The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded October, 23 2020 to a residence on 13846 James River Road in Shipman, Virginia.

The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office launched a new Traffic Enforcement Unit position in late May to improve highway safety and ...

Nelson County is set to change its process for tracking short-term rental properties after losing access to information from ...

Nelson County Social Services says concerns over "degradation" at the department are "unfounded" or already being handled. Officials doubt that.

As severe weather continues to affect people throughout the area, Nelson County Emergency Management officials have announced efforts to improve communication technology for public safety.

Katelynn Ann Hipes, 22 of Augusta County, was identified as the suspect. Hipes is wanted for outstanding felony warrants for second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

UPDATE 8:08 P.M., 4/19/2025 — The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect wanted in a Shipman man’s murder. 22-year-old Katelynn Ann Hipes from Augusta County is facing ...

Katelynn Hipes, the suspect in the murder case of Kevin Small, was arrested in Harrisonburg on Tuesday, Nelson County Sheriff’s Office said. NCSO said that they worked with the Harrisonburg ...

Nelson County is cleaning up after getting hit with flooding and snow, all in a three-day period. New Haven, located in southern Nelson County, saw the Rolling Fork River crest at 27.5 feet Monday.

We have some tough news out of Nelson County. We’ve had a death from a weather-related crash. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. Please keep them in your prayers.

Nelson County OKs solar farm near Gladstone The Nelson County Board of Supervisors has greenlighted a 470-acre, 90-megawatt solar farm, but not without expressing concerns about such developments.