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Watauga County Republican Women’s Club Announce Monthly Meeting

The Watauga County Republican Women’s Club (WCRWC) will have its next monthly meeting on Wednesday January 28 at the Watauga County  Department of Social Services, 132 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone. Meeting begins at noon, with attendees advised to bring a drink and brown-bag lunch. All interested in furthering the Republican cause in the High Country are welcome to attend and are invited to join. Call 828/832-6864 for more information. Should Watauga County Public Schools close or have remote learning, the meeting is cancelled. If schools are on delayed opening, we will proceed as scheduled.  The WCRWC usually meets the last Wednesday of the month. See us on Facebook and learn more.

Watauga County Board of Elections Successfully Completes Logic and Accuracy Testing for Voting Equipment

Provided by: Watauga County Board of Elections Boone, NC — The Watauga County Board of Elections has successfully completed Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing for all voting equipment to be used in the upcoming election. This testing confirms that the voting systems accurately record and tabulate votes as intended.Logic and Accuracy testing is a public process required by North Carolina election law and conducted prior to each election using teams of bi-partisan election workers. During testing, election staff run predetermined test ballots through each voting device to ensure that votes for every contest and candidate are correctly counted and reported.The testing was conducted under the supervision of Watauga County Board of Elections staff in accordance with procedures established by the North Carolina State Board of Elections. No discrepancies were identified, however coding for one election day precinct had an issue which is being addressed. “The successful completion of Logic and Accuracy testing is a critical step in ensuring secure, accurate, and transparent elections in Watauga County,” said Matt Snyder, Director “Voters can be confident that our voting systems are functioning properly and that every vote will be counted accurately.”All voting equipment will remain securely stored until it is deployed for …

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State Election Officials Seek Vendor Proposals for Modernization of Election-Management Systems

December 19, 2025 Boone, NC – December 19, 2025 – “I am excited to launch this RFP for the modernization of our aging election management system. This represents the next step toward delivering a more resilient and user-friendly platform for North Carolina,” said State Board Executive Director Sam Hayes. “It has been a priority of mine since day one, and I am pleased to deliver on this critical need for the citizens of our state.”

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State Election Officials Seek Vendor Proposals for Modernization of Election-Management Systems

December 14, 2025 Boone, NC – December 14, 2025 -“I am excited to launch this RFP for the modernization of our aging election management system. This represents the next step toward delivering a more resilient and user-friendly platform for North Carolina,” said State Board Executive Director Sam Hayes. “It has been a priority of mine since day one, and I am pleased to deliver on this critical need for the citizens of our state.”

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US Attorney discovers NCDMV registered ineligible voters 

December 4, 2025 Boone, NC – December 4, 2025 – The December request also referenced concerns raised earlier this year by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, regarding instances in which NCDMV examiners inadvertently processed voter registrations for non-citizens.

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