The Appalachia Daily for April 17, 2026 Friday

Cherokee County Grand Jury Indicts Marble Man on Multiple Child Sex OffensesThe Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office announced a grand jury indictment yesterday against a Marble man on multiple child sex offenses. The suspect is in custody. It’s the kind of steady work that helps keep our families safe.Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Meets MondayThe board holds its regular meeting Monday evening at the courthouse in Murphy. It’s worth checking the agenda if local issues matter to you.Austin Coleman Live Tonight at Crane Creek VineyardsMurphy’s own Crane Creek Vineyards hosts Austin Coleman tonight. Easy local music you can enjoy without a long drive.Lonesome River Band Kicks Off Bear on the Square Festival TonightHead out for the festival kickoff concert featuring the Lonesome River Band. Great bluegrass right in the Appalachian foothills.Live Music Weekend at Blue Ridge Vineyards & BreweriesFannin County spots like Bear Claw Vineyards have bands playing Friday through Sunday. Plenty of choices for a weekend of good tunes.Live Music This Weekend at Copperhill BreweryDucktown and Copperhill area neighbors—Copperhill Brewery has live music lined up. Short drive, big mountain sound.Sources:2026-04-16 | https://www.facebook.com/CherokeeCountySheriffNC/2026-04-17 | https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=142026-04-17 | https://www.bandsintown.com/c/murphy-nc2026-04-17 | https://bearonthesquare.org/2026-04-17 | https://www.blueridgemountains.com/events/live-music/Notes, methods, and rightsRights for the Appalachia Daily Update are reserved by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment, which produces hyperlocal news for small towns across Appalachia and beyond. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adu.riverrun.digital