By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Monday, July 13, 2020 — I hope you and your family enjoyed a safe and happy Independence Day. Sadly, as soon as we took the time to recognize and celebrate our great nation and the freedom it provides us, we began to see another rise in cases of the […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, July 14, 2020 — It was a busy week in Frankfort as several Interim Joint Committees met to discuss issues the state is facing. The common theme in all the committee meetings continues to be COVID-19. This virus appears to be with us for the near future, so […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 7, 2020 — The Nelson County Board of Education approved a revised 2020-21 school calendar that will push the first day of school from Wednesday, Aug. 5th to Tuesday, Aug. 25, 20202. Starting school later will give teachers two weeks to prepare for the start […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, June 28, 2020 — The Washington County Beekeepers Association’s (WCBA) will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at the St. Catharine Farm Apiary, located in the Farm’s orchard. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Attendees are asked to wear a face mask for the protection […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, June 24, 2020 — Two new COVID-19 cases were reported Wednesday in the six-county Lincoln Trail District by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. Neither of the new cases was in Nelson County. Both of the new cases are individuals who live in Hardin County. The new cases […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 23, 2020 — Five new COVID-19 cases were reported Tuesday in Nelson County by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. According to local sources, the five new Nelson County cases include: a 51-year-old woman who lives in the New Haven area; a 62-year-old woman who lives in […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 22, 2020 — If you have questions about voting on Election Day and you are unable to get through on the Nelson County Clerk’s Election Line (chosing Option 7), you may also select Option 3 to speak to a deputy clerk about election matters on the Motor […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, June 14, 2020 — Monday, June 15, 2020 is the last day to make application for an absentee ballot at the Nelson County Clerk’s office. If you have not obtained your application, contact the Nelson County Clerk’s office to request one. The absentee ballot application must be turned […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 1, 2020 — Anyone planning to file as a candidate for local school board, city council, or city commission seat that will be on the November election, the deadline to file your candidacy paperwork is 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The filing deadline in the past […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, June 1, 2020 — To the graduates of 2020, I want to extend my congratulations and best of luck on your future endeavors. Whether you are graduating from high school or college, you have worked and prepared your whole life for the day you get to hear your […]
