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 […]
Voter registration deadline Oct. 9
October 8, 2026 by
Although Election Day is 28 days away, if you want to vote for the first time or just moved to the county, your window to register is quickly approaching. If you are not sure if you are registered, check your status on the State Board of Elections voter search. If your name is not there, […]
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 […]
Community hears from Commission candidates
October 3, 2026 by
Story re-published from The Sylva Herald, Sept. 30 Budget, housing, transportation, food, data centers and flock cameras were topics that five candidates for county commissioners answered during the only public forum this mid-term elections. Organized by Southwestern Community College students in the Introduction to Sociology class young voters researched and asked questions in a room […]
Whee Life: Helene brought the community together and how resilient people are
September 25, 2026 by
This week we have a special edition commemorating second anniversary since Hurricane Helene devastation of Western North Carolina. Hear from our guest on the recovery efforts, the distribution of funds for projects and politics from Cory Vaillancourt, special Helene Recovery reporter for The Asheville Citizens Times and former editor at the Smoky Mountain News. Two […]
Mountain Heritage Week to celebrate Appalachia
September 19, 2026 by
For more than 50 years, Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Days has celebrated the music, stories and traditions of Southern Appalachia. This year’s weeklong festival returns Sept. 21-26 with live entertainment, cultural experiences, educational programs and family-friendly activities across campus and throughout the region. Mountain Heritage Days serves as a celebration of Appalachian heritage and […]
