Marie & Marcele Toasts to 10 Years of Business in Southern Pines

Ten years ago, Crystal Eads-Brown and her mother-turned-biz partner, April Nayman came across a “for rent” sign in a storefront window on W. Pennsylvania Ave. in Southern Pines. With [...]

Local Nonprofit Aims to Teach Kids Responsibility Through Horsemanship

Alexa, play Old Town Road because a local nonprofit wants to fling the barn door wide open for kids across Moore County who don’t currently have access to horses in the [...]

Sunrise Theater’s Private Loft Now Available for Booking

The Sunrise Theater is now booking a private loft for your next party of 20-25 guests — including a 20-foot big screen surrounded by comfy couches and a dining room and concessions area with the [...]

This App is an Airbnb for Pools

You can now rent your pool to the masses — or get all the benefits with none of the maintenance by using a stranger’s pool when the mood strikes, thanks to an app [...]

Kay’s Fashion Boutique Serves Up Lewks in Every Size

With more than 800 pieces in sizes S-3X along with candles and accessories, Keiomi “Kay” McDonald has stocked her first brick and mortar shop — Kay’s Fashion Boutique — with something [...]

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is Finally Open

We told you last Thursday that the opening date for Tropical Smoothie Cafe was “coming soon” according to signage on the windows, and apparently “soon” meant the next day. [...]

Jaya’s Indian Cuisine Now Open in New DTSP Space

After three years of serving takeout from a May Street kitchen, Jaya’s Indian Cuisine is now open for dine-in service at its new home: 169 N.E. Broad St. in Southern [...]

Where to Find Chicken and Waffle Fries

If you’d like an alternative to Moore County’s most efficient drive-thru, here’s a list of local items and restaurants who would love to see your weekly chicken allowance:  :: [...]

This New Golf-Themed Food Truck Hits a Hole-in-One

When Hugh Hinton decided to open a food truck, he was sure of two things: 1) he wanted all of his favorite sandwiches to be on the menu and 2) he wanted the truck to pay homage to his Moore [...]

This Carthage Venue Will Make You Think You’re in the Mountains

Stare out into vast overlook at River Pines Venue, and you’ll forget for a split second that you’re in Carthage. The land, which mimics the scenery of the Blue Ridge [...]