Appalachia Daily Update (ADU) — Saturday, January 10, 2026

Today’s HighlightsFlood Watch: Stay Weather-Aware Through This EveningA Flood Watch is in effect through this evening across southwest North Carolina and a large portion of north Georgia. That means flooding is possible, especially in low-lying areas, creeks, and places that don’t drain well. If you’re out today, treat water over the road like a hard stop, and keep an eye on changing conditions.Sources* 2026-01-10 | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=NCZ060&lat=35.1939&local_place1=10+Miles+NW+Murphy+NC&lon=-84.1425&product1=Flood+Watch&warncounty=NCC039&warnzone=NCZ060* 2026-01-10 | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=GAZ006&lat=34.8979&local_place1=4+Miles+ENE+Morganton+GA&lon=-84.1724&product1=Hazardous+Weather+Outlook&warncounty=GAC111&warnzone=GAZ006Union County Parks & Recreation: 2026 Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball RegistrationUnion County Parks & Recreation has posted the 2026 baseball, softball, and T-ball registration information. If you’ve got kids who want to play this spring, this is your calendar reminder to check the registration window and the age group rules early, so you’re not scrambling at the last minute.Sources* 2026-01-09 | https://www.unioncountyga.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=108* 2026-01-09 | https://www.unioncountyga.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=786Union County: Youth Wrestling RegistrationYouth wrestling registration is open for a limited window, with practice days and times listed. If your family has been looking for a winter activity that builds confidence and keeps kids moving, this is a good one to review.Sources* 2025-12-29 | https://www.unioncountyga.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=106Union County: Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions Related to Commissioner SalaryUnion County has posted an official notice for a public hearing where residents can learn more, ask questions, and participate in the process. If you care about local governance, this is a good “show up and listen” moment.Sources* 2025-12-23 | https://www.unioncountyga.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=105Cherokee National Forest: Access Disruption South of Parksville Lake for Culvert ReplacementThe Forest Service has an alert about disrupted access south of Parksville Lake due to a culvert replacement project. If you’re planning outdoor time in that area, build in extra travel time and plan around the detour routes listed in the alert.Sources* 2026-01-05 | https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/cherokee/alerts/access-disruption-south-parksville-lake-culvert-replacementThis update was assembled with AI tools using public information and publicly available sources, and it may contain errors. Always confirm details like times, closures, and meeting agendas directly with the official source. All original content, formatting, and presentation are copyright 2026 RiverRun.Digital, all rights reserved. For questions or corrections, email [email protected]. For more information about our work and other projects, visit https://go.riverrun.digital. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adu.riverrun.digital