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A Cherokee County crisis negotiator was able to peacefully end a hostage situation involving an armed 34 year old soldier from Ft. Lewis, Washington. More>>
An Andrews, North Carolina man was arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office following a short investigation into allegations of forgery of a prescription. More>>
Cherokee County deputies were investigating an abandoned vehicle Monday on Hibberts Branch Road in the Hiwassee Dam Community and ended up discovering a meth lab. More>>
A 38-year-old Murphy North Carolina man was arrested Wednesday on allegations of downloading and distributing child pornography. More>>
Austin Frey, 2, and his family were visiting from out of town and staying at his grandparents' mountain home. However, around 6 p.m. Thursday he followed his dog into the woods and vanished. More>>
Officials in Cherokee County say the 2-year-old missing in the Ranger community has been found. More>>
Travel experts say the price for a gallon gas is expected to reach the $4.00 nationally this month. More>>
The District Attorney's Office in Cherokee County, North Carolina is seeking the death penalty for a murder suspect.
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A man likely missing in the Great Smoky Mountains, was last seen in Cherokee County, North Carolina. More>>
William Leonard Smith, a 53 year old Marble, North Carolina man, has been arrested in connection a sexual assault which was reported in the early morning hours of Sunday March 11. More>>
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office continues in its effort to investigate individuals who are participating in doctor shopping. During the week of March 4th, Asif Munshi, a 23 year old Murphy North Carolina man, was arrested on ten counts of Doctor Shopping. More>>
Satara Stratton grew up in Chattanooga, attending O.L.P.H. school. Six years ago, at age 18, she moved to Hollywood to pursue a film career. However, her friends and family haven't heard from her since November and two police agencies in southern California are now searching with growing concern because she was last seen with a sexual predator.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park now has approval from the National Park Service to charge backcountry camping fees. More>>
A Cherokee County man has been arrested and charged with murder in his girlfriend's death. More>>
Cherokee County in North Carolina was not spared by Friday's tornado outbreak. One of the hardest hit areas was in Murphy. "We're really fortunate that no one got killed," says resident Billy Derryberry.
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A storm survey team from the National Weather Service has continued their assessment of tornado damage that occurred on March 2nd in Hamilton, Bradley and McMinn counties. More>>
Rescue and recovery crews are evaluating the damage in the wake of the storms that struck on March 2nd. Much like after the April 27th Storms of last year, we will be compiling a list of needs from area organizations working to help our neighbors that need it most. More>>
A new federal report on a proposed interstate connecting Savannah and Knoxville says several suggested routes aren't feasible because of detrimental effects on mountain terrain and protected wilderness areas. More>>
A Tornado Watch has ended for the Eastern portion of the Channel 3 viewing area in Tennessee and North Carolina. More>>
Three-year old Summer Knasel and four-year old Lovell Knasel were found safe in Maryland Wednesday afternoon. More>>
Storms will move into the Tennessee Valley this evening with a chance of an isolated thunderstorm. More>>
A 44-year-old North Carolina woman has been arrested on allegations she sexually assaulted a child. Dawn Marie Cannon of Murphy, North Carolina, was taken into custody by Cherokee County officials after being indicted by the Grand Jury last Wednesday. More>>
A Murphy, North Carolina, man was arrested over the weekend on child sex charges. More>>
After another frigid start to the day, we will begin a nice warm up into the mid-40s this afternoon. More>>
Snow showers continuing Tuesday morning have caused slick roads on the northern Cumberland Plateau and much of East Tennessee. More>>
The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking people who live near its power substations to watch for copper thieves. More>>
Deputies in Cherokee County, North Carolina arrested three people after they say they found marijuana and guns in a home. More>>
A low pressure system and cold front approaching the Mississippi River Valley will increase our rain chances in the Tennessee Valley over the next several hours. More>>
After a cold start to our Monday, sunshine and dry air will lead to a beautiful, mild afternoon with highs in the 50s. More>>
The Tennessee Wildlife Federation's Hunters for the Hungry program has appealed to hunters to donate harvested deer to food banks and soup kitchens. More>>
James Posey rushed for 68 yards and scored three touchdowns Friday night to help Murphy beat Jones County 21-6 for the Class 1-A North Carolina High School Athletic Association championship. More>>
Heavy rains are causing problems on the roadways with flooding and downed trees. Law enforcement across the Tennessee Valley is advising drivers to use caution during their commute. More>>
A slow-moving cold front is bringing a variety of weather cautions to Tennessee, including the possibility of measurable snow.
Here's the latest look at your forecast from Chief Meteorologist Paul Barys! More>>
A 2.8 percent increase in the Tennessee Valley Authority's fuel cost will boost average residential electric bills in December between $1.50 and $3.50. More>>
A proposed Christmas tree fee has been wrapped up, and put back on the shelf, at least for now. More>>
Toyota is recalling more than half a million vehicles around the world, most of them in the United States. More>>
Police have made an arrest in connection with the death of a North Carolina man. More>>
The federal government will be testing the emergency alert system Wednesday on all TV and radio stations. More>>
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says the body of a missing man has been discovered. More>>
Senators have come out with a bipartisan plan to help keep the financially ailing Postal Service solvent. More>>
With Americans on edge because of the tough economy, several banks are now backing off debit card fees in the wake of widespread public outrage. More>>
Clouds are going to build throughout the afternoon, and by late tonight we should see some scattered showers and non-severe thunderstorms developing and lingering through the overnight. More>>
Tennessee Valley Authority ratepayers will get another slight decrease because of lower fuel cost in November, with a drop between 50 cents and $1.00 for average residential customers. More>>
Snow. Yes, really. We haven't even set out the Halloween decorations yet and snow is already in the forecast. More>>
Four Republican Senators, including three from our region, have introduced a series of bills to aimed to "fix" the controversial No Child Left Behind program. More>>
Tennessee Valley Authority ratepayers in October will get a break from lower fuel costs, with average residential bills expected to drop by up to $4.50. More>>
The bug that eats ‘The Vine that ate the South', is spreading out. More>>
Some federal money pledged to tornado-ravaged Tennessee and Georgia, among other disaster sites, is being diverted to help victims of Hurricane Irene. More>>
A new study says the South has shortage of workers qualified for so-called "middle skills" jobs such as electricians, nursing aides and computer support specialists. More>>
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says an aggressive investigation is underway after phone scams conned some residents out of money. More>>
Tennessee Valley Authority board members have approved 2 percent average wholesale rate increase that takes effect Oct. 1 and voted unanimously to finish construction of a 37-year-old nuclear plant in northeast Alabama. More>>
A report from the Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS on Thursday indicates a stronger housing market in July 2011 than the same month last year. More>>
After years of talking, a Chattanooga group says matching money is in place for a federal grant to help advance a proposed Chattanooga-to-Atlanta high-speed rail project. More>>
Joseph Michael Crist A man is behind bars in Cherokee County on forgery charges. More>>
Tennessee Valley Authority residential customers will pay a lower fuel cost on September bills, with the decrease ranging from 50 cents to $1.50. More>>
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park may start charging for backcountry camping and hire more rangers to manage what happens in the deep woods. More>>
During the drive time Tuesday afternoon, we may see a few isolated storms popping up that could produce some severe weather in the form of gusty winds and small hail. More>>
Police say three Florida siblings accused of shooting a police in their home state and robbing a bank in Georgia could be in the Chattanooga area. More>>
Authorities say a 13-year-old boy was taken to a hospital after falling at a waterfall in the North Carolina mountains. More>>
We saw record breaking heat Tuesday with a high of 100 degrees, topping the old record of 99. More>>
Communities across the country are taking a stand against crime tonight. More>>
Usually the month of August brings a halt to the increasing temperatures and actually sees them reverse and cool down a bit by the end of the month. More>>
A great day to head to the lake…river…bathtub filled with ice. More>>
The Postmaster General has announced which offices are on the chopping block, and we have several in our area. More>>
A study issued by an environmental advocacy group ranks the four states in the Chattanooga area among the dirtiest in the nation as measured by emissions from coal-fired power plants. More>>
We can expect a high today of about 95 (the normal high is 90). Dew points are in the low 70s, which basically means the air is filled with moisture. More>>
Friday was the deadline to apply for the Student Access Loan Program, which is funded by the Hope Scholarship. More>>
Though we may see a thunderstorm or two in the afternoons, heat and humidity continue to be the weather story in the Tennessee Valley through the rest of the week. More>>
Deputies are releasing new information in the investigation of a Bradley County woman's murder. More>>
Join WRCB-TV's David Carroll and Cindy Sexton and our friends at US 101 as we take Channel 3 Eyewitness News on the road, live from the Davis Cattle Company Rodeo in Ringgold. More>>
Above normal temperatures combined with high humidity will produce uncomfortable conditions yet again across much of the Tennessee Valley Wednesday. More>>
The commission studying compensation for victims of North Carolina's defunct eugenics program is planning to discuss preliminary recommendations for victims. More>>
Heat and humidity will be creeping back into the Tennessee Valley over the weekend. More>>
Some bottles of Extra Strength Tylenol caplets are being recalled because of a moldy odor. More>>
Obama told reporters today that if millionaires and billionaires get to keep their tax breaks, senior citizens and the poor will bear the brunt of the burden from additional cuts. More>>
Georgia and North Carolina have been named as ‘Top States for Business' by CNBC. More>>
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB)-- FEMA's latest announcement could put some locals to work. More>>
One tax that nearly everyone in North Carolina pays will fall next week. But another one is going up. More>>
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