FALLSTON — Leading up to the May 4 party primaries, some Democrats in Cleveland County seem to be getting a lot of attention, i.e. the sheriff’s contest.

However, there is a Republican ballot to consider.

Monday night, the Cleveland County Republican Party provided an opportunity for voters, particularly in Upper Cleveland, to listen to GOP candidates running for sheriff and for the N.C. House District 110 seat.

There were few empty chairs at the…

The forum will provide an opportunity for individuals, particularly in Upper-Cleveland to hear directly from House candidates Representative Pearl Burris-Floyd and Kelly Hastings, as well as the candidates for Sheriff, Don Allen and David Morrow. Shelby Star Publisher Skip Foster will moderate the debate.

The public is invited; the program will begin promptly at 7 PM. The clubhouse is located on Highway 18, north of the light in Fallston, beside Community Mart.

The highlight of the evening was a surprise presentation to Ruth Wilson of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, bestowed by the Governor. The Long Leaf Pine is the highest civilian honor awarded by the state of North Carolina. The award was presented to Mrs. Wilson by Senator Debbie Clary and Representatives Tim Moore and Pearl Burris-Floyd.

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service. Contributions to community, extra effort in their careers, and many years of service to their organizations are some of the guidelines by which recipients are selected for this award. Mrs. Wilson’s contributions, particularly to the Cleveland County Board of Elections have been formally noted in recent months by the North Carolina Board of Elections, the Cleveland County Board of Elections and by the Cleveland County Commission.

News article from Shelby Star here.

Reagan Day Dinner, March 27

The Cleveland County GOP will hold it’s annual Reagan Day event on March 27 at 5:30 PM, at Owls Eye Winery in Shelby. Senator Richard Burr will be the special guest speaker, Smoke on the Square will prepare a special meal.

Tickets are available at a cost of $40 per person by clicking HERE. Be sure to enter the amount of $40 per person. You will receive an email noting your donation, and your name will be added to our guest list (you will not receive a printed ticket). Due to not receiving a printed ticket, please list each person’s name in your party in the box provided on the payment screen. The box is not labeled but is directly under the box labeled contribution amount.

Sponsorships are available. For more information, please call 704-484-2GOP.

Our next regular meeting will be April 12 at the Fallston Clubhouse. Watch for more details.

The Cleveland County Republican Party will hold annual precinct meetings and County Convention on March 8, at Kings Mountain City Council Chambers, 101 W. Gold St. in Kings Mountain.

Precinct meetings will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m.; those who wish to register as delegates should arrive by 6:30.

There will be a $5 charge for all delegates. The convention will begin at 7:45, following the program.

Registered Republicans in Cleveland County are invited to participate in precinct meetings at 6:45, and convention at 7:45. We will select delegates for the District and State Conventions.

The program will begin at 7p.m.; all members of the public are invited to attend the program without charge. Allen Page, state director of Freedom Works will be the guest speaker. The public is welcome to come for the program at 7, and leave prior to convention.

The next meeting of the Cleveland County Republican Party will be February 8 at the Snack Shop in Boiling Springs. The meeting will begin at 7, come at 6:15 for Dutch treat supper.

Monday’s meeting will be a town hall forum, featuring Senator Debbie Clary (NC Senate 46) and Representative Tim Moore (NC House 111). The public is invited to attend.

The Cleveland County Republican Party will hold it’s regular meeting on January 11, in Commissioner’s Chambers at the Harry Administration Building, 311 East Marion Street in Shelby at 7PM; the public is invited to attend.  Zoran and Jennifer Naskov will be guest speakers.

Zoran and Jennifer coordinated the Rutherford Tea Parties on Tax Day and Fourth of July, and organize the active Rutherford 912 Group.

The Naskov’s met in high school in Daytona Beach, Florida.  They fell in love with the mountains of Western North Carolina while on vacation with their family in 2006 and have lived in Rutherford County since.

Zoran is the Chief Technology Officer of a software company that specializes in airline reservation software.  Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom, and home schools their two children – Nastassia (9) and Aleks (7).  The Naskov family directs a local soup kitchen in Rutherfordton, NC, spending nearly every Thursday feeding 350+ Rutherford County residents.  They are active in the Children’s ministry of their church – Jennifer leading kids’ music and Zoran as the DJ.

The Naskovs had never been involved in politics (other than voting in elections).  Last March, after watching the We Surround Them television program with Glenn Beck,  they decided to stop saying “someone needs to do something”, and start being those “someones”.

The CCGOP Executive Committee will meet prior to the party meeting, at 6:30 in the Lane Alexander Room.