Voters flooded the Health and Humans Sciences building to cast their ballot for the midterm election. Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. and as of 1 p.m. 270 voters already passed through with issues like affordability, Helene recovery efforts and a yearning for change on the forefront of their minds. “I’m looking for a better way […]
Archives for November 2026
Jackson County BOE reviews absentee ballots ahead of Election Day
November 3, 2026 by
The Jackson County Board of Elections hosted its Absentee Meeting on Nov. 2 ahead of Election Day. During this meeting, the board reviewed mail-in absentee ballots, vote on whether to accept the ballots or not, and then to approve them for tabulation. The director for the Jackson County BOE, Amanda Allen, said that everything has been […]
Catamounts Roll Past Carolina University 96-31 in Season-Opening Rout
November 3, 2026 by
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Western Carolina women’s basketball opened the 2026-27 season in dominant fashion Monday night, forcing 29 turnovers, shooting 47 percent from the field and routing Carolina University 96-31 at the Ramsey Center. Ally Hollifield led the Catamounts with a game-high 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 5-of-8 from three-point range. Hollifield also grabbed […]
Whee Life Extra: Chris Cooper on the elections and what to expect
November 3, 2026 by
For the Oct. 30 Whee Life episode, WCU political science professor Chris Cooper gave us insight to what this midterm election may look like based on his analysis in his Substack channel “Anatomy of a Purple State.” In a recent analysis, Cooper mentioned three possible outcomes for the 2026 midterm elections in North Carolina. A […]
Heading to the polls: An Election Day checklist
November 3, 2026 by
Election Day for the 2026 midterm election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and voters have one final opportunity to cast their ballots. For Cullowhee voters, the Election Day polling site will be Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jackson County Board of Elections Director […]
Catamounts Stay Close, but North Carolina Pulls Away Late in 80-72 Opener
November 2, 2026 by
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Western Carolina twice pulled within one point of North Carolina in the second half Monday night, but the Catamounts never found a way to take the lead, falling 80-72 to the Tar Heels before a 15,735 attendance at the Dean E. Smith Center in the season opener for both teams. Matt […]
