State board of elections approves Cullowhee voting plan, bringing back 2 polling locations

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 […]

U.S. Rep. Edwards dropped out of congressional race: What does it mean for voters?

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 […]

‘Don’t let them have a vote’: Text messages about WCU polling site from auditor’s office staff to Jackson County Board of Elections chair 

Republished by Lilly Knoepp, NCLocalJuly 2, 2026 Messages obtained by NC Local from an auditor’s office staff member to the Jackson County Board of Elections chair show a directive to halt the local board’s June 2nd vote on whether to move a polling location on Western Carolina University’s campus.  Dallas Woodhouse, who serves as auditor’s […]