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It's 10:30 a.m. on a hot summer day, and Madison real estate mogul Terrence Wall is in full sail. He spent the early morning quietly doing his civic duty at a coffee klatch with other members of a group that wants to replace the old Tenney Park warming s

To some potential customer nations, such as Peru, she writes, Windows makes sense because it can lead to proficiency in business applications that they believe can help its kids get better jobs.

Gold prices have risen, and the people - and libraries - of Cherokee County are cashing in. With the dwindling economy, and the increased need for money, buying and selling gold has become a more lucrative venture.

Police arrested a Gates man for allegedly having sex with a child. Lawayne Turner, 30, is charged with rape in the first degree and endangering the welfare of a child. Gates police say Turner had sex with a child who was known to him.