Alert Top Story Breaking Spotlight Topical Body found in vehicle extricated from Nelson County lake Justin Faulconer Sep 7, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 Wintergreen Fire and Rescue's Swift Water Rescue Unit responds to Lake Nelson on Sept. 7 for a vehicle in the water. Photo credit: Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Facebook page Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Justin Faulconer A Waynesboro man was found dead Monday in a vehicle that went into Lake Nelson in Arrington, Nelson County Sheriff Mark Embrey said in a news release.kAmpE eich 2]>][ }6=D@? D96C:77’D 56AFE:6D H6C6 5:DA2E4965 E@ {2<6 }6=D@? 7@C 2 C6A@CE @7 2 >@E@C G69:4=6 A2CE:2==J DF3>6C865 :? E96 H2E6C] &A@? 2CC:G2= 2E fi_d 2]>][ 56AFE:6D @3D6CG65 E96 G69:4=6 :? 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Former Nelson sheriff accused of abusing, threatening wife Details of assault charges pending against former Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks were presented during a bond hearing Sept. 3, a week afte…
Former Nelson County sheriff charged with assaulting family member Former Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks has been charged with assaulting a family on three occasions since May. It's not his first run-in wi…
Nelson man accused of malicious wounding in stabbing A Tyro man was arrested Sunday and faces one count of malicious wounding in connection with a stabbing incident, the Nelson County Sheriff’s O…
Nelson County volleyball reverse sweeps Heritage for road win The Lady Govs turned the tables on Heritage after an early 0-2 deficit to pick up a big road non-district win in Lynchburg.
Sheriff: Afton man arrested on abduction, firearm charges An Afton man is facing an abduction charge and three other firearm-related counts in connection with an incident in Nelson County on Thursday …
