Rumors on the Record: Examining Rhetoric and Accountability in Jackson County

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 document, the specific North Carolina laws that were violated, and why this matters for the integrity of our local government. Review Files At: https://blackrabbitcollective.org/

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 the behavior of our local leaders.Sources Referenced in this Episode: Making changes, but HERE is still here: https://www.thesylvaherald.com/top_stories/article_3ba58ad5-24ca-4182-ac6d-67461a2da0ef.htmlWorley indicted on credit card charges: https://www.thesylvaherald.com/top_stories/article_f40b5c68-efbe-4fdb-9df6-d73d49a5c4fd.html4/7/2026 - Regular Meeting and Work Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFAh0bufstg&t=5636sCounty freezes HERE funding, agency’s future uncertain: https://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/article_e567352c-ce70-4a55-9bec-5859d6bad22c.htmlJackson commissioner violated state law by skipping ethics training: https://smokymountainnews.com/archives/item/39971-jackson-commissioner-violated-state-law-by-skipping-ethics-trainingMean Maple Bake Shop: https://www.instagram.com/meanmaplebakeshop/

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 filed under a limited spending status.

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 their perspectives as the matchups for November take shape.

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.