A Bedford man died in a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County on Friday morning, according to the Virginia State Police.
Wintergreen Fire & Rescue delivered their first baby on April 23.
State Sen. John McGuire, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-5th District, in the June 18 primary will not take part in a May 20 public forum in Amherst County despite an online flier from the county’s Republican Party billing the two candidates appearing together, according to a statem…
A three-year repaving project is poised to begin on 24 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, spanning from milepost 97 at Blackhorse Gap just south of the Peaks of Otter to milepost 121 near U.S. 220 in Roanoke, according to a National Park Service news release.
The deal would use an additional $525 million in state revenue to pay for Democratic spending priorities without raising taxes.
One of the joys of spring hiking is to come upon a hillside of trilliums or an occasional lady’s slipper.
A Faber man convicted of involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence in a fatal crash that killed his passenger was sentenced Monday to three years behind bars.
Central Virginia area voters will get a chance to hear directly from candidates on both sides of the aisle for Virginia's 5th Congressional district with upcoming forums in Amherst.
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred May 5 on eastbound Afton Mountain Road in Nelson County.
With weather in the 80’s on Wednesday, herds of families flocked to Yoders Farm in Rustburg to pick ripe, red strawberries all lined in rows.
LOVINGSTON — After four hours of deliberation, a jury on Tuesday returned 18 guilty verdicts against a former Nelson County emergency services coordinator and ex-county sheriff’s deputy in a sexual assault case involving a minor.
This time of year, it’s hard for me to get anything done.
In April of 2004, Almost Home Pet Adoption Center had its grand opening now in April of 2024, they are celebrating their 20th anniversary of being open.
At a campaign event in Amherst County Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-5th District, described his intra-Republican party battle with a state legislator challenging his allegiance to former President Donald Trump as “the highest-profile primary race in the country.”
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) made a stop in Lynchburg on Monday to talk with voters at La Vida Coffee and Market, between visits to Roanoke and Farmville.
Last week, April 12, St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus had a great turnout for their third Ukraine Benefit.
Monday marked 50 years to the day since U.S. District Court Norman K. Moon of Lynchburg began serving as a judge.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to much fanfare signed Senate Bill 436 in Lynchburg on Wednesday, legislation aimed at strengthening workforce development, making credentials more accessible and helping young people achieve apprenticeships earlier.
Lynchburg-area residents witnessed a rare treat Monday as a solar eclipse drew eyes to the sky. Although cloudy conditions may have hindered the view, it didn't stop families at Timbrook Library and other places around the region from gazing into the sky to see the astronomical event.
Tony Dungy told Liberty University students Friday morning that questions like “what are you going to do, what field are you gonna go into, who are you going to work for,” aren’t the questions to focus on.
"That was amazing to me that baseball was such a big part of the Lynchburg society. That's what we do here at the museum. We let people know we share their history."
Three Republican state legislators who represent much of the Lynchburg area addressed a range of bills in the recent Virginia General Assembly session and efforts to work with Democrats who slim majorities in both chambers during a March 28 breakfast event in Bedford.
A former Virginia House of Delegates representative from Campbell County received bond Thursday morning after his arrest over the weekend.
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., stopped in at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital Wednesday to meet with local law enforcement and first responders, area school superintendents, medical professionals and nonprofit leaders for a conversation about the opioid and fentanyl epidemic.
“The proposed legalization of retail marijuana in the Commonwealth endangers Virginians’ health and safety," Gov. Glenn Youngkin said.
A Nelson County grand jury indicted a Maryland man Tuesday on aggravated murder of a law enforcement officer in connection with the June 2023 killing of a Wintergreen police officer.
Early this month, a neighbor ran his power mower over his non-existent grass. AAAGGGHHH!
Huffman started working at the library as the branch manager in 2014 almost at her ten year mark, Huffman announces her retirement.
Former Del. Matt Fariss, who represented Virginia’s 59th House district for a 12-year stint and left office in January after losing a re-election bid for a redistricted seat, was arrested Sunday on three pending charges in Campbell County and booked into the Amherst County Adult Detention Ce…
If you hate the sight of English ivy strangling oak trees or fire blight ruining apple trees, you are not alone.
Jolene is such a lovely young cat. She has a sweet, loving personality, as well as those big, limpid eyes that just pull you right in. She has a distinctive, unique meow that will automatically melt you heart. She is outgoing and friendly and will immediately approach you when you enter the …
Rosie is a chocolate Lab mix, who came to us with Buttercup, a darling pit, and they were such good friends, we kept them as roommates. At the end of the day, you can find them cuddled up in some serious “awwwww” moments. Rosie enjoys playing with friends outside or going for leash walks wit…
"Five words is chatty. Seven is really talking too much," art teacher Terry Ward said. "You need to be concise."
The Nelson County Times newsroom brought home eight awards from the Virginia Press Association’s annual News & Advertising Contest.
Casey Jones is an older gentleman looking for someone to sit with him in quiet spaces. He loves cuddles and being read to. Though he keeps to himself, given the proper home he will be able to show his personality more. He is a resilient soul after facing many hardships before he was found.
UVa virtual town hall on protests; Cavaliers retool roster
Roseland brewery, Devils Backbone Distilling Company took home multiple awards from the 2024 World Beer Cup and San Francisco World Spirits Competition in the month of April.
In March, Coquito, an Argentine and American cuisine restaurant opened at Rockfish Valley Community Center (RVCC). It was a longtime dream of couple, James and Courtney Humphreys.
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) recently received an honorable Mention for Security Excellence in 2023 Elevate Awards by Juniper Networks.
The case for Good
In April of 2004, Almost Home Pet Adoption Center had its grand opening now in April of 2024, they are celebrating their 20th anniversary of being open.
At a campaign event in Amherst County Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-5th District, described his intra-Republican party battle with a state legislator challenging his allegiance to former President Donald Trump as “the highest-profile primary race in the country.”
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) made a stop in Lynchburg on Monday to talk with voters at La Vida Coffee and Market, between visits to Roanoke and Farmville.
Last week, April 12, St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus had a great turnout for their third Ukraine Benefit.
Monday marked 50 years to the day since U.S. District Court Norman K. Moon of Lynchburg began serving as a judge.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to much fanfare signed Senate Bill 436 in Lynchburg on Wednesday, legislation aimed at strengthening workforce development, making credentials more accessible and helping young people achieve apprenticeships earlier.