Appalachia Daily Update - March 30, 2026

New Business Monday: House of Esther Opens in Downtown MurphyHouse of Esther has opened at 10 Tennessee Street on the corner of Town Square in downtown Murphy.Locals are already giving it high marks, and it’s adding more shopping options right in the heart of town. Stop by and support this new addition.News as of: March 26–28, 2026.Narrative Bookstore Grand Reopening TodayNarrative Bookstore is celebrating its move to a larger Suite A in the Mill Building with a ribbon-cutting and giveaways today.More space means more events and stories for the community.News as of: March 30, 2026.Jerry Harmon Concert Tonight at John C. Campbell Folk SchoolAcclaimed Americana and country musician Jerry Harmon performs at 7 p.m. tonight at the Folk School in Brasstown. Suggested donation $5–15; all are welcome.A great way to enjoy live music close to home.News as of: March 30, 2026.Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting TonightThe Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse in Murphy to fill two vacancies, make committee appointments, and discuss a work session with the Tourism Development Authority.News as of: March 30, 2026.Series of Events Happening Today Across the AreaToday includes the Narrative Bookstore ribbon-cutting, Jerry Harmon concert at the Folk School, the county commissioners meeting, and community yoga. Check local listings for full details and other opportunities to get involved.News as of: March 30, 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 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