Braden Rumfelt, shown with microphone in his left hand, performs during a concert in Murphy on Friday. Photo by Bill Belian/Contributing photographer
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
MURPHY – American Idol Season 24 finalist and Murphy resident Braden Rumfelt treated his hometown to a free serenade Friday, June 12 at Konehete Veterans Park.For fans, hints of severe weather yielded a warm and not-too wet welcome.
A Christmas in July event was held July 18, to benefit Toys for Tots. Donna and Robert Forsyth (owners of the Crown Restaurant) and Rebecca Chapman (Crown manager) hosted the event. Poltrock Realty helped sponsor this event by donating prizes and had some of their staff at the event to help. The Crown Restaurant donated a portion of every meal sold to Toys for Tots. Music was provided to the large crowd by 1 Trick Pony. All money raised will be used to purchase toys for children in Cherokee County. Approxim
Storm damage in Andrews.
Storm damage in Andrews.
Robbinsville Mayor Shaun Adams, free after posting bond on felony drug charges, presides over Tuesday's regularly scheduled board of aldermen meeting.
Juliet Holloway of Andrews goes up for a kill against the N.C. School of Science of Math on Oct. 21, 2025 in the second round of the 1A state playoffs.
Maverick Hawley of Hiwassee Dam runs in his home cross-country meet on Sept. 24, 2025.
