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Holsinger Conducts Holsinger in final concert at Lee University

Holsinger Conducts Holsinger, a concert celebrating one of America’s greatest composers, Dr. David Holsinger, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the Conn Center on Lee’s campus, … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/12/23

OLIN CHEMICALS and Charleston Elementary STEAM Academy are teaming up in the fight against cancer. The team will host a booth in the Bradley County Relay for Life on April 29 from 3-9 p.m. around the courthouse in downtown Cleveland. As part of team activities, students at CESA competed in a T-shirt design contest. Pictured are Zander Cassada (design winner), Ava Martin and Abigail Platero (honorable mentions). Standing behind are Courtney Betancourts and Steve Barnette, representatives from Olin, and Denise George and Kirk Campbell from CESA. "We are excited to work together to raise money for such a good cause," George said.

Olin Chemicals, Charleston Elementary STEAM Academy partner for Relay for Life

4/12/23

CHARLESTON MAYOR DONNA MCDERMOTT, right, met with Bender Realty’s Julia Tallent at EquiTitle last week to sign papers for the purchase of property at 9017 Hiwassee St., which will be the new home for the Charleston Municipal Building.

Charleston closes on municipal building purchase

4/12/23

County resident requests Collins pave his road

The work of the Road Department can be heated, particularly when the striping fades or the center of the road isn't where it should be.On April 5, the Bradley County Road Committee met with Tom … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/12/23

Photo Gallery: Scenes from mock crash presentation at BCHS

Editor's Note: Although staged, images from Bradley Central High School's mock crash presentation are graphic.Bradley Central High School partnered with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, Bradley … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/11/23

BAGPIPES, played by the City of Chattanooga Pipe Band, welcomed attendees of the Tartan Day History Happy Hour.

Bagpipes herald Cleveland's first Tartan Day

The sound of bagpipes is not common in downtown Cleveland, but it wasn’t unwelcome either at a recent event at the Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points.On the evening of Thursday, April 6, … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/11/23

Today in History 4-11-23

Today is Tuesday, April 11, the 101st day of 2023. There are 264 days left in the year. more

4/11/23

MEMBERS of Covenant Baptist Church are escorted by Bradley County Sheriff's Office Deputy Mario Santos' patrol vehicle as they depart Village Green Town Center during their 15th annual Easter Cross Walk held Saturday, April 8.

Covenant Baptist's faithful hold 15th-annual Cross Walk

Shortly before departing with her fellow church members for the 15th annual Covenant Baptist Church Easter Cross Walk to mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Pam Higgins noted … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/11/23

Lee's CELL receives literacy opportunity fund grant

ProLiteracy’s Literacy Opportunity Fund recently awarded Lee University’s Center for English Language and Literacy (CELL) a $4,800 grant to support educational opportunities for adult learners. more

From STAFF REPORT | 4/10/23

Jail Dockets 4-11-23

The following information was gathered solely from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. This list includes individuals who are, or have been, incarcerated in the Justice Center, and can include arrests made by the BCSO, the Cleveland Police Department, the Charleston Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Drug Task Force and other local law enforcement agencies. more

4/10/23

McCartney will stay, but not seek reelection

Frankie McCartney has been a Charleston City Commission members for several years, and admits the recent political climate in that city caused him to contemplate resigning his position.He has decided … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 4/10/23

JOSEPH LINO "JOSE" PADILLA is shown on video recorded outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

UPDATE: Jan. 6 defendant Padilla waives right to jury, opts for bench trial

Joseph Lino “Jose” Padilla, a Cleveland man who was indicted by a federal grand jury in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, has waived his right to jury, opting for a bench … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/10/23

Chamber opens application window for prestigious Youth Leadership Program

Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce has opened an application window for its prestigious Youth Leadership Program. The nine-month program that takes local high-school students behind the … more

Special to the Banner | 4/10/23

City Council to consider creation of Energy Authority

The Cleveland City Council today, April 10, will consider a resolution authorizing the creation of an Energy Authority to assume the operations of Cleveland Utilities.Council members will convene for … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/10/23

INZA Hagins-Dyer, Sarah McKinnis, Janice Johnson and Katrina Kay gather for a photo after speaking during a panel discussion during the second annual Are You Awake? conference held March 30-31 at North Cleveland Church of God.

Survivors are more than their stories

Sarah McKinnis, Janice Johnson and Katrina Kay spoke during a panel at WillowBend Farm's second annual “Are You Awake?” conference to share their stories as survivors of human trafficking, as … more

By LEVI S. SUTTON | 4/9/23

SPCA shelter is over capacity

The SPCA of Bradley County "continues to be over capacity for humane housing for dogs," SPCA Director Melissa Smith told the board.Meeting on Wednesday, April 5, the Bradley County SPCA Board of … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/9/23

ELLEN REEVES, a representative with WoodmenLife, presented WoodmenLife Chapter 16 with a check from East Tennessee Fraternal for $8,080.44. Shown, from left to right, are Chapter 16 President Eula Kile, Ellen Reeves , and Chapter 16 Vice President Debbie Collins, Treasurer Joyce Johnson and Secretary Linda Johnson.

WoodmenLife donation

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4/8/23

Honor Roll

Oak Grove Elementary SchoolThird Nine WeeksA Honor Roll • 3rd grade: Emerson Belk, Muraley Benes, Ellah Blackwell, Brayan Bonilla-Galeano, Connor Bryant, Halee Bryson, Ella Cantrelle, Brooklyn … more

4/8/23

Today in History 4-8-23

Today is Saturday, April 8, the 98th day of 2023. There are 267 days left in the year. more

4/8/23

Department heads preparing for budget hearings

Bradley County governmental department heads have been working to prepare budget proposals for fiscal 2023-24, and five have been selected to speak on their requests.Budget requests from all … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/8/23