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‘House of horrors’: Girl was abused, taken to ‘upper room’ in SC home, witness says charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

‘House of horrors’: Girl was abused, taken to ‘upper room’ in SC home, witness says

As a Horry County murder trial entered its third day, a 15-year-old boy living in the home and one of the defendant’s sisters took the stand.

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Tourists ordered to evacuate Outer Banks island or risk being trapped by storm charlotteobserver.com/news/s…

Tourists ordered to evacuate Outer Banks island or risk being trapped by storm

Hatteras Island is under a state of emergency, Dare County says.

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Charter schools paid over $30M to firms run by a Florida governor candidate’s wife charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

Charter schools paid over $30M to firms run by a Florida governor candidate’s wife

Byron Donalds’ campaign says he will follow ethics laws, including recusal, if he is elected.

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The NCHSAA volleyball, tennis and the NCISAA fall sports playoffs continue. Get pairings and live scores charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Fall sports playoff update: NCHSAA volleyball, tennis scores; NCISAA pairings

The NC high school volleyball playoffs begin Saturday and tennis continues next week. We’ve got scores and pairings, plus NCISAA playoff schedules

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Do women respond differently to cold plunges than men? Here’s what to know before taking the plunge charlotteobserver.com/living…

Do women respond differently to cold plunges than men? Here’s what to know before taking the plunge

Do cold plunges and saunas affect women differently than men, or is that just another wellness myth?

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Clutter-free kitchens are more obtainable than ever before. These IKEA products can help you pull it off charlotteobserver.com/living…

Clutter-free kitchens are more obtainable than ever before. These IKEA products can help you pull...

The hidden kitchen trend is easier to pull off than it looks, and you might already have the cabinets to start.

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Rock Hill killers, found not guilty by reason of insanity, denied release by judge charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Rock Hill killers, found not guilty by reason of insanity, denied release by judge

Prosecutors fought the release of two men from a South Carolina mental hospital after they were found not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Is it safe to use kitchen appliances inside an appliance garage? Why ventilation and fire safety matter charlotteobserver.com/living…

Is it safe to use kitchen appliances inside an appliance garage? Why ventilation and fire safety...

An outlet inside the cabinet keeps cords hidden, but leaving hot appliances plugged in behind closed doors is a hazard.

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Why Sleep Doctors Say Wearing Socks to Bed Might Actually Help You Fall Asleep Faster charlotteobserver.com/living…

Why Sleep Doctors Say Wearing Socks to Bed Might Actually Help You Fall Asleep Faster

Doctors are backing the socks to bed habit and once you hear why you might never take them off at night again.

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Cuba-born woman loses U.S. citizenship over multimillion-dollar Miami casino fraud charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

Cuba-born woman loses U.S. citizenship over multimillion-dollar Miami casino fraud

More than a decade after becoming a US citizen, a Cuban-born woman has been denaturalized over a money-laundering conspiracy.

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Fact check: Buckhout says Davis relies on California cash. We looked at the data charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

Fact check: Buckhout says Davis relies on California cash. We looked at the data

It’s one of the most competitive races in the country and could help determine which party controls the U.S. House.

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Want a more clutter-free kitchen? These IKEA products hide appliances and make better use of storage charlotteobserver.com/living…

Want a more clutter-free kitchen? These IKEA products hide appliances and make better use of storage

You don’t need to tear your kitchen apart. A few smart pieces can hide the clutter and free up the storage you have.

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Give Meliora Forever's whiskey advent calendar this holiday season! It comes with 12 different hand-crafted bitters for delicious cocktails. bargainhunter.com/whiskey-ad…

Meliora Forever’s Whiskey Advent Calendar Has 12 Nights of Bitters for Craft Cocktails

Give Meliora Forever's whiskey advent calendar this holiday season! It comes with 12 different hand-crafted bitters for delicious cocktails.

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The best washable sofa toppers for pet owners looking to protect their furniture from fur, stains and everyday messes charlotteobserver.com/living…

The best washable sofa toppers for pet owners looking to protect their furniture from fur, stains...

Editors at The Spruce Pets, Martha Stewart and Real Simple put five slipcovers through shedding dogs, curious cats and snack-happy toddlers to see which ones actually held up.

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Charlotte’s old Manor Theatre re-development takes next step forward charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

Charlotte’s old Manor Theatre re-development takes next step forward

The site was rezoned for residential uses in May.

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Sequel to ‘Days of Thunder’ filmed in NC to star Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway charlotteobserver.com/entert…

Sequel to ‘Days of Thunder’ filmed in NC to star Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway

NASCAR is playing a role in getting the action on screen again.

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The appliance garage is having a revival, but its future may hinge on smarter outlets and better airflow charlotteobserver.com/living…

The appliance garage is having a revival, but its future may hinge on smarter outlets and better...

Your appliance garage should hide the clutter, not the risks. These simple choices help you get the look safely.

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Bail revoked for man shot by York County police after allegedly pointing gun at deputy charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Bail revoked for man shot by York County police after allegedly pointing gun at deputy

Exclusive: The man was shot by a York County deputy after allegedly failing to stop for two police chases and pointing a gun at police.

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Over 90 people will be laid off when snack manufacturer near Charlotte closes charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

Over 90 people will be laid off when snack manufacturer near Charlotte closes

It’s the third facility the manufacturer will close this year.

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West Charlotte’s L.C. Coleman Park reopens after $2.9M renovation. See what’s new charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

West Charlotte’s L.C. Coleman Park reopens after $2.9M renovation. See what’s new

The nearly 20-acre Washington Heights park, which first opened in the 1970s, has been closed since March 2025.

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