On this Sunday edition of the Murphy Morning Show, we look back at a bright and busy holiday weekend across our corner of the mountains. Downtown Murphy glowed during the annual Christmas Parade, with music, lights, and neighbors lining the streets to wave at floats and catch that holiday spirit. Murphy High School’s football team is riding high after a hard fought fourteen to two win over Starmount that sends them on to the state finals.

We also touch on serious news shaping everyday life. A recent federal court decision keeps the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in place, offering important support for families in Cherokee County and beyond. In Andrews, Mayor James Reid holds onto his seat after a close race, while the town gears up for its own Christmas Parade later this month. In Tomotla, a fire has displaced four families and sent two people to the hospital, and in Peachtree, a man faces serious child exploitation charges, a reminder of how vital community awareness and protection really are.

Then we walk through a quick weather outlook for Murphy, with a mild December pattern ahead: cool mornings, comfortable afternoons, mostly sunny skies, and just a slight chance of rain as the week begins.

To wrap up, we highlight what is coming up on the community calendar. Murphy’s First Friday Art Walk brings arts, crafts, and live music downtown this Friday evening. Andrews will host its Christmas Parade with a playful “Gingerbread And Candyland” theme, along with Christmas On Main Street featuring more than one hundred vendors, a holiday kid zone, and a visit from Santa. Murphy’s Mountain Christmas Shop And Sip event adds even more festive fun to December Thirteenth.

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