9th of September Moves in on Midland

The Southern Pines pottery shop has managed to find a home in just a few short weeks. In this market, that has to be a record. New owner Jamie Perkins started looking for a new spot earlier this [...]

9th of September to Close Broad Street Location

Paint-your-own-pottery studio 9th of September is closing its doors after 22 years in the heart of downtown Southern Pines. When longtime owner Eugenie Wing died in December, her family was [...]

Longtime Friends Open Dream Store in Carthage

The Shop on Ray is now open Longtime friends Janet Ambrose and Cindy VanCleave, both moms of three and former military spouses, have opened The Shop on Ray. Located in downtown Carthage, the shop [...]

Sway Synopsis: Malibu Rising

In a different take on a book club, The Sway invites you to follow along with synopses written by our resident aspiring book person. This month, she digests Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. [...]

Women’s Motorcycle Group Celebrates First Anniversary

This month, The Litas Southern Pines Chapter rolled into their one-year anniversary of bringing the global woman’s motorcycle collective to The Sandhills. Since their start, the crew has [...]

You Can Now Buy A Replica of the Aberdeen Carolina & Western

The yellow and magenta choo-choo known to turn heads and stop traffic is a staple of Moore County’s railroad crossings but known far and wide for its enguine-uity. Sold by Lionel Trains, [...]

A Couch Tour of This Year’s Painted Ponies

Carolina Horse Park’s Painted Ponies have made their downtown debut, each of them claiming a spot on both sides of Broad Street. Maybe you’ve driven past one, or maybe you’ve snapped a selfie — [...]

Meet the Men Who Helped Integrate the Sunrise Theater

This year marks the 60th anniversary since the late Felton Capel and Voit Gilmore peacefully took on racial integration in Moore County. Both men, known as two of Southern Pines’ most [...]

Cozy In at Carthage Store, Eliza Quinn

A new shop is opening in downtown Carthage: Eliza Quinn Creates. Located at 14 Courthouse Square, the store will feature items made by owner Erin Rembert, local makers, and other crafters from [...]

Seam Dream Team Unveils Local Designer Dress Series

Kim Lyons, the owner of boutique Cotton and Grain, and Andrea Jones, a local sewist (thats sewer + artist), have paired up to create a new seam dream team. They’ve recently revealed the [...]