Artist Creates New Space to Shop and Play

You've seen Jean Skipper's stamped metal jewelry in a local coffee shop or gallery, even if you didn't realize it. 

Snack Like You Give a Damn

Katie Gaudreault, a massage therapist based out of Spartc, and Alisa Meier, a pilates instructor at Mind Your Body, created The Goodie Jar out of a shared love of food.

Meet a Survivor Who Wants to Help You Cope

You may know April Nayman, co-owner of Marie & Marcele Boutique in Southern Pines and Jacqueline's in Pinehurst, but you may not know that she's also a breast cancer survivor.

Meet a Woman Who’s Never Too Busy for You

Lynn Lanier's 29-year career in nursing and passion for helping others make her the perfect supporter for FirstHealth cancer patients. 

How to Eat Like a Vegan

What, like it's hard? Here are our top six picks for meals that meet the criteria.

Enjoy the Final First Friday of the Season

Honey Island Swamp Band, a bayou-Americana-roots rock band from New Orleans, takes the sunrise stage Friday night.

Visit a Vault Not for the Faint of Heart

Sprawling more than 2,000 square feet, the Creation Museum (aka Taxidermy Hall of Fame of North Carolina, Creation Museum, and Antique Tool Museum) is nestled in the basement of the Christian [...]

The Rest of the Pines

You've seen the Best of the Pines. Now, peep our picks for the top six categories that didn't make the cut. You didn't ask, but we delivered anyway.

So, How Hard is GRIT?

In two words, really hard. In more than one word, challenging, but worth it. After four weeks in FirstHealth's ass-kicking fitness and nutrition series, Jennifer measured an inch smaller in her [...]

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.