Her business

May 14, 2012 - 9:15am

Fairy Godmommas offer story-themed parties

May 14, 2012 - 9:10am

Kimberly Williford and Shelly McGowan have started The Fairy Godmommas to provide storybook-inspired children’s character entertainment and events in the Greenville area.

Fabricate Too relocates

May 14, 2012 - 9:05am

Fabricate Too recently relocated to a new space in Arlington Village shops, 623 Red Banks Road.

Boston Bags & Tags opens second location

May 14, 2012 - 9:00am

A second location of Boston Bags & Tags, a gift and embroidery store specializing in customized items, recently has opened at 3110-A Evans Street, the former location of The Shoe Crate in Greenville.

Dazz’l Decor moves to Ayden

May 14, 2012 - 8:55am

Dazz’l Décor, owned by Jessica Wilkins, has made several changes in 2012, relocating to 4220 Holly St. in Ayden and partnering with East Carolina University to teach interior design to interns.

Bride on a Budget opens

April 13, 2012 - 12:17pm

Diane Gray has opened Bride on a Budget at 3110-C Evans St. in the former Shoe Crate location.

iThrive offers weight loss, wellness and more

April 13, 2012 - 12:12pm

Dr. Vivian Poetter has opened iThrive, a combination medical practice and guided weight loss center with wellness coaching, at 610-A Old Tar Village Road in Winterville.

Consignment boutique offers designer labels

April 13, 2012 - 12:06pm

Paula Chrismon recently opened The Closet Consignment Boutique at 403 Washington St., behind Winslow’s Deli, Market and Tavern in downtown Greenville.

Maleku Jewelry showroom opens

April 13, 2012 - 11:50am

Award-winning jewelry designer Ileana Rojas-BennettofWinterville has opened a local showroom for her Maleku Jewelry line at 120 Railroad Street in downtown Winterville, across from the police station.

New design center planned for Home Builders Supply

March 12, 2012 - 4:12pm

Greenville’s Home Builders Supply Co., 2000 Dickinson Ave., plans to complete a new design center this spring, featuring windows, doors, cabinets — everything homeowners should consider when planning for a new home or remodeling construction project.

Lautares increases bridal registry services

March 12, 2012 - 4:12pm

Lautares Jewelers, 540 E. Arlington Blvd., has expanded its offerings for bridal registries, including new lines of place settings, flatware and glassware.

Pirate Pediatrics opens

February 13, 2012 - 12:37pm

Pirate Pediatrics P.A.has opened at 118 Oakmont Drive.

Little’s Cleaning Service opens

February 13, 2012 - 12:36pm

Vickie Little has announced the opening of Little’s Cleaning Service of Excellence Inc. at 686 Grasmere St. in Winterville.

Teen sells handmade Mackenzie Kern Jewelry on website

February 13, 2012 - 12:30pm

Mackenzie Kern, 15, a Greenville home-schooler, designs jewelry she sells online and at home parties.“When I was 8 years old, my mom started making jewelry.

Absolute Studio relocates

February 13, 2012 - 12:27pm

The Absolute Studio, a private fitness studio specializing in Pilates, bellydance and yoga, has recently relocated just across the parking lot to 729 Red Banks Road in Arlington Village (between Jenni K and Plum Tree Bistro).

The Venue offers artful furniture, accessories

January 10, 2012 - 1:19pm

Kim Avery has opened The Venue, featuring furniture and accessories hand-painted by local artists, at 3103 S. Memorial Drive beside Parker’s Barbecue.

Kidztown relocates

January 10, 2012 - 1:14pm

KidzTown recently relocated from Forlines Road to 112 W. Fire Tower Road. Owner is Nikki Jones.

Local stores add new retail lines

December 13, 2011 - 12:59pm

Greenville’s Certain Things boutique now carries Beija-Flor Jeans, a designer brand known for its premium Brazilian denim.

Local woman sells skin care line

December 13, 2011 - 12:56pm

Laura Maser of Greenville recently has become a consultant with Rodan + Fields Dermatologists, a line of anti-aging skincare products.

Anne’s food products launches new website

December 13, 2011 - 12:54pm

Anne’s Old Fashioned Food Products has unveiled a new interactive website, www.

Scentsy campaign provides bears to Ronald McDonald House

December 13, 2011 - 12:51pm

When local Scentsy consultants Shannon Grant, Megan Wamer and Annette Cash heard that the company was partnering with Ronald McDonald House, they knew they wanted to get involved.

Catalog Connection has new managers

December 13, 2011 - 12:47pm

Catalog Connection, a division of UBE, recently announced Lauren Buck as its new manager and Elizabeth Pike as its new assistant manager.

Local woman sells Thirty-One products

December 13, 2011 - 12:46pm

Patricia Wilkins of Greenville is an independent consultant for Thirty-One Gifts, a direct sales company that offers handbags, totes, wallets, storage solutions and related products through home parties and catalog sales.

Esther’s offers formal gowns, alterations

December 13, 2011 - 12:40pm

Esther Lonfo recently relocated to Greenville from Texas and opened Esther’s Bridal and Clothing Alterations at 637 Red Banks Road in Arlington Village.

ECU senior launches clothing website

December 13, 2011 - 12:39pm

East Carolina University Apparel Merchandising senior Erin Barfield, 21, has launched Truly Yours, an online women’s clothing shopping site.