Johnny Hackett Jr. appreciates being a part of the entrepreneurship community in Raleigh, North Carolina.In 2019, he started The Black Dollar Corp. to support Black-owned businesses in the state through a retail location and online directory.“We’re trying to give a platform for African American entrepreneurs to be found, to get more exposure, to get more…

Select PageDowntown South (rendering by Gensler) of a proposed sports/entertainment multi-use complex for Raleigh by Jason Parker — December 14, 2020RALEIGH – Though the developers and backers of the proposed $2.2 billion Downtown South project faced unanimous opposition in the approval of the group’s application from the Raleigh Planning Commission at last week’s meeting the final decision…

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — A Durham man is reaping the rewards of taking a big risk during the pandemic.At a time when so many small businesses are cutting back or shutting down, Jared Huffman bought one of the oldest businesses in Durham.Huffman bought Y & J Furniture, a three-generation furniture making, repairing, restoring, upholstering, "you…