Carolina Public Press, story by Kirk Ross Shortly before adjourning this year’s General Assembly session in late June, legislative leaders announced a slate of ballot measures, six constitutional amendments in all. Although some of the proposals had been discussed previously, others aimed a restructuring state government had not been discussed previously. They drew immediate criticism […]
Archives for October 2018
CPP: Amendments on NC ballot mystery to most voters. Here is what you need to know
October 22, 2018 by
WCU students encouraged to vote in the 2018 midterm election
October 19, 2018 by
As the early voting starts in North Carolina, WCU College Democrats hosted a reception encouraging students to vote in the 2018 midterm election. The reception held on Oct. 17 at Brown Dining Hall included key democratic candidates on the ballot like Bobby Kuppers running for the N.C. Senate district 50 and Joe Sam Queen who […]
Well known rivals debate again: Clampitt vs. Queen
October 19, 2018 by
Southwestern Community College hosted a debate on Thursday, Oct. 18, for N.C. General Assembly District 119 incumbent Mike Clampitt (R) and competitor Joe Sam Queen (D) as a platform to persuade voters. Clampitt was a captain of the Charlotte Fire Department from 1977-2004. He has previously run for office for Swain Board of Commissioners and […]
Mountain Heritage Day displays some unique craftsmanship
October 19, 2018 by
Soulfully Salvaged Paper Arts crafter, Vie Davis, makes her jewelry from recycled magazines. She makes the beads by cutting out long triangle shaped strips of paper from magazines and tightly rolling them into a long bead shape and gluing the paper together. Davis was one of the many crafters who came to the 44th annual […]
WCU community discusses hazing
October 18, 2018 by
Hazing is not something to only happen to greek organizations. In fact, as many WCU students learned during the film and discussion on Sept. 27 hosted by Greek Student Engagement and Development as part of the National Hazing Prevention Week, these humiliating ceremonies happen more often in sports. WCU Greek life director, Ron Schidemantle, and […]
Volunteer opportunity at Balsam Mountain Trust
October 18, 2018 by
Animals like Luna, the barn owl, and Hope, the bald eagle, need your help. The Balsam Mountain Trust needs volunteers to take care of wildlife in their care. Michael Skinner, executive director of the Trust, said that the program would like 14 volunteers, two for every day of the week. Per their website, volunteers must […]
