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Armed and dangerous? Gun carry permits on the rise

8:55 AM, 05/15/2013
Whether or not you believe the government is coming to take your guns, both gun sales and the acquisition of concealed carry permits are on the rise.


$30,000 worth of pot plants found

8:59 AM, 05/15/2013
About 30 marijuana plants were found in the Scenic River Road area on Friday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.


Guilty pleasures

9:09 AM, 05/15/2013
The Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service of Monroe County hosted the the eighth annual Chocolate Fest in Vonore on Saturday.


Man charged with child rape

9:10 AM, 05/15/2013
A Sweetwater man has been charged with rape of a child after he allegedly performed a sexual act on a child Saturday in the Duck Park.


MACA celebrates 20th anniversary

9:19 AM, 05/15/2013
For 20 years, the sound of music has filled the halls of the Barker Learning Center at Hiwassee College. The building has played host to renowned performing artists, children's theatre and even comedians. But without the Monroe Area Council of the Arts, the music would fade.



Sports News

Chiefs wrap up third straight 5-AA crown

1:01 PM, 05/15/2013
Sequoyah kept any jubilation largely subdued after securing its third consecutive District 5-AA tournament championship.


Sweetwater pastes Silverdale, secures region tourney spot

1:04 PM, 05/15/2013
If Wednesday's 7-0 trouncing of the Seahawks from Chattanooga was any indication, the Wildcats would just as soon keep playing soccer rather than getting an early start on summer vacation.


Sweetwater gives Boyd Buchanan stern test in 5-A/AA title game

1:09 PM, 05/15/2013
Sweetwater ran the field right along with Boyd Buchanan, applied pressure at moments and held firm on defense all but two times, but those pair of goals from the Bucs' Kenny Diaz were enough to edge out the Wildcats, 2-0, Thursday in the District 5-A/AA title match.


Sequoyah ends Sweetwater's season in 5-AA elimination game

1:15 PM, 05/15/2013
The latest softball chapter of the Monroe County rivalry between Sweetwater and Sequoyah had a little of everything, and in the end, the Lady Chiefs were the ones who got to play another day.


Lady Bears' season ends with pair of 3-A shutouts

1:18 PM, 05/15/2013
The Tellico Plains softball team went cold at the plate in the District 3-A tournament, and by Wednesday its season was done.



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