Our Top Summer Reads: 2020

Because you deserve take some time for yourself during day camp hours, we’ve created this list of our top summer 2020 reads. Well, we created it with the help from our friends at The [...]

Sweet Chemistry Provides Happiness by the Macaron

Roxcee Smith, owner of Sweet Chemistry, swore she’d never get into baking professionally. A MoCo native, both her father and grandfather were both chefs. Roxcee did everything she could to [...]

Dine Al Fresco at These Local Restaurants

If you’re worried about more than just getting stood up by your Tinder date when you dine out, al fresco is is the way to go. Here’s a list of local places where you can eat outdoors, [...]

Beat Summer Boredom with the Sports Course at the NAV

Spend one day on the sports course at the NAV and bid farewell to little Aeighdenn’s boredom complaints. The 70-acre course boasts 20 activity stations. From a bike trail and archery [...]

Mas-A-Wrap Brings a Taste of the Philippines

Mas-A-Wrap Filipino and Asian food truck rolled out for the first time last Saturday, stationing itself in the dirt lot beside Pony Espresso. Within just a few hours, the truck sold out, and [...]

These Local Gyms Are Hosting Outdoor Classes

Skipping leg day isn’t an option with these local gyms that are now offering outdoor classes in addition to virtual ones. Think of the heat as an added calorie-burning bonus.  :: Anytime [...]

How Local Restaurants are Handling Phase II

Wondering how to enjoy some newfound freedoms this weekend? So were we. So, we compiled this list of how local restaurants are handling the new 50-percent capacity guidelines, arranged by town [...]

Here’s How Some Local Gyms are Handling Phase 2

On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that gyms would not be a part of Phase Two as anticipated. After spending weeks implementing procedures that adhered to government guidelines, gym owners [...]

Southern Pines Brewing Co. to Take Over Old Growler Space

The drinking patio we know and love at Southern Pines Growler Co. won’t be beer-less for long. When Southern Pines Growler Co. moves into its new home, Southern Pines Brewing [...]

The Meatball Grinder That Gained a Cult Following and Changed a Business Model

Among the hundreds of takeout options from local restaurants, one in particular has gained a cult following: the meatball grinder from Curt’s Cucina. An original menu item, the grinder [...]