The Appalachia Daily for May 22, 2026, Friday

Cherokee County offices closed Monday for Memorial DayCounty buildings shut down Monday so plan ahead and make the most of the long weekend honoring our veterans.Cherokee County Schools names new superintendent Angel OwensAngel Owens steps in from Clay County Schools to lead local education effective July first—great news for every student, teacher, and family across Cherokee County.Soundcheck Friday: Eli Young Band live Sunday at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in MurphyEli Young Band brings their Strange Hours Tour to Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel this Sunday night. A big weekend highlight for country fans right here at home.Free Pickin’ on the Square tomorrow in FranklinLow Tide Band performs at the gazebo Saturday at six p.m. Free live southern rock and country music, food trucks, and mountain atmosphere in downtown Franklin.Live music lineup this weekend in Blue Ridge, GATonight Justin Farrington and George Colavecchio take the stage at Misty Mountain Hops, followed by Savannah and Sam Saturday—plenty of local acts at venues and wineries just across the line in Fannin County.Sources:2026-05-22 | https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/ (Memorial Day closure)2026-05-21 | https://www.facebook.com/CherokeeScoutnews/ and cherokee.k12.nc.us (new superintendent)2026-05-22 | https://www.ticketmaster.com/eli-young-band-strange-hours-tour-murphy-north-carolina-05-24-2026/event/2D00647311CB996C (Eli Young Band)2026-05-22 | https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNCEvents/ and Town of Franklin events page (Pickin’ on the Square)2026-05-22 | https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/may-events-2026 (Blue Ridge live music)Produced 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. 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