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Man rescued after more than 24 hours on rock ledge

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Friday, December 6th, 4:36 pm

(Update 4:30 pm) Greene County dispatchers say the man has been rescued and taken to a local hospital to be checked out.

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A helicopter sent in Friday to help rescue a climber trapped on a rock ledge in Greene County had to turn back because of foggy conditions.

According to WCYB, rescuers are still trying to reach the man at Margarette Falls, but it could take them several more hours to get to him.

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(WBIR) A climber has been trapped on a rock ledge in Greene County since Thursday afternoon.

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Slaughtered cow cases stir concern by farmers, law enforcement

Submitted by Steve Butera on Wednesday, December 4th, 7:04 pm

(WBIR-Rogersville) It's a case authorities call "strange" and "bizarre"-- why would someone kill a cow, with no clear motive? It's a case that's not just in one, but two East Tennessee counties.

According to a report, deputies discovered a cow slaughtered in a field in a Hawkins County farm, located near Rogersville. The report says the cow was cut down the neck and spine, and the meat from the animal was taken away.

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Dozens indicted for stealing $580K from insurance company

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Monday, December 2nd, 9:35 pm

The Greeneville Police Department says Patty Good, her daughter Shellcie and more than 20 others have been indicted on charges of theft for stealing $580,000 from Greene County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company.

Patty Good was the former bookkeeper for the insurance company.

Officers are still searching for several suspects who were indicted in the case.

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Road Conditions in Cocke County remain an issue

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Wednesday, November 27th, 11:18 am

Update 11:15 a.m.

Conditions have improved in Cocke County as the storm moved out. Roads are clearer now but still wet.

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The snow seems to be sticking more, and there seems to be more of it overall when moving toward the mountains. This is from Cocke County, where 10News Reporter Katie Roach is out on the road checking the latest conditions.

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East TN watch out - prepare for messy Thanksgiving travels

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Monday, November 25th, 2013, 10:50am

East Tennesseans prepare for messy Thanksgiving travels - snow is on the way!

If you going to hit the road tomorrow, do it soon rather than later. Heavy rains with a chance of sleet will arrive Tuesday. Rain is expected to turn to snow overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning.

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Rifle season opens in East TN with new technology

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Sunday, November 24th, 11:12 pm

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Rifle season for deer hunting opened Saturday in Tennessee. This year, hunters will notice a couple of new things.

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What you need to know: Vols vs. Vandy

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Friday, November 22nd, 2013, 11:37am
What you need to know: Vols vs. Vandy

There's a lot to look forward to in Tennessee's final home game this weekend. The Vols are looking forward to getting back to dominating Vandy; we'll say goodbye to 28 Tennessee seniors who've been through so much in their college careers; the smokey gray uniforms will be back!

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