Villager Ends ‘After Dark’ Concept

You know and love The Villager Deli for its all-beef hot dogs, cold soda and pasta salad by day — and there was a concept in play for the deli to flip its menu and format at night, and [...]

Businesses Offer Self Care Deals for Military Spouses

For those connected with the military who have been especially affected by deployments or news-induced stress: We would love to give you all a hug, high five, bottle of wine, and a shot of [...]

Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery Aims for Southern, With a Modern Twist

Your southern nana will approve of Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery — the downtown Aberdeen eatery that’s opening on Jan. 14. Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery will serve up what [...]

Southern Pines CrossFit is Building Its Own Gym

Having outgrown the current building it shares with a gas station on East Connecticut Avenue, the team behind Southern Pines CrossFit has purchased acreage near Old U.S. 1 — with [...]

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 [...]

Pine Scone Cafe Expands to Southern Pines

This year, we’re v. grateful for a new place to carb-and-caffeine load: Pine Scone Cafe, now open in Southern Pines. You’re likely familiar with the saran-wrapped bundles of [...]

The 2020 Ring the Alarm Calendar is Here

So, we made a calendar, and we’re really excited about it. (TLDR: Buy the calendar here.) Anyway, here’s the story. Many moons ago, we partnered with Nutrishop to create a 2020 [...]

Behold, Our Top Spots for Electric Cheer

You already know what time it is — time to give up on decorating your house and go look at these beauts instead. Here’s what’s worth the drive. 1. 4200 Niagara Carthage Road, [...]

Meet the Woman Opening a Kids-Only Gym

Local moms Laura Peña, left, and Robin Braeckel are opening a My Gym, a kids-only gym and fitness franchise. My Gym will be located on the left side of the building that also houses Forte [...]