The North Carolina Constitution sets out the basic framework within which state government operates. Unlike ordinary legislation, a constitutional provision cannot be altered by a later General Assembly acting alone. A proposed amendment must first win the required approval from the legislature and then be ratified by the voters. So, the General Assembly in 2026 […]
Archives for October 2026
Jackson County Chair Commissioner candidates on issues and students
October 26, 2026 by
Jackson County is one of the few counties in North Carolina that elects the chair of the County Commission rather then the board appointing one of the members to the position. This year the county has two candidates representing the two parties. David Rogers won in the Republican party primaries in March ousting the present […]
WCU early voting turnout increases in first week
October 26, 2026 by
In the first seven days of early voting, the new voting site at Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building has seen a 168% increase in turnout compared with the last midterm election in 2022. According to the State Board of Elections, there are 1,484,828 votes in person and 59,845 absentee ballots casted as […]
Mocs pull away in second half, spoil Catamounts’ homecoming
October 25, 2026 by
Western Carolina spent Saturday afternoon desperately trying to get into a rhythm to keep up with a physical Chattanooga squad, but all hope seemed to be lost after two quick interceptions on back-to-back drives, turning a one-score game into a rout. The Mocs left homecoming with a 41-18 SoCon victory. The Catamounts (3-5, 1-3 SoCon) […]
Co-author of Appalachia comic book “Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene” Andrew Aydin to speak at WCU
October 21, 2026 by
Hurricane Helene was a one-in-a-1000-years storm that devastated Western North Carolina. The land of the sky became islands in the sky. Towns and communities are washed away, but the people remained. Now, a new Appalachian comic book is bringing stories of the survivors, the helpers, their resilience, courage, resourcefulness and most of all love. The […]
Midterm voting guide: Quick reminders and links
October 20, 2026 by
Today at 5 p.m. was the last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot in North Carolina. If you are an out-of-state student, dates may vary so be sure to google your states deadlines on requesting and receiving back ballots. A valid photocopy of your ID is required for your vote to be accepted. To […]
