The Appalachia Daily for July 24, 2026, Friday

Date: July 24, 2026Macon County ends Flock camera fundingMacon County Commissioners voted unanimously on July 14 to stop all county funding for Flock license plate reader cameras and to terminate the contract as soon as possible. Twelve cameras under the Sheriff’s Office lost access as of July 21. Public comments focused on privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns. The system had been in place since 2024.Sources:2026-07-21 | https://www.thefranklinpress.com/local-news-newsletter/county-votes-stop-flock-camera-fundingHayesville sets rezoning public hearingThe Town of Hayesville Council has scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 10. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended rezoning a parcel owned by Jacky Jones from residential to commercial. Residents will have the opportunity to comment before any final decision.Sources:2026-07-23 | https://www.claycountyprogress.com/local/town-council-calls-public-hearing-rezoningTri-County Racetrack racing tonightTri-County Racetrack in Brasstown is hosting a regular racing program this evening. Dirt-track racing continues for local fans in Clay and Cherokee counties.Sources:2026-07-24 | https://www.tricountyracing.com/Concerts on the Square features Andy Johnson’s RoofdogHayesville’s free outdoor concert series continues tonight on the town square with Andy Johnson’s Roofdog. Bring a chair and enjoy the music.Sources:2026-07 | https://www.claychambernc.com/top-festivals/2026-07 | https://www.themountainbuzz.com/post/andy-johnson-s-roof-dog-to-rock-hayesville-squareCowee School hosts Asheville Mountain BoysThe Cowee School Concert Series near Franklin presents the Asheville Mountain Boys this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Outdoor bluegrass and mountain music. Bring a chair. Tickets available.Sources:2026-07-24 | https://www.coweeschool.org/concert-series2026-07-24 | https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/cowee-school-concert-series/2026-07-24/Produced by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment, https://media.riverun.digital, a division of RiverRun Digital, https://go.riverrun.digitalTake care of your neighbors, and they’ll take care of you.Notes, methods, and rightsAll information is drawn from publicly available sources listed above. Rights 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