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Piedmont man dies in Tuesday accident
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A Piedmont man died as a result of a two-vehicle accident in Piedmont Tuesday, June 30.The accident occurred on Highway 278. Drivers involved in the accident, according to reports, were Paul Ta...
Governor Riley Awards $9.26 Million in Grants for Weatherization
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Governor Bob Riley has awarded $9.26 million, including $4.86 million in federal stimulus funding, to help Alabama’s low-income resi-dents cut their utility bills by making their homes more energy ...
Alabama citizens urged to use safety during Fourth of July celebrations
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Picnics, barbecues and outdoor fun are an important part of Independence Day celebrations for many Alabama families. For those who plan to celebrate with cookouts and fireworks, the Alabama Forestr...
Shannon Fagan: Warriors using summer to get better
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For most of us summer is a time to relax, but the Cherokee County Warrior football team is using its break to get better for the upcoming season. Over the past two weeks, the Warriors have played ...
30 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORNS ON THE 4TH OF JULY
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Sunny with a high around 93. The low will be around 64. The high on Friday will be around 92 with a low of 67. Saturday will be sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon w...
CARPENTERS FOR CHRIST. More than 150 Carpenters for Christ from seven states, including a large representation from Cherokee County, helped construct a 90 x 180 feet metal building for Fairfield Baptist Church in Centerville, Tenn. earlier this summer. FAIRFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH: The Carpenters for Christ team worked for a week on this church in Centreville, Tenn. STARTING THE DAY: Carpenters gather for a time of prayer and fellowship for their task ahead. CARPENTERS AT WORK. This year’s Carpenters for Christ mission included the construction of the interior walls of a 90 x 180 metal building, the electrical, plumbing, and more than half of the sheetrock by week’s end. A CHEROKEE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE: Carpenter for Christ Bob Dodson looks over their task from atop a ladder and waiting for the next job. PITCHING IN: Busy Carpenters do their work with a miter saw. NOT TOO YOUNG: This mission trip had a number of hard working young people on the team. NEAR GRINDER’S SWITCH: Pictured is the Grinder s Switch railroad crossing, which was close to the mission trip location. Grinder s Switch is the home of the late Country Comedienne Minnie Pearl. PLENTY TO EAT: One of the Carpenters for Christ takes a refreshment break following a busy day. A BIG JOB. Pictured is the outside worksite of the recent Carpenters for Christ project in Centerville, Tenn. Experienced carpenters, plumbers, electricians and building contractors led teams in the construction and kept 156 workers busy. THEY CAME FROM SEVEN STATES. Of the 156 Carpenters for Christ, they represented 4 denominations, 22 churches, from 7 different states ( Ala., Ga., Tenn., Ind., Ky., Neb., Mo.), that did the work during those six days. PLENTY TO DO. Two of the Carpenters for Christ team work on the Fairfield Baptist Church mission project in Centerville, Tenn. KEEPING THEM FED. The team members were fed three great meals each day, plus snacks.
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CARPENTERS FOR CHRIST. More than 150 Carpenters for Christ from seven states, including a large representation from Cherokee County, helped construct a 90 x 180 feet metal building for Fairfield Baptist Church in Centerville, Tenn. earlier this summer.
Carpenters for Christ team helps a Tennessee church
by Randy Jones
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The Carpenters for Christ recently had their summer mission at Fairfield Baptist Church in Centerville Tennessee. This year’s mission included the construction of the interior walls of a 90 x 180 ...
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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012....
By RACHEL D'ORO
Fri Jul 03 17:51:40 -0500 2009
Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media....
By LEE KEATH
Fri Jul 03 17:49:27 -0500 2009
US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns
NAWA, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on Friday, seeking to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders on the second day of the biggest U.S. military operation here since the American-led invasion of 2001....
By JASON STRAZIUSO and CHRIS BRUMMITT
Fri Jul 03 14:08:39 -0500 2009

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