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About Nancy Sorrells

For more than three decades, Nancy combined the vastly different careers of journalism, history and public service. She holds a master’s degree in local, regional and state history from James Madison University and an undergraduate degree in history from Bridgewater College. She served eight years (2004-2011) as an elected member of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors and four years on the Augusta County Service Authority. During her time on the board, she worked to promote tourism, watershed protection and agricultural vitality within the county and was a founding member of the award-winning Fields of Gold Agritourism initiative. Read more >

Author Events: Gaslight with Jonathan Mingle

Author Events: Gaslight with Jonathan Mingle

Jun 4, 2024

Stop by one (or both!) of the Staunton and Waynesboro events where author Jonathan Mingle will introduce his new book ‘Gaslight: The Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Fight for America’s Energy Future.’

Augusta Solar Getting it Right

Augusta Solar Getting it Right

May 10, 2024

This project checks all the boxes for a good solar project and is in accord with Augusta County’s comp plan.

South River Partnerships

South River Partnerships

Nov 20, 2023

The South River Watershed Coalition is a newly formed community-driven nonprofit that evolved from the DuPont Science Team, which has spent decades addressing the mercury contamination of the river from the DuPont plant.

Ask Augusta to delay Solar Ordinance changes

Ask Augusta to delay Solar Ordinance changes

Nov 9, 2023

It makes no sense to change an ordinance that is working and follows the comp plan to something that does not match the comp plan and might or might not match the pending citizen input regarding solar development within Augusta.

Augusta Comp Plan Meetings Scheduled!

Augusta Comp Plan Meetings Scheduled!

Oct 28, 2023

It is important that Augusta County residents participate because the plan will guide decision-making when threats and opportunities arise.

Shining Light on Two Augusta Solar Projects

Shining Light on Two Augusta Solar Projects

Oct 2, 2023

Two projects in Augusta County that the Alliance can get behind and hope that Augusta residents, too, can support.

Shenvalee Solar Project

Sep 6, 2023

We know that solar is part of the transition to renewable energy, and, done right, it can be compatible with and even complement our agricultural region.

Solar Figures into the Future of Mount Jackson Farm

Solar Figures into the Future of Mount Jackson Farm

Jun 15, 2023

When Fred Garber surveys the progress of the new solar installation on his family farm in Mount Jackson, he sees the future. And that gives the nearly 79-year-old a tiny bit of peace.

Two Augusta solar projects to support

May 31, 2023

We know that solar is part of the transition to renewable energy, and, done right, it can be compatible with and even complement our agricultural region.

Greenville distribution center rezoning withdrawn

Greenville distribution center rezoning withdrawn

May 22, 2023

Augusta County officials say that the rezoning application for the proposed truck distribution center in Greenville was WITHDRAWN in April.

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