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Nelson County’s FY ‘27 budget OK’d, new commissioner appointed Nelson County’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget of $115.5 million recently received the county board of supervisors’ unanimous approval.
‘Smart move for county’: Nelson board ratifies 683-acre purchase The recent purchase of 683 acres in Lovingston is an investment in Nelson County’s future with a vision of bringing jobs to the county, accord…
Nelson board honors life of former supervisor Skip Barton The Nelson County Board of Supervisors at this month’s meeting honored the life of Robert G. “Skip” Barton, a longtime county schools teacher …
NCPS considers expansion of middle school athletics The Nelson County School Board is considering expanding middle school athletics, but must consider the division’s budgetary limitations for th…
New DEQ order outlines violations at Wintergreen wastewater plant The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality recently published a consent order agreement on an enforcement action the agency announced fo…
