Feb 12 26 - Sheriff Transition, Early Voting Starts, Road Safety, Weekend Events, Forecast

It is Thursday, February twelfth, two thousand twenty six, and Sara is back with the Murphy Morning Show, sharing the latest from Murphy, Andrews, and Cherokee County.Today’s top local update is the leadership change at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office following Sheriff Dustin Smith’s resignation. Former Chief Deputy Justin Jacobs is overseeing day to day operations and says public safety services continue as normal.We also highlight a major reminder for voters: early voting for the March third primary begins today at the Cherokee County Elections office on Peachtree Street in Murphy. Early voting runs Monday through Friday with one final Saturday option, so this is a smart way to vote before weather or weekend plans get in the way.On the safety side, officials are still urging extra caution on winter roads after the deadly Highway two ninety four crash near the Tennessee line tied to icy conditions. Slow down, increase following distance, and be especially careful on shaded curves and hills.Plus, a quick community note: Andrews and Cherokee are set for a big rivalry basketball matchup tonight.We wrap with a three day Murphy forecast and a look at Valentine’s weekend events downtown, including Second Saturday Shop and Sip and a local fundraiser at The Ballroom.