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15 hrs ago | Chattanoogan.com

Tennessee's Indians in the Historical Era, Part 4 of 5

Certainly by the dawn of the 18th century, the Rechaherian/Richohokan/Cherokee, who had for some time occupied the mountains of the North Carolina-East Tennessee border and the headwaters of the Savannah River, had spread to the Little Tennessee Valley and Tellico River.

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Marion County, TN, Decatur, TN, Roane County, TN, Polk County, TN

21 hrs ago | Chattanoogan.com

Chattanooga Salvation Army Loading Flood Relief Kits And Heading To Rhea County

The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga is loading flood relief kits to assist with clean-up for residents of Rhea County.

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Related Topix: Chattanooga, TN

Sun May 19, 2013

Chattanoogan.com

Flooding Closes Some School Systems; Delays Others

Dayton City Schools , Rhea County Schools and Bledsoe County Schools are closed.

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Related Topix: Bledsoe County, TN, Lottery, Chattanooga, TN, Hamilton County, TN, Murfreesboro, TN

Tue May 14, 2013

WTVC

Suspect Sought in Sale Creek

Starting about 11:00 a.m. a manhunt unfolded in Sale Creek. The crime behind this manhunt wasn't extremely serious, it was a stolen truck.

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Related Topix: Sale Creek, TN, Hamilton County, TN

Fri May 10, 2013

Chattanoogan.com

A Biography of Robert Cravens

One of the most famous names associated with the Civil War battle on Lookout Mountain 150 years ago this fall was Robert Cravens.

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Related Topix: Lookout Mountain, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Greene County, TN, Roane County, TN, Spring City, TN

WTVC

Former Deputy Cleared in Assault Case

A former Meigs County sheriff's deputy has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was indicted by the Rhea County grand jury in February.

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Chattanoogan.com

PHOTOS: Notre Dame Takes 2-1 District Soccer Victory Over CCS

Thursday's Scores Regular season Baylor 12, Brentwood Academy 0 District 5-AAA at Rhea County Losers Bracket Final Rhea County 1, Ooltewah 0 District 5-AA at Polk County Losers Bracket Final Polk County 8, Sequoyah 2 District 6-AA at Warner Park Championship East Hamilton 3, Hixson 0 District 5-A at Grace Academy Losers Bracket Final ... Notre Dame ... (more)

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Related Topix: Ooltewah, TN, Hixson, TN, Chattanooga, TN, East Ridge, TN

Wed May 08, 2013

WTVC

Rhea County Road a Safety Hazard

This past year has been the perfect storm for potholes, and there's a big one in Rhea County causing plenty of headaches.

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daytonherald.net | XXXXXX

Residents don't want Mentally Disabled people living in their neighborhood

According to several Dayton residents, renovations have already begun on the historical Magnolia House located on Market Street in Dayton and area neighbors aren't happy about the mentally disabled people who are supposed to move in. Click title to watch entire video.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

Chattanoogan.com

Goodman Manufacturing To Expand Dayton Facility Creating 200 New Jobs

Governor Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with Goodman Manufacturing officials on Tuesday announced the air conditioning and heating equipment manufacturer will expand its plant in Dayton, Tn.

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Related Topix: Bill Haslam, US Governors, Dayton, TN

WBIR-TV Knoxville

Heat, air conditioning maker expanding Dayton

State and company officials announced Tuesday that Goodman is investing $2 million in the plant in Rhea County, which makes commercial and light commercial heating and air conditioning equipment.

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Related Topix: Dayton, TN

WGNS-AM Murfreesboro

So Far this Year: 245 Deaths on TN Roads

According to the latest figures from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 245 drivers and passengers have died from car crashes so far this year.

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Related Topix: Chattanooga, TN, Coffee County, TN, Polk County, TN, Rutherford County, TN

Sat Apr 27, 2013

The Daily News Journal

Our View: Sheriff wraps himself in biblical flag

He received a framed copy of the biblical laws, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights last year from Rhea County activist June Griffin and put it up in the lobby, saying, "Those are documents this country was founded on." Based on statements that he is using them as historical documents, the sheriff could probably withstand legal ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Politics, Fred Thompson, US News

Thu Apr 25, 2013

Democratic Underground Latest Breakin...

TVA mum on Watts Bar Nuclear Plant shooting details

Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press Mystery still surrounds a TVA security officer's report of a gunfight with an intruder in the middle of the night near Watts Bar Nuclear Plant.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Spring City, TN, US News, Liberal Political News

Wed Apr 24, 2013

Chattanoogan.com

American Red Cross Honors 2 Volunteers During Volunteer Week

The American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee honored two local individuals at its Volunteer Leadership Luncheon and Awards ceremony on Monday in Chattanooga as part of National Volunteer Week.

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Related Topix: Chattanooga, TN, Hamilton County, TN

Tue Apr 23, 2013

Examiner.com

Shots fired at Tennessee nuclear plant, mainstream media silent

NBC News affiliate WRCB in Chattanooga, Tennessee is reporting today that law enforcement is still looking for the man who allegedly fired shots two days ago at a security officer near the Watts Bar nuclear plant in Tennessee .

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Related Topix: Chattanooga, TN, Energy, Tennessee Valley Authority, Spring City, TN

Chattanoogan.com

Marsha Rogers Named Above And Beyond Award Winner For Southeast Region

Marsha Rogers, RN, was honored during National Public Health Week as the Above and Beyond Award recipient.

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The Tennessean

Ten Commandments posted in Rutherford County jail

Sheriff Robert Arnold decided to hang the Ten Commandments in the jail lobby despite a court order banning the Rutherford County Commission from doing the same at the County Courthouse.

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Related Topix: Rutherford County, TN

Sun Apr 21, 2013

WATE-TV Knoxville

Firefighters battle blaze at Tenn. prison

A police presence at a Memphis park didn't deter marijuana smokers from gathering to celebrate an annual counterculture event known as 4/20. A police presence at a Memphis park didn't deter marijuana smokers from gathering to celebrate an annual counterculture event known as 4/20. Officials say a fire broke out in the administration building of a ... (more)

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Maryville, TN