Nearly a year after terrorist bullets snuffed the life forces of her husband and daughter, Nelson County resident Kia Scherr hopes her new Web site will help other people find positive forces in their own lives.

A dance born halfway around the world, and characterized by colorful, swinging skirts, heel stomping, hand clapping and classical guitars, has now made its way into Nelson County.

A man died and three children were injured in a car crash on U.S. 60 in Nelson County late Sunday night.

Fire destroyed a home in Norwood in Nelson County this morning and displaced a family of four, an official said.

A former Nelson County track coach has admitted he had sex with a 16-year-old girl.

The wind rolling off of Elk Mountain feels fast enough that the staff of North Branch School in Afton wonder if it could cut the school’s electricity bill.

The leaves on the trees may not have started turning colors just yet, but the size and colors of the apples grown in Nelson County are an indication that summer is ending and fall is right around the corner.

For the past decade, the Dogwood District volleyball title has bounced back and forth between Altavista and Nelson County, with the Governors and Colonels sharing a 10-season reign as champions.

T-ball is about more than just a ball on a tee - it’s about teamwork and having fun. Check out these pictures from recent games in Madison Heights and Nelson County.

A judge granted more time Wednesday for a Nelson County man to retain an attorney to represent him on a murder charge in the stabbing death of a 73-year-old Afton woman.

Less than 24 hours after two Nelson County men were charged with first-degree murder in connection with last week’s stabbing death of a 73-year-old Afton woman, authorities said they have found the weapon they believe was used.

Forty years ago this year, Hurricane Camille ripped through Nelson County, devastating homes, tearing apart roadways, washing away bridges and killing 153 people.