Feb 18 26 - Kind Neighbors, Taste of Murphy Win, Winter Road Safety, Three Day Forecast

It is Wednesday, February eighteenth, two thousand twenty six, and Sara is back with the Murphy Morning Show, bringing you local news, weather, and what is happening across Murphy, North Carolina and our mountain neighbors.Today, we highlight a feel good community theme from the Cherokee Scout’s “Fifty Two Things to Celebrate About Cherokee County” series, focusing on loving your neighbor and the small acts of kindness that keep rural life strong, especially after winter storms.We also recap the momentum from the “First Taste of Murphy” event, where a strong turnout helped local restaurants and downtown businesses get a much needed winter boost. If you missed it, you will still hear the ripple effect around town as people discover new places to eat and shop.On the public safety side, we touch on recent law and order updates and a sobering reminder from this month’s winter weather: a deadly crash in Cherokee County during a snow event. Sara shares practical driving reminders for our winding roads, shaded hollows, and quick freeze ups.Then we wrap with your three day Murphy forecast: seasonable highs in the fifties, chilly mornings near freezing, limited rain chances at first, and a better chance of light showers by Friday.Plus, a quick look at community happenings downtown, arts and folk school style gatherings, school calendars, and upcoming live music and festival listings.