Tired of Basic Burgers?

Be bored no more. Mix it up with these local combinations that prove the best meals are served on a bun.

Two Longtime Businesses Have Closed

A Southern Pines’ neighborhood grocery store, IGA Fresh Foods on Broad Street, is closing next month. After years of negotiations, the grocery chain and the property owner were unable to [...]

Our Top Picks for Hoppy Hour

Score a seat on someone else's porch and knock back some of these North Carolina brews. Because we did all this super hard research at Southern Pines Growler Company, just for you.

Not Ready to Commit to a Full Meal?

Here are our top picks for appetizers sure to leave you satisfied — even if your dinner date doesn’t.

Personal History Cheat Sheet

A chapter-by-chapter look at Personal History by Katharine Graham, courtesy of your friends at Wordplay With The Sway. If you think this synapsis is long, it’s clear you didn’t read the [...]

R.Riveter is Moving to Broad Street

The company will be relocating from its flagship store on the corner of Bennett Street and Pennsylvania Avenue to the space beside Denker’s Dry Goods, at 154 N.W. Broad St. Co-founders [...]

The Wild Beast Has Been Hog Tied

This pot bellied pig, who had been scarfing down treats from visitors to the Lakeview Exxon for months, has finally been captured by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office. The office had [...]

Enjoy Dinner and a Show at Maguro

Introducing Maguro Hibachi Steakhouse and Asian Cuisine. It’s right beside Brixx, in the Kohl’s Shopping Center. And yes, it’s in a storefront, so the atmosphere is a little, [...]

How Growth Shapes the County’s Outlook

Moore County has gained 20,000 new residents since 2000. That’s awesome. Military families and veterans are settling here. Kids who grew up here are moving back. Retirees are buying big [...]

The best lunches to keep your belly (and wallet) full

Our top orders for lunches around the county that'll run you less than $10.