Nova Vita Coffee is Full Steam Ahead

Full Steam Ahead After much anticipation, Nova Vita Coffee in downtown Aberdeen is in its soft opening phases. You can order drinks now but the kitchen, which will eventually [...]

Moore Coffee Coming Soon to Carthage

More is Moore Downtown Carthage is still on the path to revitalization and the newest tenant, right off the Courthouse circle, is Moore Coffee. The coming coffee shop is brought to you by Allen [...]

Aberdeen Gets Seedy’s

Aberdeen Gets Seedy(s) That’s right, Seedy’s Plants now has an official brick and mortar on the edge of downtown Aberdeen. Owner Rachel Turecamo first opened Seedy’s out of [...]

The Nectary Sweetens Vass with Taste of Europe

From Flowers to Flour The Nectary is close to opening its new location at 121 Bank St. in Vass. Brought to you by Mary Garrison, who also owns Willabee in downtown Southern Pines, the bakery is [...]

Catching Up With Julia Golden After “The Voice”

The Show Goes On Julia Golden’s time on The Voice came to a close Monday night during a battle round, where two contestants sing the same song, together, competing to advance to the next round. [...]

Confidence Captured with Lifestyle Boudoir Photog

Intimate, Not Intimidating Meet Holly O’Donnell (left), a local photog who does it all from family photos to branding to her personal favorite, boudoir. “Empowering women has always [...]

St. Patrick’s Festivities in The Pines 2026

IF YOU’RE IN A PINCH, HERE’S HOW TO CELEBRATE A Pot of Gold Awaits Saturday, March 14, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Gold coins from Rec Room are plentiful during its St. Patrick’s Day [...]

If “Ride” Is Your Dog’s Favorite Word, Treat Them

It’s The Leash They Could Do Doggy daycare is about to get even cooler thanks to the Waggin’ Wagon. This modified school bus, brought to you by Cayce Lockett, picks up well-socialized [...]

Kairos Yoga Brings More Zen to the Pines

Drop and Give Me Zen A new yoga studio opened today, Feb. 9, in downtown Southern Pines. Kairos Yoga Studio is brought to you by Kai Salang, a familiar face and yoga enthusiast whose passion is [...]

Urban Pet Co. Fetches More Space

Fetching More Space Because even in this economy, we stay spoiling our pets. That’s why Gracie Scarboro opened Urban Pet Co. in December 2024, and why she’s expanding into the [...]