Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit – Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
Apr
17
to May 28

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit – Voices and Votes: Democracy in America

Voices and Votes is based on a major exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History called American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. Voices and Votes has many dynamic features: historical and contemporary photos; educational and archival video; engaging multimedia interactives with short games and additional footage, photos, and information; and historical objects like campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material.

The tour begins at Iredell County Public Library at 201 N Tradd Street, Statesville from April 17 through May 28, 2024.

https://www.iredell.lib.nc.us/

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What is Ranked Choice Voting? (Member-Guest event - RSVP required)
May
16
6:00 PM18:00

What is Ranked Choice Voting? (Member-Guest event - RSVP required)

Have you ever wondered how the ranked choice voting process works? Well, here’s your chance to find out. A representative from Better Ballot North Carolina, a non-partisan, non-profit, grassroots, 501(c)(3) organization in North Carolina working to bring more representative elections to our state by advocating for Ranked Choice Voting, will explain the Ranked Choice Voting process and answer questions in an in-person presentation.

This is a LWVCV member-selected topic of interest.

Location: Hickory

RSVP: info.lwvcv@gmail.com

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LWVNC Council Meeting - Members Only (virtual - registration required)
May
20
to May 21

LWVNC Council Meeting - Members Only (virtual - registration required)

A fun and informative two-evening meeting, where there will be opportunities to reconnect, reinvigorate, and renew our energy for the all important work we have ahead in 2024. During Council, you will have the opportunity to hear from League leaders across the state; learn more about statewide action teams; and get the latest updates on resources, trainings, and more!

Complete this form to sign up for LWVNC’s 2024 Council, coming up on May 20 and 21 from 6 to 8 pm on Zoom. Our program will begin with a welcome from our state President Jennifer McMillan Rubin and a special guest. A $15 fee is requested at the time of registration. Submit the money via PayPal or personal check: my.lwv.org/north-carolina-state/donate

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LWVCV Annual Meeting w/ Guest Speaker (Members Only)
Jun
15
11:30 AM11:30

LWVCV Annual Meeting w/ Guest Speaker (Members Only)

Dr. Amanda Sturgill, Associate Professor of Communications at Elon University, will address Mis/Disinformation at the LWVCV Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 15, 2024. This is a LWVCV member-selected topic of interest.

Dr. Sturgill teaches courses in journalism and new media at Elon and is the present research chair of the Communication Technology Division for AEJMC. Her major research interest is how effective online communication technologies are for disadvantaged populations such as the elderly, the rural, the poor and the disabled. Other areas of research include new communication technologies and news, organizational communication, media and religion and service learning.

Book this date on your calendar!

Location: Hickory

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Meet-the-Candidates Event
Sep
30
5:30 PM17:30

Meet-the-Candidates Event

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Catawba Valley.

Be an Informed Voter in the November 2024 General Election.  Plan to attend the Meet the Candidates Event, where you can speak one on one to the candidates.  No speeches or formal presentations-just a casual environment where voters and candidates have good conversations. All local candidates, including the US House District 10 race, will be invited unless they are unopposed on the ballot.

Free and open to the public.

Location: Ridgeview Recreation Center, 115 7th Ave SW, Hickory.

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Catawba County School Board Forum
Oct
8
6:30 PM18:30

Catawba County School Board Forum

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Catawba Valley.

A forum will be held for candidates for the Catawba County School Board and it will be moderated by Eric Millsaps, Regional Editor Hickory Daily Record. 

Free and open to the public.

Location: Catawba Valley Community College campus at 2550 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory.

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Last day of Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
May
11
8:00 AM08:00

Last day of Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
May
10
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
May
9
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
May
8
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
May
7
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
May
6
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
May
3
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
May
2
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
May
1
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
Apr
30
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
Apr
29
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
Apr
26
8:00 AM08:00

Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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First day of Early Voting - Republican Second Primary
Apr
25
8:00 AM08:00

First day of Early Voting - Republican Second Primary

This election is open to all voters that were registered as Republican as of February 9, 2024.

Unaffiliated voters that voted a Republican ballot in the March primary (or did not vote) are allowed to vote in this 2nd primary.

Photo ID required - Here's a list of acceptable IDs: bit.ly/4aApgoj

Alexander County:

Location: Alexander County Board of Elections - 370 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC

https://alexandercountync.gov/pdf/board-of-elections/one-stop-early_voting.pdf

Caldwell County:

Location: Caldwell County Resource Center - 120 Hospital Ave, Lenoir, NC 28645.

https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections

Catawba County:

Location: Newton Main Library – 115 West ‘C’ St, Newton

https://catawbacountync.gov/site/assets/files/9691/2024_2nd_primary_early_voting.pdf

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NC State Board of Elections meeting
Apr
11
4:00 PM16:00

NC State Board of Elections meeting

The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online or by phone using the information below. 

  • Online:       Webex (Password: NCSBE) 

  • By Phone:  Dial 415-655-0003, enter access code 2422 867 2398#, passcode 62723 

Meeting materials will be posted as they are available to the State Board’s meeting webpage.  

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State Board of Elections Meeting - Virtual
Mar
26
11:00 AM11:00

State Board of Elections Meeting - Virtual

The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online or by phone using the information below.

  • Online:         Webex (Password: NCSBE)

  • By phone: Dial 415-655-0003, enter access code 2421 512 1744#, passcode 62723

Meeting materials will be posted as they are available to the State Board’s meeting webpage. 

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Women's History Month Event
Mar
14
6:30 PM18:30

Women's History Month Event

LWVCV collaboration with Women’s Resource Center, Friends of Ridgeview Library, Hickory Museum of Art, and St. Stephens Tractor Shed Theatre to recognize and celebrate Women’s History Month. WRC and Ridgeview Friends will also recognize outstanding women in the community for their service and contributions.

Location: Coe Gallery, Hickory Museum of Art, 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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NC Board of Elections Meeting
Mar
11
4:00 PM16:00

NC Board of Elections Meeting

The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online or by phone using the information below. 

  • Online:         Webex (Password: NCSBE)

  • By Phone:    Dial 415-655-0003, enter access code 2426 944 9863#, passcode 62723

Meeting materials will be posted as they are available to the State Board’s meeting webpage.

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The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote! (for students - free)
Mar
5
12:00 PM12:00

The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote! (for students - free)

A National Constitution Center museum educator will lead virtual audiences on a live guided tour of the exhibit that traces the triumphs and struggles that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The tour will help students to better understand the long fight for women’s suffrage, and will also highlight some of the many women who transformed constitutional history—including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, and Ida B. Wells.

Register here.

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LWV Member Rights & Responsibilities Webinar
Feb
28
4:00 PM16:00

LWV Member Rights & Responsibilities Webinar

The Member Rights and Responsibilities policy is to ensure that all active members of the League of Women Voters (LWV) organization, including Board members and recognized members of state and local Leagues, MALs and ILOs, are committed to maintaining the mission and integrity of the organization, as set forth within the LWV Bylaws and LWV Policies, including this policy. During this webinar, we will review key components of our member rights and responsibilities, League responsibilities and the compliance process.

Register here.

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NC State Board of Elections Meeting
Feb
15
4:00 PM16:00

NC State Board of Elections Meeting

The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online or by phone using the information below.

  • Online:         Webex (Password: NCSBE)

  • By Phone:    Dial 415-655-0003, enter access code 2423 532 3575#, passcode 62723

Meeting materials will be posted as they are available to the State Board’s meeting webpage.

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