Why Penn Ave. in Southern Pines is Still Closed

Take a Detour Well, this is wheely annoying. What started out as a sinkhole repair on West Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. 1 bridge in Southern Pines has turned into a longer closure, thanks to [...]

This Aberdeen Tailor is Sew Talented

She’s Sew Talented Local tailor Rufina Maximo opened her storefront, Rufy Max Creations, back in February, but she’s been sewing for longer than we’ve been alive. In [...]

How Your Zodiac is Handling the Heat

How Your Zodiac is Handling the HeatBecause we all know a false fall when we feel one, here’s how you’re spending the rest of August, according to your sign. Aries: You’re a fire sign [...]

This Digital Artist is Drawn to Community

On Bee-ing an Artist Meet artist Hannah Roser. Hannah is originally from Rochester, New York but moved to the area in 2021. She says it was a little tough at first to “figure out where [...]

This Artist Makes Scorecard Paintings Fore You

Score Some Fresh Art Anything can be art, even golf score cards — and artist Sam Van Galder is teeing it up. Around four years ago, Sam began combining his hobbies of art and golf by painting [...]

It’s A-Boat Time: Coast Now Open

Shell-ebrate a New Opening Ready to sea some food? Coast, a new mom-and-pop style seafood joint, officially opened in Vass today (Thursday). Owner Matt Delle describes the menu as [...]

Moos & “I Do’s” at Meadow Oaks Ranch

Moos & I Do’s These two have beef with grocery store meats. That’s why they took matters into their own hands creating Meadow Oaks Ranch. Joe Presher was deployed when he first [...]

From Soaked to Stoked: Full Moon Oyster Bar Reopens

From Soaked to Stoked Remember that viral photo of Full Moon Oyster Bar in Southern Pines practically underwater during the July 6 floods? Even the New York Timesreeled it in, which is why [...]

The Village Wine Shop Expands

Mary Schlaff, who recently took over Southern Whey, is evolving her businesses as well. Mary is the owner of The Village Wine Shop, The Village Wine Shop Aberdeen and Santé. She recently closed [...]

Changes on the Way for Southern Whey

Changes on the Whey After 10 years, Southern Whey in downtown Southern Pines is changing hands. Owners Chris Abbey and Angela Sanchez announced last month they sold the shop to Mary Schlaff, [...]