Date: June 30, 2026
Tri-County Community College Builds Homes and Skills
Students in the Building Construction Technology program are constructing affordable homes in Andrews while learning trades that stay local. The college celebrated its largest graduating class and continues offering summer camps and fall classes that serve Cherokee, Clay, and Graham counties.
MountainTrue Volunteers Protect the Murphy Riverwalk
Volunteers partner with the Town of Murphy to remove invasive plants along the Riverwalk. The ongoing walking series meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for health, fitness, and friendly conversation.
Rotary Club of Lake Chatuge Serves Hayesville
The 23rd annual Car-B-Que on the historic square featured classic cars, live music, and barbecue plates that raised scholarship funds for Hayesville High and Towns County seniors.
FBC Blairsville Turns Trail Magic into Ministry
Church members feed and minister to Appalachian Trail thru-hikers at crossings like Unicoi Gap. The Beacon Mission Team and class groups provide consistent practical and spiritual support during hiking season.
EBCI Advances Housing and Cultural Work
The Eastern Band received major HUD housing grant funding. New Cherokee Cultural Grounds are underway, and the return of the Nikwasi Mound strengthens historic ties in the region.
Local Libraries and Extension Build Practical Skills
Hayesville’s Moss Memorial Library and NC Cooperative Extension volunteers offer teen events, canning, gardening, native plants, and sewing classes that give neighbors usable skills close to home.
Sources:
2026-06 |
https://www.tricountycc.edu/
2026 | EdNC housing project coverage
2026-02/06 | MountainTrue and Town of Murphy Riverwalk updates
2026-06 | Rotary Club of Lake Chatuge Car-B-Que materials
2026-05 | Christian Index FBC Blairsville ministry story
2026 | HUD and EBCI announcements on housing and cultural grounds
2026 | Moss Memorial Library and NC Cooperative Extension program listings
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