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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 >

South River Joins Scenic River Map

South River Joins Scenic River Map

Jun 1, 2021

It took two years of work, but 6.5 miles of the South River in Waynesboro have earned recognition as a Virginia Scenic River.

Take the Augusta County Utility-Scale Solar Survey

Take the Augusta County Utility-Scale Solar Survey

May 7, 2021

There is a lot to consider as the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors evaluate proposals and they want your input!

Making Our Communities Whole Again

Making Our Communities Whole Again

Apr 9, 2021

FERC, for the first time, seems genuinely interested in hearing from the people in the path of the pipeline.

A New Day at FERC!

A New Day at FERC!

Mar 16, 2021

For the first time ever, FERC seems sincere in wanting to improve its deeply flawed pipeline certification process

Round Hill Solar found not in ‘substantial accord’

Round Hill Solar found not in ‘substantial accord’

Feb 24, 2021

The Augusta County Planning Commission voted 4-3 against recommending to the Board of Supervisors that the 880-acre, 83 megawatt energy system was in “substantial accord” with the county’s comprehensive plan.

Updates complete in Augusta County to consider solar energy

Updates complete in Augusta County to consider solar energy

Jan 14, 2021

We commend Augusta County for the time and effort put into making sure solar projects in the county are well-sited and successful and that valuable natural resources and the quality of life of our communities are included in local planning efforts.

Augusta County Considers Round Hill Solar Project

Augusta County Considers Round Hill Solar Project

Jan 8, 2021

Strata Solar requests a special use permit for an 83 MW utility-scale solar facility 1.5 miles north of Stuarts Draft.

A Life of Service, A Legacy of Land

A Life of Service, A Legacy of Land

Nov 20, 2020

Hidden Springs Farm, operated by Walter and Joan Brown is not only a Virginia Century Farm, but is one of the last African American farms in Augusta County.

Waynesboro Learning to Embrace the South River

Waynesboro Learning to Embrace the South River

Nov 19, 2020

It’s always been fun to play outside in Waynesboro and eastern Augusta County, but the city is taking it up a notch for its people, plants, fish and birds by strengthening its new relationship with the South River and existing natural and historic resources.

No second chances for the ACP

No second chances for the ACP

Jun 26, 2020

FERC should deny the request to extend its Certificate Order. The ACP is not needed, and its construction will only unnecessarily harm private property, communities, and the environment along the pipeline’s proposed route.

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