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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 >

Dominion: Get on the right side of history

Dominion: Get on the right side of history

Jun 15, 2020

Two steps forward, and one step back. That’s how today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s Appalachian Trail crossing permit should be viewed for those of us fighting the destructive and unneeded pipeline.

Superheroes Need Good Sidekicks

Superheroes Need Good Sidekicks

Jun 9, 2020

Meet the comp plan—the superhero of the planning world. And, just as superheroes have to have their sidekicks, the comp plan alone can’t get the job done. Communities need several tools in their planning “toolbox” to carry out the plan’s vision.

Source Water Protection Ordinance – One of Virginia’s Best

Source Water Protection Ordinance – One of Virginia’s Best

Jun 9, 2020

No water flows into Augusta County; it all flows out. Having such an abundance of water is a powerful gift and an awesome responsibility.

Another pipe yard, another bad idea

Another pipe yard, another bad idea

May 7, 2020

Here we go again! As those of you who have been following (and opposing!) this saga for the last 6...

Standing Strong.

Standing Strong.

Apr 10, 2020

Even though we are all hunkered down in our separate spaces, we wanted to let you know that you are not alone.

A bad month for Dominion

A bad month for Dominion

Jan 24, 2020

The last few weeks have brought a TON of BIG pipeline news.

A success in Augusta County

A success in Augusta County

Jan 10, 2020

We’re pretty new to fundraising events here at the Alliance so we weren’t sure what to expect when we announced...

Fish Live on Trees

Fish Live on Trees

Nov 18, 2019

Retired soil scientist, farmer, and author Bobby Whitescarver sums up his take on the value of streamside buffers quite simply: “Fish live on trees.”

The ACP is unlawful and SCOTUS is about to hear it

The ACP is unlawful and SCOTUS is about to hear it

Oct 4, 2019

The highest court in the land – Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) – will soon hear Dominion’s appeal...

Not in the ground yet. Or ever!!

Not in the ground yet. Or ever!!

Sep 9, 2019

My how time flies! Five years ago, on Sept. 2, 2014, then Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and Dominion energy CEO...

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