The Appalachia Daily for May 27, 2026, Wednesday

The Appalachia Daily for June 26, 2026, Friday

Date: June 26, 2026 Clint Black Live in Hiawassee Tonight Country music star Clint Black performs tonight at Anderson Music Hall on the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hayesvul. The show begins at 7:00 PM and also features Bryce Leatherwood. It’s a major concert right here in our area. Sources:2026-06 | Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds / Anderson Music Hall event listings Quick Brown Fox at Blairsville Social Tonight Quick Brown Fox is performing live at Blairsville Social in Blairsvul this evening. It’s a convenient local option for residents looking for live music close to home. Sources:2026-06 | Local venue listings (Blairsville Social) Blair Crimmins and The Hookers on Saturday in Hayesville Blair Crimmins and The Hookers perform at the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesvul on Saturday night. It’s another solid live music choice for the weekend. Sources:2026-06 | Peacock Performing Arts Center event listings Public Safety Update The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office continues active enforcement, including recent arrests on serious charges. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant. Weekend Travel Note Construction continues on sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Allow extra time if traveling that route this weekend. Where to listenListen to the full newscast and subscribe at adu.riverrun.digitalProduced by River Run Digital Media https://media.riverrun.digital [https://media.riverrun.digital] Also at https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia [https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia] | https://x.com/RRDigital_media [https://x.com/RRDigital_media] Take care of your neighbors, and they’ll take care of you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adu.riverrun.digital [https://adu.riverrun.digital?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Appalachia Daily for June 25, 2026, Thursday

Multi-agency drug seizure in Cherokee CountySheriff’s office teams pulled in methamphetamine and fentanyl through a recent operation. These efforts help protect families and keep our communities safer. Local road work and detoursConstruction continues on key routes near Murphy and Hayesville. Drivers should check conditions and plan extra time. Murphy affordable housing project earns national awardRecognized for important work creating more housing options for local families. RiverRun Digital AI workshops this summerHands-on sessions help folks learn practical AI skills while staying grounded in trades and mountain life. Next one is July 9th in Blue Ridge at Copper Fox Coffee Loft. Sources:2026-06-23 | Sheriff Facebook release2026-06-25 | DriveNC.gov incidents2026-06-12 | Town of Murphy news page Where to listen: adu.riverrun.digital [https://adu.riverrun.digital]Produced by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment [https://media.riverrun.digital], a division of RiverRun Digital [https://riverrun.digital] Take care of your neighbors, and they’ll take care of you. Notes, methods, and rightsAll information is drawn from publicly available sources listed above. Rights for the Appalachia Daily Update are reserved by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment, which produces hyperlocal news for small towns across Appalachia and beyond. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adu.riverrun.digital [https://adu.riverrun.digital?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Appalachia Daily for June 23, 2026, Tuesday

Road Work Underway on US 19/129 in Cherokee County NCDOT crews are building a new alignment and installing storm water drainage at the intersection with Martins Creek Road and the south end of Lance Road. The area is closed to through traffic. Drivers should expect detours and add a few extra minutes to their trips. Slowing down and staying alert around work zones keeps everyone safe on our mountain roads. Cherokee County Commissioners Approve Modest Tax Increase for Employee Pay The Board of Commissioners voted to raise the county portion of the millage rate by one cent. On a home assessed at two hundred fifty thousand dollars, the change adds roughly twenty-five dollars a year. The additional revenue will support pay adjustments aimed at improving retention and reducing turnover in county government positions. Clay County Historical and Arts Council Prepares 45th Festival on the Square Volunteers and organizers with the Clay County Historical and Arts Council are finalizing plans for the annual Festival on the Square in Hayesville. The event runs July 10 through 12 and features dozens of artists, live music, food vendors, and community activities around the historic Beal Center Courthouse square. It stands as one of the region’s longest-running celebrations of local talent and neighborly connection. Fightingtown Creek Nature Park Project Advances in Fannin County Non-profits and volunteers are moving forward with development of the Fightingtown Creek Nature Park near Blue Ridge. The roughly one hundred ninety-acre site will include about ten miles of natural-surface hiking and biking trails, a disc golf course, picnic areas, and nature-based features designed with sixth through twelfth graders in mind. The project will provide a free outdoor recreation space for families in the greater Fannin County community. Cherokee Scout Newspaper Plans Practical Relocation to Stay Local The Cherokee Scout, which has served Cherokee and surrounding counties since 1889, announced plans to sell its longtime building and move to a smaller local office. The weekly print edition and online coverage will continue without interruption. The move is intended to improve efficiency while keeping the paper firmly rooted in the community it has covered for generations. Where to listenProduced by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment – https://media.riverrun.digital [https://media.riverrun.digital] https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia [https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia] or https://x.com/RRDigital_media [https://x.com/RRDigital_media]River Run Digital Media and Entertainment is a division of RiverRun Digital www.riverrun.digital [http://www.riverrun.digital]Take care of your neighbors, and they’ll take care of you. Notes, methods, and rightsAll information is drawn from publicly available sources listed above. Rights for the Appalachia Daily Update are reserved by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment, which produces hyperlocal news for small towns across Appalachia and beyond. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adu.riverrun.digital [https://adu.riverrun.digital?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Appalachia Daily for June 20, 2026, Saturday

Date: June 20, 2026 Flame Azalea Festival in Robbinsville The Annual Graham County Flame Azalea Festival runs today from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Robbinsville High School. This free event features self-guided hikes through the azalea maze on Hooper Bald, live music, arts and crafts, food, and Cherokee demonstrations. Sources:2026-06 | grahamcountytravel.com Woodsy Woman Weekend & Bear Hair Gap Trail in Blairsville In Blairsville, the Woodsy Woman Weekend continues with guided hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Nearby at Vogel State Park, the Bear Hair Gap Trail is a moderate four-mile loop through the forest with views of Lake Trahlyta. The Georgia State Fiddler’s Convention is also happening today at the Union County Schools Fine Arts Center. Sources:2026-06 | Georgia State Parks & local event listings Turtle Creek Falls Trail near Turtletown, Tennessee In the Turtletown area of Polk County, Tennessee, the Turtle Creek Falls trail is a moderate hike of about 3.5 to 4 miles round trip in the Cherokee National Forest. It features roughly 500–600 feet of elevation gain and leads to a scenic twin waterfall after following the creek and descending via switchbacks. Wildflowers are blooming along the trail this time of year. Fall Branch Falls Trail in the Blue Ridge Area In the Blue Ridge area, the Fall Branch Falls trail in the Aska Adventure Area is a shorter option of less than one mile round trip. It leads to a double waterfall surrounded by mountain laurel and rhododendron, making it a good choice for waterfall views without a long hike. Where to listenListen to the full newscast and subscribe at adu.riverrun.digitalProduced by River Run Digital Media https://media.riverrun.digital [https://media.riverrun.digital] Also at https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia [https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia] https://x.com/RRDigital_media [https://x.com/RRDigital_media] Take care of your neighbors, and they’ll take care of you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adu.riverrun.digital [https://adu.riverrun.digital?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Appalachia Daily for June 19, 2026, Friday

Date: June 19, 2026 Shenandoah at Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee (Hayesville / Blairsville area) Country music legends Shenandoah perform at Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee on June 19, delivering classic hits like “Two Dozen Roses” and “Church on Cumberland Road” for a major weekend concert experience accessible to residents in the Hayesville and Blairsville areas. Sources:2026-06 | Bandsintown and local venue references Justin Farrington and Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops in Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge / McCaysville area) Misty Mountain Hops and other Blue Ridge venues feature live music on weekends, including performances by artist Justin Farrington on June 19, offering local and regional talent for great food, drinks, and sounds. Sources:2026-06 | Escape to Blue Ridge and local venue listings Summer Brooke Band at Concerts on the Creek in Sylva (Bryson City area) The Summer Brooke Band performs as part of the free Concerts on the Creek series in Sylva on June 19 from 7 to 9 p.m., bringing live music right to the heart of the community near Bryson City for a classic Soundcheck Friday experience. Sources:2026-06 | Concerts on the Creek / RomanticAsheville listings EBCI single item: Morgan Jay at Harrah’s CherokeeComedian and performer Morgan Jay brings his “The Goofy Guy Tour” to Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center on June 19, adding a fun weekend entertainment option in the EBCI community. Sources:2026-06 | Harrah’s Cherokee and ticket references Where to listenListen to the full newscast and subscribe at adu.riverrun.digitalProduced by River Run Digital Media https://media.riverrun.digital Also at https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia [https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia] | https://x.com/RRDigital_media [https://x.com/RRDigital_media] Take care of your neighbors, and they’ll take care of you. Notes, methods, and rightsAll information is drawn from publicly available sources listed above. Rights for the Appalachia Daily Update are reserved by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment, which produces hyperlocal news for small towns across Appalachia and beyond. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adu.riverrun.digital [https://adu.riverrun.digital?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]