The Transylvania Times -

The upcoming elections will be among the most consequential in our history, when we are all under the threat of the pandemic and are experiencing the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression. It has never been more important for every eligible American to exercise her or his right to vote.

Voting will not be as easy as in years past. Going in person to early voting locations or to your local precinct on Nov. 3 will be of concern to many who fear the spread of COVID-19. Our older citizens are the most vulnerable and based on average age, Transylvania County is among the oldest...