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Looking backSaturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:57AMA hundred years ago, the area now known as Fort Meade belonged to local farmers and two AME churches. Army camps Meade and Franklin were founded in 1917 during World War I, and eventually merged.

A sinking home in the Eagle Creek subdivision (VIDEO)Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:32AMDAPHNE, Ala. — Vera Landon moved into her home in 2006, along with her son Michael Quaider, 11, and her husband Michael, 53. The one-story Eagle Creek home on Landing Eagle Drive was just a few years old at the time and was no worse for the wear.

Caulk replaces show kitchens as homeowners economizeSaturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:14AMHome-improvement stores are finding more customers interested in do-it-yourself projects.

Building permit? Prepare to waitFriday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:23PMPlanning staff cuts have created a ballooning backlog of building permits in Hamilton County - testing the patience of homeowners and businesses.

LENNAR UNVEILS NEW INCENTIVE PROGRAM; OFFERS DEEP DISCOUNTS AT ALL GREENBRIAR COMMUNITIESFriday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:50PMFREEHOLD, NJ - Lennar, one of the nations leading homebuilders, has launched a new discount program at its Greenbriar active adult communities in New Jersey. For a limited time, purchasers of specific homes will receive 10,000 that can be applied in one of three ways, including taking an additional 10,000 off of already deeply discounted prices, reducing interest rates to an incredible below ...

Swinerton & Pacific Ridge Aim for LEED for Schools GoldThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:46AMSAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - September 2, 2010) - Pacific Ridge , a private college-preparatory school located in Carlsbad, is aiming to be one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable campuses in the country and recently got one step closer on their path towards LEED for Schools Gold Certification.

Swinerton & Pacific Ridge Aim for LEED for Schools GoldThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:38AMSAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 09/02/10) - Pacific Ridge , a private college-preparatory school located in Carlsbad, is aiming to be one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable campuses in the country and recently got one step closer on their path towards LEED for Schools Gold Certification. On August 31st, Swinerton joined faculty, students, parents and community members for a ribbon cutting ...

Certainteed Announces Industry-First Photovoltaic Training for Roofing ContractorsWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:52PMVALLEY FORGE, PA.-- As the first asphalt shingle manufacturer to bring photovoltaic technology to asphalt roofing contractors, CertainTeed Corporation is making bold moves that will increase the use of solar energy.

Delaware roads: Troubles pile up for inlet bridgeWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:47AMINDIAN RIVER INLET -- Mysterious hairline cracks up to 10 1/2 inches deep have been found in two sections of concrete on a new bridge being built over the Indian River Inlet, temporarily stopping work and delaying completion yet again.