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Gather your friends & family and head to historic downtown Aberdeen on Tuesday evening, December 7th for their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Celebration. Sing along to Christmas Carols performed by the Bethesda Presbyterian Church Choir, enjoy refreshments and visit with Santa!  It all starts at 6:30pm at The Depot. Plus, go on a hayride [...]

Welcome to Local Man vs. Local Food on sandhillsDig.com! My first challenge is with Shirley’s Specialty Cakes in downtown Southern Pines.  Shirley started her business in 2003 and specializes in wedding, birthday & anniversary cakes.  Most popular right now are her decorative cupcakes. Shirley has challenged me to eat 13 (a baker’s dozen) of her [...]

My mom always told me that “presentation” is important – especially when it comes to giving gifts.  In a search for unique gift ideas this year, I discovered that Alice Ormston, owner of Time Details in downtown Southern Pines, is saving people time and getting personal with her holiday gift baskets this season…in addition to getting [...]

With the holiday season in full swing, I decided to spruce up our dining room table with a festive centerpiece. I chose to use things from our yard so that I can replenish as needed and ultimately I was going for a simple, natural display to set the holiday tone. With some fresh greenery, flowers, [...]

It wasn’t that long ago I shared about reading the feature on Southern Pines’ annual Blessing of the Hounds & Hunt at Hobby Field in the November 2010 Edition of Our State Magazine.  Click here to read “Southern Pines in Our State Magazine’s November Issue”. And now that Thanksgiving is here, we can’t let it [...]

Where do you plan to do your holiday shopping?  Although we know it is not always possible to do 100% of your shopping locally, here are some reasons we think everyone needs to consider before they decide where to spend this shopping season: 1.  JOBS!  This has been a huge political topic, but forget politicians…you [...]

Pinehurst Live After 5 is back Thursday, November 18th in the Village with live music provided by The Cowboy Band.  Everything gets cranked up around 5pm with food and beverages available for purchase on the Market Square bricks until 9pm. The Cowboys play a mix of country, western and southern rock.  Plus, they’re known for [...]

Congratulations to Kate Turner of Aberdeen, October winner of a $25 gift certificate to Swank Coffee Shoppe & Handmade Market.  Visit Swank and ask how you can enter to win November’s gift certificate. Plus, don’t forget about the great B1G1 deal happening at Swank in November.  HOT JAVA!!!  Buy one coffee and get your second [...]

We’re so blessed to live in a community that works together to create bright futures for young people.  Today, Moore County was honored by being named one of the Nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance and ING. Click here to read the entire press release.