James River Exchange

Welcome to the James Exchange, September 10, 2021. I am Nancy Gill, your host. In today’s episode, I had a conversation with Ed Brooks, the Program Director at the Yancey Community Center in Esmont. There is much happening there, and more on the horizon. It is Community Day at The Park on Saturday, September 25 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at Simpson Park in Esmont. This is a program of the Albemarle Parks...

Welcome to The James Exchange: Monday Matters September 6, 2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill. Today’s episode is all about Scottsville, potential growth, the DMV Select office, vacancies on Town Council, and of course Century Link. I spoke with Matt Lawless, the town’s administrator. Here is what’s up: Public Safety: Not much going on. Flood control system check with the Army Corp of Engineers is o...

Welcome to the James Exchange, Friday Forward September 3, 2021. Today’s episode is a little different. Emma Thomas opens with a rendition of Ashokan Farewell on her viola with Grand Dad Ron accompanying. So, you will meet Emma and learn more about Scottsville’s Mayor Smith. Coming up on Monday Matters is information on two potential housing applications that come before the Scottsville Planning C...

Welcome to the James Exchange: Monday Matters August 30, 2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill. In today’s episode, Donna Price and I talked about broadband. This episode was recorded on Thursday, August 26 for publication today. In preparing for our conversation, I did a little research on internet offerings in our region. There are two basic business models: residential and commercial. For instance,...

Welcome to the James Exchange: Friday Forward August 26, 2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill. In today’s episode, I had a conversation with Erin Root, the director of the Scottsville Center for Arts and the Natural Environment (SCAN). We talked about art, her background, and future plans mixed with a dream. Monday’s episode is a conversation with Donna Price, Albemarle County Supervisor for the Scott...

Welcome to the James Exchange: Monday Matters August 23, 2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill. In today’s episode you will hear from Laura Mellusi. She has been involved in many activities and organizations in and around Scottsville for several years. We talked about Evelyn White, events, more events, and why she stepped down as Vice Mayor of Scottsville. Enjoy the show! This is a public episode. If y...

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Welcome to the James Exchange: Monday Matters 8.16.2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill. In today’s episode, you will meet Caitlin and Cody Walls. I spoke with them on Sunday. We talked about what brought them to Scottsville and also the coal mines in Western Virginia. Before we get to the Walls, this evening the Town Council meets at 7:00, I believe in Council Chambers. Topics include Emergency Decla...

Welcome to the James Exchange: Friday Forward 8.13.21. I am your host, Nancy Gill. Events: Friday, August 13 at 6:00 Collinswood 76 Hardware Rd, the Fluvanna part of Scottsville. Ronnie Johnson, a Scottsville favorite, is playing. We haven’t heard his music in a while. Collinswood is going to be rocking! Saturday, August 14 at 11:00 Farmers’ Market Rivanna Winds is the band’s newest Charlottesvill...

Welcome to The James Exchange: Monday Matters August 9, 2021. I am Nancy Gill, your host. In today’s issue we will hear from Jack Maxwell who has become our “unofficial/official” weather guy. To read Jack’s research and data collection https://www.facebook.com/scottsvilleabw . He also has a second page for his nonprofit Tribute to First Responders: https://www.facebook.com/tributetofr .  Jack and...

Welcome to The James Exchange: Friday Forward August 6, 2021. I am your host Nancy Gill. In today’s episode, I spoke with Betsy Payton about WellAware, a community health initiative with UVa, Central Virginia Health Services, and the Charlottesville Free Clinic. The Scottsville Farmers’ Market is Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00. WellAware Ice Cream Social and Kick-off Event is Sunday, August 8 from...

Welcome to Monday Matters, August 2, 2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill.  I apologize for not getting Friday Forward out last week, but without power and no internet service…well it was quite a week we had in the Greater Scottsville area. Today’s episode is all about that storm. In the words of so many who were walking around town on Thursday, they had never seen damage like this even with the famou...

Welcome to The James Exchange: Monday Matters July 26, 2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill. Sean Tubbs, who has a podcast City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County meetings, let me know that I must have time-traveled into the future by speaking to Mayor Ron Smith in 2023. If anyone else caught onto this adventure, I really met with Mayor Smith on Friday, July 23, 2021. There isn’t much to announce...

Welcome to the James Exchange: Friday Forward, July 23, 2023. I am your host, Nancy Gill. The James River Boys and Girls Club registration for the fall begins on Monday, July 26. The club is located in the Scottsville Community Center at 300 Page Street. The next movie night in the Victory Hall parking lot will be on August 7th at dusk. The movie selection is always a surprise. Bring your family,...

Welcome to The James Exchange: Monday Matters 7.19.21. I am your host, Nancy Gill. Today’s episode revolves around the former Hyosung Factory at 800 Bird Street. The building itself is not a part of the action that has been taken and is going to be discussed this evening. However, the future of the plant structure was a significant part of the discussion by Planning Commissioners and Town Council...

Welcome to the James Exchange, Friday Forward, July 16, 2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill. For today’s show, we have Erin Root of the Scottsville Center for Arts and the Natural Environment. Scan is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Greater Scottsville Area for the past sixteen years. On Thursday, July 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 SCAN is leading a participatory design process on their 13...

Welcome to The James Exchange: Monday Matters 7.12, 2021. I am Nancy Gill, the host of The James Exchange. The Scottsville Town Council meets this evening at 7:00 in Council Chambers, 401 Valley Street for their monthly work session. At times the public is invited to participate, but generally, this is a time dedicated for council discussion with staff. 1: Budget focus on cash management and inves...

Welcome to The James Exchange: Friday Forward July 9, 2021. I am Nancy Gill, the host of The James Exchange. From the Chamber’s Scottsville Happenings: Saturday, July 10 around dusk, there will be a free movie showing outside Victory Hall. Bring a chair and enjoy a carryout picnic from one of our local restaurants. The movie is family-friendly, but I don’t know which one. Outdoor dance fusion fitn...

Welcome to Monday Matters, July 5th, 2021. I am Nancy Gill, the host of The James Exchange. This week it seems Monday is now Tuesday, compliments of the Fourth of July celebrations. So, on Tuesday, July 6, the Public Safety Committee with Chief Vohwinkle meets at 6:00 and the Scottsville Planning Commission at 7:00. The regular first Monday of the month schedule resumes in August. The Planning Com...

Welcome to the second episode of The James Exchange, Friday Forward. I am your host, Nancy Gill. In today’s offering, we hear from Phyliss Johnson and Tim Karr speaking to the 2021 Scottsville Parade and the Grand Marshall. This year the parade honors the Gene N. Johnson Ballpark. As a reminder, Scottsville will celebrate the Fourth on Saturday, July 3rd this year. The parade kicks off at 9:00 at...

Welcome to the maiden voyage of The James Exchange, a podcast for Southern Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Nelson, and the Town of Scottsville. I am Nancy Gill, some know me as the sidekick of Mary Hardy or aka Miss Tudala, others as that pesky town councilor that liked to follow rules and procedure, others as the Mayor of Scottsville. Those who know me best are my family and friends from all par...