King, Augustine elected to Bryson City board
Only 10% of Bryson City residents cast a ballot in this year’s municipal election, which is not unusual for the small town.
Franklin elects incumbent, two newcomers
The Town of Franklin elected one incumbent and two newcomers to the town council board during the Nov. 2 municipal election.
Newman, Gelbaugh triumph in Sylva elections
Beating out two incumbent board members, Natalie Newman took the top spot in last week’s Sylva Board of Commissioners election .
Newcomers sweep Maggie Valley election
Municipal elections in Maggie Valley drew a record number of voters in a contest that boiled down to growth and investment in the small mountain town.
In-person early voting continues
Municipal elections in Western North Carolina will be held in some jurisdictions on Tuesday, Nov. 2, but in-person early voting is now available.
In-person early voting for municipal elections begins next week
Municipal elections in Western North Carolina will be held in some jurisdictions on Tuesday, Nov. 2, but in-person early voting will take place beginning Thursday, Oct. 14.
Four candidates vie for two seats in Maggie Valley
Four candidates will compete for two open spaces on the Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen in municipal elections this November.
Franklin candidates: Town is moving in the right direction
The tone of this year’s Franklin Town Council election is much different than it was four years ago, making for a quieter and more cooperative campaign season for the community.
Canton’s future at stake in upcoming election
A scant three months ago, when candidates filed for the upcoming municipal elections, the Haywood County town of Canton was facing the usual set of local issues not much different from any other small-town Western North Carolina government.
Race for town hall: Sylva board race draws four candidates for two seats
This November, Sylva voters will have their pick of four candidates to fill two seats up for election on the town board. Incumbents Mary Gelbaugh and Barbara Hamilton will face challengers Natalie Newman and Carrie McBane to earn the job of shepherding Jackson’s county seat through the next four years.
