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 […]
Jackson County Civic Forum: No debates, just neighbors
October 5, 2026 by
Jackson County residents met candidates running in the local elections, registered to vote and got a free voter photo IDs Sept. 27, at a nonpartisan civic forum hosted by the Town of Webster and the Jackson County Board of Elections. Over a dozen tents and as many organizations like the Student Democracy Coalition, the No […]
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 […]
Civic Forum space for non-partisan political discourse and community engagement
September 26, 2026 by
With elections approaching Webster and Jackson County Board of Elections are organizing a civic forum as a space for the community to meet with candidates running for different offices, discuss issues and problems and how they will address them. People can register to vote, ask questions while having fun. The event is on Sunday, Sept. […]
