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Appalachia Daily Update - Friday, January 2, 2026

Weekend rain heads up, live music picks for Soundcheck Friday, and quick local sports and calendar notes.

Weather and Safety: Clouds Today, Rain Tonight

Clouds hang around through the day, and rain pushes in tonight. If you’re driving after dark, plan for wet roads and reduced visibility on the curves. Keep a little extra following distance, and watch for slick leaves and shiny spots near shaded bends.

Sources

  • 2026-01-02 | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=35.0873&lon=-84.0325

  • 2026-01-02 | https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/now/murphy-nc-28906

  • 2026-01-02 | https://www.weatherbug.com/alerts/fire/murphy-nc-28906

Soundcheck Friday: Live Music Options Tonight

If you want live music tonight, there are a few solid options across the region. Blairsville has an early evening set that’s perfect for dinner and a show. Blue Ridge has a two-hour live music window. Murphy has a late set for folks who want to ring in the first Friday of the year the loud way. Brasstown has a dance option connected to Winter Dance Week at the Folk School.

Sources

  • 2026-01-02 | https://theflyingtrout.com/events/

  • 2026-01-02 | https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/brmc-event-calendar2.html

  • 2026-01-02 | https://www.facebook.com/events/646530628321687/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

Sports: Fannin, Murphy, and Robbinsville Highlights

Fannin County’s girls kept the momentum going with a strong win in holiday tournament play. Murphy’s boys closed out 2025 with a tight win, then hit a tougher stretch right after, which is normal in tournament weeks. Robbinsville’s football program continues to rack up recognition, with a long list of players honored for all-conference selections.

Sources

  • 2025-12-30 | https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/blue-ridge/fannin-county-rebels/basketball/girls/

  • 2025-12-30 | https://www.maxpreps.com/news/TY7R6hQlNUWRLMw6G2VWcg/basketball-recap-model-drops-highest-score-of-season-against-fannin-county.htm

  • 2025-12-27 | https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/murphy/murphy-bulldogs/basketball/

  • 2025-12-29 | https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/murphy/murphy-bulldogs/basketball/schedule/

  • 2025-12-30 | https://www.grahamstar.com/sports-news-newsletter/13-black-knights-named-all-conference

Local Government Note: Cherokee County Board of Health Meeting

If you keep tabs on public health planning, services, and community updates, there’s a Board of Health meeting on the calendar next week. Even if you can’t attend in person, it’s a good item to bookmark so you can review details as they’re posted.

Sources

  • 2026-01-12 | https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=432

This update was assembled with the help of AI tools using publicly available sources. We do our best to verify details, but information can change quickly. All original content is copyright 2026 River Run Digital, all rights reserved. For more information, visit https://go.riverrun.digital.

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