The Appalachia Daily for June 1, 2026, Monday

Graham County Commissioners Meet Today to Finalize 2026-27 BudgetGraham County Commissioners are holding their continued meeting today at 1 p.m. to lock in next year’s spending priorities. This directly affects roads, services, and taxes for families and businesses across the county.Dollar Tree Grand Opening in BlairsvilleThe new Dollar Tree in Blairsville celebrated its grand opening on May 21. It’s now open and stocked with affordable household goods and everyday essentials, giving Union County families a convenient downtown option.Juna’s General Store Ribbon Cutting in AndrewsJuna’s General Store is now open at 929 Main Street in Andrews. The thoughtfully curated shop offers holistic products, unique gifts, refillable teas and olive oils, and local artist items – a true gem for mountain lovers.Keller Williams Great Smokies Opens New Hayesville OfficeKeller Williams Great Smokies has opened its new office in Hayesville at 322 Highway 69. The expanded presence makes buying, selling, and renting mountain homes easier for Clay County families.Big Lots on Andrews Road in Murphy Prepares for June ReopeningThe Big Lots store at 1450 Andrews Road in Murphy is set to reopen in June under new ownership. Expect affordable household goods, apparel, and daily essentials for shoppers across the greater Andrews Murphy area.Sources:2026-05-21 | 2026-05-31 | https://junasgeneralstore.com/2026-04-28 | https://www.facebook.com/KellerWilliamsGreatSmokies/posts/hayesville-were-officially-here-%EF%B8%8Fcome-celebrate-the-grand-opening-of-our-new-kw-/1451164047028473/2026-05-26 | https://www.facebook.com/thegrahamstar/posts/todays-continued-graham-county-board-of-commissioners-meeting-has-been-postponed/1662490035878976/2026-05-06 | https://www.cherokeescout.com/regional-newsletter/big-lots-hiring-reopening-juneWhere to listenProduced by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment – https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia or https://x.com/RRDigital_mediaRiver Run Digital Media and Entertainment is a division of RiverRun Digital www.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