At the Start of Dance Fit…

I want to hate her. But the impossibly gorgeous, tall and buff fitness instructor that is Brandi Martin proves to be positively electric, with a cheerleader smile that soon wins me over.

Board Turns Down Proposed School

After talking about it for three hours on Thursday night, the Southern Pines planning board recommended the town deny an 800-student facility on Camp Easter Road, citing traffic as the main [...]

There’s a New Barbershop in Town

A military brat with family ties to Carthage, James Zell was a fresh U.S. Army infantry recruit at 18 when he left town. After being stationed at Fort Lewis, followed by  a 14-month stint in [...]

Looking for Love?

Well, you're in luck. Because now The Sway is here to help you find your perfect match. Or, at least, the perfect date. OK, maybe someone who can tolerate you for an hour and a half. 

Pumpkin Spice Never Looked So Nice

We know you're already on the hunt for that perfect chunky sweater, but here's a dose of fall that's a one-stop shop. Our friend Dylan Carney, at Triangle Wine, hand-picked this six pack to suit [...]

Hey! Our Book Club is Next Week.

Join us at the Country Bookshop on Wednesday, where we’ll share laughs over one woman’s sad and desperate journey to lose a few pounds — and talk about our own weight-loss fails. [...]

There’s Now a Local Effort to Crowdfund Accessible Playgrounds

Local mom (and area probation officer) Leslie Clothier has founded a nonprofit called the Ellie Jean Project in honor of her 3-year-old daughter, who has cerebral palsy.

Looking For a Lucrative Career?

Join the countless number of students — from teenagers to military veterans — who have turned to SCC for training in one of today's fastest-growing job markets.

Peer at the Milky Way

Saturday, 7:30-9:30: Visit Town Creek Indian Mound and see the waxing crescent moon and Saturn through a giant telescope operated by a professional. Pro tip: bring some glow-in-the-dark yard [...]

Meet Some Police Pups

Saturday, 1:30-3:30: The Southern Pines Police Department’s K9 officers will sniff up whoever stops by the downtown park. There are two types of people who will find this information useful.