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