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Rabid Raccoon Found in North Georgia

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Fannin County, Ga. Environmental Health officials say that a raccoon found in Blue Ridge has tested positive for rabies. On Thursday, January 21, the environmental health office received a phone call from a resident on College Street in Blue Ridge... Full story

Woman Killed in Smokies by Falling Tree

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GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - The National Park Service says a 39-year-old woman was killed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park when trees fell on the car she was riding in. The park service said Tonya Renee Eichler of Sevierville was in the... Full story

New Ordinance for ''Chained Dogs''

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A proposed ordinance in Chattanooga would allow animal control officers to hand out warnings to people who keep dogs chained for more than 24 hours. For repeat offenses, the animal could be impounded and the owner fined $50, plus court costs. The... Full story

Haiti Donations Tax Deductible If You Itemize

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People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their 2009 return qualify... Full story

Man Narrowly Misses Being Buried Alive

Kevin Sims

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Hamilton County workers continue to clear the huge rockslide that's shutdown Montlake Road on Mowbray Mountain.  It's already been a long day moving dirt and breaking apart boulders.  But for Jack Cain, the collapse... Full story

Project Hilltop Announcement Coming

John Madewell

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    The finishing legal touches are underway right now on "Project Hilltop." That is the name dubbed on the large retail store expected to go in at the Cloud Springs Road exit immediately west of I-75. Published reports have already... Full story

Tactical Unit Catches Suspected Thief

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On Sunday afternoon around 3:45 East Ridge Tactical Patrol Officers arrested Mark Davis Jr., 29, of Rossville, Ga. Davis has been charged with Burglary of an Auto and Escape. Accordig to East Ridge spokesman Erik Hopkins, in response to an increase... Full story

Play the Super Bowl Challenge and Win

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Who is your favorite team... The Indianapolis Colts or the New Orleans Saints? You can show your support and maybe win a fancy Weber Grill for your next tailgating party by playing the NewsChannel 9 Super Bowl Challenge. Just register and answer... Full story

Layoffs at Hamilton County Clerk's Office

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Hamilton County Clerk Bill Knowles says that weak fee collections in his office, resulting from a slowed economy, forced him to lay off five deputy clerks Friday. Knowles said, “It is extremely painful to be put in a position to lay off five... Full story

UPDATE: Mudslide on Mowbray Mountain

Kevin Sims

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A mudslide on Montlake Road cut off access Monday morning to parts of Mowbray Mountain in Hamilton County. Offcials now say it will take up to three days to re-open the road. Heavy rocks and thick mud came crashing down... Full story

Auditions to be Held for Six Flags Over Georgia

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On Saturday, January 30, Auditions will be held to fill the roles needed for stage show performers, in-park entertainers, actors, actresses, technicians and more at Six Flags Over Georgia. Interested individuals must be 16 or older and must apply... Full story

Bookmark New Look and New Features on NC9ToGo.com

Richard Simms

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NewsChannel 9 is the only media outlet in Chattanooga to provide a web site designed exclusively for mobile users. For more than three years www.NC9ToGo.com has provided news, sports, weather and other great information especially for web users... Full story

Who's Gonna Care for Volkswagen?

Tanya Mendis

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Volkswagen has decided who's going to provide health care at their facility. VW announced they've selected Erlanger to administer health care services at the in-plant medical center. The three-year contract calls for five full-time medical... Full story

24-Year-Old Crashes into Creek

Tanya Mendis

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One man is dead after a weekend crash in Marion County. Dispatchers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol tell us 24-year-old Bart Wynne of South Pittsburg lost control of his 1998 Jeep on Fiery Gizzard Road. He then crashed and overturned in a creek.... Full story

Using Coupons in a Tough Economy

Amanda Shropshire

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In a tough economy it feels good to save a few dollars wherever you can. However, one woman has taken bargain shopping to a whole new level. Jenny Martin is a master at saving money. Martin used to e-mail friends the grocery deals of the week, but... Full story

$421,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Chattanooga

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Over 49,500 Lottery winners were created after this weekend’s drawings, including a player in Chattanooga who correctly matched all 5 numbers in Friday night’s PICK 5 drawing to win the $421,245 jackpot. No additional information is... Full story

Two Stabbed at Chattanooga Restaurant

Tanya Mendis

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A double stabbing at a Chattanooga restaurant leaves one man fighting for his life, and a second in critical condition Saturday. According to Lt. Kim Noorbergen, the stabbing happened at La Macarena on Rossville Boulevard around 3 AM. Police... Full story

Woman Barricades Self in Ex-Husband's Gun-Filled Room

Tanya Mendis

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A Bradley County woman barricaded herself in her ex-husband's home in a room that contains a lot of weapons, Cleveland police said Saturday. According to Evie West, the situation began at 7:15 Saturday night. Police tried to talk Tracey Beard out,... Full story

Brainerd/Tyner Fight Tightens School Security

Amanda Shropshire

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School officials tell us three different altercations happened just seconds before the Brainerd/Tyner basketball game ended Friday night. But Friday afternoon there was a different tone. Brainerd students and faculty assembled for a funeral in... Full story

Former Police Officer Says Wrong Report Damaged Reputation

John Madewell

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    A former cop says a mistaken report about his arrest has destroyed his reputation and close relationships. Another Chattanooga television station reported Scott Hill was arrested Wednesday for possession of 500 grams of... Full story

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