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May 17, 2012

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The carnies have left, the last shortcake has been sold and the last float has been put away for another year as record crowds - as far as memory serves - lined the streets during the weekend of activities at the 2012 Tennessee Strawberry Festival.
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4:30 PM, 05/15/2012
Details surrounding the brazen daylight armed robbery of the Verizon store in Dayton on Friday have emerged, and two men have been charged in the theft of nearly $54,000 worth of electronics.
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4:30 PM, 05/15/2012
There still may not be a free lunch, but there may be a free
breakfast.
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4:21 PM, 05/15/2012

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8:56 AM, 05/14/2012
Two women and one man from Chattanooga and one man from New York City were arrested Friday in connection with the armed robbery of $15,000 to $20,000 in cellular phones at the Verizon store in Dayton, according to law enforcement officials.
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5:44 PM, 05/11/2012
La-Z-Boy may be able to add 40 to 50 new jobs if Rhea County purchases a piece of property near the plant and leases it back to the company, La-Z-Boy Plant Manger Bimbo McCawley told county commissioners on Tuesday.



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5:46 PM, 05/11/2012
A vacant chief of police position and the proposed mayoral distinction in the upcoming election dominated discussion Thursday evening as Graysville officials met in regular session.
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6:00 PM, 05/11/2012
Community
Acclaimed Rhea County artist Susan Cassidy Wilhoit's "Magnificent Fifty Collection" of paintings were recently displayed in the legislative complex on Capitol Hill in Nashville.  State Senator Ken Yager (R-Harriman) said her work was admired by lawmakers and thousands of visitors as it was prominently featured in the halls leading from the Legislative Plaza to the State Capitol Building. More ››
4:30 PM, 05/15/2012
Work began this week on a major renovation for Rudd Auditorium, the Bryan College venue for chapel programs, musical and theatrical performances, and community celebrations for the past 36 years. More ››
4:30 PM, 05/15/2012
When Lazarus of Bethany died, caring friends and neighbors called to comfort his sisters, Mary and Martha. Comfort was all they had to offer. When Jesus arrived, He bestowed much more than comfort. He gave them bright hope and assurance. More ››
4:20 PM, 05/15/2012
Sports

Great South Championship Wrestling to be held on Saturday,May 19, at 7 p.m. at the Spring City Elementary School gym.  General admission for ages 12 and up is$7, kids 5-11 $5, and kids 4 and under will be free.  Concession stand will be open.  Proceeds go to the Rhea Springs Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund.



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11:40 AM, 05/17/2012
Not since the 2004 season has a Rhea County High School doubles' team advanced to the state tournament, but that all changed on Monday in Cookeville when the doubles play of Zach Madewell and Nick McWherter outlasted a pair from Cookeville High School 6-4 and 6-1, and then a duo from Cleveland High School 6-1 and 6-3. More ››
4:15 PM, 05/15/2012
Within the last three weeks, two Rhea County High School (RCHS) track athletes have signed a scholarship with Tennessee Wesleyan College (TWC).  This time, Tori Blackmon inked the commitment on Wednesday.


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4:15 PM, 05/15/2012
In the fourth year of existence, the Dayton Girls Softball Association (DGSA) has had a team for children with special needs. More ››
4:10 PM, 05/15/2012

After a search that included approximately 40-50 applicants,Rhea County High School (RCHS) has a new boys' head basketball coach as principal Jesse Messimer announced the hiring of Mike Phillips on Wednesday.


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