Appalachia Daily Update - March 3, 2026

Primary Election Day is TodayPolls are open today for the 2026 primary election in Cherokee and Clay Counties. Voters in the Topton precinct should go to Andrews North this time. These local races decide who handles schools, roads, and services for our families.News as of: March 3, 2026.Candidate Qualifying Underway in Fannin CountyQualifying started yesterday for the Board of Commissioners Post two and Board of Education seats in Fannin County. It continues through Friday. This affects leadership choices for our neighbors just across the Georgia line.News as of: March 2, 2026.Hayesville High Celebrates State Wrestling ChampionRayland Martinez won the one A two A two hundred eighty five pound state title, and the community lined the streets to celebrate. It boosts school pride and shows the dedication of our youth athletes in Clay County.News as of: February 26, 2026.Community Spotlight – Logan’s Run RescueThis nonprofit animal rescue and low cost spay and neuter clinic in Murphy was recently highlighted for its work ending overpopulation and supporting families with affordable pet care plus a thriving thrift store. Volunteers and donations keep programs running that help pets and people right here in our Appalachian communities.News as of: February 24, 2026.Sources:* 2026-03-03 | https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/274/Board-of-Elections* 2026-03-02 | https://www.thenewsobserver.com/local-news-newsletter/fannin-election-qualifying-starts-mon* 2026-02-26 | https://www.claycountyprogress.com/* 2026-02-24 | https://www.cherokeescout.com/local-newsletter/52-things-celebrate-about-cherokee-county-no-8-logans-run-rescue* Date not listed | https://www.logansrunrescue.com/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