NC Senate District 50 Debates at WCU and SCC

WLOS-TV, Western Carolina University’s Public Policy Institute and Department of Political Science and Public Affairs hosted a debate between NC Senator Jim Davis and Jane Hipps in the contest for the 50th District NC Senate. The seat is currently held by Jim Davis.

A full video of that debate is posted below for those of you who could not attend.

WCU Debate taken by Macon Media.



Macon Media was unable to cover the debate between the same two candidates a couple of weeks ago because there was a meeting of the Macon County Commissioners at the same time. The Canary Coalition had a camera at that debate and it is posted here, too.

SCC Debate Video taken by the Canary Coalition




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WCU Debate Series: Senator Jim Davis faces Jane Hipps

The third debate in the series of debates sponsored by the Public Policy Institute and the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University wrapped up last night with incumbent NC Senator Jim Davis facing Jane Hipps in the new College of Health and Human Sevices Building on Little Savannah Road in Cullowhee, NC. The event was moderated by WLOS-TV Anchor Frank Fraboni. Both candidates were impassioned and forceful in making their points. Candidates were interrupted at times by members of the audience who disagreed with what was being said in the debate.

The candidates will face off again at the Burrell Building at Southwestern Community College on October 30th at 7pm.

Video of the full debate is posted below below for those of you who could not attend.

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A Rally for Public Education 08-13-2014

The local chapter of the North Carolina Association of Educators hosted a rally for public education today at noon at the town gazebo in downtown Franklin, NC.

Educators and supporters gathered in parrallel with other rallies across the state to protest the edeucation policies of the North Carolina Legislature and the Governor.

Speakers at the local rally were:

John DeVille, President of the local chapter of the NCAE was the Master of Ceremonies.

Jane Hipps, candidate for the 50th District NC Senate seat, was the keynote speaker.

Tyler Faetz, English teacher at Franklin High School also spoke, reminding attendees of the education forum next Wednesday night at 7pm in Tartan Hall that will be hosted by the League of Women Voters.

The full video and some photos of the local rally are posted below.

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