Drumming Up Meaning

You may recognize the voice or the face of Rob Dufrense, a musician who is part of a few bands that play locally. When we say a few, we mean we lost count at six. “It’s just such a rich music [...]

Local Pup Plays in the Puppy Bowl, Twice

A local pup that participated in Puppy Bowl VII in 2011 will be back on the big screen this year to help the annual fido football special celebrate its 20th year. Jackson Skewis will be inducted [...]

That’s What She Shed

She Sheds aren’t just for Cheryls on commercials. Meet the owner of the She Shed Collective, Kimberly Nock, who operates out of her very own she shed. Kim is passionate about crafting and [...]

Another Day, Another Dahlia

Another Day, Another Dahlia If you’ve seen dahlias on the tables of Sweet Basil and 195 American Fusion or in a bouquet from Hollyfield Design, they have likely come from the garden of Alex [...]

Local Beautician Takes Looks Worldwide

You’re Making Us Blush Local beautician Chelsea Regan has always loved making people feel confident. She’s been specializing in local airbrush makeup and styled hair since 2014, and [...]

Local Sculptor is Kiln It

He’s Kiln It Luke Huling’s clay-me to fame is ceramics and sculpture. A professor at Sandhills Community College, he teaches classes in 3D visuals, ceramics and sculpture. Luke [...]

Six Local Dogfluencers to Follow

The Dog Days of Summer Since we’re in the dog days of summer, we figured you needed a list of good boys and girls to follow. Here are six local dogfluencer accounts for your dose of pawsome [...]

All Buff No Fluff

Local fitness gurus Jonathan Welker and Maddie Smith are raising the bar(bell) in a national fitness competition for a magazine cover and $20,000 cash. Both are currently ranked No. 1 in their [...]

Muralist Duo Adds Color To Southern Pines

If You’re Drawn to Art Two artists have added a lot of color to Southern Pines recently. You may have seen their work at Rec Room, Banh-Sen Noodle Bar & Street Food or even Retro Salon. [...]

Arm Wrestling Teen Hands it to ’em

Nothing to Be Up in Arms About Sixteen year old Levi Ratkowski, from West End, is pulling his weight in the world of arm wrestling. We don’t just mean in a school cafeteria. Levi has been [...]