Colson Goings is helping to share his enthusiasm for nature and animals and encouraging conservation efforts to protect all living things.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
MURPHY – Colson Goings, a local 7-year-old boy with dreams of being an astronaut and a judge, has been making big moves through the National Jr. Ranger competition and is now competing in the quarter-final round.Jr.
Murphy native and Idol contestant Braden Rumfelt sings during the season 24 finale May 11.
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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.
The Andrews High School golf team competed in the 1A state championship at Gates Four in Fayetteville. From left are Brady McLelland, Braylen Maennle, Tucker Stalcup and Brady Queen.
Kaiya Ellis (right) of Andrews leads the 1A girls 100-meter hurdles during the preliminary qualifying run on Thursday at N.C. A&T in Greensboro.
Juliet Holloway (left) of Andrews competes in the 4x200-meter relay at Hayesville on April 1.
