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February 10, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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Blue Ridge Parkway first tracks cross country skiing #charlottesville #nelsoncounty
January 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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I missed being in the print shop today, but at least managed to write three poems and replace the tractor’s busted radiator hose.

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July 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Kentucky faces legislative changes with immigration enforcement bill, whistleblower lawsuit, and expanded surveillance. #Kentucky #Louisville #LMPD #NelsonCounty
Local News Roundup: Immigration, Whistleblower Suit, and Police Surveillance
Kentucky faces legislative changes with immigration enforcement bill, whistleblower lawsuit, and expanded surveillance.
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February 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Emily Barber, News & Advance, reports that the Nelson Co Bd of Supers approved plans for the "Wild Rose" solar farm last month. It will be the 1st solar proj of this size to be presented to the county w/ a paneled area of abt 470 acres. #nelsoncounty #virginianews #solar
February 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Nelson County is poised to bridge cultures and foster international ties with an exciting new sister city initiative proposed by local students!

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Students Propose Nelson County Sister City Initiative to Foster International Relations
Braden Murphy and Oden Clark propose a sister city program to enhance cultural connections.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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The Nelson County Board of Supervisors has made pivotal appointments to enhance community governance, with Marsha McDuffie joining the Library Committee and Carl Stellweg reappointed to the Java Advisory Council.

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Nelson County Board Approves Appointments to Library and Java Advisory Committees
Board members confirm Marsha McDuffie and Carl Stellweg for key committee positions.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Residents are rallying for better school funding in Nelson County, urging officials to let voters decide on a local sales tax to support education.

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Residents press Nelson County supervisors to support schools, consider sales tax referendum
Multiple residents urged the Nelson County Board of Supervisors to bolster school funding and to let voters decide on an optional 1% local sales tax; speakers cited state funding shifts and urged retention of teachers through cost-of-living increases.
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July 18, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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The Nelson County Board is on high alert as the Wintergreen Wastewater Treatment Plant faces critical testing and costly repairs that could impact both the environment and taxpayer wallets.

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Board presses Service Authority on Wintergreen wastewater plant, testing and costs
The Nelson County Service Authority reported draft corrective plans to DEQ and told supervisors testing of the Wintergreen plant will occur during the December–February high-volume season; board members pressed staff about costs, contingency plans and the risk of overflows.
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July 18, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Nelson County is witnessing a dramatic shift in jail trends: while young arrestees are declining, felony bookings are on the rise, with a striking local recidivism rate of 19%.

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Armstrong‑Oak Grove regional jail data: fewer young arrestees, more felony bookings and a 19% local recidivism rate, presenter says
A data presentation to the Nelson County Board of Supervisors reviewed 10 years of jail intake and booking trends from Armstrong‑Oak Grove Regional Jail, noting declines in younger arrestees, increases in some felony categories and a county recidivism estimate of about 19% over a multi‑year window.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Nelson County is set to boost its recycling efforts with a $76,000 grant for a new skid steer, while also advancing zoning regulations and improving election accessibility for voters.

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Nelson County fiscal court approves grant-backed skid steer, advances zoning reading and reviews election plans
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Nelson County Fiscal Court accepted a $76,000 grant-funded skid steer bid to boost recycling operations, approved the second reading of a multi-jurisdiction zoning text, heard an elections update about early voting sites and hours, accepted bills and transfers, and approved a part‑time road‑department hire.
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March 4, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Nelson County is poised to save millions with a financing strategy that leverages courthouse collateral, keeping new land purchases flexible and free of liens!

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Consultant recommends VRA bonds to finance Nelson County land purchases
Davenport & Company told Nelson County supervisors that the Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) offers the most flexible, lowest-cost option to finance two recent land purchases totaling about 683 acres and $8.9 million, noting the county can use the courthouse as collateral to avoid encumbering the acquired land.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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The Nelson County board has just unlocked $764,935 for schools by removing a $600,000 bus spending restriction—what does this mean for local education?

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Nelson County board removes bus funding restriction, approves $764,935 for schools
The Nelson County board voted to remove a $600,000 restriction on bus spending and approve $764,935 in additional operating funds for the school division after hearing school staff outline staffing shortages, capital needs and the state budget’s impact.
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July 18, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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Nelson County is making a bold move by ratifying an $8.9 million contract to acquire 683 acres of the Larkin property, opening doors for future economic development!

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Nelson County finalizes Larkin land purchase terms and directs RFP, VRA application for financing
County staff summarized the recently ratified $8.925 million Larkin acreage purchase (10% deposit paid) and a financing plan that includes an RFP for bank interim/permanent financing and an application to the Virginia Resources Authority; the board approved authorization to proceed and set a September decision timeline.
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July 18, 2026 at 4:29 AM
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Nelson County is taking a bold step to fund school construction and renovations with a proposed 1% sales tax on the November ballot—could this be the solution to easing property tax pressure?

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Nelson County board votes to put 1% school-construction sales tax referendum on November ballot
County Administrator Candy presented proposed referendum language and revenue estimates; the board voted to initiate the referendum, which would ask voters whether to authorize a dedicated 1% sales tax for new construction and major renovation of schools, expiring 20 years after adoption.
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July 18, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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Nelson County Fiscal Court just approved a massive $705,000 settlement and secured funding for K9 units, all while pushing for crucial jail funding legislation!

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Nelson County Fiscal Court approves clerk settlement, K9 purchases and resolution backing jail funding bill
At its March 3 meeting, the Nelson County Fiscal Court accepted a county clerk excess-fee settlement of $705,006.81, approved K9 purchases (one funded by the Commonwealth attorney, one with opioid funds), backed a resolution urging passage of House Bill 557 to increase jail funding, and authorized up to $15,000 to hire a lobbying firm for an industrial park effort.
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March 8, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Nelson County takes a heartfelt step forward by proposing to honor Crystal Rogers and Tommy Ballard with memorial bridges, shining a light on a family's tragic story.

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Nelson County asks state to name Woodlawn Road bridge approaches for Crystal Rogers and Tommy Ballard
Nelson County Fiscal Court voted Feb. 17 to ask state legislators to prefile joint resolutions naming the westbound approach to Bridge 090B00086 the Crystal Rogers Memorial Bridge and the eastbound approach the Tommy Ballard Memorial Bridge; the Ballard family attended the meeting.
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March 4, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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In a contentious meeting, the Nelson County Fiscal Court accepted the sheriff's 2026 budget proposal despite his strong objections to missing details and incomplete line items.

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Nelson County Fiscal Court approves sheriff's 2026 budget, maximum pay order amid objections
Nelson County Fiscal Court voted to accept the sheriff's proposed 2026 budget and a maximum pay order despite the sheriff's objections to how some line items were presented and uncertainty about a complete vote tally in the record.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Residents of Nelson County are raising urgent concerns about a proposed zoning change that could threaten local groundwater safety and property management.

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Charles Datt addresses groundwater concerns linked to septic issues near Willow Springs
Charles Datt discusses his septic system problems affecting groundwater near Willow Springs.
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September 11, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Concerns about dwindling night shift staffing and the future of local businesses are shaking the foundation of Nelson County's economy.

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Night Shift Staffing Concerns Arise at Local Event Center Amid Uncertainty
Staffing levels remain low at the event center and corporate office, raising concerns.
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September 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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A heated debate erupts in Nelson County as community voices clash over a controversial zoning change that could reshape the future of the A1-PUD area.

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Community Opposition Emerges Against Long Steel Distillery Petition in New Oak
Residents voice concerns about Long Steel's operations and the validity of their employment claims.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Residents in Nelson County are rallying against a controversial zoning change that threatens their rural landscape and safety on local roads.

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Residents Oppose Rezoning for Distillery Development on Monks Road
Community members challenge proposed zoning changes citing traffic and safety concerns.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Residents of Nelson County are raising alarm bells over a proposed 13-home development that could jeopardize road safety and emergency response in their tight-knit community.

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Residents Oppose New Development Due to Traffic and Water Access Concerns
Community voices concerns over traffic, septic, and fire safety issues from proposed 13-home cluster.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM