Braden Rumfelt with his duet partner and "American Idol" alum Clay Aiken (right).
Justin Phillips
Folks entered the doors of the Cherokee Historical Museum for an open house after new renovations that further showcase the many displays and gallery walls along with a wealth of information housed at the museum.
Frank Mason (shown in an undated photo) was struck by a vehicle while he was riding his bicycle on Airport Road in August 2025. He died a few days later.
Chuck Edwards
Thom Richard of Warbird Adventures flashes a wide grin next to his Warhawk as crowds marvel at the plane at the April 18 Welcome Home event at Western Carolina Regional Airport. He said the plane is always his most popular attraction at shows. Richard operates a flight school in Ninety-Six, S.C.
Murphy police Sgt. Adam May's job can be fraught with danger, stress and lack of appreciation at times, but he still enjoys what he does for his community.
Braden Rumfelt was well known in the Murphy area, but now he's well known across the country thanks to his singing prowess.