Future voters show off their artistry

Many voters enjoy getting a sticker after casting their ballot. This election, voters in Jackson County have a chance to snag an exclusive, hand-drawn sticker by a 6-year-old Jackson County citizen, Wesley Nielheisel.  Nielheisel attended Fun 4 Kids Day Camp this summer hosted by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and the local 4-H […]

Hipps and Davis debate education and fracking

Things got heated during a debate in Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Services building. WCU hosted the debate between the Democratic challenger Jane Hipps and Republican incumbent Jim Davis for the 50th District Senate Seat. The debate drew lots of attention from the audiences as they debated key topics such as the district’s needs, […]

N.C. House debate will be held at WCU

In the coming weeks, the North Carolina House of Representatives candidates for District 119 will debate who shall win the seat on Nov. 4. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Western Carolina University will host the incumbent Joe Sam Queen (D) of Haywood County and the challenger Mike Clampitt (R) of Swain County.  This debate will take […]