Archives for November 2024
Election day in Western North Carolina
“I think it’s our constitutional right to vote and decide who we want to be our next president,” said Amy Bollinger, a Jackson County voter. Immigration, abortion and the economy are just a few issues that concern voters this election. Voters in Jackson County feel very strongly about coming out to voice their thoughts and […]
What to know about Swain County’s alcohol referendum
This Election Day, Swain County citizens will have the opportunity to vote whether to allow the sale of beer and wine in businesses. Currently, alcohol can only be sold by businesses in the city limits of Bryson City and by resorts. Initially the referendum added in April, 2024 only allowed citizens to vote for or […]
Early voting saw record turnout. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
Despite the Homecoming festivities, tailgating and home game WCU polling place saw a steady trickle of voters on the last day of early voting Nov. 2. By closing time at 3 p.m. over 2,900 people voted at WCU polling station the highest since the polling place opened in 2016. In Jackson County 17,502 registered voters […]
