After DNC protests, Bank of America assists struggling Charlotte family

The Sanchezes get to keep their home after housing advocates took it to the streets in early September

by Ryan Pitkin

Charlotte's 10 most annoying holiday traditions

Did you know McAdenville is the nation's seventh most popular Christmas attraction? Neither did we.

by Graham Odom

This Modern World (Dec. 6)

We're headed straight for the fiscal cliff!

by Tom Tomorrow

Lee Fields shares musical wisdom in his second act

At 62, N.C.-born singer is part of a growing soul revival in Brooklyn

by John Schacht

This week's concert listings (Dec. 6-12)

Recommendations include Tara Nevins, Jim Avett, Keb Mo, more

Review: New Beard's New Beard City

Shoulder Tap; Release date: June 26, 2012

by Pat Moran

Sensory overload at Recess Fest's 'Grab Bag'

Organizers cram a festival of variety, surprise and risk into one day

by Corbie Hill

Hitchcock: Dial M for Misfire

Rating: *1/2

by Matt Brunson

Killing Them Softly: Less bang for your buck

Rating: *1/2

by Matt Brunson

A Royal Affair: A crowning achievement

Rating: ***1/2

by Matt Brunson

Rise of the Guardians: Animated all-stars falter

Rating: **1/2

by Matt Brunson

Beasts of the Southern Wild, The Queen of Versailles, latest MST3K set among new home entertainment titles

This week's reviews of what's new on Blu-ray and DVD

by Matt Brunson

Death Tax: Making death-care affordable

The prognosis on latest CAST production

by Perry Tannenbaum

Where to find Curd Cheeses

The various styles and uses of squeaky cheese

by Tricia Childress

Hearty eatin'

Where to go for happy and healthy dishes in the bitter cold of winter

by Lauren Blake

Harry Jones must go

Down with the King

by John Grooms

Weekly horoscope (Dec. 6-12)

Celebrate Hanukkhah

by Vivian Carol