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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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Motel room vandalized, one person charged
Approximately $600 in damage was done to a motel room after an alleged fight took place inside it. According to a report filed by deputy Steve McCullough of the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, Che...
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Randall Odom submitted these two photos showing the beauty of spring. The cherry blossoms were from a tree in a neighbor’s yard The next one was taken on the Greenway. .
Your Best Shot
Recent photos may be submitted for Your Best Shot by emailing gwen.swiger@clevelandbanner.com, mailing good quality photos to Your Best Shot, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 or dropping the...
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Lottery Numbers
NASHVILLE (AP) — These Tennessee lotteries were drawn Monday: Cash 3 Evening: 9-5-9, Lucky Sum: 23 Cash 3 Midday: 1-9-5, Lucky Sum: 15 Cash 4 Evening: 0-3-4-0, Lucky Sum: 7 Cash 4 Midday: 6-2-6-3, ...
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Warrant service leads to 3 arrests for meth
­By GREG KAYLOR Banner Staff Writer Detective Steve Ross of the Cleveland Police Department is in charge of an investigation regarding a forged check allegedly taken in Georgia and used at a Clevel...
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It’s a Special Day For...
Gwen Swiger, Rose Stanberry, Drew Newman, Angie Trotter, Lamar Thompson, Joshua Julian, Henry Parker, and Dwayne Goff, who are celebrating birthdays today ... Rhonda Price, who is celebrating her 4...
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I see by the Banner
Community Chapel Church of God, 1807 Blythe Ave., will have its monthly food giveaway, Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 423-479-2143. ——— The Meigs County Republican Par...
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County panel discusses delinquent tax properties
Properties presenting unique problems were discussed by the Bradley County Tax Committee Monday. Eleven pieces of land whose owners are delinquent on property taxes to the county and being conside...
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RONDA PHILLIPS’ second-grade class completed a Flat Stanley project in hopes of learning more about the world. Students each received a “Flat Stanley” character. Each character was colored and promptly sent to a relative or friend near or far. From left are Olivia Christmas Workman, Rozalin Fuller, Bennett Smith, Reed Smith and Walker Hill. Banner photo, DELANEY WALKER
Flat Stanley gives Yates second-graders window into world
Ronda Phillips’ second-graders at Yates Primary are learning more about the world by sending out their Flat Stanleys to friends and families around the globe. “There are books written about Flat S...
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