Statement on the Murder of Officer Michael Horan

Ashley and I are heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss of Michael Horan, a Greensboro Police Department officer who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our community. This officer embodied the courage, dedication, and selflessness that define the very best of Greensboro’s law enforcement. Their unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of others, even at great personal risk, is a testament to their character and heroism.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer’s family, loved ones, and the entire Greensboro Police Department during this incredibly difficult time. May we honor their legacy by coming together as a community, supporting one another, and continuing to uphold the values they stood for. Rest in peace, Officer. You will never be forgotten.

Ms Coble Praised Jan 6 Rioters in Now Deleted Facebook Post

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RANDLEMAN, NC – Earlier this year, Beverly Coble announced her candidacy for Mayor of Randleman, NC. However, troubling statements from Ms. Coble regarding the events of January 6, 2021, have resurfaced, raising serious concerns about her judgment and suitability for public office.

On January 6, 2021, while rioters were actively breaching the U.S. Capitol, Ms. Coble posted on Facebook at approximately 3:30 PM:

“All I can say is… IT’S ABOUT TIME FOR AMERICANS TO STAND UP FOR OUR PRESIDENT.”

She continued, “I wish I was there, I’d be storming the Capitol too if it would bring out the truth about this stolen and rigged election!”

Clayton Ballentine, founder of AnybodyButCoble.org, issued the following statement in response:

“We believe it is critical for the community to understand the full scope of Ms. Coble’s actions and statements. Moreover, Ms. Coble’s track record, which includes filing over 50 complaints with the City of Randleman against her neighbors, demonstrates a pattern of divisiveness and poor judgment. For these reasons, we strongly believe that Ms. Coble is not fit to serve as Mayor of Randleman.”

This press release seeks to encourage the residents of Randleman to reflect deeply on the qualities they value in their leaders and to consider the implications of her behavior when making their decision at the polls.

Statement on Dishonest Attacks Against Jon Hardister

I have seen a primary opponent of Jon Hardister running attack ads against him, calling him a RINO. These attacks are so far from the truth they are not dishonest; they are flat-out lies.

In 2023, someone in Guilford County, a true RINO, stole a Guilford County School Board seat from a legally and legitimately appointed replacement for a Republican who resigned to take his seat on the county commissioners.

Jon Hardister, who represents part of Guilford County, wrote and helped pass legislation that, for the first time in over 100 years, exercised the state’s authority to kick someone on a local board out of office to remove the RINO from office and replace him with the duly elected Republican.

After removal from office, the RINO switched his party affiliation to unaffiliated, then to Democrat. He has now switched back to being unaffiliated again and is attempting to run against the duly elected Republican officeholder.

Jon Hardister is the furthest thing from RINO; he has actively fought RINOs in government, even going so far as to invoke 100-year-old precedent to remove a true RINO from office.

The bill in question is Senate Bill 9, and you can find out more about the backstory and the bill itself in a writeup on the historical precedent I wrote on Conservative Clearinghouse after it passed.