Story co-produced with Caleb ZhengElection day this year saw higher turnout then in the last local election even though a smaller number of candidates were running. See what we saw during the election day on Nov. 4 See more coverage of the elections here.
Weather closes campus …temporary
November 11, 2025 by
Due to potentially hazardous road conditions early this morning, classes at the main campus in Cullowhee and at the Biltmore Instructional Site will be suspended until 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 11. After this time, all classes will return to their regular schedule. In the press release send earlier in the morning the university informs […]
Whee Life: 2025 municipal election recap
November 7, 2025 by
The episode is co-produced with Halle Stanley Election Day for the 2025 municipal elections was Nov. 4. Jackson County Election Director Amanda Allen shares more about all that happened this year. Listen to hear more about election results, what municipal elections are and early information about the primary election happening in March. Hear us on […]
SNAP benefits lapse with government shutdown
November 6, 2025 by
As the federal government shutdown continues on for over one month, concerns have emerged on what this means for the average person. Amid the shutdown’s impacts, SNAP benefits were not rolled out on Nov. 1. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says that “this means no new benefits will be added to EBT […]
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, […]
Early voting in the 2025 municipal elections is almost over
October 31, 2025 by
Jackson county residents who live within the lines of Sylva, Dillsboro, Webster, Forest Hills and Highlands are choosing the town representatives – mayors and town council representatives. The early voting period ends Saturday at 3 p.m. This is important for residents who are not registered. The early voting period allows for same day registration and […]
