First of all, where is Rustburg? I, myself, live in the farm country just outside of Charlottesville with my mate and my daughter.
As for cons, the closest ones I know of are in PA (Anthrocon), TN (MFF), and GA (Furry Weekend-Atlanta). Sporty Fox and I are trying to gather interest for a con in VA Beach. Yet, VA is not con country, by some fur standards.