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Appalachia Daily Update for November 22, 2025

Appalachia Daily Update for November 22, 2025

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 State expands “WNC Thrive” recovery programs after Hurricane HeleneThe state of North Carolina is putting more muscle behind the WNC Thrive initiative, adding funding that brings total support for children and families in the 22 hardest-hit counties—including Clay and Cherokee—to about three point seven five million dollars. The expansion will grow free after-school, weekend, and summer camp programs, and deepen behavioral-health support for kids and parents still recovering from Hurricane Helene’s impacts.Sources:https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/11/20/governor-stein-ncdhhs-grow-nc-announce-expansion-wnc-thrive-helping-children-and-families-impactedWeekend forecast: Wet start, then clearing and coolerThe National Weather Service expects showers and a few thunderstorms early today, with patchy fog in low-lying areas, followed by gradual clearing and highs around the upper sixties to near seventy. Tonight turns cooler with lows in the forties, and Sunday looks sunny and seasonable. Another system is on track to bring showers and possible thunderstorms back to the region by Tuesday, just as Thanksgiving travel begins.Sources:https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=NCZ060https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?FcstType=text&lat=35.1159&lg=english&lon=-84.0869Clay County candidate filing window opens soonIn Hayesville, the Clay County Progress reports that the official candidate filing period for local offices will begin in less than two weeks. The article outlines which county and local seats are expected to be on the ballot and encourages would-be candidates to prepare paperwork now so they’re ready when the filing window opens.Sources:https://www.claycountyprogress.com/local-newsletter/candidate-filing-period-begins-less-two-weeksCherokee County “Crime & Courts Roundup”The latest Cherokee County Arrest Report from the Cherokee Scout lists multiple recent bookings and charges across the county. Rather than spotlighting individual names, today’s newscast treats this as a single “Crime and Courts Roundup,” giving listeners a high-level look at the types of cases local law enforcement and the courts are handling, while keeping routine crime coverage limited to one concise segment.Sources:https://www.cherokeescout.com/local/cherokee-county-arrest-report-117Opinion: Mounting bicycle death toll raises road-safety questionsA Cherokee Scout opinion column warns about what it calls a “mounting bicycle death toll” in Cherokee County. The writer ties together recent cycling fatalities and near-misses to argue for more driver awareness, better road design and signage, and stronger protection for cyclists who share narrow mountain roads with cars and trucks.Sources:https://www.cherokeescout.com/opinion/countys-mounting-bicycle-death-tollA ray of hope: Community rallies around woman battling cancerA feature story from the Cherokee Scout profiles Nell Britt, a seventy eight-year-old local resident battling cancer, and the network of friends, church members, and neighbors who have rallied around her. From rides to appointments and home-cooked meals to fundraising support, the article paints a picture of a community quietly stepping up to carry one of its own through a difficult season.Sources:https://www.cherokeescout.com/local-newsletter/ray-hope-community-steps-woman-battling-cancerBald eagle drops cat through windshield on U.S. 74Regional and national outlets are picking up a bizarre story out of Swain County, where a driver on U.S. 74 near Bryson City reported that a bald eagle dropped a cat onto her car, sending it through the passenger-side windshield. The driver was not injured but was understandably shaken, and the vehicle had to be towed. Wildlife officials say bald eagles are increasingly common in the area and sometimes drop scavenged animals mid-flight.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/c3fdb9978ffe5ca347f2008d660adc07Reminder: Cherokee County Thanksgiving office closuresCherokee County’s official calendar confirms that county government offices in Murphy will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. Residents who need to handle in-person business—such as tax payments, permitting, or other county services—should plan around the two-day closure, with normal operations resuming the following week.Sources:https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/Calendar.aspxhttps://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1014Winter sports underway: Swimming, wrestling, and hoopsWinter sports are heating up even as the weather cools down. Tri-County swimmers are back in the pool for their first meet of the season, and local wrestling programs are starting competition across the region. Posts and coverage from the Cherokee Scout also emphasize that basketball is ramping up, with schools like Andrews and Hiahwasee Dam tipping off their seasons as November winds down.Sources:https://www.cherokeescout.com/sports/...
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