Appalachia Daily Update - March 5, 2026

Voters Oust Two Incumbent Commissioners in Cherokee CountyDan Eichenbaum and Cal Stiles lost their reelection bids in Tuesday’s primary. Steve Coleman and Judith Bodley advance.This will influence future county decisions on infrastructure and services for Murphy and Andrews area residents.News as of: March 3-4, 2026.Clay County Commissioners Meet TonightThe board gathers at 6:30 pm in the multi-purpose room at the government center in Hayesville.These meetings provide a direct way for residents to follow local issues.News as of: March 5, 2026.Fannin County Candidate Qualifying Continues Through TomorrowQualifying for commission Post 2 and school board seats runs through March 6.Multiple candidates have filed, shaping upcoming elections in Blue Ridge and neighboring communities.News as of: March 2026 qualifying period.Local Legends: Appalachian Storytelling Evening in HayesvilleThe Clay County Chamber presents an evening with storyteller Kanute Rarey on March 18 at 7 pm at Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School.This event helps preserve the folklore and history of our Appalachian region.News as of: Current calendar listing.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