Jan 08 26 - Murphy Morning Show: Election Shift, Sports Return, Arts, and a Warm Rainy Trend

Start your Thursday with Sara on the Murphy Morning Show for Thursday, January Eighth, Two Thousand Twenty Six. We are covering the stories people are talking about across Murphy, Cherokee County, and our mountain neighbors.First, a look back at the biggest moments of Two Thousand Twenty Five, from heartbreaking headlines to championship pride and the community spirit that carried folks through. Then, an update on local politics as the Cherokee County District Four Republican commission race shifts, with one candidate stepping aside and backing another challenger ahead of the March primary.Sports are back in full swing, with Andrews opening Smoky Mountain Conference play against Robbinsville, and Murphy varsity teams packing in games over the break. We also touch on major regional law enforcement news in Towns County, Georgia, after two high ranking sheriff’s office officials were arrested in separate corruption investigations.Plus, county leaders take a stand with a resolution opposing what they describe as misuse of the federal Antiquities Act. On a brighter note, downtown Murphy arts are thriving with “The Max Project: Murphy Art Xplosion” on display through May, and classes coming up at the Murphy Art Center.Finally, a three day weather outlook: mild temperatures, increasing rain chances, and a weekend front that could bring heavier rain and a sharp cool down.