The Jackson County Board of Elections voted 3-2 on Tuesday, Sept. 1, for the Health and Human Sciences building to serve as the official polling site for Election Day. The HHS building on Western Carolina University’s millennial campus will replace the Cullowhee Recreation Center as the polling location for voters beginning Nov. 3. See the […]
Early voting returns to WCU campus
September 2, 2026 by
Western Carolina University students will have access to an early voting site with the approval of the Health and Human Sciences building as a polling location for the November midterm election. The State Board voted Thursday, Aug. 20, to approve HHS as one of five early voting sites in Jackson County. The Cullowhee Recreation Center […]
Western Carolina blows out Eastern Kentucky 45-21
September 1, 2026 by
Catamounts’ high-powered, record-setting offense picked up where it left off as WCU opened the new season against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, Aug. 29, setting a record-high 45-21 victory and getting one step closer to leading the all-time series against EKU at 5-4 WCU. It was also a christening of $40 million in athletics facility upgrades […]
State board of elections approves Cullowhee voting plan, bringing back 2 polling locations
August 21, 2026 by
Republished by Deanna Sipe, WLOS The North Carolina State Board of Elections has made its decision on the controversial discussion on where an early voting site should be in Cullowhee. The board unanimously agreed on the majority plan for the Health and Human Services building, while also asking that the Jackson County Board of Elections […]
What the FLOCK?
August 7, 2026 by
A version of this story was published in The Sylva Herald At the Board of Commissioners work session Tuesday night, Jackson County Sheriff Doug Farmer gave a presentation on the JCSO’s use of Flock cameras, aiming to answer residents’ questions and address what he called misconceptions. During the meeting, Farmer discussed what Flock cameras are […]
U.S. Rep. Edwards dropped out of congressional race: What does it mean for voters?
August 5, 2026 by
Republished by Lilly Knoepp, NCLocalAugust 5, 2026 Following misconduct allegations and a censure recommendation by the U.S. House Ethics Committee, Rep. Chuck Edwards announced his departure from the Western North Carolina congressional race. “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term,” Edwards wrote on […]
