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Charleston officer stops suspect in burglary case
Charleston Police Department’s officer David Spandau notified Bradley County authorities Wednesday after he spotted a vehicle which law enforcement had been looking for in connection with two rece...
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Russell Brown’s trial to open on Tuesday
Officials with the Bradley County Criminal Court said trial is set to begin Tuesday for a man accused of a murdering his longtime friend. The murder was reportedly committed in the early morning h...
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Tarver Distributing CEO Gloria Tarver and President Ross Tarver present a check for $5,000 to the Charleston-Calhoun-Hiwassee Historical Society. From left front are Ross Tarver, Gloria Tarver, CCHHS Past President Faye Callaway and the Chamber’s CVB Vice President and CCHHS Development Chair Melissa Woody. In back are CCHHS Treasurer Darlene Goins and CCHHS President Joe Bryan.
Tarver Distributing supports Heritage project
Leading up to the Friday’s grand opening of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center Phase I, Tarver Distributing presented $5,000 to the Charleston-Calhoun-Hiwassee Historical Society in support of the ...
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A PROBLEM with the footing on the swing set at the Greenway Park off Raider Drive has caused the closing of the swing. The repairs are expected to take about a week. The rest of the park area is open to the public, according to Patty Petitt, Cleveland Parks and Recreation director.
Greenway Park swing closed
A PROBLEM with the footing on the swing set at the Greenway Park off Raider Drive has caused the closing of the swing. The repairs are expected to take about a week. The rest of the park area is op...
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Police search for suspect in N.C. murder
Raleigh, N.C., police detectives continue to search for a suspect and a motive in the reported murder of a former Cleveland resident who had just moved to their city. Melissa Dawn Huggins-Jones, 30...
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Kay Swartout, left, smiles and her mother, Debbie Baker, wipes away a tear May 2 during the dedication of Amanda’s Playroom at Don Ledford Automotive Center. The playroom is named in memory of Amanda Swartout, who died at the age of 12 on April 19, 2011. Amanda was the daughter of Kay and Jeff Swartout and Baker’s granddaughter. In the background is Ken Melton. Banner photos, DAVID DAVIS
Amanda’s Playroom — legacy of love
Amanda’s Playroom at Don Ledford Automotive Center is hallowed. It is a testament of faith; a symbol of strength; of lasting friendship and the power of innocence and unconditional love. Ledford Au...
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Check Into Cash recently donated mini-iPads for each classroom at Donald P. Yates Primary School. From left are Nyziah Whaley, Olivia Workman, Tierney Thornhill, Gincy Pendergrass and Bailey Kyker; back, Toby Pendergrass, Check Into Cash; Carolyn Ingram, Yates principal; and Gincy’s parents, Courtney and Chris Pendergrass.
Check Into Cash donates mini-iPads to Yates
A contribution by Check Into Cash will help ensure that students at Donald P. Yates Primary School have access to the latest in learning technology. Yates Principal Carolyn Ingram recently announc...
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Rachelle
Rachelle to headline Cowboy Gospel Jubilee
Catrina Rachelle will headline the Cowboy Gospel Jubilee Friday at 7 p.m. “Catrina has been singing for 30 years,” said Will Nichols, producer of the weekly music show. “She’s been a vital part of...
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Garden Plaza to host free VA workshop
According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, about a quarter of the nation's population — approximately 70 million people — are potentially eligible for VA benefits and services b...
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Cleveland High School will present the 2013 Class Play Offs. Class Play Offs are four one-act plays directed by seniors of the CHS Thespian Club and performed by each grade level. At the end of the second night show, awards are presented for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Play, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, and Favorite Play. This year’s plays are “Speed Date” directed by Zach Fallin and performed by the seniors; “Goldilocks in Nursery Land” directed by Lydia Frazier and performed by the juniors; “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the New Republic” directed by Emily Ogle and performed by the sophomores; and lastly, “Jack vs. Jill” directed by Kaedee White and performed by the freshmen. There is also a performance of a student-written and directed play called “Voices.” This year, Melissa Goncalves wrote and directed “The Boondoggle.” The performances are Thursday and Friday, 7 nightly, at the CHS Betsy Vines Memorial Theater. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.
Class Play Offs
Cleveland High School will present the 2013 Class Play Offs. Class Play Offs are four one-act plays directed by seniors of the CHS Thespian Club and performed by each grade level. At the end of t...
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Charleston annexation plans nixed by new law
Charleston Mayor Walter Goode announced Tuesday night the city could not continue proceedings in the city’s annexation at this time. “A bill was passed that any annexation that was not fully vette...
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KYLE BUCKNER, right, and Rylan Kerker successfully test drive their remotely operated underwater vehicle in their principles of engineering class. The two Cleveland High School students dubbed their vehicle “Demon” for all the trouble it put them through.
CHS engineering class conquers demon’ remote-control vehicle
Cleveland High School students in Wade Jackson’s principles of engineering class used their newfound knowledge to design and build remotely operated underwater vehicles. “They have already had int...
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I see by the Banner
Union Grove Church of Christ, 4889 Bates Pike S.E., will have a clothing giveaway on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. ——— The semi-annual VFW flea market will be held Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., a...
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It’s a Special Day For...
Corey Shugart, Wendell DeFriece, Kim Cranfield, Patti Petitt, Kevin Scoggins, Rick Igou, Andy Lockhart, Kim Cranfield, Arnell Wallace, Angela Jones, Glenda Scoggins, Kevin Scoggins and Tyler Dooley...
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Lottery Numbers
(AP) — These lotteries were drawn Tuesday: Tennessee Cash 3 Evening: 7-5-1, Lucky Sum: 13 Cash 3 Midday: 6-2-9, Lucky Sum: 17 Cash 4 Evening: 5-1-5-8, Lucky Sum: 19 Cash 4 Midday: 4-9-2-4, Lucky S...
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