To the editor: I would like to reply to the recent story published by Don Thrasher about the missed deadline for passing an ordinance regarding the Mayor’s pay that was to take effect on January 1, 2023. I take full responsibility in putting the ordinance on the council agenda for reading and a vote after the deadline. It […]
To the Editor, The previous Democratic Nelson County Judge Executive has announced his endorsement of my Democratic opponent. This does not come as a surprise for either myself, or many in the county. It stated that he would be best suited to work in harmony with our cities. As a lifelong servant of this area, […]
To the Editor, Over the past few months I have been asked by many people who I am supporting for Nelson County Judge Executive. My choice is Eric Sheburne! Not because he is a Democrat or Republican, but because he is the best candidate to continue the many good things that are happening in Nelson […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 — Tracey Bonzo, the Democratic candidate for Nelson County Property Valuation Administrator, was the guest this week on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Tracey, who has served as PVA for 7 months and has worked in the office for 17 years, explained her qualifications […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 — Nelson Fiscal Court gave final approval for Heaven Hill Distilleries’ $135 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds. The court gave its initial approval in June when the project was announced. The bonds will go toward the construction of a new distillery and bottling […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 — Jason Williams, the Republican candidate for Nelson County PVA, was the guest on the Wednesday, Sept. 28th broadcast of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Williams faces off against Democrat incumbent PVA Tracey Bonzo in the November general election. Running time: About 42 minutes, […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 — The candidates for District 3 magistrate met in a debate Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at Thomas Nelson High School. The debate was sponsored by Nelson County American First PAC and featured Kenny Fogle and Don Thrasher as moderators. Running time: 1 hour 12 minutes. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 — The candidates for District 2 magistrate met for a debate sponsored by Nelson County American First PAC on Wednesday, Sept. 28th. Don Thrasher and Kenny Fogle served as moderators. Running time: 1 hour, 3 minutes. -30- Please follow and like us:
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 — The candidates for Nelson County judge-executive will meet next Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in a debate sponsored by the Bardstown Radio Team, owners and operators of WBRT and WOKH. The debate featuring Republican Tim Hutchins and Democrat Eric Shelburne kicks off at 6 p.m. […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 — The magistrate candidates for District 2 participated in town hall-style forum Wednesday at Thomas Nelson High School sponsored by Nelson County American First PAC. Incumbent 2nd District Magistrate Gary Coulter, who is completing his first term on Nelson Fiscal Court, and Republican […]
