A Federal Ground Stop was issued due to “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” grounding all flights nation-wide. In a very brief statement from Federal Aviation Administration, it says the decision was made “following communication issues impacting multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers. FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide updates. “ […]
Blue wave in Jackson County and North Carolina
November 4, 2026 by
Election day was a historic day for the North Carolina Democrats. They won some significant races, flipped the North Carolina House, and have majority of the congressional delegation in Washington D.C. “There are Provisionals to count, recounts to be had, and (hopefully not but probably) a lawsuit or two. But those are the leaders as […]
Election day in Jackson County and what voters and candidates say
November 3, 2026 by
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 […]
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 […]
WCU early voting site ranks second statewide in turnout increase
November 2, 2026 by
Western Carolina University’s new early voting site at the Health and Human Sciences Building has the second highest percentage increase in voter turnout of any early voting site in North Carolina during the 2026 midterm election, according to a new analysis by political science professor Chris Cooper. The site recorded 2,579 voters during the early […]
Whee Life: Elections, voting and ghosts
October 30, 2026 by
Casting your ballot during the Halloween season does not have to be scary. This week, we’re covering the early voting in Jackson County, what the numbers tell us about voter turnout and what you need to know before election day. Early voting ends Oct. 31 at 3 pm. The second half of this episode we […]
