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Director of Board of Elections clarifies provisional ballot counting

Director of Board of Elections clarifies provisional ballot counting

March 3, 2020

Murmurs that passed throughout long lines of the Plemmons Student Union voting site brought questions for provisional ballot voters. Director of the Watauga County Board of Elections, Matt Snyder explained...

The line for provisional ballot voting stretches past the door. Gary Moorman estimates at least a 30 minute wait for provisional ballot voting.

PSU voting site manager: voting going well, some confusion

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 3, 2020

Hundreds of people have stopped by to vote at the Plemmons Student Union voting site on Tuesday. “It's doing really well,” Gary Moorman said. “It's crowded, and a lot of people here are trying...

Those who enter Farm Cafe are greeted by smiling volunteers who ask, "have you eaten here before?" The pay-what-you-can restaurant is inclusive of all in the community.

F.A.R.M. Cafe begins “Match Madness” fundraiser

Devin Stewart, Reporter March 3, 2020

The smell of buttermilk pancakes and maple syrup greeted community members in F.A.R.M Cafe as they kicked off their annual “Match Madness” fundraiser, which takes place in March. Renee Boughman,...

Explained: Provisional Ballots

Explained: Provisional Ballots

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 3, 2020

Provisional ballots are offered to voters for the following reasons: No record of registration Unreported move Previously removed No Acceptable ID under the Help America Vote Act Unrecognizable...

hunder Hill Hall (Building 100), left, and Raven Rocks Hall (Building 200), right, as seen from the new parking deck Feb. 26. Photo by Marie Freeman

New residence halls officially named

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 3, 2020

Residence halls being built on West Campus now have names. Building 100, in front of Trivette Dining Hall, is now called Thunder Hill Hall. "Thunder Hill is that iconic scenic overlook on the Blue...

Traffic Officer 613 directs parking traffic during the day to ensure voters have places to park. He said only one person has used the accessible parking space  for voting in the past two years.

Watauga County polls set up for a more accessible kind of voting

Rachel Greenland, Reporter March 2, 2020

Absentee ballots, poll booths and caucuses are not the only way Americans are voting this primary season. App State’s polling site is set up for those whose voting looks a little different. Matt Snyder...

2020 North Carolina Primary Coverage

2020 North Carolina Primary Coverage

Moss Brennan and Jackie Park March 2, 2020
Click here for coverage of the 2020 North Carolina primary election.
Early voting numbers down in Watauga County compared to 2016

Early voting numbers down in Watauga County compared to 2016

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 2, 2020

Fewer people voted early in Watauga County in 2020 compared to the 2016 presidential primary.  Overall, 1,298 fewer people voted early this year compared to the last presidential primary.  The...

After his speech, Bernie Sanders marched half a mile, from Winston-Salem State University to a polling site with voters.

Bernie Sanders visits the Tarheel State

Abi Pepin, Reporter March 2, 2020

On Feb. 27, democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally and march at Winston-Salem State University. Students, faculty and staff, and people from all over the state gathered to hear Sanders’...

Visiting Writers Series dedicated to memory of former board of trustees member

Visiting Writers Series dedicated to memory of former board of trustees member

Hadasa Rivera Marin, Reporter March 2, 2020

Every year, authors are brought to campus to share their creative work and talk about their experiences to students, faculty and the community. However, a series started in 1989 took on a new meaning this...

Faculty discuss impact of state budget on salaries with local representatives

Faculty discuss impact of state budget on salaries with local representatives

Gianna Holiday, Reporter March 2, 2020

The Republican majority General Assembly and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s inability to agree on 14 bills, stalled the adoption of a new state budget and has the state retracing last year’s spending...

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