Black Ice and Bright Futures: A Thursday Update for the Mountains

Morning Safety: Black Ice Advisory Morning travelers in Murphy and surrounding areas should use caution on bridges and shaded roadways. Overnight lows of 31°F have likely caused freezing of standing water from yesterday’s heavy rains. Temperatures are expected to rebound to a high of 50°F with sunny skies today. * Sources: * 2026-02-11 | https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/13687874 * 2026-02-12 | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Murphy&state=NCHero Update: Six Credited in Windy Ridge Rescue New details from Fannin County identify six first responders—three deputies and three firefighters—involved in the heroic life-saving rescue of two residents during a recent house fire on Windy Ridge Road. * Sources: * 2026-02-03 | https://www.thenewsobserver.com/local-news-newsletter/fannin-firefighters-rescue-two-saturday-blazeSTAR Students Banquet Tonight The Union County Chamber of Commerce will honor top academic achievers tonight at the STAR Students Banquet. The event begins at 6:00 PM at the Union County Community Center in Blairsville. Sources: 2026-02-12 | https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/an-evening-with-the-stars-2026-143215Cherokee Schools Superintendent to Retire Cherokee County Schools Superintendent Keevin Woody has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2026. The Board of Education will begin the process of seeking a successor for the district’s top leadership role. * Sources: * 2026-02-11 | https://www.cherokeescout.com/local/quick-reads-197Sit & Knit Group Meeting The Extension Community Association’s fiber arts group meets today from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Extension Meeting Room on Connahetta Street in Murphy. All skill levels are welcome. * Sources: * 2026-02-12 | https://cherokee.ces.ncsu.edu/event/1725911170/eca-sit-knit-group/Appalachia Daily Update is a service of River Run Digital. We provide hyper-local news for Murphy, North Carolina, and the surrounding mountain communities. For more information or to support our work, visit https://podcasts.riverrun.digital/adu 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