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The Appalachian

College Republicans celebrate sweeping victories

Andrew Rice, Political Editor | November 8, 2024

The App State College Republicans met Wednesday to discuss the results of the 2024 general election and celebrate several victories for federal, state and local candidates.  Roughly 20 people attended the meeting in Anne Belk Hall which began with watching Donald Trump’s Nov. 6 acceptance speech. College Republican president Jacob Epperson gave opening remarks at the beginning of the meeting. Epperson...

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Watauga County political candidates, residents anticipate election results

Ella Adams, Community Editor | November 7, 2024

With over 32,700 ballots cast in Watauga County, voters and those running in the races came together to watch election results roll in on Tuesday. The Watauga County Republican and Democratic parties both held Election Night gatherings, attendees hopeful incoming results would be in their favor.  “We’re all feeling really good about the way the election is going,” said Republican Rep. Virginia...

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PHOTO GALLERY: Ballots on the move: From the polls to the courthouse

Photo Desk | November 6, 2024

The polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, allowing voters to cast their ballots at their assigned precincts. Two polling locations included the Watauga County Recreation Center, which was designated as a polling location after Hurricane Helene impacted the National Guard Armory, and Plemmons Student Union. Around 4 p.m., voters at the App State voting location in Plemmons Student Union faced a four-hour...

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PHOTO GALLERY: The Super Bowl of politics: Watch parties across Boone

Photo Desk | November 6, 2024

On Tuesday night, voters across Watauga County attended watch parties to view the 2024 election results. These watch parties included the Democratic watch party, the Republican watch party and the App State Politics Club. The Democratic watch party occurred at Lost Province Brewing Co. and started at 7 p.m. The event was organized by App State College Democrats.  Sophomore political science...

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Donald Trump projected to win presidency for 2nd time

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief | November 6, 2024

Republican and former president Donald Trump is projected to beat Democrat Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States, according to the Associated Press.  This will be Trump’s second time serving as president, as he served from 2016-20. Trump lost to President Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, marking the 10th time in history an active president did not win an...

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2024 Election: State unofficial results

Andrew Rice, Madalyn Edwards, Haley DiFruscio, Colin Wishneski, Meg Frantz, Abby Buckner, Gracie Rutheny, Matt Howe, and Abigail Eggers | November 6, 2024

The county boards of elections will certify election results on Nov. 15. During this period, they verify provisional ballots and count absentee ballots, which could sway results in an election. Countywide tabulated results are unofficial until they are certified. With information from all county boards of elections, the NCSBE will certify election results on Nov. 26. North Carolina Governor projected...

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