Machines and all sorts of equipment lined the large room at the Jackson County Board of Elections at the end of September and the staff was busy checking them as the BOE prepares for the 2026 election. The room currently shies away from people aside from employees, but come Oct. 15, voters will come to […]
Uncomplicated Kitchen hosts Pumpkins in the Park fundraiser
October 10, 2026 by
Local nonprofit Uncomplicated Kitchen hosted their sixth annual community fall event, Pumpkins in the Park fundraiser at Bridge Park, downtown Sylva, on Oct. 3. Supporters, sponsors, and vendors from all over the community filled the park Saturday afternoon. The event included fun fall-themed activities such as pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling and pumpkin smashing. The afternoon […]
Whee Life: What you need to know about the early voting, security of your vote and research the candidates
October 9, 2026 by
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 […]
