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Judge changes mind, says he won’t appoint Dem primary winner as sheriff

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, May 31, 2018 — Sheriff Mike Newton will remain Nelson County Sheriff for the balance of this year — at least until General Election in November. That’s the word from Judge Executive Dean Watts, who alerted the news media Wednesday that Newton had agreed to stay on […]

May 31st, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Election News,Politics | Read More »

Betty Kelley Hart is first candidate to file for Bardstown City Council seat

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 30, 2018 –– Betty Kelley Hart, 61, of Bardstown, is the first person to file as a candidate for Bardstown City Council this year. All six city council seats and the office of mayor will be on the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election ballot. They are […]

May 30th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Politics | Read More »

Watts tops Fogle for judge; Snellen bests Figg as jailer in primary election results

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May 22nd, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,News,State government | Read More »

County’s polling places open 6 a.m. Tuesday for 2018 primary election

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Monday, May 21, 2018 — Nelson County voters go to the polls tomorrow to cast their votes for a number of local races in the Republican and Democratic primary. There have been no changes in polling places in Nelson County, Elaine Filiatreau, Nelson County Clerk, told the Gazette […]

May 21st, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,News,State government | Read More »

Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting, May 15, 2018

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, May 17, 2018 — Video of the Nelson County Fiscal Court regular meeting Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Fiscal Court discussed the proposed 2018-19 budget, and the sudden increase in property values assessed by the Nelson County PVA office, among other things. Running time: about 1 hour, 24 minutes. […]

May 17th, 2018 | Posted in County government,Election News,Elections,Politics,Video | Read More »

Video: Debate – Democrats running for 50th District state representative

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Sunday, May 6, 2018 — The two Democratic primary candidates for 50th District state representative — Kory Miller and James DeWeese — squared off in a live debate Thursday night, May 3, 2018, at the civic center. Running time: 57 minutes.   -30- Please follow and like us:

May 6th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,News,State government,Video | Read More »

Video: GOP sheriff debate, Harper v. Middleton

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 2, 2018 — The Republican primary candidates for Nelson County Sheriff — Todd Harper and Chris Middleton — squared off in a live debate Wednesday night at the civic center. Running time: about 60 minutes.   -30- Please follow and like us:

May 3rd, 2018 | Posted in County government,Election News,Elections,News,Politics,Video | Read More »

Primary 2018: Incumbent judge executive, challenger square off on televised debate

By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, May 1, 2018 — The Democratic candidates for Nelson County judge executive squared off Tuesday at a televised political debate. The debate featuring Incumbent Judge Executive Dean Watts and challenger Kenny Fogle launched the series of political debates hosted by Standard Communications and PLG-TV. Fogle […]

May 2nd, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Election News,Elections,News,Politics | Read More »

Sen. Rand Paul’s wife Kelley is local GOP’s Lincoln Day keynote speaker

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Friday, April 6, 2018 — Kelley Paul, author and wife of U.S. Senator Rand Paul, will give the keynote address at this year’s Nelson County Lincoln Dinner. Kelley Paul is an author, a former communications manager, and the mother of three sons. A national political figure and public […]

April 6th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,News,Politics | Read More »

Local Democrats to celebrate party’s 222nd birthday at April 20 celebration

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO Community News Thursday, April 5, 2018 — The public is invited to join Nelson County Democrats in the celebration of 222nd birthday of the Democratic Party. The event — which includes a meet-and-greet event followed by dinner — is set for Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Maywood Country Club. […]

April 5th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Election News,Elections,News,Politics | Read More »

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