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Charges against Meigs County Sheriff's deputy dismissed

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Collins was indicted on February 4, 2013, on one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and two counts of felony reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon after a shooting incident in Rhea County. More>>

TVA says no problems found in nuclear plant review

Tennessee Valley Authority officials say tests of safety systems at its newest nuclear reactor have not detected any problems despite issues with the documentation of certain parts. More>>

7 people pulled from truck in Rhea County creek Video included

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Several young people in Rhea County say they are thankful to be alive, after the truck they were riding in, was swept away in a creek early Sunday morning. More>>

Car goes over bridge in Rhea County

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Occupants rescued after their vehicle goes over a bridge. More>>

Manufacturing plant expansion in Rhea County means more jobs

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Goodman Manufacturing will expand its plant in Dayton, creating 200 new jobs. More>>

Dayton plant to expand, create 200 jobs

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Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty announced 200 jobs coming to Rhea County. More>>

Heavy rain causes minor flooding throughout the Tennessee Valley

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 Flooded properties could be found in areas across the Tennessee Valley Sunday.
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Hwy. 68 in Rhea County plagued by erosion; officials seek solutions

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Rhea County officials say Highway 68 serves as a main evacuation route from Watts Bar nuclear plant and it is only a matter of time before the road caves in. More>>

Meth lab bust in Rhea County

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Three Rhea County men are behind bars after a meth lab bust in Spring City. More>>

Drug suspect tells deputies he was "only doing it for the money"

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Rhea County deputies arrested three people as the result of a meth bust on Crosby Lane in Spring City. More>>

Catering company in Dayton damaged by morning fire

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Firefighters spend Monday morning battling fire at catering company. More>>

UPDATE: Round struck TVA patrol car

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Tennessee Valley Authority are investigating a shooting on TVA property near the Watts Bar plant. More>>

Small earthquake rattles part of Northwest Rhea County

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   An earthquake rattled parts of Northwest Rhea County early Thursday morning. More>>

City of Dayton elects new mayor

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It was Election Day in Dayton where voters selected a new mayor and two city councilmen. More>>

Animal cruelty suspect banned from shelter for life

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The man at the center of an animal cruelty case is banned from the Rhea County shelter for life. More>>

Mother and daughter injured in assault in parking lot

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One person lands in jail after assaulting a woman and her daughter with a knife. More>>

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TVA cited for failing to adequately protect nuclear plants

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says TVA has failed to adequately protect two nuclear plant sites from the potential for the failure of earthen dams upstream and the flooding that would ensue. More>>

Gun rights billboard in Dayton raising eyebrows

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A new billboard in Rhea County is attracting a lot of attention. It has to do with gun rights and Adolf Hitler. More>>

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