The economy and inflation are significant factors behind students’ choice of candidates this election year. Western Carolina University students share their opinions on why these are important factors. Story co-produced with Parker Jacobs.
Celebrity endorsements: Yay or nay?
November 8, 2024 by
This elections Kamala Harris and the democrats received a lot of endorsements from celebrities – on their social media, opening rallies encouraging their fans to go and vote. See what students as Western Carolina University had to say about this. Story co-produced with Callie Addikis
North Carolina remains red. Democrats keep the governor seat
November 7, 2024 by
The 2024 election saw many offices and seats trade hands in what was certainly a divisive election. WCU communication students produced live, hyper-local coverage of the election from multiple counties in Western North Carolina. Their live broadcast brought updates from Jackson, Haywood, Macon and Swain counties, as well as thorough in-studio coverage. Our reporters said […]
Election day in Western North Carolina
November 5, 2024 by
“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
November 4, 2024 by
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
November 4, 2024 by
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 […]
