Nelson County, Virginia
We first shared this information Thursday evening on our BRL Facebook page.
Thursday the Nelson County Service Authority voted unanimously to deny water for ACP (Atlantic Coast Pipeline) for drilling involved in the construction. That, according to the post below from the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League.
More as we know.
Waynesboro
Augusta County, Virginia
The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing concerning the proposed location and design of the Waynesboro Southern Corridor in the city of Waynesboro. The meeting will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in the Yancey Municipal Building, 503 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
Citizens can come in during the meeting hours and discuss the project on a one-on-one basis with VDOT officials and designers. Written comments can be submitted at the meeting or within 10 days after the meeting date to Thomas Marando Jr., P.E., Project Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 811 Commerce Road, Staunton, VA 24401-9029. Oral comments can be recorded at the meeting with the assistance of a court reporter.
The proposed Waynesboro Southern Corridor is a 1.6-mile two-lane road with a shared use path within the city limits of Waynesboro. It is positioned south of Interstate 64 between exit 94 at Rosser Avenue (Route 340) and exit 96 at South Delphine Avenue (Route 624). It will create a direct, multi-modal connection between Rosser Avenue and South Delphine Avenue.
The new corridor extends Shenandoah Village Drive east, crossing Lyndhurst Road at a mini roundabout. The corridor then follows the existing North Oak Lane to the South River, continues on a new roadway location through Nature’s Crossing Technology Center (Exit 96 Industrial Park), and ends at an intersection with South Delphine Avenue.
The Waynesboro Southern Corridor is designed to alleviate congestion at I-64 exits 94 and 96, while improving access to numerous industrial, commercial and residential properties in the southern portion of Waynesboro.
The total estimated cost for this project is $17.3 million, including $2.7 million for preliminary engineering, $1.2 million for right of way and $13.4 million for construction.
The Commonwealth Transportation Board in June 2016 selected the Waynesboro Southern Corridor for full funding through the SMART SCALE prioritization process, which objectively scores transportation projects using several data-driven measures.
Additional information about the Waynesboro Southern Corridor is found on the VDOT project page: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/staunton/waynesboro_southern_corridor.asp
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
The Rockfish Valley Foundation has added to the growing list of comments filed to FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) regarding negative impacts of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in the Rockfish Valley.
“The Rockfish Valley Foundation has concluded several months of research into Dominion’s impact on the Rockfish Valley, home to the Wintergreen Resort and the state’s most scenic Route 151 with its many breweries, cideries and wineries. It is also home to the Rockfish Valley foundation which presents trails for the public along the waterways, Spruce Creek Park and the RVF Natural History Center,” RVF’s President and Chairman Peter A. Agelasto lll said.
“Studies have been made of access roads proposed by Dominion and also other construction that will have a negative impact on the South Rockfish Valley Rural Historic district,” Agelasto added.
More as we know.
Faber
Nelson County, Virginia
Verbatim Press Release From Wintergreen Fire & Rescue:
“At approximately 2:00 PM crews responded to a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Laurel Road and Mill Pond Road in Faber. Crews arrived to find one vehicle on its top over an embankment near a creek. There were three seriously injured patients. One required an approximate hour-long extrication. Two patients were transported by ground to UVA and the third was airlifted by UVA Pegasus.
Units responded from Nelson EMS, Wintergreen Rescue, Faber Fire, and Lovingston Fire. Additionally, support was provided by Stoney Creek Auto (Heavy Wrecker). In total there were 3 ambulances, 2 heavy-squads, and at least 3 fire engines. Volunteer and career crews worked seamlessly to mitigate this event. Nelson Dispatch and Wintergreen Dispatch worked together to manage operations on 4 different frequencies, as well as other concurrent EMS incidents.
The crash remains under investigation by the Virginia Stage Police who were assisted on-scene by the Nelson County Sheriffs Office.
Curtis N. Sheets, MPA
Chief of Wintergreen Fire & Rescue”
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
By Paul Purpura
Tuesday night was Wintergreen Performing Arts Opening Night performance.
The concert started off with “Between the Blue Ridge: An Homage to the Blue Ridge Mountains Of Virginia” by Gwyneth Walker. Following that, “Selections from Wood Works” was performed by Ross Monroe Winter, Violin: Milene Moreira, Violin; Matt Pegis, Viola; and Wesley Baldwin, Cello. Next was “Street Song for Brass Quintet” by Milchael Tilson Thomas with David Vonderheide, Trumpet; Susan Messersmith, Trumpet; Abagail Pack, Horn; Jay Crone, Trombone; and Josh Wirt, Tuba. After Intermission, “Selections and Stories” were performed by the Richard Wilson Trio. This was an ad lib performance of well known American songs starting from just before the beginning of the 1900’s and continued through the 1950’s. Staring off with “When the Saints Go Marching In”, to “Sweet Georgia Brown” to “Over the Rainbow”, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Of Company B” and finally to Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Fire”. People were clapping their hands in tune and almost started dancing. Additional American works were also performed.
It was a great opening night that was well attended. Check out schedule of upcoming events at WPA’s website: www.wintergreenperformingarts.org.
Route 30 & Dixie Airport Road
Amherst County, Virginia
Release from VSP:
Virginia State Police Trooper C.A. Sheron is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Amherst County. The crash occurred at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday (July 10) at Route 130 and Dixie Airport Road.
A 2001 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck was eastbound on Route 130 when it was making a left turn onto Dixie Airport Road. As the pickup was turning, a westbound 1995 GMC Safari van failed to stop for its red light, continued into the intersection and struck the turning the pickup truck. The impact of the crash caused the pickup truck to spin around and overturn onto its roof.
The driver of the pickup truck, Linda B. Perry, 63, Madison Heights, Va., was flown to UVA Hospital, where she later died. She was not wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the van, Russell G.M. Lynch, 37, of Appomattox, Va., was not injured in the crash. Lynch was wearing a seat belt.
Trooper Sheron charged Lynch with reckless driving.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police
Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Some showers will be making a return to the area Wednesday, mainly south of I-64. Other than this brief break with some scattered storms, temps generally starting hitting in the 90s again for the second half of the week into the coming weekend.
Tommy
Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
Hot and humid weather didn’t stop folks from coming out for the annual Lovingston 4th of July parade held Wednesday morning. Folks lined the streets to check out all of the entires! Nelson County Parks & Recreation and Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department, along with support from the County of Nelson hosted the 2018 parade.
You can see more of Paul’s photos from the parade in our Facebook album down below.
See you at next year’s parade!
Laurel Hill Road
Augusta County, VA
Verbatim release via VSP: At 10:24 p.m., Tuesday, Virginia State Police Trooper T.L. Johnson responded to a fatal pedestrian crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred July 3, 2018, on Laurel Hill Road at the intersection of Dunsmore Road.
A 2010 Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on Laurel Hill Road when it struck a female pedestrian walking in the roadway.
The pedestrian, Wanda K. Kramer, 41, of Verona, Va., died at the scene.
The driver of the Impala, Jeffery S. Lakatos, 50, of Waynesboro, Va., was not injured in the crash. Lakatos was arrested for DUI/manslaughter and was transported to Middle River Regional Jail.
The crash remains under investigation
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
With the 4th of July being right in the middle of the week this year, Wintergreen Resort held their annual fireworks display one night early on the 3rd so folks in town for just the 4th would have a chance to see them!
As usual, they didn’t disappoint. BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura grabbed some great shots. Check them out in our Facebook album below.
Happy 4th!
