Appalachia Daily Update - March 17, 2026

Peacock Center Auditions Continue in HayesvilleAuditions for the comedy “It Runs in the Family” by Ray Cooney run March 17 and 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, with May shows planned.This community theater relies on local volunteers to create entertainment and build connections in Clay County.News as of: March 16-17, 2026 (ongoing this week).Clay County Master Gardener Plant Sale PrepThe Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Clay County are preparing for their Spring Plant Sale May 15-17 at the Downtown Discovery Garden in Hayesville, featuring a variety of plants.Funds support educational programs and community beautification efforts in the area.News as of: March 16, 2026.Cherokee County Sheriff’s DonationCherokee County Sheriff’s Office accepted five AR-15 rifles donated by Cherokee Guns LLC to improve deputy equipment and safety.This partnership highlights local business contributions to public safety in Cherokee County.News as of: March 16, 2026.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* Peacock auditions tonight and tomorrow for Hayesville comedy production.* Master Gardener volunteers readying May plant sale in Hayesville.* Sheriff’s office receives rifle donation from Cherokee Guns.* St. Patrick’s Day colors: green for Catholic/nationalist tradition, orange for Protestant heritage, white for peace between them—mostly green around here for the fun.* Weather: partly cloudy, 40s today, 50s tomorrow, mostly dry.https://go.riverrun.digital/ADU-Podcastshttps://go.riverrun.digitalEmail: [email protected] care of your neighbors, and they will take care of you. 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