Appalachia Daily Update - March 16, 2026

Severe Thunderstorms Impact the Area This MorningThe National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Cherokee and Clay counties until six a.m., followed by severe thunderstorm warnings with damaging wind risks.Fannin County schools used a two-hour delay, and scattered showers or storms remain possible today and over the next forty-eight hours.News as of: March 16, 2026.Feathers & Flex Collectibles Ribbon Cutting in MurphyFeathers and Flex Collectibles held its ribbon cutting on March thirteenth at forty-six Valley River Avenue in Murphy.The new shop offers Pokemon cards, Funkos, trading cards, vintage items and more, adding fresh retail energy downtown.News as of: March 13, 2026.Folger Gas LLC Ribbon Cutting in MurphyFolger Gas LLC celebrated its official ribbon cutting on March fifth at thirty-seven sixty-five East US sixty-four Alt Suite twelve.This family-owned propane service now supports homes and businesses throughout Cherokee County and North Georgia.News as of: March 5, 2026.Hayesville Inn on the Square Project ProgressesThe Clay County Communities Revitalization Association continues work on the former West Auto building on Herbert Street.Plans include six upstairs lodging rooms, one downstairs room and sidewalk retail to welcome more visitors to downtown Hayesville.News as of: March 12, 2026.Hayesville Council Adopts Anti-Data Center OrdinanceThe Hayesville Town Council approved the county’s ordinance banning data processing centers on March twelfth.This alignment protects local resources and helps preserve community character.News as of: March 12, 2026.Community Thank YouA special thank you today to Grace Health Services in Ducktown, Tennessee, for the excellent care they provided.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