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Black Rabbit Collective
by 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
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Kim Poteet Behind the Ballot | Jackson County Clerk of Court
Incumbent Clerk of Court Kim Poteet joins The Black Rabbit Collective for the newest episode of Behind the Ballot. Most voters think the Clerk just stamps paperwork and files folders. In reality this office touches almost every family in Jackson County during life's heaviest moments.We skip the...
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Tom Downing Behind the Ballot | NC Senate District 50
Candidate Tom Downing steps off the campaign trail to sit down on The Black Rabbit Collective for an unscripted conversation. Forget the rehearsed campaign spin. We are kicking back to talk about real life across Western North Carolina. We are digging past the glossy mailers to see who actually...
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Lisa Kelly Behind the Ballot | Soil & Water District Supervisor
UPDATE: Jackson County Civic Forum takes place on SUNDAY 9/27 4-6PM Soil and Water Supervisor is one of the most overlooked races on your ballot. We are skipping the polished talking points to chat about local land, water, and everyday life in our mountains. An honest sit down to see who is...
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Jackson County Commissioners Special Work Session 8/25/26
The Jackson County Commissioners called a special work session on Tuesday night to discuss the Sheriff's Department concerns. We tuned in live on our TikTok channel. This is the full coverage in its entirety. The conversation primarily focused on a Deputy pay increase that all commissioners…
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Jackson County Live: Data Center Moratorium & $9.6M Jail Expansion
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday night for a regular session. The docket features major zoning proposals and county infrastructure projects.We streamed the full meeting live. Join us as we watch your local government in action.KEY AGENDA TOPICS1-Year Data Center Moratorium...
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The $105M School Bond Tax Fight & The Library Lockout: Jackson County LIVE
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is voting on massive structural changes tonight and The Black Rabbit Collective is tracking every second. From the final vote on the controversial library room restrictions to a public hearing setup for a $105 Million school bond referendum that carries a...
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Library Room Reservation Policy Watch Party
It sounds like a bad joke, but the commissioners are officially moving forward with a policy to block the general public from reserving library community rooms. If this passes regular folks and local groups are completely locked out of public spaces that our tax dollars already paid for.This…
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Confronting Jackson County's PIO Bill Davis on Free Speech
Celebrating freedom means upholding our right to speak. Listen to the full unedited interaction where I confronted Jackson County's Public Information Officer Bill Davis about his social media censorship.
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Civic Friction: When Policies & Public Opinion Collide
Welcome back to the Black Rabbit Collective. We are officially launching our brand new segment The Fourth Minute. We're checking in live with John Herrera who is already camped out outside the courthouse waiting for our big July 7th watch party. Then we’re breaking down the intense pressure from...
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Jackson County Budget Clash Live Stream Watch Party
This episode captures the raw audio from our live community watch party as we reacted together to the intense Jackson County budget meeting. Listen in as the room handles everything from meticulous equipment audits to the final, high-stakes 3-2 split vote. It is a firsthand look at local politics...
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Willful Ignorance: The Hooper Grievance
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...
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Rumors on the Record: Examining Rhetoric and Accountability in Jackson County
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…
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David Rogers: Campaign Finance Mystery Revealed
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...
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2026 Jackson County Primary: Results + November Matchups
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…
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Casey Walawender: People Over Procedures
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.
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John Herrera: Listening First
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…
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Brandon Elders: Working For You
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…
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Marcia Almond: Leading With Care
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...
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Jon Brown: Mind of a Leader
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...
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Bobbi Hopp: Slow Down and Listen
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...
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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.
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