CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Bradley County Commission has postponed scheduled votes on a funding timetable for a $14 million overhaul of Lake Forest Middle School.

CHARLESTON, Tenn. — Charleston's proposal to incorporate 272 Bradley County residents, most located in the Maple Crest subdivision and on Mustang Drive, has been stopped short.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Bradley County Commission on Monday will discuss the proposed 2013-14 general fund budget for county schools, which includes a 2 percent raise and a slight boost in expected revenues.

CHARLESTON, Tenn. — On Friday, the Hiwassee River Heritage Center — the product of the Charleston-Calhoun-Hiwassee Historical Society's two-year journey to create a site dedicated to preserving the region's history and culture — held its grand opening.

CHARLESTON, Tenn. — The Charleston-Calhoun-Hiwassee Historical Society will see one of its major projects come to fruition Friday: the grand opening of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Bradley County Commission has narrowed its options to two for reducing its payments for animal control services by Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — A funding plan for a major overhaul of the Lake Forest Middle School failed to reach a consensus with Bradley County commissioners Monday.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Walker Valley High School is set to receive a new eight-classroom pod, more cafeteria seating and security improvements to its entrance vestibule.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley County's environmental officer, who is responsible for enforcing laws on hazards to the health, safety and general welfare of residents and natural resources, has been "given some teeth," according to county commissioners.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Johnny McDaniel, director of the Bradley County school system, scored well on a recent board evaluation.