NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 — Last week, Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, introduced a faith-based initiative to help address Kentucky’s affordable housing challenges through small-government solutions. Senate Bill 59, filed during the second day of the 2025 Legislative Session, stems from conversations with constituents and the recommendations of the 2024 Affordable […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins took time du during the court’s meeting Tuesday to address complaints that the county had not opened the Nelson County Civic Center as a warming shelter in a timely manner. Hutchins and county government in general took […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins was the guest Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. During the show, Tim discussed his recent letter to the editor of the local paper complaining about the left-leaning opinions of its guest columnist, […]
By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 — As we come to the start of a New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year. The holidays are a time for family, gratitude, and community, and I feel privileged to serve the citizens of Nelson County as your […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 — Garbage collection in Nelson County will start back up on Wednesday after the inclement weather forced cancellation of running routes in the county on Monday and Tuesday. Be aware that garbage truck drives on Wednesday will have the discretion to skip collection garbage on […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court, meeting in special session Monday, approved a resolution that will create a zero tolerance policy regarding the use of medical marijuana by county employees. The resolution will prohibit county employees from using any form of medical marijuana. Employees who […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court discussed how to proceed with a proposed resolution that would prohibit any county employee from using medical marijuana at its meeting Tuesday evening. The issue is that many county employees have “safety sensitive” jobs, and the use of medical […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 — Video from the Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 meeting of Nelson Fiscal Court. Also available on YouTube. -30- Please follow and like us:
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 — The residents of the Hurricane Hills development near Boston will finally be able to have access to city water, thanks to an agreement county government has reached with the development’s homeowner’s association. Since taking office, Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins has been […]
By JIM BROOKSNC Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins cited what he termed “a clerical error” that has created confusion on county tax bills regarding the annual 911 fee. At the June 18, 2024 fiscal court meeting, the court approved a resolution that raised the 911 feet […]
