Wayward Balls and Lots of Vodka: Losing an Afternoon on The Cradle

We spent a very hot June afternoon on The Cradle, our first course in Pinehurst. What did we learn? Making contact with the ball is good. Carrying water in your purse is bad. And drinks are [...]

An Artisan Market is Coming to this Former Antique Store

A giant Etsy shop meets an episode of Fixer Upper. That’s what you can expect from Twigg & Co. — the new artisan market that’s set to open on U.S. 1 in Aberdeen in the early fall. [...]

We’ve Confirmed the Three Chains Coming to U.S. 15-501

Ok, it’s not a Target. But we do know a little bit more about what is opening in the space that’s been under construction near Red Bowl since what feels like forever. THE 100% [...]

Orangetheory is Coming to Southern Pines

The popular fitness franchise Orangetheory is coming to the Center Park Shopping Center in Southern Pines (near Harris Teeter) this fall. You’ve probably seen orange bikes around town, a viral [...]

What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a Dad

We asked FirstHealth OB/GYN Dr. Lee Lowery about what he’s learned since becoming a new dad — and how it’s made him a better doctor. His answers are below: :: First, What Made [...]

A Day at Rockingham’s Epicenter Festival in Photos

Epicenter Festival came to the Rockingham Dragway on Mother’s Day weekend, bringing with it massive crowds, traffic congestion, and fans who were mad about last-minute $1 tickets before [...]

What is Social Media Doing to Your Brain?

Your grandma is right: You’re always on that damn phone. It’s your shopping list, your recipe book, your workout buddy and your kids’ babysitter. You need it. But do you need to [...]

After this O2 Chair, You Won’t Want to Go Back to Regular Air

After this O2 Chair, You Won’t Want to Go Back to Regular Air After experiencing the custom aromatherapy and oxygen chairs of The Spa at Pinehurst, you’ll wonder how to go about your [...]

I Took Inferno Pilates and It’s Almost as Hot as the Instructor

The thirst is real. Not only because I just made my pores cry for an hour. Yes, this is none other than cocktail expert Tony Cross, teaching the class at Bikram Yoga Beyond Studio. He’s not [...]

Feeling Salty: A Look in a Southern Pines Float Tank

Cryotherapy of the Pines, known previously only as a place to get an ice pack for your whole body, has expanded its offerings to include a float tank. Float tanks have been used for isolation and [...]