Studio 729 Flexes Third Anniversary with New Space

Making Gains Studio 729 just celebrated three years and a big move to a bigger and better gym location. Owner Tony Dixon says the biggest lessons he’s learned are stay true [...]

A Win For Wildlife: 147 Acres Preserved

A Win for Wildlife 147 acres of forestland were recently preserved near Carthage, thanks to a partnership with landowners Kathleen and Andy White and the Three Rivers Land Trust. The [...]

DJ Elixir Plays Carolina Panthers Halftime Show

Mixing It Up From growing up in the small town of Pinebluff to performing the halftime show at a Carolina Panthers playoff game this DJ knows how to, heh, turn tables. “I was always the guy [...]

Carthage Gets New Place to Wine Down

Women in Stem Downtown Carthage has a new spot to wine down. Cork and Carriage opened in December above Limitless Meal Supply. It’s brought to you by Emily Cross, with the help of [...]

Kate De Rosset Creates Ethereal Dream Pop with Latest Album

Tap into Transcendent Tunes Looking to add whimsy to your life? Meet Kate De Rosset Davis, a local artist who just released her fifth album titled, “It Will Burn.” The layered [...]

WTF Is This Restaurant

WTF Is This Restaurant That’s not a question. The actual name is Wisco Taco Foxtrot but you can use the acronym for short. It was made to be cheeky. The restaurant’s [...]

U-Turns are In Your Future: New Traffic Patterns Planned

U-Turns are In Your Future Projects to update traffic patterns along a handful of major thoroughfares — U.S. 1, N.C. 5, N.C. 211 and U.S. 15-501 — have been scheduled for several years. [...]

Pine Life Brand Shifts Back to Online Focus

The Other Pine Cone Dropped Another big change is on the docket for Pine Life, a local lifestyle brand. Owner Stephanie Czekalski will be closing her brick and mortar, located in Olmsted Village, [...]

Pop Off: Southern Pines Growler Co. Adds Wines and Expert

Give a Swirl Winos like us may recognize Melissa Andersen from her years pouring tastings at Triangle Wine. After the Southern Pines location closed, the owners of Southern Pines Growler Co. [...]

Behold Our 2025 Cookie Contest Winner

Winner: Congrats to Ashlee M. and Mike T. for submitting the winning cookie: Espresso Gingerbread Cookies. You two won a $100 gift card to The Country Bookshop and bragging rights for the next [...]