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Ken Weston is the chief goldsmith at Hamilton Hill Jewelry in Durham where he's worked for the past seven years.
The Durham-based company makes split keyboards and ergonomic keyboards designed to help people with wrist pain, shoulder pain and wrist strain injuries.
CEO Brennan Barber was inspired to create Theralinq when his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
CEO Watt Williams and his co-founders at Epic Hire felt that students entering the workforce were overlooked. So, they created Epic Hire, a platform for students to tell their stories and dynamically highlight their accomplishments.
Bristles has created an app that allows furniture restoration professionals and DIY enthusiasts the ability to create designs virtually.
Fashivly is based in Charlotte, founded by Savannah College of Art and Design graduate Ashlyn Greer.
Security Innovations Group provides the surveillance and tracking tech to keep first responders safe and in contact so they can act quickly.
Raleigh's newest venture from Giorgio Bakatsias is a true "GEM" that creates an all-day destination for food, wine and friendship.
In Turkey, NC, find "a taste of the south" with local art, gifts, and 15 different flavors of pecans!
Aktiga is a spatial software development company based in Western North Carolina.
Bionic Health uses AI to provide healthcare solutions, including screenings, direct access to physicians and preventative health plans.
Nuream, traditionally a mattress and sleep product company, is now working on new technology that replaces traditional CPAP machines with pillowcases with sensors that can monitor and improve sleep patterns.
In the heart of Durham, North Carolina, local artisans like Kris Frazier and Elijah Leed are reviving the state's storied furniture and textile legacy.
Fare Game, the newest addition to downtown Clayton's nightlife scene, is serving up pizza, cocktails, beer, wine and arcade games.
Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer
After years of pop-up yoga classes and events, Oak City Yoga has a place to call home.
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
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 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.
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
A Wendell couple who lost their infant daughter is 'Planting Memories' to help other families coping with the loss of a loved one.
Located right off Franklin Street but nestled in the trees, Caffè Driade offers customers globally recognized coffee in a lush green landscape.
Located right off Franklin Street but nestled in the trees, Caffè Driade offers customers world-renowned coffee in a lush green landscape.
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.
The four women featured here all live locally and made their art their businesses.
Amy Davis, WRAL contributor
Liberation Station Bookstore, North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore, opens Saturday in downtown Raleigh.
