NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 30, 2020 — Despite a very strong showing in the in-person voting last Tuesday at the Nelson County Fairgrounds, Don Thrasher was unable to hold onto the lead in the GOP primary for 50th District state representative over incumbent State Rep. Chad McCoy. With all the votes […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 29, 2020 — Nelson County Clerk Jeanette Sidebottom will release the primary election results at clerk’s office at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. The winner of the GOP primary for 50th District state representative hangs in the balance of the results following last Tuesday’s election day in-person and […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 23, 2020 — The results of in-person and drive-thru voting Tuesday left the race for Republican primary for 50th District state representative up in the air when all the votes were tallied. By the Nelson County Gazette’s count, Thrasher received 706 votes, while incumbent two-term […]
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 Thursday, June 11, 2020 — Don Thrasher, a Republican candidate facing off against incumbent state Rep. Chad McCoy in the June 23 primary, was the guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks Show” on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Thrasher called McCoy’s voting record into question, detailed the “41 McCoy Taxes” […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, June 11, 2020 — Don Thrasher, who is a Republican challenging incumbent state Rep. Chad McCoy to be the GOP nominee to represent the 50th House District, has been called out for his “avoiding paying taxes for years in multiple states.” A number of Nelson County […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, June 8, 2020 — The candidates seeking to be the Republican nominee for 50th District state representative squared off Monday evening for an hour-long debate in the PLG TV studio. The debate wasn’t aired live on PLG, but was streamed live on social media. Two-term incumbent […]
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 Tuesday, May 26, 2020 — Before I begin this week’s session review, I would like to share an update that we have received from the Secretary of State’s office regarding the June 23, 2020, Primary Election. I hope you are already aware that this year’s Primary has been rescheduled […]
