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Earl forces evacuations on East Coast Video included

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Hurricane Earl packed winds near 140 mph as it blew toward North Carolina on Thursday, putting the Eastern Seaboard up to Maine on alert for a Labor Day weekend pounding by waves, gales and rain. More>>

UPDATED: Oil rig explodes off Louisiana coast

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The Coast Guard says no one has been killed in an explosion and fire on an offshore petroleum platform in the Gulf of Mexico. More>>

UPDATED: 3 hospitalized after early morning shooting Video included

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Three men are in the hospital after an early morning shooting Thursday. More>>

5th Downtown kidnapping suspect arrested

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Police have announced the arrest of a fifth suspect in a Downtown kidnapping. More>>

Counselors bussed in as East Ridge grieves Video included

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Students in mourning after 17-year-old student dies More>>

UPDATED: Whirlpool announces new plant Video included

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Wednesday, Bradley County's largest employer announced it's investing millions of dollars for a state-of-the-art facility in Cleveland.  Whirlpool will expand its Cleveland facility creating hundreds of jobs. More>>

New public schools have "little impact" on local private schools Video included

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Despite increasing competition from new public schools, and a slumping economy, Chattanooga's private schools are holding steady in enrollment for 2010-11. More>>

Home invasion occurs during daylight hours.

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An elderly woman says someone came into her home uninvited and demanded money. More>>

Update: Building fire in Dalton

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Dalton Fire Department is currently on scene of a fire on Dozier St. More>>

New report list Chattanooga as one of top safe driving cities

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Some more good news for people hitting the roadways. More>>

Wacker-Chemie to break ground in January Video included

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Facility scheduled for completion in 2014

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Eight men caught stealing tomatoes

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Bizarre crime in Rhea County lands 8 men in jail. More>>

Police Track More Suspects In Wal-Mart Theft Ring

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(Hamilton County) WRCB - Police say a ring of thieves are targeting Wal-Mart stores in the Tennessee Valley and walking away with thousands. Investigators say the ring has hit Wal-Mart stores in Chattanooga More>>

Haslam-McWherter: On the Record Video included

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Tennessee gubernatorial candidates (R) Bill Haslam and (D) Mike McWherter stop by the Channel 3 studio for one-on-one interviews.  Their answers to Eyewitness News Anchor Greg Glover's questions show similarities and differences. More>>

New commissioners challenge pet project funds Video included

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Even before taking the oath Wednesday, new members began a debate over how your tax dollars should be spent. More>>

Crime Stoppers: Thieves steal equipment from garage Video included

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Chattanooga Police are looking for the guys who ransacked a garage at Lockwood Auto Center.  What makes it troubling is among the items they stole was a handgun! More>>

Wamp's plan for the future Video included

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Congressman Zach Wamp spoke about his plans for the future. More>>

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Ramsey asked Wamp not to run for governor Video included

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As Hamilton County's newly elected officials took oaths of office at the Convention Center this morning, Mayor Claude Ramsey revealed his attempt to keep Zach Wamp out of the gubernatorial race. More>>

Local Red Cross sends three people to NC

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Local Red Cross volunteers are prepared for Hurricane Earl. More>>

Emails show Littlefield's frustration with recall efforts

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A series of emails from Mayor Ron Littlefield, acquired by our news partners at the Chattanooga Times Free Press show the mayor's frustration at recall efforts. More>>

Hamilton County elected officials take office

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A new term begins for Hamilton County's elected officials. More>>

Police looking for home invasion suspect

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Police are looking for the suspect in a home invasion on North Hickory Valley Road. More>>

Police looking for suspect in movie theater robbery

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Calhoun Police are looking for suspect in armed robbery of Carmike Cinemas on WC Bryant Parkway. More>>

Downtown kidnappers face more charges

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The four men accused of kidnapping a man in the Downtown area and robbing his home have been charged with another kidnapping as part of a larger crime spree. More>>

More unmarried couples living together in Tennessee

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More couples in Tennessee are choosing to live together before marriage. More>>

Unemployment falling in Tennessee Valley town

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Job opportunities are coming for hundreds of people struggling to find work in Cleveland. More>>

Overturned SUV snarls morning commute

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A crash on Hixson Pike snarled traffic during the morning commute. More>>

School Board "re-votes" to keep retirement plan Video included

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Chip Baker cast the deciding vote, resulting in a 4-4 tie.  5 votes were needed to rescind an earlier decision to add a lump sum retirement benefit for Board members. More>>

State council established to help military.

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Governor Bredesen signs executive order to help with mental health needs of soldiers. More>>

Former President to stump for gubernatorial candidate

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Democratic candidate Mike McWherter to get help from former president. More>>

TN gubernatorial candidates face questions from future leaders

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High school students has the opportunity to question the next governor of TN. More>>

UPDATED: Student dies at area high school

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A student has died at East Ridge High School during an after-school activity. More>>

UPDATE: Downtown Kidnapping victim speaks out Video included

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Chattanooga Police say four people have been arrested in connection with a kidnapping Downtown, and could be linked to another case. More>>

UPDATED: Littlefield: "The recallers should be ashamed" Video included

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Mayor Ron Littlefield filed a lawsuit against the Hamilton County Election Commission and attacked those he says that are out to get him. More>>

GA parole board speaks to victim's family Video included

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The family of Tara Swilley is still haunted by her murder. Six years after it happened they share their story with Georgia's Parole Board. More>>

Trial of Tonya Craft's P.I. postponed

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By WRCB Staff CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WRCB) -- The trial of Tonya Craft Investigator, Eric Echols, has been postponed. Eric Echols was hired by Tonya Craft's defense team to investigate the allegations More>>

Parents in line for CSAS sent home

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Parents hoping to get their children into Hamilton County's magnet schools will no longer have to wait in line. More>>

Man arrested for theft and drugs

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A joint investigation involving the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Chattanooga Police and the U.S. Marshall's Office resulted in the arrest of Adam Hunnicutt. More>>

Man charged with theft from county facilities

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Property stolen from the Bradley County Sheriff's Office Impound Lot and Walker Valley High school has been recovered and a suspect arrested. More>>

Man on Most Wanted arrested in PA

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A man on the Hamilton County "12 Most Wanted" list has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals in Western Pennsylvania. More>>

Student found with drugs at school

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Chattanooga Police responded Monday to the Center for Creative Arts on a narcotics violation. More>>

Longtime Bradley Commissioner dies

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long-time Bradley County Commissioner, Roy Smith, died Tuesday morning. More>>

3 dead in Whitfield County shooting, 1 injured Video included

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A birthday party turned into the scene of a multiple homicide at home in Whitfield County on Thursday night. More>>

Whitfield Co. 911 call goes to Murray Co. Video included

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Monday, Channel 3 followed up on Thursday's triple homicide in Dalton. Trouble brewed in the home on Rainbow Circle hours before a deadly rampage that ended with three men dead. More>>

Neighbors defend 76 yr-old who kidnapped two men Video included

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A 76 year-old man didn't get what he ordered, so he kidnapped two delivery drivers. More>>

Server's lawsuit claims guns in bars creates unsafe workplace

A Nashville server has filed a complaint with the state claiming that a new law allowing guns in bars creates an unsafe workplace. More>>

TVA's top executive to give ash spill deposition

The Tennessee Valley Authority's top executive is to answer questions behind closed doors for seven hours about the utility's coal ash spill. More>>

Judge recuses self from Superior Creek Lodge case

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City attorney worked on judge's campaign. More>>

Memorial Park being built in Sequatchie County

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A group of veterans in Sequatchie County is donating time, money and talents to build a memorial for local men and woman who have served our country. More>>

One victim from last week's shooting in Whitfield County to laid to rest

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Edward Manz, the third, is remembered for his generosity. More>>

New ID tool used at Brewer's Festival

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A new item is being used to help deter underage drinking. More>>

Some Raise Questions About ID Scanner At Brewfest

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(Chattanooga) WRCB - A new effort to curb underage drinking at Southern Brewer's Festival might've caught your attention. Volunteers were using a scanning device to check ID cards. It had some people More>>

Scales hands over School Board evaluations

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For the third straight year, Dr. Scales gets middling scores on his job performance from School Board members. More>>

Chattanooga makes top 20 in crime report Video included

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Chattanooga ranked 11th in the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies crime ranking. More>>

Family members of crash victim meet hero

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The family of a man who could have been killed in an accident off of Interstate 75 talks to Channel 3 about his recovery. More>>

Deputies: 17-year-old accidentally shot in Bradley

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Deputies are investigating an accidental shooting in Bradley County. More>>

UPDATE: Hiker rescued from Mowbray Mountain

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Rescue crews have lowered a stuck hiker from Mowbray Mountain. More>>

Continuing Coverage: Magistrate Anthony Peters

Continuing coverage of the legal dispute between Catoosa County Magistrate Judge Anthony Peters, the Magistrate Court and the Catoosa County Sheriff's Department. More>>

Continuing Coverage: The Drive for Volkswagen Video included

Continuing coverage from Eyewitness News on the development of the new Volkswagen manufacturing plant in Chattanooga. More>>

Continuing Coverage: Tonya Craft: After the Acquittal Video included

Eyewitness News continues to follow the latest developments in the Tonya Craft story following her acquittal. More>>

Continuing Coverage: Pet Store Raided

Extended coverage of the raid on The Pet Company in Hamilton Place Mall and the ensuing legal action. More>>

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