A version of this story was published in the Sylva Herald Students at Western Carolina University, North Carolina A&T State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro will not have early voting sites on their campuses during this year’s primary election, despite efforts by students at these three schools. In late January, students from […]
Early voting turnout is as expected – low. Officials hoping to pick up on the last day, Nov. 1
October 31, 2025 by
With Election Day approaching, Jackson County officials say early voting turnout is steady and expected to rise heading into the final weekend. Amanda Allen, director of the Jackson County Board of Elections, said turnout is typical for a municipal cycle, which tends to draw fewer voters than federal contests. As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
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 […]
What you need to know about voting in Haywood County
October 16, 2024 by
Election season is upon us. Many questions are floating around about how to vote, where to vote, eligibility to vote and how to register. Registering to vote is the first step. The deadline to register or update registration was 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Same-day in-person registration is available during the early-voting period starting Oct. […]
Early voting starts this Thursday, Oct. 17
October 16, 2024 by
Voters can cast their ballots in-person starting Thursday, Oct. 17. Same day, in-person registration is also available at polling locations. Voters will need to bring a valid form of photo identification to vote in person using documents like a driver license, state identification card, U.S. passport and college or university ID cards. A comprehensive list […]
Voting at WCU: What you need to know
October 8, 2024 by
Election Day on Nov. 5 is less than a month away and WCU wants to be sure students have every chance to cast their vote. WCU has had a polling place since 2016 and many students take advantage to register and vote. All In, a nonpartisan organization that works with over 1000 colleges, reported WCU […]
