Many in Bartow County had never heard of conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk before his tragic death from an assassin’s bullet Sept. 10. Those who had heard of him had likely never met him. Yet, hundreds of people came to the Bartow County Courthouse Sept. 20 to celebrate his life and his mission of reaching young people with both conservative values and the faith that spurred him.
Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, has received more than 65,000 application requests for local chapters in high schools and colleges. Kirk’s 20-campus college tour will continue with other political commentators like Tucker Carlson, Glenn Beck, and Megyn Kelly guest speaking. You can check their Facebook page to find out more.
Melody Dareing is a freelance writer for publications in the U.S, Canada, the UK and Germany. She is a former news director of Adelphia Channel 4 and WBHF Radio. She is on Facebook, X, YouTube, content on Substack, and has a podcast on Rumble.