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Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail is now open

The Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail is now reopen!! We thank everyone for your patience and cooperation during this closure. The trail does have one additional closure scheduled for Friday October 25. This is in preparation for our Tunnel After Dark event that evening. Tickets for that event are still available at: www.tunnelafterdark.eventbrite.com

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail is now open2024-10-16T12:59:15-04:00

Blue Ridge Parkway to Reopen in Virginia on Friday, October 11, 2024

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · October 10, 2024 CONTACTS: Office of the Governor Contact: Christian Martinez Email: Virginia Tourism Corporation Contact: Juliana Thomas Email: Blue Ridge Parkway to Reopen RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the National Park Service will reopen the Blue

Blue Ridge Parkway to Reopen in Virginia on Friday, October 11, 20242024-10-11T09:26:36-04:00

Nelson County Sheriff’s Office – Listening Session on November 7, 2024

The Nelson County Sheriff's Office Cordially Invites the Community to a Listening Session This event will take place on Thursday, November 7th, from 6:00 P.M-8:00 P.M. in the Nelson County High School Auditorium. This event will be hosted by the Nelson County Sheriff's office, and all county residents are welcome to attend. Those in

Nelson County Sheriff’s Office – Listening Session on November 7, 20242024-10-09T14:25:54-04:00

Board Vacancies and Upcoming Expiring Terms

PUBLIC NOTICE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BOARD VACANCIES The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking citizens to serve on the following: Planning Commission – East District Seat Vacancy Board of Zoning Appeals – 1 Term Expiring 11/1/2024 For more information, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000 or email .

Board Vacancies and Upcoming Expiring Terms2024-10-07T12:55:32-04:00

Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Columbus Day

County of Nelson Notice of Office Holiday Closing Nelson County courts, departments and offices, will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The County’s Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, October 12, 2024

Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Columbus Day2024-10-01T16:48:18-04:00

October 8, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet

October 8, 2024 BOS Packet County Administrators Report AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 8, 2024 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS III. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution

October 8, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet2024-10-08T11:27:56-04:00

Blue Ridge Parkway NC, VA – Full Parkway Closure for All Uses

National Park Service - Full Parkway Closure For All Uses The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed indefinitely to allow for a comprehensive and thorough assessment of damage related to Hurricane Helene. Although our section didn't receive much damage, there are places in North Carolina where the Parkway no longer exists. A lot of Virginia

Blue Ridge Parkway NC, VA – Full Parkway Closure for All Uses2024-10-04T12:02:19-04:00

Rockfish River Road (Route 617) Closed, Detour in Place

Rockfish River Road (Route 617) is currently closed for repairs.  Please see the detour map below.  The highlighted routes are from Route 617 take Route 620 Rock Spring Road to Route 6 Irish Road, then take Route 639 Laurel Road back to Route 617 Rockfish River Road.  The area marked with a red circle

Rockfish River Road (Route 617) Closed, Detour in Place2024-09-30T17:05:57-04:00

Nelson Memorial Library Closing at 5pm – September 30, 2024

Nelson Memorial Library will be closing at 5:00pm today, Monday, September 30, 2024 due to inclement weather. For updates on the Nelson Memorial Library hours please visit https://jmrl.org/nelson or call 434-263-5904.

Nelson Memorial Library Closing at 5pm – September 30, 20242024-09-30T15:31:21-04:00
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