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Video: Ten of 12 city council candidates participate in Our Commonwealth debate

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 — Ten of the 12 candidates running for Bardstown City Council participated in a candidate debate Thursday evening sponsored by Our Commonwealth. This was the second and final debate opportunity for the council candidates. Running time: 1 hour, 51 minutes. -30- Please follow and like […]

October 21st, 2022 | Posted in Bardstown CIty Council,Breaking News,City Government,Election News,Elections,News,Politics,Video | Read More »

Letter: Supports Tim Hutchins for next Nelson County judge-executive

To the editor, Over these past weeks, the public and I have had the opportunity to observe and evaluate the perspectives/agendas of the various candidates running for Nelson County Judge-Executive. As many of you have witnessed, Tim Hutchins’ honest, hopeful, insight into our community’s needs, problems, and also his willingness to examine the issues and […]

October 20th, 2022 | Posted in Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Letter: Republican candidates have a clear vision of Nelson County’s future

To the editor, Last week I read Nelson County Judge Executive Dean Watts’ public endorsement of the Democrat running to replace him. His comments reminded me of the yard signs in the 2nd District from the incumbent who is using the slogan “No Time For a Change.” Local Democrat leadership would like us to believe […]

October 18th, 2022 | Posted in Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Letter: Writer supports Tim Hutchins for Nelson County judge-executive

To the editor, I support Tim Hutchins for the position of Nelson County Judge-Executive. Tim is a hard worker who listens to the citizens of Nelson County. I’ve known Tim most of my life and he is deeply involved in our local community. Tim will confront problems and solve them. I wish him well and […]

October 18th, 2022 | Posted in Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,News,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Bardstown City Council incumbents skip NC American First candidate forum

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 — Six of the 12 candidates for Bardstown City Council participated in a candidate forum sponsored by Don Thrasher’s Nelson County America First PAC Monday night at Thomas Nelson High School. None of the six incumbent candidates chose to take part in the candidate forum. […]

October 18th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Election News,Elections,News,Politics,Politics,Video | Read More »

Letter: Pay ordinance error was mayor’s mistake, not evidence of corruption

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 […]

October 14th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,News,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Video: ‘Bradford & Brooks’ interview David Avis, candidate for District 3 magistrate

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 — David Avis, the Democratic candidate for District 3 magistrate, was the guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Avis discussed his goals as a magistrate and his priorities if elected to serve the district and the county. Running […]

October 13th, 2022 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Breaking News,County government,Election News,Elections,Nelson Fiscal Court,News,Politics,Video | Read More »

Video: Judge executive candidates face off Wednesday in televised live debate

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 — Tim Hutchins and Eric Shelburne, the Republican and Democratic candidate for Nelson County Judge Executive, squared off in a candidate forum Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, sponsored by WBRT / WOKH and the Nelson County Gazette. The hourlong debate was broadcast live on BRTV, Bardstown […]

October 13th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Election News,Elections,News,Politics,Video | Read More »

Letter: Hutchins responds to Watts’ endorsement of his opponent

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, […]

October 13th, 2022 | Posted in Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Letter: Retired Judge Watts endorses Eric Shelburne in judge executive’s race

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 […]

October 11th, 2022 | Posted in County government,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

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