By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 — The dust is finally starting to settle and life for us political junkies is returning to normal in the wake of Tuesday’s local election. I don’t like the term red or blue “wave” to describe the outcome of an election. But there really was no […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 — Republican candidates performed well in other races in Nelson County, expanding the number of elected Republicans who will be serving in the county. PVA. Jason “Jay” Williams, whose campaign ads called on voters to “Vote Jay for PVA,” was successful in his […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 — Despite having 12 candidates seeking the six seats on the Bardstown City Council, the six incumbent candidates all handily won re-election. Top vote-getter in Tuesday’s council race was Roland “Coach Roe” Williams, who received 13.7 percent of the votes cast. Williams was […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 — A record number of Republican candidates in Tuesday’s election led to the largest number of Republicans ever elected in a single election in Nelson County. If the county’s ever experienced a “red wave,” Tuesday’s election was the closest we’ve come, taking down […]
To the editor, If you have already decided to vote yes, I would like to ask you to consider my thoughts before voting. Voting for this amendment for me is not a question if I believe in abortion is right. I taught my daughters it was not an option for our family. But I also […]
NC GAZETTESTAFF REPORT Sunday, Nov. 6. 2022 — The following letters to the editor have been received in support of Eric Shelburne for Nelson County Judge-Executive. Letter: Businessman backs Shelburne in race for Nelson County judge executive – David Shields Letter: Shelburne ‘invested in the well being’ of Nelson County’s youths – Bri Janes Letter: […]
NC GAZETTESTAFF REPORT The following letters to the editor have been received in support of Tim Hutchins for Nelson County Judge-Executive. Writer says Tim Hutchins is his choice for Nelson County judge executive – William “Jonesie” Jones Writer questions Shelburne’s personal attacks on candidate Hutchins – Donna R Dugan Supports Tim Hutchins for next Nelson […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 — Eric Shelburne, the Democratic candidate for Nelson County Judge Executive, was the guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Eric discussed aspects of his opponent’s negative campaigning as well as his plans and ideas for the future of Nelson County government. -30- Please […]
To the editor, As I travel around this county meeting the great people who live here, I am always amazed at how connected this community is. Our connections and relationships run deep and there is a lot of value in that. Unfortunately, I have a candidate running against me that couldn’t care less about the […]
To the editor, I am writing in response to the letter from Amelia Clements from Cox’s Creek. As the treasurer of the Democratic Executive Committee and president of the Democratic Woman’s Club of Nelson County, I feel that it is necessary to clear up the rhetoric regarding the proposed Amendment to the constitution known as […]
