Appalachia Daily Update - March 11, 2026

Clay County Sheriff Mark Buchanan Cruises Back Into OfficeVoters showed strong support to keep experienced leadership in place for public safety, reliable 911 response, and community programs across Hayesville and neighboring towns.Fannin County Schools Celebrate Higher Scores and State ChampionshipThe district rose above the state average with solid regional rankings, and the high school Teamworks squad just won the SkillsUSA Georgia State Championship and is heading to nationals.John C. Campbell Folk School Online Auction Running NowBid on beautiful handmade crafts, pottery, quilts, and more through March 13th and support local arts education right here in Brasstown.Zoom Thursdays Storytelling Series Starts TomorrowFree virtual gatherings on March twelfth, nineteenth, and twenty-sixth give neighbors across Cherokee County an easy way to connect, share stories, swap recipes, and hear from local elders.Sources:* 2026-03-05 | https://www.claycountyprogress.com/local-newsletter/buchanan-cruises-back-sheriffs-role* 2026-03-05 | https://www.fannin.k12.ga.us/our-district/our-superintendent/superintendents-news* 2026-03-02 | https://www.folkschool.org/events/online-auction/* 2026-03-10 | https://www.cherokeescout.com/events/spotlight-events-306Where 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