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
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