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.
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An elderly man lay trapped inside his vehicle on June 1, after it ran off a roadway and into the woods. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene.
Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
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The Brasstown Ringers’ first benefit concert will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Ave. in Franklin.
A large crowd gathers to watch Scotland versus Morocco on a large screen at the FIFA World Cup fan fest at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on June 19. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout
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Bart Harrison competes in bowling singles at the 2026 Cherokee/Clay Senior Games on May 28.
