News & Announcements

Inclement Weather Notice – Collection Center Schedule

Nelson County's Collection Centers (Faber, Shipman, Massies Mill and Rockfish) will operate on the following schedule due to inclement weather: Saturday, January 24, 2026 - Close at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026 - Closed

Inclement Weather Notice – Collection Center Schedule2026-01-23T16:28:26-05:00

Warming Center Opening – January 24 at 6PM

Warming Center Opening Due to expected severe weather moving into the area on Saturday January 24, Nelson County will be opening a warming center at Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department located at 53 Baker Lane in Lovingston. This will allow citizens without heat or power a place to warm up and charge electronic devices. The

Warming Center Opening – January 24 at 6PM2026-01-23T16:16:04-05:00

Special Called Planning Commission Meeting on January 28, 2026 at 5PM

January 21, 2026 Ms. Dylan Bishop Secretary, Nelson County Planning Commission P.O. Box 558 Lovingston, VA 22949 Dear Ms. Bishop, Pursuant to §15.2-2214 of the Code of Virginia, this letter is to request a Special Called Meeting of the Nelson County Planning Commission to be held on January 28, 2026 at 5 p.m. in

Special Called Planning Commission Meeting on January 28, 2026 at 5PM2026-01-21T15:54:08-05:00

Applicants Wanted for Various Boards and Commissions

PUBLIC NOTICE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to serve on the following Committees/Boards: NC Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) – 1 vacancy at large for alternate NC Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) – 1 vacancy at large Agricultural & Forestal Districts Advisory Committee –

Applicants Wanted for Various Boards and Commissions2026-01-20T16:28:32-05:00

Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Martin Luther King Jr.

County of Nelson Notice of Office Holiday Closing Nelson County courts, departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the following days in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday: Nelson County offices will observe the following holiday schedule: January 19, 2026 Closed Nelson County Transfer Station

Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Martin Luther King Jr.2025-12-22T17:10:04-05:00

January 13, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet

January 13, 2026 BOS Packet January 13 2026 County Administrator's Report AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY 13, 2026 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence B. Pledge of Allegiance II. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

January 13, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet2026-01-13T10:54:10-05:00

Nelson County Announces Hiring of New Director of Social Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2025 Nelson County Announces Hiring of New Director of Social Services Nelson County, VA — Nelson County is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Grace Carter Deshong as the County’s new Director of Social Services, effective January 1, 2026. Ms. Deshong brings more than 20 years of public

Nelson County Announces Hiring of New Director of Social Services2025-12-29T14:01:06-05:00

Virginia Cooperative Extension Closure Notice

The Nelson County Virginia Cooperative Extension office is temporarily closed due to repairs and painting and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Virginia Cooperative Extension Closure Notice2025-12-22T16:39:12-05:00

Notice of Office Holiday Closing – New Year’s

County of Nelson Notice of Office Holiday Closing Nelson County departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station and the County Convenience Collection Sites will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of the New Year’s holiday, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Notice of Office Holiday Closing – New Year’s2025-12-11T11:59:15-05:00
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