The Massies Mill Ruritan Club Carnival runs through Saturday, June 13. Hours: Thursday 6-10 p.m. and Friday/Saturday 6-11 p.m.
- Mark Hand
Gloria Witt, the guest speaker at Nelson County's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, said many in the younger generations are not familiar with King’s message, while older generations have simply forgotten about his struggle.
- From staff reports
Rugged and retro are event themes in the Lynchburg area this weekend. Apocalypse Ale Works and Beer Garden hosts Flannel Fest on Saturday, while Wintergreen Resort and the Bedford Moose Lodge invite residents to go back in time. And with Pokémon League Play and Bachata Night happening in Lyn…
- Emily Barber
Piney River Volunteer Fire Department hosted a BBQ competition where attendees tasted and voted for the best one.
- From Staff Reports
The Wintergreen Music Festival (WMF) is set for July 1 to July 30, 2023 atop Wintergreen Mountain, with several experiences presented in partnership with Wintergreen Resort, including the resort’s July Fourth Jubilee.
- From Staff Reports
Due to popular demand for tickets to "A Tribute to Nelson Musicians Featuring Jimmy Fortune," on July 8, the Nelson County Historical Society is making 250 additional tickets available online on Eventbrite.com and moving the venue to Nelson County High School auditorium from the Nelson Herit…
This handsome, silvery boy is a mix of Weimaraner, Lab and hound. He likes all kinds of people and dogs and doesn’t show much interest in cats. Someone must have cared about him at one time, because he is well mannered and good on lead, and he knows to sit when asked.
- Emily Barber
Piney River Volunteer Fire Department hosted a BBQ competition where attendees tasted and voted for the best one.
- From Staff Reports
‘A Tribute to Dolores Truesdale’ featuring many of her former students including Jimmy Fortune, Bennie Dodd and many others will be Sept. 17 at the Nelson Heritage Center in Arrington. The 3 p.m. event is sponsored by the Nelson County Historical Society’s musical heritage project.
- From Staff Reports
The Wintergreen Music Festival (WMF) is set for July 1 to July 30, 2023 atop Wintergreen Mountain, with several experiences presented in partnership with Wintergreen Resort, including the resort’s July Fourth Jubilee.
- From Staff Reports
Due to popular demand for tickets to "A Tribute to Nelson Musicians Featuring Jimmy Fortune," on July 8, the Nelson County Historical Society is making 250 additional tickets available online on Eventbrite.com and moving the venue to Nelson County High School auditorium from the Nelson Herit…
This handsome, silvery boy is a mix of Weimaraner, Lab and hound. He likes all kinds of people and dogs and doesn’t show much interest in cats. Someone must have cared about him at one time, because he is well mannered and good on lead, and he knows to sit when asked.
Starr is a female tortoiseshell domestic short-haired cat who is about ten years old — but seems a lot younger. This playful, energetic and curious girl is ready to find someone to love her. And she’s easy to love. She loves being petted, purrs and makes muffins with her paws when you hold her.
Bayou is a 3.5-year-old, good-sized, sweet, and happy-go-lucky hound. He loves to talk and bat his eyes at anyone who comes within his view. He is thrilled to go for walks on a leash walk and tries to be respectful of your pace.
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…
- Emma_Martin
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.