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Appalachia Daily Update - February 24, 2026

Community Spotlight Tuesday shines on local training, recovery heroes, school mental health help, and county government across our mountains.

Feb 24

1:57

Appalachia Daily Update - February 23, 2026

Brisk weather ahead, new walk-in healthcare, student mental-health support, a mountain rescue, wrestling pride, live music tonight, and neighbor…

Feb 23 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:51

Appalachia Daily Update - February 21, 2026

Your Saturday update with the final days of Clay County early voting, local honors for Fannin students and Clay recovery leaders, a rain-proof paved…

Feb 21 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:35

Appalachia Daily Update - February 20, 2026

New Cherokee County sheriff leadership, Fannin County academic honors, Hayesville water outage notice, and a Soundcheck Friday feature on local…

Feb 20

2:41

Appalachia Daily Update - February 19, 2026

Sheriff replacement meeting tonight, remembering economic pioneer Bill Forsyth, local wrestlers advance to state, and a fun shotgun wedding story from…

Feb 19 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:32

Hometown Heroes: Steady Hands and Community Victories

How local deputies and residents are shaping the future of Cherokee, Graham, and Polk Counties.

Feb 18 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:40

Spring in February: Record Warmth and Lake Hiwassee Conservation Efforts

Neighbors rally for public lands while local schools and emergency services sharpen their safety response.

Feb 17 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:26

New Business Monday: Downtown Momentum and Tonight’s Civic Meetings

Sunny skies ahead as Murphy and Blairsville focus on growth and local governance.

Feb 16 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:17

Piney Knob Trails & Last-Minute Valentine’s Saves

Your Saturday guide to mountain trails, community dancing, and avoiding road closures in Appalachia.

Feb 14 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:30

Soundcheck Friday: "65 and Out" & The Local Weekend Gig Guide

Acclaimed songwriter Wayne Anthony pens a new mountain anthem.

Feb 13 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:36

Black Ice and Bright Futures: A Thursday Update for the Mountains

Honoring Windy Ridge Heroes, Celebrating STAR Students, and Navigating a Morning Chill Across Appalachia

Feb 12 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:49

Hometown Heroes, A $29k Jackpot, and a Hard Freeze Tonight 🚒💰

Fannin firefighters save two, a lucky neighbor wins big in Blairsville, and rain turns to ice across the region.

Feb 11 • Dee Wayne Anthony

2:37

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