Political campaigns are essential to inform voters what a candidate is running for. According to OpenSicrets this elections saw record sums of money spent on political campaigns and ballot measures nationwide. They estimate $ 20 billion of which about $16 billion went to influence federal elections and another $4.6 billion was raised by state candidates, party committees and ballot […]
2024 Elections and the impact of misinformation
November 11, 2024 by
Misinformation is always around us, spread by social media and word of mouth. In recent years, elections have received more misinformation about them, and this year’s focus is on illegal immigrants voting. Claims of illegal immigrants first circulated from a tweet made by Maria Bartiromo saying there were lines of illegal immigrants outside DMVs in […]
Voters with disabilities have options to make their voting easier
October 23, 2024 by
Election Day is in a few weeks and for many, making a voting plan is a crucial thing to do. Amanda Allen, Board of Elections Director at the Jackson County Board of Elections encourages everyone to make a voting plan. “I think it’s really important for all of our voters to be making a voting […]
Voting after Helene: Interview with Jackson County Elections Director
October 11, 2024 by
The elections are less then a month away WNC is facing a lot of challenges after Helene considering the damages and distraction of many voting places and election boards. The deadline for voter registration is today, Oct. 11 and NC voters will need to show a voter ID when casting a vote in person or […]
#WNCsmart: an interview with WCU shoreline expert Robert Young
October 11, 2024 by
Story co-reported with Marrah Ste. Marie On Tuesday, Oct. 8 reporters Deanna Sipe and Marrah Ste. Marie interviewed Dr. Robert Young the Director of Western Carolina’s Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines for the student-run radio station 95.3 FM. Listen below.
WCU suspends classes until Oct. 21
October 4, 2024 by
WCU leadership made a decision late on Oct. 3 to not go back to classes next week and go straight to fall break until Oct. 21. Provost Richard Starnes in an interview with WCU student-run radio station WWCU said that this decision was done to provide time for students, faculty and staff and the community […]
