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The Appalachia Daily is a digital publication by Riverrun.Digital dedicated to sharing the local news, events, and stories that matter to Western North Carolina, Northwest Georgia, and East Tennessee.

05/28/2026

The Appalachia Daily Update for May 28, 2026, Thursday

🏛️ Murphy Mayor Tim Radford just got elected vice president of the North Carolina Mayors Association. Small towns like ours now have a stronger seat at the state table.

📏 Cherokee County reappraisal teams are out measuring properties right now for the 2028 update. Know what to expect so your numbers stay fair.

Local Legends: Cherokee involvement in the Revolutionary War back in May 1776 still echoes in service and community life today.

🏃‍♂️ An EBCI runner who crossed the country last year is turning the journey into a documentary full of grit and Gadugi spirit.

🚂 Local Legends: The railroad that rolled into Andrews in 1890 and built the town we know today.

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05/27/2026

The Appalachia Daily Update for May 27, 2026, Wednesday

🚔 Sheriff’s Office saturation patrol keeps Andrews safe
🚑 Clay County honors EMS heroes during National EMS Week
🔥 Big state grants boost our local volunteer fire departments
🇺🇸 VFW Memorial Day service remembers Clay County veterans
🏛️ Courthouse gets a fresh coat of paint thanks to community crews

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05/26/2026

The Appalachia Daily Update for May 26, 2026, Tuesday

🗣️ Cherokee County budget hearing TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m. in Murphy—your chance to speak up on next year’s spending
🏫 Cherokee County Schools names new superintendent Angel Owens, a local alum ready to lead
🎨 Community Spotlight: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association celebrates 50 years of Arts in the Park
🧹 Clay County volunteers keep our towns looking sharp with cleanup and painting
🎓 Record grads at Tri-County Community College—429 credentials earned right here

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05/25/2026

The Appalachia Daily Update for May 25, 2026, Monday

🚨 Sheriff’s Office arrests two in Murphy break-ins and arson at King Ford—quick work keeps us safe
🛠️ Oak & Stone NC grand opening in Murphy—new countertops and cabinets shop now open
🛒 Juna’s General Store now open on Main Street in Andrews—welcome to the neighborhood
🇺🇸 Memorial Day observances today—VFW service 11 a.m. in Hayesville
🎣 Kid’s Fishing Day this Saturday, May 30—free family fun in Cherokee County

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05/22/2026

The Appalachia Daily Update for May 22, 2026, Friday

🗓️ Cherokee County offices closed Monday for Memorial Day—plan ahead, neighbors!
🎓 Big news for Cherokee County Schools: Angel Owens is our new superintendent effective July 1.
🎸 Soundcheck Friday: Eli Young Band live Sunday night at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy—grab tickets!
🎵 Free Pickin’ on the Square tomorrow in Franklin with Low Tide Band (southern rock & country) at 6 p.m.
🎤 Live music tonight and Saturday in Blue Ridge, GA—Justin Farrington, more!

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05/21/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘆 21, 2026, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆

🔥 Burn ban lifted in Cherokee County—time to safely clear those brush piles after the rain!
📚 Library Board meets TODAY in Andrews—your voice matters for programs across our mountain libraries.
🎤 Braden Rumfelt is back! Free American Idol hometown concert TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. in Murphy’s Konehete Veterans Park.
🌲 Meet 7-year-old Murphy legend Colson Goings—already protecting our trails and wildlife as a rising Junior Ranger star.
🚂 Local legend: How Col. A.B. Andrews and the railroad built the town we love today.

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05/20/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘆 20, 2026, 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆

Cherokee County honors fallen hero Francisco Flattes – name now on National Memorial in D.C. on Peace Officers Memorial Day

🚧 Road construction alerts: Martins Creek Rd closed near Murphy; lane work in Hayesville area. Plan extra time.
👮‍♂️ Spotlight on Murphy PD Sgt. Adam May – a local man serving our community every day
🎖️ Graham County Heritage Festival July 3-4 in Robbinsville includes veteran celebration – mark your calendars!

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05/16/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘆 16, 2026, 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 🥾

🏆 Four Nantahala National Forest trails just named AllTrails Travel Worthy for 2026 — Glen Falls, Secret Falls & more!
🌲 Easy old-growth magic at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest near Robbinsville
🚶 Murphy Riverwalk is perfect for today’s Saturday stroll along the Valley River
🏔️ Piney K**b trails right outside Murphy offer 15+ miles of hiking and biking
🛒 Murphy Farmers Market today 9am–1pm at the L&N Depot — grab fresh goods after your walk

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05/15/2026

The Appalachia Daily Update for May 15, 2026, Friday 🔥

🚨 Tragic rollover crash in Cherokee County claims a young life on May 11 — a reminder to slow down on our mountain roads
🏫 Cherokee County Schools Board holds special meeting May 21 in Marble to vote on new superintendent
📊 Cherokee County FY2026-27 budget process underway — your priorities for services and roads matter
🎸 Soundcheck Friday: Eli Young Band coming to Harrah’s in Murphy on May 24 — big show close to home!
🎶 Local music and summer concert series heating up across Clay County and the mountains — support live music this weekend

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05/14/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘆 14, 2026, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆

✅ Murphy man Scott Allen Mello found safe – community comes through again!
🗣️ Board of Commissioners budget hearing today at 2 PM in Murphy – your chance to speak up.
🏛️ Local Legend: This Week in Local History spotlights Murphy’s Henn Theatre milestone.
🏔️ Cherokee County Historical Museum keeps our mountain stories alive after recent upgrades.
🎺 Murphy High School spring concert tonight at 6 PM – come cheer the marching Bulldogs!

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05/13/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘆 13, 2026, 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆

👮 Cherokee County Sheriff's Office NC deputies arrest Murphy man for law-enforcement vehicle impersonation and felon firearm possession
🚔 Sheriff’s Office teams with partners for Hands Across the Border safety checkpoint
🛣️ U.S. 19/129 construction updates in Blairsville area—watch for detours
🎉 Andrews preps spring and summer community events
🌱 NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Clay County Plant Sale this weekend in Hayesville

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