Good start for early voting at WCU

Western Carolina University kicked off its first day of early voting in the University Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. Professor and head of the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs, Chris Cooper, said in an email message, that 465 ballots were cast. Over 130 more ballots than at the Cullowhee Recreation Center, which had […]

What to know for March 15 primaries

North Carolina primary election day is coming fast and here are the races you should be aware of. The Connect NC Public Improvement Bond is very important for the WNC region. If the vote passes this bond will issue $2 billion to fund capital improvement. The PPP poling from March 13 the bond is likely to […]

Voting registration ends Feb. 19

 If you have not yet registered to vote it is imperative that you do so by today, Feb. the 19, by 5 p.m. If you do not then you will not be able to vote in the state primaries coming up in March. Voters are now also required to show ID at the voting place in order […]

Revving up for Election Day

Tomorrow is finally the day. After a contentious campaign season marked by a whirlwind of advertising and controversy, the 2012 United States presidential election is this Tuesday, Nov. 6. A CNN national poll released today shows a statistical dead heat between incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. WCU’s CatTran shuttle service will […]