No the elections are not over in North Carolina. At least not for the 6th Associate Justice seat in the N.C. Supreme Court. The republican candidate Jefferson Griffin is contesting the legitimacy of roughly 60,000 ballots in his race against incumbent Associate Justice Allison Riggs. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the contested […]
Trump’s executive orders on undocumented citizens worries students and WCU administration
February 5, 2025 by
President Donald Trump has made his stance clear when it comes to the United States-Mexico border: deport undocumented citizens, close the borders and make immigration and asylum more difficult in the United States. Many members of the Latinx community on Western Carolina University’s campus are worried. Worried about their loved ones who may be in […]
Politico’s reporter Kruse: We should discuss politics and not separate because of opinions
January 29, 2025 by
A week after his inauguration, President Donald Trump has already made controversial waves with his actions. Signing over 20 executive orders on Inauguration day, more than any President previously, which includes withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization, and also proclaiming that the United States will only recognize two sexes, male […]
Swain County passes alcohol referendum
December 11, 2024 by
On Nov. 6, 2024, Swain County voted to allow the on-premises sale of wine and malt beverages. Prior to the 2024 election, businesses inside of Bryson City city limits were allowed to sell alcohol. This decision has shown Swain County residents’ trust in business owners to safely and responsibly sell alcohol. This trust has given […]
N.C. amends constitution language regarding citizenship
December 4, 2024 by
North Carolina House Bill 1074, or Citizens-Only Voting as it appeared on ballots, passed into law Nov. 5, earning 78% of NC votes. North Carolina House Rep. Destin Hall (R) introduced the bill in May of this year. The bill also appeared in varying forms on eight state ballots across the U.S. The amendment changed […]
The unsung heros of election season
November 21, 2024 by
Jackson County Board of Elections this year had 115 election workers helping during the early voting and election day. These poll workers make the voting process easy and as stress free as possible. Often, they and the work they do can be overlooked. See the story bellow featuring two poll workers who worked at the […]
