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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: […]
November 6th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,News,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

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 […]
November 6th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »
To the Editor, I am writing in response to the letter from Martha A. Nest. As a nobody, not a treasurer for the Democratic executive committee and president of the Democratic women’s club of Nelson County. Clearly, you are much more intelligent than Amelia Clements or me. I would like to ask you some questions […]
November 5th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Letters to the Editor,Opinion | Read More »

To the editor, Tim Hutchins has participated in eight elections and won six of those. I have witnessed his passion for our Nelson County communities and even politics itself. Politics, even in small towns, requires a thick skin, and frankly all the whining of Tim’s opponent is getting a little old and ridiculous. Regardless of […]
November 2nd, 2022 | Posted in Letters to the Editor,Opinion | Read More »

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 […]
October 31st, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

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 […]
October 30th, 2022 | Posted in Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

To the editor, There is no Democrat running for Nelson County 50th District State Representative. The last Democrat to run was Kory Miller in 2020. Miller openly supported abortion and far-left ideals. To Mr. Miller’s credit though, he was honest and upfront about his support for things the majority of Nelson Countians oppose. I recently […]
October 29th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,News,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

To the Editor: As a small business owner for the past 32 years and a lifelong resident of Nelson County, I am aware of the challenges and opportunities we have here. I know both candidates for judge executive and believe Eric Shelburne possesses the leadership qualities, temperament and most importantly, the character necessary to serve […]
October 28th, 2022 | Posted in Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

To the editor, It is an honor to seek the office of Nelson County Judge Executive. If elected it will be both an opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to be of service to the people of Nelson County. Together we can work to move Nelson County forward in a positive direction. There has been an […]
October 27th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Dear Editor, Nelson County is on the perfect path to flourish by providing opportunities for citizens of all ages, but our government has to be willing to explore those options so we can reap the benefits. We cannot accept the concept of “good enough” or “that is how it has always been done.” That’s why […]
October 26th, 2022 | Posted in Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »