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Students charged with 'threat of mass violence' on college campus
DAYTON — Two Bryan College students are facing charges of “threats of mass violence on school property,” after allegedly threatening to blow up the school, according to an arrest report on file at the Dayton Police Department. Bryson Dotson, 18, and Christian Misciagna, 20, are each facing one charge of filing a false report and one charge of threat of mass violence on school property or at a school related activity after allegedly making threats during a series of phone calls to another student on...
Discrepancies revealed between police report, man's account of deadly McMinn County crash
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. — We're learning more about a crash that took the lives of 2 Cleveland High School students last Friday night. Discrepancies are cropping up between what the man charged in the crash told officers, and what the police investigation revealed. Jaylen Wesley-Cook is facing two counts...
Threat forces classes to cancel at Bryan College in Dayton Wednesday
DAYTON, Tenn. — A threat found on the campus of Bryan College in Dayton forced the school to cancel classes and close down the campus. A student found the unverified threat on the first floor of the Latimer Student Center at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bryan College officials tell us.
Arrest warrant reveals new details about Roane County woman accused of murdering mother
ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — Documents are shedding more light on the case of a Roane County woman accused of murdering her mother earlier in April. Marie Hefner, 50, was arrested on April 25 and accused of killing Bertha Lodewegen, 75, following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Roane County Sheriff's Office.
Drug Take Back Day held on Saturday
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was held on Saturday at both the Dayton Walmart, pictured above, and the Spring City Police Department. The event allowed residents to dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription and over-the-county medications. The project is funded under a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, in conjunction with the Rhea County Coalition and the Hamilton County Coalition.
Dayton celebrates grand opening of BlueCross Healthy Place at Pendergrass Park
DAYTON, Tenn. — Representatives from the City of Dayton and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the BlueCross Healthy Place at Pendergrass Park. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation provided $4 million for the project build and an additional $800,000 for a maintenance fund, bringing the total investment in the space to $4.8 million. Pendergrass Park is a municipal park located off...
450 to graduate: Multiple grad ceremonies May 3-4 at Roane State Community College
Roane State Community College will honor the Class of 2024 with multiple commencement ceremonies this spring due to the number of expected graduates and guests. Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. An evening ceremony will be held on May 3 at 7 p.m. Eastern. Two additional ceremonies...
Transfers Koby Brea, Kerr Kriisa commit to Kentucky
Dayton transfer Koby Brea, one of the nation's best 3-point shooters, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Wednesday. Later in the day, point guard Kerr Kriisa also joined the Kentucky program, raising the number of newcomers to nine since Mark Pope became coach of the Wildcats. Kriisa played three seasons for Arizona before spending 2023-24 at West Virginia. He is a native of Estonia and confirmed his decision to ESPN. Brea, a 6-foot-6 guard, drained 100 treys at a national-leading 49.8 percent clip during his fourth season with the Flyers in 2023-24. He averaged 11.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2...
Report: 294 grams of meth dropped in parking lot
DAYTON — A Rhea County man is behind bars after allegedly leaving 294 grams, or 10.37 ounces, of methamphetamine in a Dayton hotel parking lot, according to a report on file at the Dayton Police Department. Brian Keith Oney is facing charges of possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with the intent to sell after hotel employees reportedly found a bag containing methamphetamine and notified Dayton police officers. At...
Download The Herald-News' app on your smartphone
RHEA COUNTY — The Herald-News is rolling out its new app for both iPhone and Android, allowing you to stay up-to-date on local news wherever you are. To download the app, go to your app store and search for “The Herald-News” and download The Herald-News’ app listed for Adams Publishing Group. To sign in, use the email and password associated with your subscription, and you’ll be able to begin reading the news right away. “This is a great way to stay up-to-date on news from Dayton, Spring City and Graysville,” The Herald-News Managing Editor Reed Johnson said. “The app automatically updates with the website, so you won’t be missing out on any stories. You can also access our e-edition from the app, and our e-edition reads just like a print newspaper, so you won’t miss the look of a physical newspaper.” For more information, contact The Herald-News at (423) 775-6111.
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