Small business spotlight Coverage

Oak City Yoga brings pay-what-you-can classes to downtown Raleigh

After years of pop-up yoga classes and events, Oak City Yoga has a place to call home.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Inclusive beans, heartfelt scenes: 321 Coffee's story

Explore the heartwarming journey of 321 Coffee, a coffee shop and roaster that thrives on inclusivity, employing over 50 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

A latte love for inclusion: Discover 321 Coffee's magic

Explore the heartwarming journey of 321 Coffee, a coffee shop and roaster that thrives on inclusivity, employing over 50 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Delve into their humble beginnings, meet the exceptional team, and discover their delightful drink recommendations, all while uncovering the profound symbolism behind the name "321 Coffee."

Tin Roof Tea: 14 years of serving Raleigh with quality loose leaf tea

Tin Roof Tea is a locally owned and operated tea shop in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2009 by Ryan Hinson, Tin Roof Tea has been serving the community with quality loose leaf teas for over 14 years.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

Take a trip to the past at one of these NC antique shops

Antique stores are a treasure trove of history and culture. They are filled with artifacts from all over the world, each with its own unique story to tell.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Couple grows business to help families cope with loss

A Wendell couple who lost their infant daughter is 'Planting Memories' to help other families coping with the loss of a loved one.

Chapel Hill coffee shop offers a magical woodland escape

Located right off Franklin Street but nestled in the trees, Caffè Driade offers customers globally recognized coffee in a lush green landscape.

Coffee shop in the woods: Caffè Driade offers a magical experience in Chapel Hill

Located right off Franklin Street but nestled in the trees, Caffè Driade offers customers world-renowned coffee in a lush green landscape.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Beautiful Together: 83 acres of Chapel Hill farmland a safe haven for pets, children

Eighty-three acres of open fields in rural Chapel Hill is currently being transformed into a one-of-a-kind healing space and sanctuary for animals and youth.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Mom-Made Art: Four Triangle moms turning their art into businessess

The four women featured here all live locally and made their art their businesses.

Amy Davis, WRAL contributor

NC's first Black-owned children's bookstore opens Saturday

Liberation Station Bookstore, North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore, opens Saturday in downtown Raleigh.

Liberation Station Bookstore holds grand opening in downtown Raleigh

Liberation Station Bookstore, North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore, opens Saturday in downtown Raleigh.

Raleigh company offers private plane and picnic package

Sweet T Picnics owner Marcie T. Walsh shares the tea about her picnic company, which now offers a private plane picnic experience.

Raleigh-based picnic company offers one-of-a-kind private plane trip to Outer Banks

WRAL Voters' Choice Award winner Sweet T Picnics is known for Instagram-worthy experiences. Now, founder Marcie Walsh has taken picnics to new heights.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Pop-up space in downtown Durham a temporary home for small businesses

There's a new pop-up space in downtown Durham for startups and small retailers to test their business models.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Jeremiah's Italian Ice keeps it cool during a hot summer with tasty frozen treats

With a hot summer ahead, there are many ways to keep cool, including enjoying tasty frozen treats from Jeremiah's Italian Ice in Wake Forest.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Hot Wax is surf heaven in Wilmington

At Hot Wax Surf Shop in Wilmington, Michael Paul applies skills learned in the Pacific to build a business on the Atlantic.

Dream big, help people: Eyelash artist and esthetician brings self-care to Garner

When it comes to helping women feel beautiful, Tiffany Longs does it all

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Woman opens eyelash boutique and facial spa in Garner

Eyelashes, spa treatments and even henna tattoos -- when it comes to helping women feel beautiful, Tiffany Longs does it all. Now she finally has her own salon where she can help clients discover their inner beauty, too.

Auroraflow provides inclusive spa experience in Durham, safe space for LGBTQ+ community

Auroraflow offers a new kind of spa experience in Durham, providing a safe space for people to relax and heal.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary helps clients express themselves through vibrant colors

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary is known for hairstyles that instill self-confidence and showcase their clients passion in vivid colors.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Brain tumor survivor brings joy to the community with 100 flavors of ice cream

Elisa McLean, owner of Flavors Ice cream opened her shop to put a smile on people faces and bring people in the community together. A survivor a brain tumor, her shop is known for its creative monster shakes and a 100 flavors of icecream.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Small Business Spotlight: Veteran and mom opens paint studio in Raleigh with party vibes

UB Paint'n & Sip'n owner Juanita Cotton, a veteran and single mom, spent the last 18 years working full time and caring for her son. Now it's her turn to shine.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

11 things to do in Winston-Salem

You don't have to drive to the beach or mountains for an incredible weekend trip in North Carolina.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Pimiento Tea Room: Meet the owners behind this eclectic Holly Springs tea house

For owners Matt and Christy Griffith, years of dreams and planning went into Pimiento Tea Room, an eclectic tea house and restaurant that is anything but ordinary.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer