For two decades, diners have found a warm welcome at Ashten’s Restaurant & Pub.
southern pines
R. Riveter: A Community of Women
Military wives in Southern Pines give new life to a historical icon and surplus fabrics.
17 Inspiring Independent Bookstores in North Carolina
These shops are about more than just books — they’re about community.
Modern Simplicity at The Jefferson Inn in Southern Pines
Thoughtful renovations restored Southern Pines’ only downtown hotel to its former glory, and solidified its purpose as a local gathering place.
Photo Essay: Giants of the Forest
A survey of the state’s old-growth forests from the mountains to the sea provides a glimpse into our presettlement — and primeval — past.
Made in NC: R. Riveter
R. Riveter creates more than just high quality handbags, which won first place in the Style category of Our State’s Made in NC Awards. It also creates jobs for military spouses all over the county.
Handmade Heritage Flags are Unique and Well-Aged
In Southern Pines, one man made a gift so unique that others begged for their own. Each patriotic rendering is one of a kind.
A Weekend Guide to Pinehurst and Southern Pines
One’s a village and the other’s a town, but Pinehurst and Southern Pines both provide relaxation and elegance in the Sandhills.
City Portrait: Southern Pines
Hoof-friendly terrain and residents who love to ride make the landscape of this Sandhills town blue-ribbon horse country.