Feb 16 26 - Sheriff Vacancy, Winter Road Safety, Community Notes, Three Day Murphy Forecast

Start your Monday with Sara on the Murphy Morning Show, sharing the latest local headlines, weather, and community events from Murphy, North Carolina and our nearby mountain towns.Today’s top story focuses on Cherokee County after Sheriff Dustin Smith’s resignation and the leadership transition with Chief Deputy Justin Jacobs stepping in. Sara also highlights the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meeting happening tonight at six thirty at the county offices on Peachtree Street, with a reminder that residents can attend and speak during public comment.We also reflect on the continued impact of winter weather tragedies on mountain roads, including the heartbreaking loss of a Murphy driver during recent icy conditions, and share practical safety reminders for driving when snow, slush, or black ice threaten.In community news, we note services for longtime Murphy resident Carolyn Frances Rogers, and we revisit the devastating fire at the Andrews Valley Poultry Farm, recognizing the fast response and the vital role of local firefighters.Plus, get your three day Murphy forecast: mild afternoons near the sixties, cool nights, and only small chances of passing showers.Sara closes with a look ahead at local and regional events, including upcoming Second Saturday Shop and Sip dates in downtown Murphy and day trip options in nearby Georgia towns.