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NAHB Applauds EPA Rejection of Renovation Clearance Testing RequirementsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:06PMRISMEDIA, July 20, 2011— The National Association of Home Builders commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for rejecting a proposal to add third-party clearance testing to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP). “We’re pleased that the EPA listened…

CITY COUNCIL LIVE: City stops watering a majority of its parksTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:38AMCity Manager Harold Dominguez said the city has stopped watering more than half of its parks. Of the 476 acres of parks that are tied into viable irrigation systems, only 180 acres is currently being irrigated.

Ex-Northeast exec tied to AGH art theft gets trial dateMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:37PMBEVERLY — The former Northeast Health System vice president charged with stealing more than $500,000 in a bribery and kickback scheme while overseeing a renovation and expansion of the hospital is set to stand trial in November.

Deeds newMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:51PMThe Rocky Mount Inspections Department issued the following building permits from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2. Estimated value listed is that of the finished project. (* Valuation not reported.)

The resurgence of the ‘good old days’ taking shape in TreméMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:09PMThe beloved sweet shops, bakeries and corner stores that once served as neighborhood staples are no longer, due to urban decay. However, a resurgence of community landmarks of the past could be on the horizon.