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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Raleigh Police said Tuesday that a woman was arrested and charged in connection with a fire that destroyed a local business a week ago.Eva Marie Torrellas, 59, was charged Tuesday afternoon with felony burning of an unoccupied commercial structure in the incident at the House of Art at 306 Hargett St.…
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The Green Monkey, a unique LGBTQ shop selling gifts, souvenirs and drinks, is closing the doors to its Wilmington Street storefront. “After 12 incredible years as a brick-and-mortar shop, we have decided to close our doors,” said the store owners said in a statement. The Green Monkey is not the first business in Raleigh to close its…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Infinite Flowers, a Raleigh based floral business has plenty of orders coming in for Valentine's Day. But unlike larger commercial florists, owner Sharita Green, runs her one-woman operation with assistance from a delivery driver. Now, she says, she stays busy."All day. We open at 5:30 so you can imagine, they start…
Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Continue in Browser Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts.Please enter a valid zipcode.SaveRALEIGH, N.C. — About 40 North Carolina businesses participated in this year’s Black Restaurant Week which ran from April 28 to May 7. What You Need To…
Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Continue in Browser Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts.Please enter a valid zipcode.SaveRALEIGH, N.C. — New businesses in North Carolina are bouncing back after taking a dip during the pandemic, according to the North Carolina Secretary of State’s…
RAEFORD, N.C. (WTVD) — A local candle business was featured on Good Morning America on Thursday morning.Durham native and military spouse D'Shawn Russell quit her job as an educator after 22 years and started Southern Elegance Candle Company. Now, business is booming.WATCH: Black-owned Raeford business sees sales skyrocket after George Floyd's death sparked social justice…