NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 — The candidates for Nelson County Judge-Executive — Democrat Eric Shelburne and Republican Tim Hutchins — squared off in a candidate forum Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 sponsored by Nelson County American First PAC, the splinter Republican group led by former county chairman Don Thrasher. The […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 — The candidates in the race for Nelson County judge-executive squared off Thursday evening at the Thomas Nelson High School auditorium in a forum sponsored by Nelson County American First PAC, led by Don Thrasher. Local journalist Dennis George served as moderator of […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 — The candidates for Nelson County judge-executive will be participating in a Town Hall-style question and answer forum this evening beginning at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Thomas Nelson High School. The event is sponsored by the Nelson County America First PAC. Visitors will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
