What’s in My Cart: A Dietitian’s Grocery Haul

Are you one of those people that peeps into other people’s carts to get ideas or pass judgment? We are too. It’s only natural to wonder how everyone else survives and what [...]

Think You Have a Bad First Date Story?

You may have some doozies — but, you should really read these first. The following are the best reader-submitted stories we’ve received … well, ever. All have been edited for length [...]

Local Love Stories Just in Time For Valentine’s Day

If there’s one thing on Valentine’s Day you can be sure of, it’s a plethora of sappy content. Below, see how we stay true to the tradition. 1. How These Two Found Love in the [...]

Thinking About Bariatric Surgery? Here’s What to Consider.

Let’s talk about weight: The only thing that’s 10 times as hard to take off as it is to put on. Being 30 with a family, full-time job and little time to breathe can make shedding those pounds a [...]

We’ve Now Eaten Our Weight in Cookies.

Anything for our readers, who are dying to figure out who among them reigns the supreme baker. Nevermind the fact that the very act made Wilford Brimley’s mustache move two more ticks [...]

A Look at Camelback Brewing Co. in Sanford

In his seven years as a home brewer, Sanford native Mike Stec (pictured below) developed about 25 beers that he thought more than just his friends and family deserved to enjoy. On July 25, they [...]

Our Favorite Spots for Neighborhood Cheer

Need a dose of holiday spirit? Visit these hubs of electric glory.   4200 Niagara Carthage Road, Whispering Pines: The Greene Brothers, local home builders, knock it out of the park every [...]

Enter Our Annual Cookie Contest

Because Our Idea of a Balanced Diet is a Cookie in Each Hand You might call your best treats world famous, but that doesn’t mean they are. Not yet at least. Our annual cookie contest is [...]

Indian Takeout Comes to Southern Pines

Jaya’s Indian Cuisine, a take-out restaurant, is planning a soft opening this week in the former space of Ashten’s A’Field, at 1020 N. May St. Customizable combos of chicken [...]

Southern Pines Couple Names Baby after KFC Founder

Southern Pines couple Anna Pilson and Decker Platt became the proud parents of a new baby girl on Sept.9. Her name is Harland Rose, aka Harley — but you can call her Colonel. Anna and Decker, who [...]