relevance back here in Nelson County, Virginia where police say he was involved in the shooting of a Rockfish, Virginia woman. They say he first murdered 84 year old Harold Dean Simpson of Burlington in August 2017.

Authorities say he stole Simpson’s car and drove it Nelson County where he eventually shot the woman in Rockfish and fled. The victim survived and recovered, but was left for dead. He and an accomplice, Penny M. Dawson of Burlington, were eventually captured after fleeing Nelson County. They were apprehended far away by the Fergus Falls, Minnesota Police Department. It’s believed they were trying to make it to Canada.

North Carolina authorities immediately extradited the couple back there to stand trial for the murder of Simpson.

You can read the entire article on the planned bombing of the jail in the Times-News article by clicking here.

You can read the entire timeline of events involving the Nelson County / Rockfish, Virginia case by clicking here.

FLOOD WATCHES : With Varying Times Continue Across Blue Ridge : EXPIRED / CANCELED

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Click on the image above from NWS for the absolute latest updates from.

FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
239 PM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

Charles-St. Marys-Augusta-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Orange-Stafford-
Spotsylvania-King George-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park,
California, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Lovingston,
Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Orange, Gordonsville, Falmouth,
Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, and Wintergreen
239 PM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT…

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of southern Maryland and Virginia, including the
following areas, in southern Maryland, Charles and St. Marys.
In Virginia, Albemarle, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue Ridge,
Greene, King George, Nelson, Orange, Spotsylvania, and
Stafford.

* From Saturday morning through late Saturday night

* Moderate rainfall is expected with locally heavy rain possible.
Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are most likely with
locally higher amounts of 3 to 4 inches possible. Runoff from
the rainfall combined with melted snow may cause creeks and
streams to rise out of their banks as well as the potential for
flooding in urban areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
239 PM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-
Northern Baltimore-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-
Clarke-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-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-
Including the cities of Washington, Hagerstown, 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,
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby,
Prince Frederick, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville,
Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City,
Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock,
Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah,
Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Madison, Culpeper, Dale City,
Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon,
Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington,
Alexandria, Falls Church, Warrenton, Turnbull, Purcellville,
Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Big Meadows, Romney, Paw Paw,
Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Moorefield
239 PM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT…

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of Maryland, The District of Columbia, Virginia, and
West Virginia, including the following areas, in Maryland,
Anne Arundel, Calvert, Carroll, Central and Southeast Howard,
Central and Southeast Montgomery, Frederick MD, Northern
Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest Howard, Northwest
Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford, Southern
Baltimore, and Washington. The District of Columbia. In
Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Clarke, Culpeper,
Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, Frederick VA, Madison, Northern
Fauquier, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Page, Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Rappahannock, Rockingham,
Shenandoah, Southern Fauquier, Warren, and Western Loudoun. In
West Virginia, Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, and
Morgan.

* From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night

* Moderate rainfall is expected with locally heavy rain possible.
Rainfall amounts around 1.5 to 2.5 inches are most likely with
locally higher amounts around 3 to 4 inches possible. Runoff
from the rainfall may cause creeks and streams to rise out of
their banks as well as the potential for flooding in urban
areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
116 PM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH DUE TO RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT…

.Low pressure tracks from Texas to Alabama to the Mid Atlantic
region today into Saturday. Rainfall will overspread a warm front
ahead of this system this afternoon into early Saturday before
tapering off to showers in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 1 to
2 inches, on top of several inches of snow expected to melt, will
bring the potential for flooding especially in urban areas as
well as streams and rivers.

Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Wytheville,
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale,
Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville,
Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
116 PM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the
following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe,
Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and
Yadkin. In Virginia, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt,
Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin,
Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania,
Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, and Wythe.

* Through Saturday afternoon

* 1 to 1.5 inches of rainfall will occur on top of several
inches of snow cover. Runoff from this plus melting snow may
cause flooding along streams, creeks and eventually rivers, as
well as urban areas.

* Those living along creeks and streams and larger rivers need to
monitor them today into the weekend. Main stem rivers,
especially the Dan and lower Roanoke Rivers may flood this
weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

FLOOD WATCH : Friday PM To Saturday PM Across Blue Ridge : Heavy Rains & Snow Melt (Replaced & Updated)

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Click on the image above for the latest from NWS.

This previous FLOOD WATCH has been updated with a more recent one, click here.

FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
429 AM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

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-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-
Orange-Culpeper-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-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, Stanardsville, Madison, Orange,
Gordonsville, Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge,
Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville,
Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, Warrenton,
Turnbull, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
429 AM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Maryland, The District of Columbia, and Virginia,
including the following areas, in Maryland, Anne Arundel,
Calvert, Carroll, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and
Southeast Montgomery, Charles, Frederick MD, Northern
Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest Howard, Northwest
Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford, Southern
Baltimore, and St. Marys. The District of Columbia. In
Virginia, Albemarle, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria,
Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, Greene, King George,
Madison, Nelson, Northern Fauquier, Orange, Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Rappahannock, Southern
Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Western Loudoun.

* From this evening through Saturday afternoon

* Moderate rainfall is expected with locally heavy rain
possible. Rainfall amounts around 1 to 2 inches are most
likely with locally higher amounts around 3 inches possible.
Runoff from the rainfall may cause creeks and streams to rise
out of their banks as well as the potential for flooding in
urban areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
429 AM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

Washington-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-
Clarke-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Staunton, Waynesboro,
Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson,
New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal,
Berryville, Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Romney, Paw Paw,
Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Moorefield
429 AM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of north central Maryland, Virginia, and West
Virginia, including the following areas, in north central
Maryland, Washington. In Virginia, Augusta, Central Virginia
Blue Ridge, Clarke, Frederick VA, Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren. In West
Virginia, Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, and Morgan.

* From this evening through Saturday afternoon

* Moderate rainfall is expected with locally heavy rain possible.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are most likely with locally
higher amounts of 3 inches possible. Runoff from the rainfall
combined with melted snow may cause creeks and streams to rise
out of their banks as well as the potential for flooding in
urban areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
332 AM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH DUE TO RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT…

.Low pressure tracks from Texas to Alabama through Friday.
Rainfall will overspread a warm front ahead of this system today
into early Saturday before tapering off to showers in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, on top of several
inches of snow expected to melt, will bring the potential for
flooding especially in urban areas as well as streams and rivers.

Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-
Charlotte-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Independence,
Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Stuart, Rocky Mount,
Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox,
South Boston, and Keysville
332 AM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the
following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe,
Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and
Yadkin. In Virginia, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Buckingham,
Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson,
Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania.

* From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Saturday afternoon

* 1 to 2 inches of rainfall will occur on top of several inches
of snow cover. Runoff from this plus melting snow may cause
flooding along streams, creeks and eventually rivers, as well
as urban areas.

* Those living along creeks and streams and rivers need to
monitor them Friday into the weekend. Main stem rivers,
especially the Dan and lower Roanoke Rivers may flood this
weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
332 AM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH DUE TO RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT…

.Low pressure tracks from Texas to Alabama through Friday.
Rainfall will overspread a warm front ahead of this system today
into early Saturday before tapering off to showers in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, on top of several
inches of snow expected to melt, will bring the potential for
flooding especially in urban areas as well as streams and rivers.

Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge
Including the cities of Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg,
Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, and Buena Vista
332 AM EST Fri Dec 14 2018

…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has expanded the

* Flood Watch to include portions of southwest Virginia and west
central Virginia, including the following areas, in southwest
Virginia, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe. In west central
Virginia, Botetourt, Roanoke, and Rockbridge.

* From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Saturday afternoon

* 1 to 1.5 inches of rainfall will occur on top of several inches
of snow cover. Runoff from this plus melting snow may cause
flooding along streams, creeks and eventually rivers, as well as
urban areas.

* Those living along creeks and streams and larger rivers need to
monitor them Friday into the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Road Conditions Slowly Improving Across The Area : VSP Urges Caution

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Most primary roads were getting in good shape by mid-morning Monday, but many secondary and private roads were still snow covered.

Nelson County, Virginia

The sun is finally starting to come out and slowly folks are digging and drying out from Sunday’s big snowfall across the Blue Ridge.

Virginia State Police released this information around 7:40 AM Monday morning:

“Due to Sunday’s heavy snow and the overnight freezing temperatures, Virginia State Police is still advising Virginians to avoid traveling Monday in the western, southern and central regions of the Commonwealth. Conditions are remain slick and challenging, and troopers continue to respond to vehicles getting stuck on and off the highways.

Highway road conditions have also been dangerous for Virginia State Police. A third Trooper was struck early Monday morning (Dec. 10) in Henrico County in what ended up being a five-vehicle crash. At approximately 3:58 a.m., a vehicle traveling northbound on I-295 lost control at the 31 mile marker by spinning out of control, colliding with several vehicles including a trooper and his patrol vehicle as he was working a crash on the right shoulder. Trooper J. W. Catlett was seated inside his patrol car with the driver of the crash he was investigating. Trooper Catlett had to be transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. There were no other injuries reported. Two other troopers were fortunate to escape injury Sunday evening when their patrol cars were struck by out-of-control vehicles on Interstate 81 in Pulaski County and Interstate 95 in Hanover County, respectively.

As of 7:15 a.m. Monday (Dec. 10), Virginia State Police statewide are responding to 30 disabled vehicles and 17 traffic crashes.

On Sunday (Dec. 9), Virginia State Police statewide responded to more than 1,000 traffic crashes and just shy of 1,150 disabled vehicles. The majority of the crashes occurred in the regions along the Interstate 81 corridor, southern Virginia and central Virginia. Most crashes involved only damage to vehicles. There have been no reported traffic deaths associated with the storm.

For those having to travel today, please check VDOT’s 511 for the latest in road conditions anywhere in Virginia.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

People posting to our Facebook page were finding that most of Route 151 and 250 leaving Nelson was ok.

Conditions should improve over the next 24 hours as more sunshine returns and temps rise above freezing during the daylight hours.

News Alert : Substantial Power Outage Affecting Area (Power Restored ) : Updated 11:12 AM

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Screenshot taken at 8:28 AM Monday morning. At that time over 6500 customer were without power.

Nelson County, Virginia

Updated 11:12 AM Most customers now report their power has been restored.

Updated 10:23 AM Some customers tell us they briefly got power back and have lost it again.

Updated 10:10 AM We have been getting reports from CVEC customers that the lights started coming back on just after 10AM. Melissa Gay with CVEC tells us, “Most of Martins Store and all of Laurel Springs were restored.”

Updated 9:10 AM : Melissa Gay with CVEC said crews have located the problem and it’s a tree down over a line. The crews are removing the tree now and will begin repairs.

As of 8:30 Monday morning over 6500 customers on the CVEC system in Nelson County are without power. “We are patrolling the lines now,” Melissa Gay with CVEC tells us.

Here’s a link to their outage map.

The outage stretches from Wintergreen to Rockfish to Afton, Shipman and Wood Mill from the reports BRL has been receiving through our Facebook page.

BRL began seeing Facebook posts early this morning about the outage.

More – keep refreshing your browser.

VSP Responding to Crashes & Disabled Vehicles : Suggesting To Avoid Travel

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From VSP Richmond Headquarters:

“With winter weather and treacherous conditions widespread across western, southern and central Virginia, the Virginia State Police is advising motorists to avoid traveling, unless absolutely necessary. State police have increased patrols to ensure quick response and clearance of traffic crashes and disabled vehicles in those most impacted areas of the Commonwealth.  As of 1 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 9), Virginia State Police are responding to 32 traffic crashes in its Richmond Division; 14 crashes in its Appomattox Division; six crashes in its Wytheville Division; and 13 crashes in its Salem Division. (For jurisdictions/boundaries for each Division, go to http://www.vsp.virginia.gov/Office_Locations.shtm). The majority of the crashes involve only damage to vehicles. No traffic fatalities have been reported at this time.

State police is reminding all motorists who must drive today to #Drive2SaveLives by driving for conditions:

Slow Your Speed. Whether the roads are icy or just wet, surfaces are still slick and can cause a driver going too fast for conditions to lose control.

Stay Alert. Avoiding distractions – phone, radio, food, etc. – and focusing strictly on your role as a driver and on the other vehicles around you significantly increase your chances of avoiding a crash. Multi-tasking while driving puts yourself and others at risk. Also be alert to changing road conditions and share the road responsibly with all types of vehicles.

Buckle Up. Drivers and passengers should always buckle up for safety. If you lose control on a slick roadway and spin out, the seat belt holds you in place and will likely save your life.

511 for Road Conditions. Needing to know if it’s safe to travel? Then call 511 or visit www.511virginia.orgor download the 511 App. Only call 911 if it’s an emergency and not for road conditions.

Thanks,

 

Corinne N. Geller

Public Relations Director

Virginia State Police”

Winter Weather Settles Across The Blue Ridge : Roads Becoming Hazardous : Updated 10:40 AM

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Photo courtesy of Jason Pugh : Route 664 in Nelson County about 1/4 mile below the Wintergreen Gatehouse was blocked early Sunday morning from cars either blocking the roadway or minor accidents. December 9, 2018 8:20 AM

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

As of 10:30 AM Sunday morning moderate to heavy continues falling across the Blue Ridge in Nelson County and points south. The snow is advancing to the northeast and as the air becomes more saturated areas such as Charlottesville will begin seeing significant snow as well.

Photo By Kelly Kahle : Police work another vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 151 and Route 6 : Martins Store in Nelson County – Sunday – December 9, 2018
This is Route 29 South in Nelson County about 3 miles before the Nelson Wayside around 9:30 AM Sunday. Roads there are very slick and hazardous with numerous accidents currently being worked. Photo courtesy of Kelly Kahle.

Wintergreen Drive in Nelson County just after 8AM Sunday morning – December 9, 2018

A WINTER STORM WARNING remains in effect for most of the Blue Ridge into Sunday night. More details on that by clicking here.

Winter Storm Warning : For Much Of The Blue Ridge

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    As of 7:15 AM Sunday most of the Blue Ridge area in Central Virginia from Augusta and Albemarle south is under a Winter Storm Warning for all of Sunday into Sunday night. Click on the image above for the absolute latest updates from NWS.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

VAZ037-508-091630-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WS.W.0011.181209T1200Z-181210T0500Z/
Albemarle-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
inches expected, with highest amounts in the southern portions
of the county.

* WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge, and Albemarle County.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on snow covered and slippery roads.
Travel will be dangerous. Temperatures will remain well below
freezing Sunday night, so any untreated surfaces will remain
snow covered and slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

VAZ025-091630-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WW.Y.0027.181209T1100Z-181210T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.WS.W.0011.181209T1200Z-181210T0500Z/
Augusta-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7
inches expected, with highest amounts in the southern portions
of the county.

* WHERE…Augusta County.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on snow covered and slippery roads.
Travel will be dangerous. Temperatures will remain well below
freezing Sunday night, so any untreated surfaces will remain
snow covered and slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

VAZ036-091630-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WS.W.0011.181209T1000Z-181210T0500Z/
Nelson-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches expected, with highest amounts in the southern portions
of the county.

* WHERE…Nelson County.

* WHEN…Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on snow covered and slippery roads.
Travel will be dangerous. Temperatures will remain well below
freezing Sunday night, so any untreated surfaces will remain
snow covered and slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WILL BRING SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES SUNDAY…

.Low pressure tracks from the Gulf Coast this morning to off the
Georgia coast this afternoon, then lifts northeast off the North
Carolina coast this evening. Cold high pressure covers the Ohio
the Mid-Atlantic region during this time. A prolonged period of
moderate to heavy snow is expected across the region, with the
heaviest across southern Virginia into western North Carolina.

VAZ011-018-023-035-047-WVZ042-092100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0007.181209T1200Z-181210T1600Z/
Giles-Craig-Botetourt-Amherst-Buckingham-Mercer-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, New Castle, Fincastle,
Amherst, and Bluefield
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM EST MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central, southwest and west central
Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 11 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Plan on snow covered roads. Blowing and drifting
snow is expected at higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts or damage to
the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov…
through Facebook or Twitter…or by calling 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…
4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WILL BRING SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES SUNDAY…

.Low pressure tracks from the Gulf Coast this morning to off the
Georgia coast this afternoon, then lifts northeast off the North
Carolina coast this evening. Cold high pressure covers the Ohio
the Mid-Atlantic region during this time. A prolonged period of
moderate to heavy snow is expected across the region, with the
heaviest across southern Virginia into western North Carolina.

VAZ019-024-WVZ043-044-092100-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WW.Y.0023.181209T1200Z-181210T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KRNK.WS.W.0007.181209T1200Z-181210T1600Z/
Alleghany VA-Rockbridge-Summers-Monroe-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Hinton, Hix, and Union
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM
EST MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches expected.

* WHERE…In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Rockbridge Counties. In
West Virginia, Summers and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 11 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WILL BRING SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES SUNDAY…

.Low pressure tracks from the Gulf Coast this morning to off the
Georgia coast this afternoon, then lifts northeast off the North
Carolina coast this evening. Cold high pressure covers the Ohio
the Mid-Atlantic region during this time. A prolonged period of
moderate to heavy snow is expected across the region, with the
heaviest across southern Virginia into western North Carolina.

VAZ034-045-046-059-092100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T1600Z/
Bedford-Campbell-Appomattox-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Lynchburg, Appomattox, and Keysville
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
inches expected.

* WHERE…Bedford, Appomattox, Charlotte and Campbell Counties.

* WHEN…Until 11 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Plan on snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts or damage to
the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov…
through Facebook or Twitter…or by calling 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…
4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Wintergreen Resort : Ski Instructors Gear Up For Weekend Opening!

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©2018 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura : Ski Instructors from Wintergreen Resort stop for a quick photo Friday afternoon – December 7, 2018 one day before ski season officially opens at the resort on Saturday December 8th. From left to right : Brandon Stephens, Corey Okst, Ty Johnson, Gifford Childs, Samantha Adams, Hunter Tyson, Daniel Persico, Pierce Byrd (Snowsports School Manager), John Armstrong

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia

On Thursday we told you about Wintergreen Resort making the announcement that they will open this coming weekend on December 8th. Ski instructors were getting ready for folks that will be hitting the resort over the coming weeks!

BRL Mountain Photographer (also a longtime ski instructor at the resort) grabbed this photo Friday afternoon the day before opening.

See you on the slopes!

Nellysford : Wild Wolf Brewing Hosts Collaborative Brew With Wintergreen Adaptive Sports

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©2018 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photos By Yvette Stafford : David Shreve, Director of Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, pours a pitcher of Centennial hops into a collaborative brew at Wild Wolf Brewing Company. Friday – December 7, 2018

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

It’s 5-o’clock somewhere, which means it’s perfect timing for the folks at Wild Wolf Brewing Company to make a little magic out back. David Shreve, the director of Wintergreen Adaptive Sports is holding a plastic pitcher.

“These are Centennial hops that we’re getting ready to add as a bittering agent to this soon to be delicious beer.”

David Shreve, (left) Director of Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, helps rake spent grains from a tank while Wild Wolf Brewmaster Danny Wolf looks on. The event is part of a collaborative brew at Wild Wolf Brewing Company benefiting the local non-profit that has introduced outdoor sports to more than 2500 student with disabilities.

The beer is a collaborative brew between the Wintergreen-based adaptive sports organization and the Nellysford brewery, and it looks like the team is leaning towards a Hoppy Amber, which would give the amber an overall “bigness” to the beer. As for the official name? Brewmaster Danny Wolf says that’s something that may be hammered out soon over a pint or two.

With an expected January 2019 release, a portion of the net proceeds from sales of the special beer will go to WAS, which has over the years given adaptive instruction in outdoor sports to more than 2500 students with disabilities.
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