As voters prepare to visit the polls, the Jackson County Board of Elections discussed big adjustments at their Sept. 10 meeting. The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 9 for the removal of former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from all ballots in North Carolina. North Carolina is the first state in the […]
Archives for September 2024
Rock the Vote: Promoting voter registration in Jackson County
September 13, 2024 by
“Voting is absolutely fundamental to democracy, and democracy dies without participation,” said Betsy Swift, member of the local Indivisible’s organization. Indivisible Common Ground WNC is hosting Rock the Vote on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sylva’s Bridge Park. This free event is promoting voting and voter registration in Jackson County, […]
Silent Disco set to rock Sylva
September 13, 2024 by
For the small cost of $15, you can get your groove on in a physically productive and silently unique way. There will be a silent disco on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Sylva Pinnacle Relief CBD Wellness Lounge across from Bridge Park in Sylva. Sylva resident Emma Law, host of […]
Sylva Pride is back with a three-day festival
September 13, 2024 by
The 4th annual Sylva Pride Festival is this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15. The Pride Festival will celebrate queer identities and protest for queer rights and acceptance on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva. The president of Sylva Pride, Burgin Mackey, is looking to bring a small […]
Tennesee representative visits WCU for Harris-Walz campaign
September 10, 2024 by
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson (D – Memphis, TN), in collaboration with the Harris-Walz campaign and the College Democrats at Western Carolina University, hosted a meet and greet at the WCU A. K. Hinds University Center Wednesday, Sept. 4. The event aimed at connecting with locals and college students advocating for social change and rallying […]
Are your candidates smarter than a 5th grader?
September 9, 2024 by
Macon County School Board District 4 candidates Jim Breedlove and John deVille participated in an event on Sunday, Aug. 25 answering questions about math, science, and their campaigns. The event inspired by the popular gameshow ‘Are you Smarter than a 5th grader?’ was hosted by the Macon County Young Progressive Voters (MCYPV) and held at […]
