Appalachia Daily Update — Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather & Safety: Sunny and MildIt’s a “Chamber of Commerce” weather day for Murphy and Blue Ridge, with sunshine and highs in the 50s.* Safety Check: Fire danger is currently low, but dry air and low humidity mean extra caution with outdoor burning.* Sources:* 2026-01-22 | https://products.climate.ncsu.edu/fwip/nc_danger/* Undated | https://weatherspark.com/h/m/15680/2026/1/Historical-Weather-in-January-2026-in-Blue-Ridge-Georgia-United-StatesRivalry Night: Murphy @ RobbinsvilleThe Murphy Bulldogs travel to Graham County tonight to face the Robbinsville Black Knights.* Details: Boys Varsity listed for 8:30 p.m. Expect a capacity crowd.* Sources:* 2026-01-22 | https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/murphy/murphy-bulldogs/basketball/schedule/Sports Recap: Fannin County Wins BigThe Fannin County Rebels boys basketball team picked up a decisive win over Armuchee on Wednesday.* Scoreboard: Fannin County 68, Armuchee 25.* Sources:* 2026-01-21 | https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/blue-ridge/fannin-county-rebels/basketball/Local Legend: Donald Davis at Folk SchoolRenowned storyteller Donald Davis will be performing next week (Jan 26–28) as part of the John C. Campbell Folk School’s Centennial.* Why it matters: Davis is a cornerstone of Appalachian oral tradition. Performances are free and open to the public.* Sources:* 2026-01-22 | https://www.folkschool.org/events/centennial-celebration/* 2026-01-07 | https://thelaurelofasheville.com/latest-news-and-updates/storyteller-donald-davis-to-appear-at-john-c-campbell-folk-school/Community: Thursday Night KaraokeGrumpy Old Men Brewing in Blue Ridge hosts their weekly Karaoke night tonight.* Sources:* 2026-01-22 | https://www.blueridgemountains.com/events/Produced by RiverRun.Digital. Taking care of neighbors, one update at a time.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