Nick Vaughn, Staff Writer Washington, D.C.- Last Friday was not your average day. Normally, Fridays at school would include me attending classes or having a grilled cheese at lunch with my friends or if I am at home you could catch me simply going about my daily activities. Last Friday, however, was not that kind... Continue Reading →
Wingate Graduate rallies for Republican Campaigns
Election Coverage 2016 Tyler Smith, Staff Writer With the first female major party candidate ever paired with Donald Trump acting exactly as Donald Trump always has, the 2016 election was certainly interesting to watch unfold. However for one former Wingate student, it was his first, albeit fulfilling, taste of a hopefully long career in... Continue Reading →
Election 2016: Hilltop Republican Election Party
Election Coverage Gabe Kromah, Staff Writer Hilltop Restaurant held a Republican Election Night Party on Tuesday, November 8 The candidates and locals gathered here together to watch the elections but on multiple levels. It was on this night that Republican, Donald Trump defeated Democrat, Hillary Clinton for the Presidential seat in a shocking win. This win came... Continue Reading →
Election 2016: Wingate Reactions
Sharing opinions on Election Night Cierra Smith and Jenna Turner, Staff Writer This past Tuesday, November 8, 2016 marked election night for the presidency and other federal and local positions. Across the nation, tensions were running high and as the campaign season came to a halt, you could visibly see the divide between the different... Continue Reading →
Students meet Alma Adams on Election Night
Alma Adams has a hat for that, and she approves this message! Rob Gay and Sara Gunter, Staff Writers Congresswoman Alma Adams accepted her reelection to serve as a representative for North Carolina's 12th district. This win coming with a surprising 69% lead over her opponent, Leon Threatt (R), in a controversial campaign due to redistricting in the state. Earlier this year... Continue Reading →
Local Republicans celebrate Election Night victories
Championing the Conservative Cause Maggie Smith and Megan Katz, Staff Writers The members and supporters of the Union County Republican Party gathered at Hilltop on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 8 to celebrate the races and in some cases victories. As votes were being tallied local representatives dined and mingled with their constituents, friends, and... Continue Reading →
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Will you vote today? Have you already voted?
Wingate journalism students will be doing Election Night stories and posting material to The Weekly Triangle's Facebook page this evening. Until then, here's something to whet your appetite for our political coverage. COM 220 News Writing students ask other Wingate students if they've already voted of if they planned to: Class members Andrew Elliott and... Continue Reading →