From the Tennova Healthcare Cleveland News Desk, here is your news for Tuesday, July 18th, on Mix 104-1 and Talk 101-3 The Buzz. Topping our news tod
From the Tennova Healthcare Cleveland News Desk, here is your news for Tuesday, July 18th, on Mix 104-1 and Talk 101-3 The Buzz.
Topping our news today…
Over the past 10 days numerous mailbox vandalisms have been reported in the Tasso community, which is in the northeastern section of Bradley County. Investigators have identified the suspects responsible for the vandalism acts and criminal charges are currently pending.
Anybody who lives in the Tasso area and has discovered your mailbox damaged within the 10 day period is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division’s Crime Tip Line at 423-728-7336.
From the Chattanooga Times Free Press…
Republican Randy Boyd says he will report raising more than $2.3 million for his 2018 gubernatorial campaign while injecting an additional $2 million of his own money into what is now a four-person GOP primary with still room to grow.
The Knoxville businessman and former state economic commissioner said in a news release that his campaign collected more than $4.3 million, including his own contribution, from March 1 through June 30.
He said he raised the estimated $2.3 million from over 1,500 grassroots donations.
Others running in the GOP primary to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Bill Haslam are Tennessee Senate Speaker Beth Harwell, who declared her candidacy after the latest filing period, and state Sen. Mae Beavers.
From the Cleveland Daily Banner…
Bradley County Schools is getting closer to its goal of having a facility where local companies can partner with schools to teach students career skills.
The local school system is in the process of purchasing the former American Uniform building at the corner of Parker and 23rd Street.
Though Bradley County Schools has not officially closed on the building yet, plans for its use are already in the works.
Back in April, the Bradley County Commission voted for the purchase of the building, at the cost of $2.2 million, from owner Larry Armour.
The current plan is to make it a space for science, technology, engineering and math activities, particularly the STEM areas related to high school career and technical education programs. It will also provide a new home for GOAL Academy, Bradley County’s alternative school.
Bradley County Schools plans to allow companies to lease space in the facility for their daily operations. Companies will be required to rent with the intention of also offering internship or part-time job opportunities to high school students.
Though there is not much that can be done to the building until the purchase is final, school system personnel and student volunteers have already been clearing out parts of the facility.
Earlier this summer, football players from Bradley Central High School and Walker Valley High School volunteered to move furniture and other items. One recent afternoon, school maintenance staff were having a look at some of the HVAC equipment.
Cobwebs are now being brushed away inside the long-vacant building, and school officials have high hopes for its future.
The exact date the school system will close on the building has not yet been determined. However, progress is being made on that front.
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