6 Summer Items Your Basic Friend Literally Needs

We know them, we love them and we’ll admit — sometimes, we act like them, too. If you scroll through social media this summer, you’ll most likely see a few of these items featured on [...]

Behind the Brand: A Q&A with Denker Dry Goods

The building that hoses clothing boutique Denker Dry Goods in Southern Pines has a long history — it was once home to The Strawberry Barn, another ladies clothing store; and the basement used to [...]

The U.S. Senior Women’s Open: Six Players You Should Know

Despite the name, the U.S. Senior Women’s Open is not your grandmother’s game. Meet a handful of the badass players who everyone will be watching when the national tournament begins [...]

Six Questions You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed to Ask Your Doctor

From anxiety issues to bad breath, bowel movements and a lack of sex drive, your primary care provider has seen it all. But just in case you’re still worried about what your doc may think, [...]

Get Your Adrenaline Going: A Look at Six Active Escapes

Some of us prefer a beach chair and service from a cabana boy. The rest of us just want to hurtle through space while screaming at the top of our lungs — or at least climb tall things. [...]

Six Reasons Why You Need a Full-Time Property Manager

You’ve bought a home, made some upgrades, and now it’s time for that investment property to start working for you. But what do you know about being a property manager? That’s [...]

Six Reasons Why You Should Be Going to the Movies

Relaxing in a cool, dark room is enough for us, but here’s some reasons that the rest of you might want to go: You’re Cheap. If you’re taking the whole crew out on the town, a [...]

What’s on Our Dietitian’s Spice Rack?

Eating healthy doesn’t mean bland chicken, vegetables and grains — even if that’s what made up some of our dietitian’s grocery haul. Knowing how to use spices can make healthy [...]

Local Love Stories Just in Time For Valentine’s Day

If there’s one thing on Valentine’s Day you can be sure of, it’s a plethora of sappy content. Below, see how we stay true to the tradition. 1. How These Two Found Love in the [...]

The Sway’s Cookie Contest: Honorable Mentions

Judging your  submissions for our annual cookie contest was hard. So, we made up some categories to recognize the effort that went into some of our favorite batches. In no particular order:  :: [...]