Top Story Spotlight Nelson County’s FY ‘27 budget OK’d, new commissioner appointed Justin Faulconer Jun 24, 2026 17 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nelson County’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget of $115.5 million recently received the county board of supervisors’ unanimous approval.kAm%96 ?6H 3F586E E92E 368:?D yF=J ` :?4=F56D 2 86?6C2= 7F?5 @7 Sdd]h >:==:@?[ Se]h >:==:@? :? 563E D6CG:46[ Sd >:==:@? :? 42A:E2=\C6=2E65 :E6>D[ ;FDE >@C6 E92? 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