Good morning from Murphy, North Carolina. In this Tuesday edition, Sarah covers the biggest headlines shaping Cherokee County and our mountain neighbors, including continued review and community support following the tragic detention officer shooting connected to an inmate escape during a medical visit near Peachtree. Across the line in Blairsville, Union County investigators are working to determine the cause of a devastating mobile home fire that claimed the lives of two young children, a sobering reminder to check smoke alarms, use safe heating practices, and keep exits clear.

You will also hear an update on a major multi agency drug trafficking case tied to Murphy, spotlighting how cross county cooperation can help keep methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and other dangerous drugs from reaching small town streets. And because Murphy always shows up for each other, Sarah highlights the quieter good happening locally through student service, fundraisers, and neighbors helping neighbors.

Then we lean into the season with downtown traditions like Murphy Mountain Christmas and the Murphy Christmas Parade, plus nearby holiday fun such as Mountain Country Christmas in Lights at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee.

Finally, Sarah breaks down the three day forecast with cool mornings and pleasant afternoons, and finishes with practical winter travel and home safety tips for deer, curves, black ice, fireplaces, and space heaters.