Aberdeen is Making Shhh Happen with New Library

Libraries Make Shhh Happen And the Friends of the Aberdeen Library group is moving forward in turning an empty building on North Pine Street into the town library’s new home. It will [...]

Trail Between Southern Pines and Pinehurst in the Works

Prepare to Choose Your Own Adventure Because the Southern Pines Town Council has shared interest in moving forward with a multi-use trail for Knoll Road that would [...]

The Jefferson Inn Closes Bar Operations

Pour One Out for Jeff The Jefferson Inn, that is, because it has closed all bar operations, including live music and karaoke, and laid off all bar staff. In September, [...]

Southern Pines Whiskey Distillery Breaks Ground

It’s Whiskey Business Building a distillery is a process that can be a little on the rocks, but Brad and Jessica Halling are well on their way to making Moore County’s first a [...]

First Responders, Military Find Healing Through Open Water

By Jade NeptuneSpecial to The Sway On Aug. 6, Lake Tahoe was calm. The water was barely rippled and crystal clear. The air was chilly and thin. It was still, but not for long. Soon, a group of 10 [...]

Owners of Lighthouse at Little River Purchase Dugan’s Pub

Stephen and Alley Fore, co-owners of Lighthouse at Little River in Carthage, have taken ownership of a downtown Pinehurst staple — Dugan’s Pub. Longtime owner Alan Riley announced the sale [...]

Flowland Owner Opens Skate Shop in Southern Pines

Kick, Push, Kick, Push, Coast He was a sk8r boi, she said see you later boi, I’m off to a new skate shop in town. Flowland owner and longtime skateboard enthusiast William Dean is [...]

Planet Fitness Comes to Aberdeen

Prepare for the Lunk Alarm In case you haven’t been targeted by ads for Planet Fitness, a franchise location is currently under construction in Aberdeen. The address is 11240 US 15-501, [...]

New Mural to Paint the Town

Try to rein in your excitement because the Southern Pines Town Council has received preliminary renderings for the first piece of public art produced with the support of the Southern [...]

Whispering Pines Taps into a New Scene 

The former Blue Horse Market in Whispering Pines is about to get a facelift. The Whispering Pines Village Council approved new plans for a taproom in the empty building at 3196 Vass [...]