A Q&A With Pulmonologist Dr. Michael Pritchett
When’s the last time you thought about your lungs? Probably the last time you climbed a flight of stairs. Don’t worry, feeling winded is totally normal — but there are some things you [...]
Our Picks for Weekend Flicks
There’s something for everyone coming out this weekend: Grab some popcorn and make yourself at home in the recliners at Paragon Theaters. Here’s our picks for every type of watcher: For the One [...]
Two Easy Tips From a Former PGA Tour Pro
Pat McGowan, a former PGA Tour Pro and Pine Needles’ Director of Instruction, thinks a good rhyme is easy to remember and will help you improve your game. Fast causes the cast: When [...]
What’s the Secret to Getting Discounts on Car Insurance?
The cheapest car insurance will likely be the minimum coverage required in your state, which is generally liability insurance only; covering property damage and medical bills for others due to [...]
The Truth Behind Healthy Eating Myths
This National Nutrition Month, you’ll hear encouragement to eat more vegetables, stay away from processed foods, and get active — but the habits you strive to achieve may be based on assumptions. [...]
A Peek into Moore County Kindergarten Classrooms
Think public school kids are stuck doing worksheets all day? Well, you’re wrong. In Moore County Schools’ kindergarten classrooms, students are being led to success without even [...]
Meet the Founder of Pinecones Field Hockey Club
A Q&A with Megan Keating, the founder of Pinecones Field Hockey Club, who encourages players of all levels to join & learn new skills. What made you start this organization? Field hockey [...]
A Q&A With Cardiologist William Harris
In observation of American Heart Month, we asked a FirstHealth cardiologist what he does to stay healthy — and the No. 1 thing we should do to keep our hearts in shape. See his answers below — [...]
Meet an Agent Who Refuses to Quit
If you’ve ever been forced to take an aptitude test, you know how hard it is to decide between a career as a bicycle designer or taxidermist. But Deborah Cook’s test results, which [...]
Here’s to Upping Your Game
SPONSORED BY SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Learn a new skill from your living room with the knowledge and guidance of professionals at Sandhills Community College. The Ed2Go program makes it easy [...]
Here’s to Finding Your Dream Home
SPONSORED BY MCDEVITT TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES If you love your husband as much as you love your own space, this is the home for you. Thirty acres gives you plenty of room for horses and [...]
Grab a Gift for the Dog Lover in Your Life
SPONSORED BY THE POOPIE POCKET We all have someone who would do anything for their pooch. Make sure carrying around a plastic bag of poop isn’t one of them — gift them with a Poopie Pocket. [...]
Browse Kataphora From Your Couch
SPONSORED BY KATAPHORA This local boutique is making introverted hearts happy with the addition of an online shop now stocked with sweater weather essentials, blouses and candles — with jewelry, [...]
Meet a Boss Who Knows How to Use Her Resources
SPONSORED BY SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE You know Amy Bullman as the HBIC at Nutrishop Southern Pines — and see her as the one with all the answers. You would never guess that prior to November [...]
OK, But What if You’re Trying to Cut Back?
SPONSORED BY FIRSTHEALTH Sis, you picked the wrong season to avoid sugar. But, you can avoid gaining two dress sizes by New Years Eve. FirstHealth’s Kathleen Mason says it’s all about [...]
Our Guide to Unexpected Hardware Store Finds
Sure, the handy person in your life would love new tools, grilling utensils or maybe even a new chainsaw — but Burney Hardware has unexpected stocking stuffers and unique finds for people you [...]
Gift Yourself With Some Space.
SPONSORED BY THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Christmas is fast approaching. If your holiday cheer feels more like impending doom, picture having your big, happy family together for the [...]
Our Guide to Unexpected Gifts at the Hardware Store
You already know you’re gifting the handy person in your life new tools, stuff for their grilling habits or maybe even a new chainsaw to get to work in the yard. While you’re doing your shopping [...]
We’re Asking the Tough Questions.
SPONSORED BY FIRSTHEALTH Like, is gifting a gym membership offensive? Well, not according to our readers, who we surveyed in a super scientific manner. “I already work out at a gym I love [...]
Give the Gift of Good Food
SPONSORED BY THE FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NC While most kids live for Christmas breaks and snow days, sixteen percent of children in the Sandhills dread a day away from school — the only [...]
Ask a Therapist: How Do You Relieve Stress?
SPONSORED BY FIRSTHEALTH Ask a Therapist: How Do You Relieve Stress? If posters telling you to keep calm and carry on make you want to shoot your own eyes out, you might be feeling holiday [...]
Score a Seat on a Renovated Patio
Mid Pines recently revealed a brand-new patio, complete with fire pits and new, plush seating. Because we know you love a good before-and-after, here’s a few photos: Before, Astroturf Fit [...]
$35-and-Under Gifts for Her
Get her what she really wants this year — something from her favorite boutique. Kataphora has plenty of options, for everyone from your best friend to a visiting relative. Below are our favorites [...]
Add This Boutique to Your Shopping List
Because the only thing better than buying something for your favorite people is buying it on sale. Take advantage of Apricot Lane Southern Pines trendy savings. Here’s a list of who to shop [...]
Ask a Therapist: How Do You Handle Stress?
You know you shouldn’t get worked up over little things like your mother in law re-organizing your entire kitchen or your kid throwing a tantrum every time you leave the house to buy HIS [...]
‘Tis The Season To Sparkle.
It may seem impossible, but you could look a little better. Find out how while raising money for a good cause at Pinehurst Surgical’s annual Evening of Beauty, this Thursday from 6-7:30 [...]
Get the Right Gift for Mr. Never Right
SPONSORED BY ELOISE TRADING CO. Men don’t need much — good food on the table, good sports on TV and time alone with their hobbies. So what is there to give? If you’re looking to fill his [...]
The Secret to Peace on Earth? A Hotel.
SPONSORED BY THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU If you’re anything like us, Christmastime expectations can plummet as fast as that Yorkshire pudding under the warm glow of your oven light. [...]
Stocking Stuffers for the Man in Your Life
While picking up holiday decor, we stumbled upon the men’s section at Eloise Trading Company — and found something for our hard-to-shop-for spouse, our brother-in-law and the Secret Santa gift [...]
Shop Local, Ship Global
SPONSORED BY QWIK PACK & SHIP We can’t all have Santa’s delivery services, and instead of waiting in the long lines at the post office where you’re forced to make small talk [...]
Are You Raising the Next Tiger Woods?
SPONSORED BY KNOLLWOOD FAIRWAY When we released our do’s and don’ts of golf for beginners, one reader asked us how to get their kid involved in golf. We needed to share our findings, because what [...]
It’s Time to Protect No. 1
SPONSORED BY FIRSTHEALTH Ah, Thanksgiving. You’re catching up with friends and family, and catching nasty germs to make the next week of your life completely miserable. Below, our tips to [...]
Visit a One-Stop Shop for Holiday Outfits
SPONSORED BY KATAPHORA BOUTIQUE We can all be thankful for these must-have looks at Kataphora Boutique, offered this week at a steal during their Buy-One-Get-One 50% off regularly priced apparel [...]
Hey Girl, You Look Like You Need a Drink
SPONSORED BY REVERIE COCKTAILS What’s smoother than your clapback for why you’re still alone this Thanksgiving? Introducing The Rye ‘N Gosling — a cocktail you can make all by [...]
SCC Has a Smart Path to Top Universities
SPONSORED BY SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE There are five degrees for that. If you’ve elected to save thousands by snagging an associate degree before going off to a four-year college, [...]
Finally, Feel What it’s Like to be a Sheep
SPONSORED BY APRICOT LANE Sherpa season is baaaaack, and this fluffy af half-zip pullover at Apricot Lane Southern Pines provides the perfect set of arm carpets to get you through [...]
Looking for a Cheap Crowd Pleaser?
Try the Shooting Star. It’s a red that our most distinguished dinner guests favor 10 times more than that classy stuff less fun people break out at a party. This medium-weight [...]
Flu Shot Season is Officially Here.
SPONSORED BY FIRSTHEALTH We asked the experts: Do we really need to get a flu shot? And why do so many people say “I got a flu shot and then I got the flu?” Answer: Yes, everyone 6 months and [...]
Score a Course-Side Brunch for $14.95
SPONSORED BY FILLY & COLTS Yeah, we were skeptical too. Then we tried Filly & Colts’ hash-brown casserole, omelet selection and carving station. Maybe it was the mimosas, but we [...]
Get Your Priorities in Order
SPONSORED BY JAMIE MCDEVITT If convenience means easy access to work but enough open space to go camping in your own backyard whenever you want, then giiiiiirl do we have thehouse for you. This [...]
How Does Your Cooking Rate?
SPONSORED BY SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE If your signature dish requires 8-10 hours under a lid on low heat, step up your game with these six classes from SCC’s Culinary Club — just bring [...]
Stand Out on the Parade Route
SPONSORED BY KATAPHORA BOUTIQUE Fall weather returns this weekend — avoid shivering on Broad Street with a camo jacket ($154) or an army green mini trench ($68.99) from Kataphora Boutique. Make [...]
Behold, The Perfect Spot for Visiting Fam
SPONSORED BY MIDPINES AND PINE NEEDLES Thinking about where to stow your family when they visit for the holidays? At Mid Pines and Pine Needles, you’ll find everything from 1-bedroom villas [...]