The National Mall Is Guarded With Red Tape

The National Capital Planning Commission reviews all plans concerning the National Mall in Washington, where everyone wants their memorial to be.

Distinguished by design

Blue Sky Architecture’s Harbour House, constructed last year in Eagle Harbour, builds on the tradition of West Coast Modernism.

Chatham jail staff juggles inmate placement with swelling population

Workers find a multitude of ways to deal with gang members, witnesses and more By the time Corbin L. Wooding received the printed list of hundreds of Chatham County jail inmates with separation orders, it was useless. With up to 30 inmates being booked at the jail every day - and mountains of tips and court orders against them being revealed every hour - the 13-page list changes continually, he ...

Write to Know

Dear Write to Know: I am a supporter of the "buy local" concept, but the recent salmonella issue prompts me to ask who checks the safety of food being sold at town gatherings.

Top 10 tips for kitchen design

Redesigning a kitchen has an impact that extends well beyond one room - it can breathe new life into an entire home. But it also can be a daunting do-it- yourself project that comes with a sizeable price tag. So here's a checklist of 10 "must do" steps when designing or redesigning a kitchen to save money and maximize potential.