First with the aztecs and then of the incas, is of an unquenchable desire for precious gold and metals. Also silver. When the first english settlers came to jamestown, they hoped to find the same kind of supplies of gold found by the spaniards. There was a bitter disappointment in not finding gold in what is now virginia. They brought with them jewelers and goldsmiths. Americas first gold rush took place to where we are now in georgia in 1829. This was the georgia goldrush in north georgia. 100 miles north to the town of don monica, you can see the old Lumpkin County courthouse has been converted into a goldmining museum. It is about 100 miles up the road. What happened was, first gold was discovered, then people started pouring into the area in huge numbers because of the intoxicating possibility that gold would make them wealthy quickly. Until then, this had been an area beyond the line of settlement. Suddenly the White Settlement catches up quickly. Here is the governor, describing
The Charter Schools, the education is great, great education, and im so proud of the Charter School today. Im very proud. Its important to be here today. Were fighting for equal education for all kids across new york city. The mayor issued a statement. Part of it said he is improving new york schools with this new emphasis on algebra and Computer Science classes and this new program that is going to be special teachers for reading. He said in his statement that is the best way to improve new York City Schools not just for some in Charter Schools but for all 1. 1 Million Students in new York City Schools. For now reporting live, channel 7 Eyewitness News. Now to the search for a sexual predator who is stalking children near schools in the bronx. The man in this Surveillance Video preyed on at least three Eyewitness News reporter tim parents. He joins us live with the details on whats being done to keep these children safe tim. Reporter this is the park here in he has a pattern when he t
Actor, and longtime moral crusader was charged criminally, a felony count of aggravated indecent assault, just days before the statute of limitations was due to run out. If convicted, cosby, who is 78 years old, could face five to 10 years in prison and a 25,000 fine. Tonight, hes free on 1 million bail. Jericka duncan reports from suburban philadelphia. Mr. Cosby, do you want to say anything . Reporter this afternoon, attorneys for Comedian Bill Cosby walked him into this small courthouse in elkins park, pennsylvania, to hear the criminal Sexual Assault charges against him. His accuser is andrea constand, a former Temple University employee who first told police about the alleged incident over a decade ago. Constand says in the winter of 2004, she went to cosbys house for career advice. Cosby offered, and she took, three blue pills and wine to relax. In the criminal complaint within a half hour, she experienced, blurred vision and difficulty speaking. Her legs felt rubly, like jelly,
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