For many sewers, choosing paper patterns from one of Simplicity McCall’s ‘big four’ brands was an in-store ritual. But others say digital patterns are the way of the future Decades ago, in the ...

A longtime Charlotte-area legislator faces her toughest reelection fight yet after coming under fire for a controversial vote and inflammatory comments about immigrants. But it may not be enough to ...

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Whether the stands were packed or empty, Stephen “Cat” Coore would be at Sabina Park watching the West Indies. He revelled in their many victories during the glory years, and bemoaned the team’s ...

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Finance Minister Fayval Williams confirmed late Wednesday that new tax measures will form part of Jamaica’s upcoming budget, as the government moves to close a widening fiscal gap ...

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Here are the nominees for The Charlotte Observer's high school girls' basketball player of the week. The poll closes at noon Friday. You may vote as often as you like. Tap here to sign up for our free ...

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Neither church officials nor event organizers say they've received legitimate pushback since holding "legal observer" training in eastern Iowa, despite a viral social media post claiming otherwise. A ...