“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 […]
An insiders look: How elections are prepared
October 29, 2024 by
The early voting in N.C. started on Oct. 17 and we are seeing record numbers of voters showing up and voting. With misinformation about the voting process fogging the public’s perception of the voting process the Jackson County Board of Elections provided an insider look at how the Express Vote machines are set up in […]
From graduation to elections: Adam Byrnes prepares for fourth election as director
October 29, 2024 by
This story was originally published in the Smoky Mountain Times It was three weeks after Adam Byrnes graduated from Emory University that he became the director of the Board of Elections in Swain County. “[The job] was daunting at first, but I don’t think because of my age,” Byrnes said. “But in a field like […]
Republicans and Democrats encourage voting on campus
October 24, 2024 by
They stand on two different sides of the same coin, but their message is the same: Get out and vote. Both Jackson County Democrats and Republicans are attempting to create enthusiasm around voting as election day is in 12 days and early voting is a seeing record number of voters. The Jackson County Democrats, represented […]
