Jan 21 26 - Murphy Morning Show: Jail Death Update, Poultry Fire Losses, Cold Week Ahead

Start your Wednesday with Sara and the Murphy Morning Show, bringing you the latest from Murphy and Cherokee County, North Carolina.In today’s episode, we cover an important update from the Cherokee County Detention Center after officials confirmed an inmate became seriously ill, was taken to the hospital, and died the following day. The sheriff’s office has identified the man as Charles Jefferies as authorities continue reviewing what happened.We also revisit the massive Andrews Valley Poultry Farm fire that destroyed one industrial chicken barn, with officials estimating around five million dollars in damage and tens of thousands of chickens lost. Fire crews from multiple departments responded as thick smoke was seen across the Andrews and Marble area.On the policy front, Cherokee County leaders highlight a new resolution opposing what they describe as abuse of the federal Antiquities Act, raising concerns about federal land designations and local control.Plus, we preview an upcoming “Elevator Emergencies” training at Tri County Community College in February, and share community events, including a benefit for Ronnie “Rooster” Beaver on Saturday, January thirty first.We wrap with a three day Murphy forecast featuring chilly highs in the forties, lows in the twenties, and off and on chances for light rain or flurries.