Wake up with Sarah for your Sunday Murphy Morning Show and step into the holiday week informed and connected. Downtown Murphy is still buzzing from the season’s Christmas events, and local shops are pushing last minute deals and extended hours to keep holiday shopping close to home.

We also revisit Cherokee County’s renewed public safety focus after a hard year for law enforcement, including updates tied to medical transport procedures and stronger coordination between agencies. On the county government side, hear why commissioners are spotlighting a resolution about the federal Antiquities Act and how leaders say it connects to land use, property owners, and local livelihoods in our mountain communities.

Regionally, North Carolina reflects on the passing of former Governor Jim Hunt and the long reach of policies tied to education and rural development. Plus, we highlight how arts and tourism continue to boost downtown energy through groups like the Cherokee County Arts Council and the Valley River Arts Guild.

Looking for something festive? We preview Mountain Country Christmas in Lights in Hiawassee, Georgia, and share local happenings like the downtown Holiday Market and the Shop Small Weekend push.

Then we close with a practical three day Murphy forecast: mild afternoons, chilly nights, mostly clouds, and only a modest chance of light showers—plus a few smart safety reminders for holiday travel.