The Appalachia Daily for June 25, 2026, Thursday

Multi-agency drug seizure in Cherokee CountySheriff’s office teams pulled in methamphetamine and fentanyl through a recent operation. These efforts help protect families and keep our communities safer.Local road work and detoursConstruction continues on key routes near Murphy and Hayesville. Drivers should check conditions and plan extra time.Murphy affordable housing project earns national awardRecognized for important work creating more housing options for local families.RiverRun Digital AI workshops this summerHands-on sessions help folks learn practical AI skills while staying grounded in trades and mountain life. Next one is July 9th in Blue Ridge at Copper Fox Coffee Loft.Sources:2026-06-23 | Sheriff Facebook release2026-06-25 | DriveNC.gov incidents2026-06-12 | Town of Murphy news pageWhere to listen: adu.riverrun.digitalProduced by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment, a division of RiverRun Digital Take 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