Black Rabbit Collective
We cover the stories that matter to Jackson County, North Carolina. From local government and community affairs to the heartbeat of the mountains, The Black Rabbit Collective brings you direct conversations on the issues shaping our home. Hosted by Steve. Rooted in Sylva.
Episodes
The board room isn't a campaign office.I officially hand delivered a formal grievance to the Jackson County Justice Center after Commissioner Jenny Lynn Hooper used the public dais and taxpayer funded livestream to promote a partisan political group.In this episode we break down the notarized document, the specific North Carolina laws that were violated, and why this matters for the integrity of our local government.
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We review the recent Jackson County Commissioners’ meeting regarding the arrest of HERE Executive Director Greta Worley. This episode examines the unsubstantiated rumors and rhetoric used by officials when discussing our unhoused neighbors. We take a closer look at the 30-minute interaction and the behavior of our local leaders.Sources Referenced in this Episode: Making changes, but HERE is still here: https://www.thesylvaherald.co...
On this episode we look directly at the public records for David Rogers (Jackson County Commissioner Chair Candidate) to address a reporting discrepancy I uncovered at the Board of Elections. We’ll walk through the documents to show how this donation was handled while the campaign was officially filed under a limited spending status.
Coverage of the 2026 Jackson County, NC Primary. We’re tracking the numbers as they come in from the Board of Elections and talking through what these results mean for our community heading into November.We will also be featuring live check-ins with various candidates and local leaders to get their perspectives as the matchups for November take shape.
Beyond the notebooks and the spreadsheets is a neighbor who just wants to see our community thrive. Join us as we sit down with Casey Walawender to talk about the heart behind her advocacy, the values that drive her, and what it really means to put people first in Jackson County.
Get to know John Herrera, Democratic candidate for Jackson County NC Board of Commissioners District 1, before the March 3, 2026 primary.John believes in "listening first". Showing up, doing things the right way, and making sure every voice counts, especially for folks who often get overlooked.Join us for a real conversation about his story, values, and how he approaches serving Jackson County.
Sheriff candidate Brandon Elders joins the podcast to explain his plan for radical transparency in Jackson County. We discuss his vision for an open door department, modernizing law enforcement, and improving safety at the detention center. This conversation focuses on his leadership philosophy and how he intends to make the office work for every citizen.
In this episode of the Black Rabbit Collective, we’re joined by Marcia Almond, candidate for the Democratic seat for Jackson County Commissioner Chair. Marcia has lived in Jackson County for 38 years and has dedicated her life to the service of others. We step away from the professional resume to get to know the neighbor behind the long career in nursing and local leadership.
Marcia discusses her extensive background in the Oper...
In this episode of the Black Rabbit Collective, we sit down with Jon Brown, who is running for the GOP nomination for Jackson County Commissioner Chair. Most people in the community know Jon from his deep roots in local sports or through his professional work in healthcare, but we wanted to get beyond the resume to see what actually drives him.
Jon talks about his background as a college soccer player. Where he earned the nickname &...
Early voting is already underway in Jackson County, and the race for County Commissioner Chair is heating up. On this episode of the Black Rabbit Collective, Steve sits down with Bobbi Hopp to get past the talking points and find out who is actually looking to lead our community.
Bobbi brings a unique perspective to the porch. After nearly twenty years as a civilian engineer for the Navy, Bobbi is used to being called in to fix syst...
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