Edited by Stewart Butler, Deanna Sipe A nonprofit food pantry in Sylva is lending a helping hand after Hurricane Helene. Community Table is feeding 80 to 100 Jackson County residents every day. Director Paige Christie says it’s essential to get the word out that Community Table is open. “We’re going to be rocking and rolling […]
What you need to know about voting in Jackson County
October 10, 2024 by
Jackson county is the only county in the coverage of the WCJ that uses voting machines during early voting and on Election Day. The county has a mobile ExpressVote unit to assist voters who want to do curbside voting. The county Elections Director, Amanda Allen expects high turnout even with the impact from Helene on […]
Election season: Here is what you need to know on how to vote this year
October 8, 2024 by
The general election is upon us once again. Hurricane Helene and the devastation it caused in the Western North Carolina region will have its impact especially in the counties that suffered extensive flooding and damages. North Carolina State Board of Elections are not planning to extend voting registration deadline on Friday, Oct. 11. This could […]
Update on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene for Oct. 3
October 3, 2024 by
The report provided with cooperation with WWCU 93.5 FMThe death toll from Helene continues to rise. There are around 200 confirmed death and half of those are in Western North Carolina. Majority are in Buncombe County but there are deaths recorded in Henderson, Macon, Avery. The death toll is expected to rise as emergency crews […]
Future voters show off their artistry
September 24, 2024 by
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 […]
Indivisible rocks the vote
September 23, 2024 by
Elections are in less than two months, and registering voters is in full swing. Local non-partisan group Indivisible Common Ground teamed up with Sylva Pride on Sept. 14 for the Rock the Vote event. All while enjoying music and dancing, attendees registered to vote, wrote letters to new voters, met with candidates running in local […]
