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Murphy native and American Idol contestant Braden Rumfelt sings during season 24 of the show.

Murphy native and American Idol contestant Braden Rumfelt sings during season 24 of the show.

Rumfelt homecoming concert this week

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Body MURPHY – Murphy welcomes American Idol contestant Braden Rumfelt home for a free concert this on Thursday.The concert starts at 7 p.m. at Konahete Veterans Park in Murphy.

Board OKs tax hike to improve county pay

Randy Foster
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Body MURPHY – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a property tax increase that will cost property owners an additional $10 per year per $100,000 in assessed value to address pay issues a
State Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) met with mayors and town board members from Maggie Valley, Clyde and Murphy (Mayor Tim Radford is at Corbin's right, third from left) to discuss local priorities and community needs.

State Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) met with mayors and town board members from Maggie Valley, Clyde and Murphy (Mayor Tim Radford is at Corbin's right, third from left) to discuss local priorities and community needs.

Murphy mayor to help lead state mayor association

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Body MURPHY – Mayor Tim Radford was elected Vice President of the N.C. Mayors Association, putting him first in line to become the next president of the group.