6 Unique Airbnbs Less Than Three Hours from Home

From “glampers” and sail boat cabins on the water, to yurts — here are six funky Airbnbs for your next weekend getaway. 1. That 70s Camper: Winston Salem, N.C. This 1973 camper is [...]

Pine Pressed Flowers Brings Backyard Beauty Indoors

Katie Tischler has been drying and pressing flowers since her teenage years. Extra time gained from the pandemic allowed her to take her longtime love of all things floral to the next level with [...]

Caring for Your Home While You’re Out of Town

Traveling out of town these days isn’t simple. Packing extra masks and sanitizer and making sure chaos doesn’t ensue in the back seat is difficult enough, and the wellbeing of your [...]

Sanitarium to School: What’s Behind This Old Sign in West Southern Pines

A Sway reader spotted this brick archway, which reads R.C. Lawson Institute, on an afternoon walk through her West Southern Pines neighborhood. Located on New York Avenue, across the street from [...]

Sway Take: A Masked Visit to the Spa at Pinehurst

When I booked my massage at the Spa at Pinehurst, I knew the visit would look a little different than has in the past. Masks are the new norm, and the Resort is no exception. Regardless, I felt [...]

Pinehurst Picnic Co. Puts a New Spin on Al Fresco Dining

The newly-launched Pinehurst Picnic Co. is taking the concept of dining al fresco to the next level. Founded by Karla Ceraso, Pinehurst Picnic Co. specializes in planning IG-worthy picnics that [...]

A Q&A with Katie McCloskey: Gold Star Teen Adventures

Gold Star Teen Adventures is a Fayetteville-based nonprofit that works to provide opportunities for adventure for the children of fallen heroes. Ahead of a local fundraiser for the organization, [...]

Tune In and Tune Out the World: Our Podcast Recs

When you’re in isolation from everyone but your family, it can be nice to hear people talk who don’t want things from you. Here are a few recommendations from The Sway for podcasts on [...]

Stories of Mom: Linda Wiggins

In honor of Mother’s Day, we want to hear your mom stories. Despite the really bad bowl cut she gave you in the first grade, moms are superheroes with really large purses and emergency cases of [...]

Stories of Mom: Beatrice van Tulder

In honor of Mother’s Day, we want to hear your mom stories. Despite the really bad bowl cut she gave you in the first grade, moms are superheroes with really large purses and emergency [...]