October 29, 2025: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency allowing the use of state funds to issue Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) benefits to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in November if the federal government shutdown is not resolved by November 1, 2025. Under VENA, 25% of a customer's monthly benefit
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE October 24, 2025 CONTACT: Len Stevens Lynchburg District Traffic Alert October 27-November 3, 2025 LYNCHBURG — Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however,
County of Nelson Notice of Office Holiday Closing Nelson County courts, departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in observance of the Election Day holiday and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The County Convenience Centers and
Due to the federal government shutdown that occurred on October 1, 2025. The US Department of Agriculture has notified the Commonwealth of Virginia that November SNAP benefits cannot be issued at this time. However, SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards can still be used to purchase food during the shutdown. If additional guidance
The Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail will be CLOSED on Friday, October 24, as we work to set up the trail for our 5th Annual Tunnel After Dark event. The Eastern Trailhead gate will open at 6pm for those with Premium Onsite Tickets. The Western Trailhead will be closured all day and for the duration
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE October 16, 2025 CONTACT: Len Stevens Lynchburg District Traffic Alert October 20-26, 2025 LYNCHBURG — Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however,
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE October 9, 2025 CONTACT: Len Stevens Lynchburg District Traffic Alert October 13-19, 2025 LYNCHBURG — Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled
County of Nelson Notice of Office Holiday Closing Nelson County courts, departments and offices, will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The County’s Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, October 11, 2025
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE October 3, 2025 CONTACT: Sheri Bakken Lynchburg District Traffic Alert October 6-12, 2025 LYNCHBURG — Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work
LOCKN' Farm festival venue along with Oak Ridge Estate is pleased to host; Valley of The Seven Stars: Cosmic Campout on the dates of October 10th-12th, 2025. The event is expected to draw around 20,000 attendees over the course of the weekend. This event is mostly onsite camping for the duration, so day traffic
