Connie Etemadi | Contributor After retiring from the small business he ran in Durham, North Carolina, Chuck Contres found himself searching for structure—and a way to stay active. Gardening, to his surprise, offered both purpose and peace of mind. But as he began buying tools and supplies, he quickly realized how expensive the hobby had…
Shelby Vanhoy has been personalizing her North Carolina home since December 2023. She recently decided to break up her open-concept living space with a glass wall. Vanhoy says the space is more functional and calming thanks to the change. Shelby Vanhoy has been in home-decor mode for nearly a year now. Vanhoy, 34, lives in…
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CORNELIUS, N.C. (WBTV) – An area flooring company has been sued by the state attorney general for allegedly defrauding customers. Attorney General Josh Stein announced the lawsuit against Flowers Flooring was filed Monday. He alleges in the suit the company accepted payment for materials that were never delivered or floor installations that were not started…
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Customers of Flowers Flooring continue to contact WBTV, claiming they paid deposits for flooring and carpet work, but the company never completed the jobs. Former employees said they stopped getting paid in July, but according to customers, the company was still promising them they would start jobs in August. According to…
