{"id":984,"date":"2025-09-05T15:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T19:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountainindivisible.org\/news\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=984"},"modified":"2025-09-26T16:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:35:09","slug":"time-to-get-loud-in-marion-sept-26-28","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/mountainindivisible.org\/news\/event\/time-to-get-loud-in-marion-sept-26-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Salt and Light conference protest &#8211; Sept 26-28"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Please sign up for a shift here\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mcdowellcountydemocrats\/event\/843217\/\">https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mcdowellcountydemocrats\/event\/843217\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"css-15xgxri eaulwr52\">\n<p>Kristi Noem is in charge of FEMA. Michael Whatley was named the Helene recovery &#8220;czar&#8221; by Trump in January. Despite many promises, the actual funding received by North Carolina is about 10% of what was promised &#8230; and needed. Join us as we protest their arrival in North Carolina at the end of the month &#8211; not to aid in our recovery, but to further their own interests at the &#8220;Salt &amp; Light&#8221; conference.<\/p>\n<p>Please join us by signing up for a shift (or two!), making a sign, bringing a friend!<\/p>\n<p>Friday 9\/26 &#8211; Sunday 9\/28, the North Carolina Faith &amp; Freedom Foundation brings its 8th annual Salt &amp; Light Conference to Marion, NC.<\/p>\n<p>Billed as &#8220;the largest most influential faith-based policy conference in North Carolina&#8221; it will feature the following notable politicians:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Congressman Mark Harris, NC08<\/li>\n<li>Michael Whatley, RNC Chairman and aspiring NC Senator<\/li>\n<li>Dave Boliek, NC State Auditor<\/li>\n<li>Kristi Noem, Secretary US Homeland Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please join us by signing for a shift to protest outside of the conference to show those attending that not all North Carolinians support the Christian Nationalist agenda promoted by this conference and the failed policies of the government officials who are attending.<\/p>\n<p>Please: <em> Sign up for a shift and include good contact information so that we can keep you apprised of plans and logistics <\/em> Encourage others to join you * Make your signs!<\/p>\n<p>Ideas:<\/p>\n<p>Where&#8217;s Whatley? Designated the recovery czar for Helene by Trump, he&#8217;s been noticeably absent from NC since his appointment, and he certainly hasn&#8217;t done anything proactive to help.<\/p>\n<p>Boliek has allowed Republicans to take powers historically held by the Governor and transfer them to the Auditor. Will Boliek uphold fair elections now that he is in charge of the Board of Elections? Actions to date do not bode well for November 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Noem has failed on multiple fronts. Illegal detentions, ICE Raids, a stranglehold on FEMA funds, mistreatment of animals.<\/p>\n<p>When you arrive for your shift, parking will be available on the right hand side of Barnes Road in the first lot. We are hoping for enough participants at each shift so that half can stand in the grass on either side of the entrance to Barnes Road on 221, and the other half can stand in the grass on either side of Barnes Road just before the Nebo Crossing parking lot (which is where their property begins.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The full speaker list as of 9\/25 is:<\/p>\n<p>Nick Adams<br \/>\nFounder &amp; Executive Director<br \/>\nFoundation for Liberty &amp; American Greatness<br \/>\nDallas, TX<\/p>\n<p>Nilsa Alverez<br \/>\nHispanic Outreach Director<br \/>\nFaith &amp; Freedom Coalition<br \/>\nSeymour, TN<\/p>\n<p>Pastor John Amanchukwu<br \/>\nInfluential Preacher, Author &amp; Activist<br \/>\nUpper Room Church of God in Christ<br \/>\nWake Forest, NC<\/p>\n<p>Ron Archer<br \/>\nFounder of Ron Archer Ministries<br \/>\nAuthor &amp; Leadership Consultant<br \/>\nNaples, FL<\/p>\n<p>Dean Arp<br \/>\nNC State Representative | Dist 69<br \/>\nMonroe, NC<\/p>\n<p>Liz Becker<br \/>\nStrong Voices for Israel<br \/>\nCo-founder<\/p>\n<p>Dave Boliek<br \/>\nNorth Carolina State Auditor<br \/>\nfmr. UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees Chair<br \/>\nDurham, NC<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Paul Brintley<br \/>\nNC Faith &amp; Freedom Ambassador<br \/>\nSr. Pastor at Fellowship Church<br \/>\nKings Mountain, NC<\/p>\n<p>Don Brown<br \/>\nCandidate for US Senate<br \/>\nConstitutional Attorney &amp; Author<br \/>\nfmr. Navy JAG Officer<br \/>\nCharlotte, NC<\/p>\n<p>Robert Burns<br \/>\nMayor<br \/>\nMonroe, NC<\/p>\n<p>Rachel Campos-Duffy<br \/>\nHost of FOX &amp; Friends Weekend &amp;<br \/>\nFOXNoticias, Author &amp; Podcaster<br \/>\nMom of 9 Awesome Kids<br \/>\nWeston, WI<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ben Carson<br \/>\n17th US HUD Secretary<br \/>\nNeurosurgeon &amp; Author<br \/>\nWest Palm Beach, FL<\/p>\n<p>Judge Craig Collins<br \/>\nDistrict Court Judge<br \/>\nCandidate for Court of Appeals (2026)<br \/>\nGastonia, NC<\/p>\n<p>Joe Concha<br \/>\nColumnist at Washington Examiner &amp;<br \/>\nFox News Contributor<br \/>\nWyckoff, NJ<\/p>\n<p>Chad Connelly<br \/>\nFounder &amp; CEO of Faith Wins<br \/>\nfmr. Chair of the SC Republican Party<br \/>\nProsperity, SC<\/p>\n<p>Dave Craven<br \/>\nNC State Senator | Dist 29<br \/>\nAsheboro, NC<\/p>\n<p>Brad Dacus<br \/>\nPresident &amp; Founder<br \/>\nPacific Justice Institute<br \/>\nSacramento, CA<\/p>\n<p>JP Decker<br \/>\nExecutive Director<br \/>\nMercury One<br \/>\nDallas, TX<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Dunn<br \/>\nConservative Political Journalist &amp;<br \/>\nFounder of Longleaf Politics,<br \/>\nNC Faith &amp; Freedom Contributor<br \/>\nCharlotte, NC<br \/>\nTyler Gaulden<br \/>\nTyler Gaulden<\/p>\n<p>Sr. Pastor at Hillcrest Baptist Church<br \/>\nUnspeakable Joy TV<br \/>\nLebanon, TN<\/p>\n<p>Matt Hagan<br \/>\nArtist &amp; Speedpainter<br \/>\nFayetteville, NC<\/p>\n<p>Rep Mark Harris<br \/>\nUS Congressman | NC08<br \/>\nSr. Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church<br \/>\nIndian Trail, NC<\/p>\n<p>Clarence Henderson<br \/>\nCivil Rights Champion<br \/>\nInspirational Speaker<br \/>\nHigh Point, NC<\/p>\n<p>Shawn Hendrix<br \/>\nOperation Shelter Co-Founder<br \/>\nfmr Mr. Beast Talent<br \/>\nGreenville, NC<\/p>\n<p>ralph hise<br \/>\nNC State Senator | Dist 47<br \/>\nSpruce Pine, NC<\/p>\n<p>Brilyn Hollyhand<br \/>\nEditor-in-Chief of What\u2019s Up, America?<br \/>\nAuthor &amp; Podcaster<br \/>\nTurning Point USA Contributor<br \/>\nTuscaloosa, Al<\/p>\n<p>EW Jackson<br \/>\nS.T.A.N.D Founder<br \/>\nSr. Pastor at The Called Church<br \/>\nChesapeake, VA<\/p>\n<p>Neal Jackson<br \/>\nNC State Representative | Dist 78<br \/>\nRobbins, NC<\/p>\n<p>Brett Jensen<br \/>\nRadio Talk Show Host<br \/>\nWBT-1110 AM | 99.3 FM<br \/>\nCharlotte, NC<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Tim Lee<br \/>\nVietnam Vet, Fox News Contributor<br \/>\nLiberty University Board of Trustees Chair<br \/>\nRowlett, TX<\/p>\n<p>Noy Leyb<br \/>\nStrong Voices for Israel<br \/>\nCo-Founder<br \/>\nBoston, MA<\/p>\n<p>Josh McConkey<br \/>\nCandidate for Lt. Governor (2028)<br \/>\nApex, NC<\/p>\n<p>Leah McGhee<br \/>\nEntrepreneur &amp; Mama Bear<br \/>\nThomasville, NC<\/p>\n<p>Cameron McGill<br \/>\nBladen County Commissioner<br \/>\n&amp; Lead Pastor at Lake Church<br \/>\nWhite Lake, NC<\/p>\n<p>Payton McNabb<br \/>\nAmbassador<br \/>\nIndependent Women<br \/>\nMurphy, NC<\/p>\n<p>Allen Mashburn<br \/>\nNC Faith &amp; Freedom Ambassador<br \/>\nPastor at Asbury Baptist Church<br \/>\nSeagrove, NC<\/p>\n<p>Michaelah Montgomery<br \/>\nFounder &amp; Senior Consultant<br \/>\nConserve The Culture<br \/>\nAtlanta, GA<\/p>\n<p>Sandy Moyer<br \/>\nRepublican National Hispanic Assembly Regional Southeast Director<br \/>\nGreenville, NC<\/p>\n<p>Magie Nichols<br \/>\nFaith &amp; Freedom Nat\u2019l Strategist for<br \/>\nAfrican American Engagement<br \/>\nAtlanta, GA<\/p>\n<p>Savannah Nicole<br \/>\nArtist &amp; Songwriter<br \/>\nNashville, NC<\/p>\n<p>Brad Overcash<br \/>\nNC State Senator | Dist 37<br \/>\nBelmont, NC<\/p>\n<p>Erin Pare<br \/>\nNC State Representative | Dist 37<br \/>\nRaleigh, NC<\/p>\n<p>Isaiah Payne<br \/>\nTurning Point Action<br \/>\nNC Field Representative<br \/>\nKannapolis, NC<\/p>\n<p>Janet Peterson<br \/>\nFounder, Pavement Education Project<br \/>\nCo-Creator at Love America Project<br \/>\nEducator<br \/>\nRaleigh, NC<\/p>\n<p>Rusty Price<br \/>\nFounder &amp; CEO<br \/>\nCamino &amp; Camino Church<br \/>\nCharlotte, NC<\/p>\n<p>Jim Quick<br \/>\nGrassroots Director<br \/>\nNC Faith &amp; Freedom Coalition<br \/>\nConcord, NC<\/p>\n<p>Bob Ritter<br \/>\nNebo Crossing Pastor<br \/>\nNebo, NC<\/p>\n<p>Heidi St John<br \/>\nAuthor &amp; Podcaster<br \/>\nVancouver, WA<\/p>\n<p>Pastor Lorenzo Sewell<br \/>\nTrump47 Inaugural Pastor &amp; Sr. Pastor at 180 Church<br \/>\nFmr Pontiac DreamCenter Director<br \/>\nHarper Woods, MI<\/p>\n<p>Adam Smith<br \/>\nFounder of Savage Freedoms<br \/>\nCombat Veteran,<br \/>\nAsheville, NC<\/p>\n<p>Granger Smith<br \/>\nAuthor, Speaker &amp; Country Music Artist<br \/>\nAustin, TX<\/p>\n<p>Todd Starnes<br \/>\nNewsMax TV Host &amp; Author<br \/>\nSyndicated Radio Talk Show Host<br \/>\nMemphis, TN<\/p>\n<p>Bobby Stewart<br \/>\nFaith for America Founder<br \/>\nSunbright, TN<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Tatum<br \/>\nHost of the Officer Tatum Show<br \/>\nTurning Point USA Contributor<\/p>\n<p>Din Tesler<br \/>\nStrong Voices for Israel<br \/>\nBoston, MA<\/p>\n<p>Mary Thomas<br \/>\nChief Executive Officer<br \/>\nFaith &amp; Freedom<br \/>\nPotomac, MD<\/p>\n<p>Mark Walker<br \/>\nUS Ambassador Designate<br \/>\nfor International Religious Freedom<br \/>\nfmr. 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