Try Zumba at FirstHealth: Because You Can’t Dance and That’s OK.

Note: This is part of a Sway series, in which our writers try things outside of their comfort zone. Today’s installment: Zumba at FirstHealth Fitness. It wasn’t until I pulled into [...]

Hot Asana is Now Offering Online, On-Demand Courses

Hot Asana Studio is now offering unlimited online classes for $20 a month, allowing you to bring your favorite instructors into your home, Airbnb, or underground bunker 24 hours a day — [...]

Get a Look Inside Thatcher Healing House

In the 1960s, Virginia Thatcher commissioned a Japanese architect to build her a home on Page Street in Southern Pines. She remained its sole resident until her death, when she donated the home [...]

You Could Be Our Next Cookie Contest Champion

Yes, it’s the holiday season, but more importantly, it’s cookie contest season. The Sway’s annual Christmas Cookie Contest has begun, and we’re asking you to deliver your [...]

You Could Be Our Next Cookie Contest Champion

Yes, it’s the holiday season, but more importantly, it’s cookie contest season. The Sway’s annual Christmas Cookie Contest has begun, and we’re asking you to deliver your [...]

A Doctor’s Take on Navigating Cold and Flu Season

We’ve officially reached the time of year where the office staff is growing thin — and those who are still here, we wish would just go home already. You know, be sick somewhere else. We [...]

7 Places to Explore the Outdoors

Now that you can step outside without melting, it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re into hiking or just the opportunity for an Instagram post, here are a few spots [...]

Dress Like a Local: Costume Edition

Sure, our local Walmart (which is scary year-round, tbh) has everything you need to be a sexy pirate beer wench, again. But why not think outside the box and save some dough? Here are some ideas [...]

Events for Spooky Season: Kid Edition

From fall festivals to the best places for the kids to get a sugar rush, here’s part one of your guide to the spooky season. As always, you’re welcome. This weekend: :: 6-8:30 p.m.: [...]

Events for Spooky Season: Adult Edition

Yes, we realize that being an adult is spooky enough, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get into the Halloween spirit, too. Here’s part two of your seasonal guide, featuring the [...]