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• Nelson residents criticize proposed tower locations

  The Nelson County Planning Commission held public hearings last week on two proposed 144-feet tall communication towers planned as part of a federally-funded project to increase broadband Internet access in the county.

  11/02/2011 11:03 AM
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• Musical coming to Nelson County Middle School

  “Into the Woods Junior" is coming to Nelson County Middle School, with more than 30 students and teachers performing.

  10/26/2011 9:51 AM
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• Cuccinelli speaks at Nelson TRIAD event

  Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli appeared at the Nelson Center in Lovingston last week, where he gave the keynote address at the Nelson County TRIAD’s Senior Safety Day sponsored by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.

  10/26/2011 9:25 AM
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• Cuccinelli speaks at Senior Safety Day in Lovingston

  More than 100 people attended the event, where Cuccinelli focused mainly on health insurance fraud and elderly abuse against seniors in Virginia.

  10/21/2011 8:20 PM
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• JABA to host cakewalk, bake sale

  A local senior center will host an old-fashioned cakewalk and bake sale next month to help raise money for the Blue Ridge Medical Center’s new facility.

  10/19/2011 10:01 AM
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  New cider pub under construction in Nelson County

  After falling in love with the county's natural beauty, John Washburn and his wife, Robin, are building a cidery along Va. 151.

  10/19/2011 9:55 AM
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• JAUNT adds day of service for Nelson-Charlottesville route

  Nelson County residents now have one more day of available transportation service to Charlottesville thanks to a grant from a local nonprofit organization.

  10/19/2011 9:54 AM
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• Nelson Health Dept. eyes possible new home in medical center

  The Nelson County Health Department may have a new home in the near future, just a few miles down the road from its current location.

  10/19/2011 9:53 AM
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• Update: Man killed in Nelson County wreck ID'ed

  Authorities have identified the man killed in a Nelson County wreck this morning as Stephen R. Lamb, 57, of Staunton.

  10/12/2011 1:35 PM
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• Nelson County creates guide to nature

  Known for its rural nature, more than 80 percent of Nelson County is covered with forested land.

  10/05/2011 9:00 AM
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• 'Waltons' cast member to make stop in Lynchburg area

  Every time Mary McDonough comes to Virginia, she leaves with a few of her favorite souvenirs from Nelson County.

  10/05/2011 8:30 AM
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• Gladstone fire department closer to becoming EMS agency

  The Gladstone Volunteer Fire Department is one step closer to taking over rescue squad duties for the community this week.

  09/28/2011 9:29 AM
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• Nelson officials plan solid waste system trial

  More than two years after Nelson County completed the switch to a system of manned solid waste collection sites to deal with county residents’ garbage, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors is bringing one open-top container back to a community on a trial-run basis.

  09/28/2011 9:27 AM
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  Nonprofit aims to preserve Blue Ridge Railroad memories

  More than 200 workers died building a railroad path high up on Afton Mountain.

  09/28/2011 9:18 AM
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• Former rescue squad building renovations to move forward

  The building occupied by the former Gladstone Volunteer Rescue Squad is back in line to get a facelift.

  09/28/2011 8:58 AM
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  Nellysford woman's wood projects became lifelong passion

  What began as a project to build a home has turned into a love affair with hardwoods for one Nelson County woman.

  09/21/2011 8:54 AM
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  Nelson County health building renovations up in the air

  The fate of a building on the Nelson County Courthouse complex is once again up in the air.

  09/21/2011 8:49 AM
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• Nelson supervisors approve wind turbine tower

  The Nelson County Board of Supervisors approved the construction of a 140-foot tower for a turbine that will turn wind into electricity for a residence in Faber.

  09/21/2011 8:48 AM
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• Candidates air views at Nelson County forum

  Candidates for two elected positions in Nelson County answered questions at an informal debate Monday evening during the Nelson County Homebuilders Association monthly meeting.

  09/21/2011 8:48 AM
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• Nelson County apple growers hopeful for large crop

  Summer slipping away into fall means one thing in Nelson County: apple season is here.

  09/21/2011 8:40 AM
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