A woman who lived with her brother-in-law’s decomposing body in a Canton Township home for more than four months was released from prison following her sentencing Wednesday. Debbie Bebout, 64, ...

While the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bathroom is the sanctuary—a place to relax and take a breath. Or at least it should feel that way. But renovating a bathroom is a major investment, both ...

A person holds a bouquet of flowers while awaiting a procession of Buddhist monks at Dorothea Dix Park as a part of the Walk for Peace on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The ...

Maximalists, rejoice: The “sad beige” era of interior design is officially over. We’re poised to embrace a kaleidoscope of eye-catching colors in 2026, at home and elsewhere. More and more, people are ...

The Charlotte Observer’s visuals staff documents the history of this city and surrounding areas, day in and day out. From Border Patrol to plane crashes to the Panthers making the playoffs, they put ...

Since it opened in 2023, Italian steakhouse The Saint from Hooper Hospitality Concepts has been like a fish out of water in its Deep Ellum-ish neighborhood. It opened along Good Latimer (not Deep ...

As a content freelancer, social media can be a breeding ground for FOMO. There’s always something happening—press trips, brand launches, fashion weeks—but until recently, design weeks had passed me by ...

As a young architect, I remember the moments that impacted me when I encountered unique buildings in far-off places or when I discovered an extraordinary feat of architecture right in my home city. In ...

For Charlottean Ana Castro, making Christmas a special time for her two children is a priority. Daily life has been more challenging for the family after her husband’s death in 2021. “It was a really ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. National Weather Service projects light snow, sleet or freezing rain Friday. Temperatures will rise from the 30s to low 40s, shifting ...