Tag: elections

Campus News News

Student voters take to the polls

Early voting is open as Jackson County prepares for the North Carolina primary election. Five polling places have been established across the county. Locations include the Cashiers Recreation Center, Cullowhee Recreation Center, the Qualla Community Center in Whittier and the Jackson County Board of Elections office in Sylva.  To provide […]

News WNC News

Why primaries are important

Election season is upon us and with that “vote for me” signs have started making their appearance.  But the election isn’t until November 5, so why is voting starting in February?  Primary elections are hosted every election cycle as a “pre-election”. Each party, mainly the Republican and Democratic parties, have […]

News

SGA holding annual elections Feb. 28 – March 1

Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist.  The Student Government Association (SGA) is holding its annual elections for the Student Senate, Student Body Vice-President and the Student Body President. The candidate filing period was open from Jan. 10 – Jan. 24 for candidates to apply to run. After being vetted […]