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Video: Justin Hall interview with ‘Bradford & Brooks’ on WBRT

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 — Justin Hall, the Republican candidate on the November ballot for Nelson County jailer, was the studio guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Hall shared with listeners his qualifications to serve as the next jailer, and his ideas for […]

September 21st, 2022 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Election News,Elections,Politics,Politics,Video | Read More »

State’s education funding method forces taxpayers to carry more of the burden

By ASHLEY HOLLINGSHEADNelson County Board of Education member Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 — Our state school funding is broken, and Nelson County is an example of how the system puts an unfair burden on property owners. This has a real impact on people’s lives. Let’s consider a three-bedroom, 1,500 square foot home in Nelson County […]

September 19th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

Letter: Former mayor asks if council members’ iPads affected by cyber attack

Letter to the Editor: On January 3, 2017, City Clerk Bryant distributed an I-Pad to each of the City Council Members – Joe Buckman (absent), Kecia Copeland, Dick Heaton, John Kelley, Bill Sheckles and Roland Williams. As Mayor, I reminded the council members that personal use of the I-Pad was strongly discouraged. On February 7, […]

September 15th, 2022 | Posted in Business News,City Government,Letters to the Editor,News,Opinion,Politics,Public Safety,Tech | Read More »

Letter: Thrasher sets the record straight on Eric Shelburne and the Pledge

To the editor, I think it is time to shed some honesty and light on the issue with Eric Shelburne and the Pledge of Allegiance issue. Back in 2018 when running for county judge, I wanted to propose the Fiscal Court start saying the pledge at the start of their meetings as our surrounding counties […]

September 15th, 2022 | Posted in County government,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Video: M.T. Harned candidate interview with WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 — Republican candidate for District 3 magistrate, M.T. Harned, was the studio guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show for Wednesday, Sept. 14th. Harned will face Democrat David Avis in the November election to determine who will fill the seat on Nelson Fiscal Court […]

September 14th, 2022 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Politics,Video | Read More »

Letter: Democrat leadership ‘cowardly’ for avoiding debate partnership with GOP

To the editor, For our candidates, and those associated with campaigns, it can become easy to believe that every likely voter is familiar with the individuals on the ballot and his/her positions. Some voters opt to vote straight ticket, and in small communities like ours, personal relationships have already cemented decisions for others. However, the […]

September 12th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Video: Kenny Downs interviewed on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 — Kenny Downs was the studio guest of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Downs talked about his background and experience and how they combine to make him an excellent choice to serve the 5th District as magistrate. -30- Please […]

September 7th, 2022 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Politics,Video | Read More »

Letter: Shelburne clarifies his position on county’s dead animal removal program

To the editor, Recently, while meeting with one of my constituents, it was brought to my attention that my position on dead animal removal may be unclear or misunderstood. During the Ag day debate, I was asked if I support a fee-based program for the dead animal removal service. My response was “yes,” that is […]

September 7th, 2022 | Posted in Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Video: Houghlin talks about coroner’s duties on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 — Nelson County Coroner Rayfield “Field” Houghlin was the studio guest on a very special Friday edition of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio program to discuss his campaign to serve another term as the county’s coroner. In the second half of the show, Jim and […]

September 4th, 2022 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Election News,Elections,Politics,Video | Read More »

Video: Bradford & Brooks interview with magistrate candidate Gary Coulter

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 — Magistrate Gary Coulter was the studio guest on the Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 edition of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks.” Gary is seeking re-election to continue to represent the county’s 2nd District on Nelson Fiscal Court. Gary talked about the lessons he’s learned in his […]

September 1st, 2022 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Breaking News,Election News,Elections,News,Politics,Video | Read More »

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