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Braden Rumfelt was well known in the Murphy area, but now he's well known across the country thanks to his singing prowess.

Braden Rumfelt was well known in the Murphy area, but now he's well known across the country thanks to his singing prowess.

Rumfelt falls short of 'American Idol' finale

Body Braden Rumfelt of Murphy fell just short of entering the top three finalists Monday night on American Idol, with the season finale and winner to be announced May 11 live from Los Angeles.
Tracy Lee Mason is shown wearing a wig following his arrest by Cherokee County sheriff's deputies.

Tracy Lee Mason is shown wearing a wig following his arrest by Cherokee County sheriff's deputies.

Wig no match as deputies make arrest

Body A repeat offender was arrested on drug charges and outstanding warrants after law enforcement stopped his vehicle and found him disguised with a wig.
The public is invited to the Cherokee County Historical Museum at 87 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy for an open house Friday.

The public is invited to the Cherokee County Historical Museum at 87 Peachtree St. in downtown Murphy for an open house Friday.

Cherokee County Historical Museum open house Friday

Body Murphy – The public is invited to the Cherokee County Historical Museum at 87 Peachtree St. downtown from 2-6 p.m. Friday for an open house celebration.
Law enforcement converges at the intersection of U.S. 19/129 and U.S. 64/74 in response to a shooting Saturday in Ranger. Shelley Dietrich/Contributing Photographer

Law enforcement converges at the intersection of U.S. 19/129 and U.S. 64/74 in response to a shooting Saturday in Ranger. Shelley Dietrich/Contributing Photographer

Road rage suspected in Hot Spot shooting

Body Ranger – Road rage may have been the motivation for a shooting at the Hot Spot convenience store and gas station Saturday.