Weather Outlook for the Mountains
Today in the Murphy area expect a high near thirty five degrees with flurries likely before nine a.m., then partly sunny skies. Northwest winds around fifteen miles per hour with gusts to twenty five. Tonight drops to a low near fifteen degrees and mostly clear. Tuesday highs climb to fifty one degrees with mostly sunny conditions.
News as of: February 23, 2026.
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Carolina QuickCare Urgent Care Opens in Murphy
Carolina QuickCare opened its new urgent care clinic today at 232 Bulldog Drive in Murphy. The walk-in facility provides urgent care, physicals, labs, and X-rays for patients of all ages.
This adds convenient healthcare access for families across Cherokee County and nearby areas.
News as of: February 23, 2026.
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Clay County Schools Approved for Telepsych Grant with UNC
Clay County Schools got board approval for a telepsychiatry grant in partnership with UNC. The funding will expand virtual mental-health services for students.
This helps families in our rural county get support without long waits or travel.
News as of: February 19, 2026.
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2026-02-19 | https://www.claycountyprogress.com/local-newsletter/telepsych-grant-unc-approved-clay-county-schools
Fannin County Responders Rescue Ill Hiker
Fannin County emergency teams rescued a forty six year old hiker who became ill on the Appalachian Trail near Hawk Mountain on Saturday. The multi-agency crew performed a technical carry-out and airlift.
The effort shows the strength of coordinated first responders in remote mountain terrain.
News as of: February 21, 2026.
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Three Local Wrestlers Advance to State Tournament
Murphy’s Weston Adams and Anthony Catuto along with Andrews’ Hayden Virtanen qualified for the state wrestling tournament after the West Regional.
This brings pride to Cherokee County high school programs and their communities.
News as of: February 17, 2026.
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Pickers Anonymous Performs Tonight at John C. Campbell Folk School
Pickers Anonymous brings old-time music to the community room at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown tonight at seven p.m.
It is a simple way for neighbors to enjoy live Appalachian traditions close by.
News as of: February 23, 2026.
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Community Shout-Outs
North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville, Georgia, is hosting a hands-on AI for Small Business workshop March 24 and March 31 from two to five p.m. This paid course focuses on practical tools to save time and boost productivity for small teams.
Thanks to Piper Outdoors with locations serving Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Hiawassee, Murphy, and more for building great outdoor living spaces, decks, firepits, and more across our mountains.
Special thanks to Misty Mountain Coin Laundry and Wash-N-Fold in Murphy for stepping up on that big dirty cleaning job recently.
News as of: February 23, 2026.
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2026-02-23 | https://go.riverrun.digital/AI-Workshop-NGTC
2026-02-23 |
https://piperoutdoors.com/
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Weather: Brisk start today with high near 35°F, flurries early then partly sunny, NW winds 15 mph gusts 25. Low tonight near 15°F. Tomorrow high 51°F mostly sunny.
New Business Monday: Carolina QuickCare urgent care opens today in Murphy at 232 Bulldog Drive. Walk-in help for injuries, physicals, labs, and X-rays.
Clay County Schools approved for telepsych grant with UNC. Easier mental health support for local students.
Fannin County first responders rescue ill hiker on the Appalachian Trail near Hawk Mountain. Great work by the multi-agency team.
Murphy and Andrews wrestlers head to state tournament. Congrats to Weston Adams, Anthony Catuto, and Hayden Virtanen.
Tonight at 7 p.m.: Pickers Anonymous old-time music at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown.
Shout-outs: North Georgia Technical College AI for Small Business workshop (paid) March 24 & 31 in Clarkesville. Piper Outdoors in Blairsville/Blue Ridge serving our area. Big thanks to Misty Mountain Coin Laundry & Wash-N-Fold in Murphy for the heavy cleaning help.
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