🌱 Governor Candidate Arrested + Witches & Warlocks Paddle

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 63 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. A Husky was mistaken for a coyote during a shooting incident in Chattanooga. The dog, named Beowulf, is currently recovering from the gunshot wound to his snout. He reportedly escaped his owners' home during a wedding ceremony. McKamey Animal Center was able to locate Beowulf in the East Brainerd Elementary parking lot. (WZTV)
2. The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a candidate running for governor of Tennessee on Monday. According to the department, Charles Van Morgan was arrested after complaints were made about him harassing voters at the Hamilton County Elections Commission. He has been accused of yelling in people's faces, cursing, and screaming about politics. He will appear before Judge Lila Statom on Jan. 10. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. River City Company and Outshine Adventure are hosting the first Witch & Warlock Paddle on Saturday. Participants will be able to kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard through the Tennessee River while dressed in Halloween costumes. There will be rentals available for a $35 charge. Click to learn more. (Chattanooga Pulse)

Patch deals of the day:

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Preschool Storytime At Downtown Chattanooga Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Wednesday Jazz: Dexter Bell & Friends At Barking Legs Theater (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Chattanooga area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Are you searching for ways to celebrate Halloween this weekend? Click for a list of Chattanooga area Halloween events that includes the Tennessee Aquarium's Aquascarium and Bessie's Halloween Bash. (Visit Chattanooga)
• Chattanooga's Sports Authority Board will be meeting tomorrow at the City Council Building at 10:30 a.m. (City of Chattanooga)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.