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- Justin Faulconer
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, recently visited Rockfish Presbyterian Church in Nellysford to participate in a gathering of Blue Ridge Respite, a program for local seniors that provides social and self-enrichment activities.
- Mark Hand
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th District, was joined by a former Republican congressman on Saturday to call out incumbent Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, for his support of Trump administration policies that Perriello contends have driven up the cost of beer and other products.
Though the leaves have been slow to turn, fall has finally arrived in spectacular fashion, with sugar maples glowing orange, red and yellow.
- Madi Kirkman
Concerned Women for America held a rally at Liberty University’s Freedom Tower on Friday morning to inform students about the upcoming election and encourage them to register to vote. Students received free Chick-fil-A at the event, and were able to sign their names on CWA’s “Big Pink Bus,” …
- Mark Hand
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger joined Birth in Color, a nonprofit organization that promotes maternal health, at an event in Lynchburg on Friday to advocate for the reproductive freedom constitutional amendment question on the Nov. 3 election ballot as well as community-based doula care.
- Bryson Gordon
The Bulldogs blanked Heritage for a key victory, while Zaiden Brown had a special night to get Amherst County in the win column in Week 10.
- Don Davis
Gardeners can find plenty to do as the season winds down. Plants indoors and out need some attention.
- Justin Faulconer
An information session will be held Nov. 4 at The Nelson Center in Lovingston on Crawfords Place at Wintergreen – a housing development under construction on Virginia 151 in Nellysford.
- Justin Faulconer
Nelson County Public Schools is moving forward with a facility study to look at three options for the relocation of administrative offices from the county courthouse to another location.
- DAVID VELAZQUEZ The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
Former UVa President Jim Ryan, who has become a martyr for DEI on college campuses, formally endorsed Democrat Tom Perriello last week.
- DAVID VELAZQUEZ The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
John McGuire says illegal immigrants are driving up Charlottesville's real estate prices, accusing Democrats of pushing mass migration to "destabilize the United States."
- JANE DUNLAP SATHE The Daily Progress
Veritas Illuminated will return to the Afton-based winery this winter, a new trail, themed lights and a fresh menu.
- DAVID VELAZQUEZ The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
Republican Bert Mizusawa, who's seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Mark Warner this year, is hoping to appeal to Trump's supporters and critics.
- Don Davis
You never know what insects may do. They are mostly unpredictable and often surprising.
- Justin Faulconer
Candles were lit in the general district courtroom of the Nelson County Courthouse during an Oct. 15 vigil to honor and remember victims of domestic violence.
- JANE DUNLAP SATHE The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
Kami Cotler, who played Elizabeth on "The Waltons," dropped by the Virginia county that inspired the show's setting last Saturday to reflect on its lasting legacy.
The Lynchburg News & Advance and its sister publications have been on top of the 5th Congressional District race this year at all stages of the campaign season.
- MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
The nationally watched political newsletter has added another Virginia congressional race to its list of toss-ups, this time in the 5th Congressional District.
- Bryson Gordon
Vote between Heritage's Darryl Alexander, Altavista's Cooper Brooks, JF's Samantha Madigan and Timberlake Christian's Grace Minor for Athlete of the Week.
- Matthew Perschall
Families took part in Trunk-or-Treat at Nelson County High School on Monday evening.
- Justin Faulconer
A referendum that will let Nelson County voters accept or reject a 1% sales tax for school capital projects over a 20-year period is on the Nov. 3 ballot.
- Bryson Gordon
Liberty Christian is finding its groove before a pivotal game against Heritage, plus taking stock of the Seminole and Dogwood district races with two weeks left.