Appalachia Daily Update - March 10, 2026

Hayesville Library Hosts Free Teen Movie Night TonightThe Moss Memorial Library in Hayesville is hosting a free movie night for teens tonight, organized by the Clay County Chamber and local volunteers.This is a simple, no-cost way for families to connect and enjoy community right in the heart of Hayesville.News as of: March 10, 2026.Andrews Volunteers Needed to Pack Food Boxes for Local FamiliesNeighbors in Andrews can sign up to help pack and deliver food boxes through the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program.This hands-on volunteer work puts meals on tables for families in Andrews and surrounding Cherokee County.News as of: Recent announcement.Towns County Library Volunteers Supply Books for Family Literacy NightLibrary volunteers and the Friends of the Libraries group made sure every child at Towns County Elementary’s Family Literacy Night had free books.This shows how local folks are growing readers one story at a time in Hiawassee and Young Harris.News as of: This Week.Copperhill / Turtletown Teens Invited to Free Spring FormalCommunity organizers are hosting a free prom-style formal for grades 9-12 in the Copperhill and Turtletown area.This volunteer-driven fun gives every teen in the Copperhill, Turtletown, and McCaysville area a night to remember without the cost.News as of: Planning now.MountainTrue Volunteers Host Winter Bird Watch Near HayesvilleLocal volunteers with the nonprofit MountainTrue are leading a free guided bird-watching walk near Lake Chatuge.This is a perfect example of community groups getting neighbors outdoors and protecting the places we all love.News as of: Upcoming March 21.Clay County Master Gardeners Kick Off 2026 Home Gardener SeriesVolunteer Master Gardeners are offering free monthly classes at the library to help everyone grow better gardens.Hands-on learning from locals for locals in Hayesville.News as of: Series starts March 2026.Sources:* 2026-03-10 | https://www.facebook.com/claychambernc/* Recent | https://www.andrewsnc.org/make-a-difference-in-your-community-volunteer-to-pack-food-boxes/* This Week | https://www.facebook.com/TownsCountyLibrary/posts/towns-county-public-library-was-able-to-supply-some-fun-free-books-for-towns-cou/1289850306686473/* Forward-looking | https://www.facebook.com/groups/496775144131190/posts/2402318776910141/* This Week | https://mountaintrue.org/get-involved/events/* Recent announcement | https://clay.ces.ncsu.edu/news/2026-home-gardener-series/Where to listenhttps://go.riverrun.digital/ADU-PodcastsNotes, methods, and rightsThis Appalachia Daily Update was created with the help of AI tools working alongside a human editor. All information is drawn from publicly available sources listed above. Rights for the Appalachia Daily Update are reserved by River Run Digital, which produces hyperlocal news for small towns across Appalachia and beyond. To learn more about River Run Digital and its local news 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