What happens when a ballot feels like too much? For Jackson County voters, the November midterm election will bring a long list of races and candidates to choose from. A ballot with more choices means more decisions for voters to make. For some voters, seeing a long list of races and candidates may feel overwhelming. Jackson County will have over 20 […]
Whee Life: What you need to know about the early voting, security of your vote and research the candidates
October 9, 2026 by
Podcast co-produced with Vanessa Lewis Learn more about the new polling site in Jackson County, what voters need to know before heading to the polls, the safety of our elections, voter fatigue and deadlines to keep in mind. If you plan to vote in Cullowhee, there’s a change you’ll want to keep in mind about […]
SCC hosts Board of Education candidate forum
October 6, 2026 by
Originally published in The Sylva Herald Oct. 7 edition Southwestern Community College students hosted a public forum for the candidates running for the Board of Education Seat 5 on Oct. 1. The candidates racing for the empty seat are Amanda Woods and Sandy Jennings, who were both invited to the forum. Jennings was not present at the forum. SCC […]
JCPS schools improve in latest state report
September 23, 2026 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, Sept. 23 Jackson County Public Schools improved their performance grades at four schools during the 2025-2026 school year. Adam Holt, JCPS director of testing and accountability, presented the district’s state test results during the Jackson County Board of Education meeting Sept. 22. All JCPS schools met or exceeded […]
The Class of 2030: Adjusting to college life in the mountains
September 23, 2026 by
Western Carolina University’s freshman class is settling into campus life one month at a time to make Cullowhee feel like home. WCU’s Class of 2030 is the largest freshman class in history. Chancellor Kelli R. Brown reported 2,385 freshmen this fall, contributing to an overall enrollment of 12,308 students. While some students have noticed changes around campus, the first month has also given freshmen opportunities to find their place at WCU. […]
Whee Life: Class of 2030!!
September 18, 2026 by
We start season four with a look at Western Carolina University’s class of 2030 and what their first month on campus has been like. Listen to hear more about adjusting to college, making friends, getting involved and finding your place on campus. This year’s new class has 2,385 freshmen, with a record-breaking overall enrollment of […]
