Murphy Morning Show — Dec 30 25 | Year in Review, Pets of Week, Fire Weather, Helene Recovery

Start your Tuesday with a warm, local update from Murphy, North Carolina and our mountain neighbors. On this episode of the Murphy Morning Show, Sara shares a year end look at Cherokee County as The Cherokee Scout reflects on a year marked by both tragedy and championships, plus the stories that shaped our schools, public safety, and community life.We also highlight the Valley River Humane Society “Pets of the Week,” with a reminder to adopt instead of shop as winter cold settles in. In Andrews, hear updates on quality of life projects including improvements at Ferebee Park, efforts to address nuisance properties, and continued community support programs that lean on volunteers and partnerships.Regionally, we touch on dry air and gusty wind concerns with fire weather alerts issued for parts of northeast Georgia, a timely reminder to use caution with outdoor burning across western North Carolina. Statewide, we check in on long term recovery from Hurricane Helene and the ongoing push for faster assistance and stronger rebuilding.Plus, your three day Murphy weather forecast, and a quick rundown of what is still happening downtown as the holiday season winds down, including workshops at Olive’s Porch and upcoming arts events worth putting on your January calendar.