Lynchburg’s Veterans Affairs’ outpatient clinic could soon bear the name of a local military hero with the help of a Virginia congressman, who introduced a bill Thursday that would rename the clinic to honor the subject of the award-winning movie “Hacksaw Ridge.”
Garrett announced nearly early five years ago that he would not seek re-election to Congress, in order to combat his alcoholism.
Energix Renewables, a company pursuing a special exception permit to operate a utility-scale solar operation on about 170 acres in the Piney River area of Amherst County, withdrew its permit a few hours before a public hearing the county’s board of supervisors was set to hold May 16.
The view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in all their glory on Rose Mill Road in Amherst County first caught the eye of Geri Dokos in 1999.
Appomattox pitching held the Nelson Governors in check in the teams’ two regular-season meetings. The Raiders baseball team allowed just one run each in two victories. But on Thursday, the Governors took advantage of the opportunities those ACHS arms presented them.
Bummed by rematch prospect
A Faber man was denied bond in Nelson Circuit Court Monday on charges stemming from a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in March.
Local veterinarian Jessica Ligon is the Nelson County Republican Committee’s nominee for the South District board of supervisors seat, after GOP voters cast their ballots at the committee’s mass meeting Saturday.
The Village of Lovingston held its first farmers market May 17, with Stagebridge Farm, Lost Point Farm, Little Hat Creek Farm, and Twin Springs Farm selling local produce, vegetable plant starts, baked goods and more. Vendors will return for the market every Wednesday from 4 to7 p.m. Entranc…
Tye is a bouncy, athletic kind of guy. He’s quite fetching with his brindled coat, and would make anyone look regal walking on a leash beside them. Tye most certainly as some kind of sighthound in him, and is fascinated by our cats. He would absolutely love to chase them. He seems ok with ot…
Tiree is grand, dignified and golden. He has been waiting patiently for a very long time for someone to pay him some attention. He has watched countless rambunctious kittens and energetic young cats come and go. Tiree remains in the shelter hoping someone will appreciate his strong silence a…
Cafeteria workers at Rockfish River Elementary school have been serving up healthy meals and much more for students — their hard work and creativity was recently recognized with a “School Lunch Hero” award from No Kid Hungry Virginia.
Two members of the Amherst County Board of Supervisors will serve on the soon-to-be Amherst/Nelson Agriculture Working Committee, a panel of representatives from Amherst and Nelson counties tasked with looking into a potential shared agricultural complex.
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors recently allocated $5,000 to the Juneteenth Celebration Committee for the county’s second annual Juneteenth festivities, and $10,000 to the Lovingston Fire Department for a fireworks show to celebrate the fourth of July.
Upon rounding the corner after hiking six tenths of mile, guests are greeted by an oval shaped, rock covered opening spewing water from every crack. And looking into the dark abyss grants the viewer with a light at the end of the tunnel.