We Climbed Into a Himalayan Salt Lamp in Southern Pines

You know those Himalayan salt lamps you see in the home section of TJ Maxx? Now, close your eyes and imagine being inside one with a warm cup of tea and a cozy blanket. I did just that at the [...]

Try a Mango Lassi That’ll Make You Say Hell Yassi

In the mood for a cold, refreshing, super-smooth drink that’s not full of sugar and, for a change, doesn’t make your liver cry for mercy? Enter the Mango Lassi [...]

Get Some Sugar at Sweet Carolina Ice Cream

Sweet Carolina Ice Cream in Aberdeen is quickly becoming known for fun treats, like a waffle cone filled with soft serve, crushed Oreos, Fruity Pebbles and rainbow sprinkles. But because the [...]

A Tour of Carthage’s Historic Homes

In case you didn’t know, Carthage has lots of old stuff, but what you may not have known is it has historic, old stuff. Here’s the rundown on Carthage’s Historic Homes that [...]

Our Favorite Patios to Drink On

Here are some of our favorite outdoor spots to quench your thirst after work, before your family arrives for vacation, or after your kid’s coach pitch baseball game. Or, you know, any old [...]

A Day at Rockingham’s Epicenter Festival in Photos

Epicenter Festival came to the Rockingham Dragway on Mother’s Day weekend, bringing with it massive crowds, traffic congestion, and fans who were mad about last-minute $1 tickets before [...]

Why You Should Go to the U.S. Senior Women’s Open

Think again. From a free kids’ junior clinic to a relaxed dress code, local beer, and no ropes separating your fam from the legends of the golf world, here’s a list of reasons [...]

The U.S. Senior Women’s Open: Six Players You Should Know

Despite the name, the U.S. Senior Women’s Open is not your grandmother’s game. Meet a handful of the badass players who everyone will be watching when the national tournament begins [...]

Town Guides: Carthage

Moore County is full of history in its many towns, but chances are you don’t know much about all of them. This, the first of The Sway’s series on small towns, highlights Carthage. The [...]