Mar 13 26 - Murphy Morning Show | Safety, Sheriff Transition, Spring Events

Start your Friday with Sara on the Murphy Morning Show for Murphy, North Carolina news, weather, and community updates for March Thirteenth, Two Thousand Twenty Six.In this episode, Sara covers the continued local response to the tragic dog mauling death of Diane Emily Pellington and the growing push for stronger animal control rules and enforcement across Cherokee County. She also shares the latest on the sheriff’s office transition, with Chief Deputy Justin Jacobs leading daily operations while local Republican leaders back Chris Wood to complete the remainder of the term.You will also hear reflection on the lasting impact of last summer’s hospital escape and officer killing, plus an update on the major industrial chicken coop fire in Andrews and what it has meant for workers, families, and the community.On the brighter side, Sara highlights downtown Murphy’s Second Saturday Shop and Sip happening tomorrow, looks ahead to the Murphy Spring Festival in May, and rounds up a few regional spring events worth adding to your calendar.Plus, get your Murphy weather outlook for Friday through Sunday, along with a full community events rundown to help you plan your weekend in the mountains.