When it comes to the latest trends in women's apparel, there's no better place to shop till you drop than Downtown Chucktown. And if you're searching for the finest threads in Durham, look no further than Copper Penny - the Lowcountry's go-to shop for anyone that has a passion for fashion.
We have been dressing women in Durham for over 34 years and offer upscale designer collections curated with a Southern eye. Here, women from around the United States discover sophisticated, effortless beauty for every season. Whether you're looking for a sassy new dress to impress that special someone or the perfect outfit for your next vacation, your options are endless at Copper Penny.
With easy-to-find locations close to Durham's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Durham. Whether you're a tidy professional or a fierce trend-setter, our goal is to help you find the perfect look for your own unique style. With designer brands like CK Bradley and Holst & Lee on hand year-round, finding your new look is easy and fun when you visit Copper Penny.
Our clothing lines give ladies a refreshing mix of one-of-a-kind authenticity with real wearability, allowing them to shine with confidence and style all year long. So, go ahead and spoil yourself - you deserve to look like a million bucks!
Diamonds are pretty and all, but honestly? Dresses are a girl's best friend. Dresses are fun, comfortable, and versatile. At Copper Penny, they're also fashionable and cute. We have a huge selection of women's dresses in Durham, NC, from stylistic sheath dresses to drop-waist styles that will make your girlfriends jealous.
These dresses are made to fit your waist and then gradually flare out towards the hem. A-line dresses are excellent for minimizing thighs, hips, and midsections while pulling the eyes to your bust. This style of dress is a great fit for almost any body type. There's a reason why so many brides settle on A-Line dresses for their big day! With plenty of varieties, this is a kind of dress that you can wear again and again.
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Like the A-Line style, empire dresses are made to fit through your bust. Rather than creating a distinctly angular shape like the A-Line, the Empire style flows from the bust down. This is another kind of dress that fits many body types. From curvy to apple body shapes, the Empire draws focus to your bust and minimizes everything else. For lovely ladies on the shorter side, this style defines your silhouette, especially if you choose a maxi length dress.
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A throwback to the roaring 20's style flapper dresses, Drop Waist dresses look best on lean, athletic bodies that don't have too many curves in the hip area. The key to pulling off a Drop Waist style dress is to ensure that it's not hugging you. This dress is best worn when it is able to hang freely on your body.
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Any clothing store for women in Durham, NC, worth its salt, will have plenty of fit & flare dresses for you to try. This common-shaped dress is one of the most popular on the market, mainly because they look great on every woman, regardless of age or shape. A timeless choice, fit & flare dresses fit through the bodice and flare out just below your hip. This helps develop a balanced, slimming silhouette for most women. If you want to accentuate your best assets and hide everything else, ask our experienced fashionistas to show you some the most popular fit & flare dresses at Copper Penny.
Time to start doing your happy dance! Fit & flare dresses have very balanced proportions, making them a true winner for every body type. Women with athletic builds love this dress for the extra curves. Women with apple-shaped bodies love how fit & flare dresses define their waistlines. Because this dress already looks like an hourglass on the hanger, it will be a natural fit for ladies with such a figure.
Shift dresses are typically rectangular in shape and tend to be comfy and forgiving since they aren't fitted. Also called a column dress, the shift dress is a great choice for polished professionals needing a conservative, fashionable outfit for work.
These dresses look fabulous on women with athletic, lean shapes and women with an apple-like figure. This kind of dress doesn't work well with a belt, so ladies with an hourglass figure may not be able to show off their curves in a shift. Try pairing this dress with a nice pair of heels for a beautiful new look!
Wrap dresses are one of the most popular styles on the market, because they give ladies of most shapes and sizes a flattering, fashionable dress option.
If you have an hourglass, apple, or generally curvy body shape, you're going to love wrap dresses. This style of dress offers a natural waist while placing emphasis on your bust. Wrap dresses give you a balanced silhouette and, with a knee-length fit, are great for any type of color or style, both day and nightwear.
Unless you're feeling extra sassy, chances are you're wearing a top at this very moment. Tops are garments that cover the top half of your body. At Copper Penny, we have an endless selection of tops in a wide range of styles - from basic tees to blouses and everything in between. If you're looking for the highest quality women's tops in Durham, NC, you just hit the jackpot!
With that said, finding the right top for the right occasion is easier said than done. However, at Copper Penny, we make finding the right top fun. Whether you're looking for a top that makes a statement or you need a classic button-down for a subdued style, we've got your back. We only carry the most popular tops from the best brands and designers around the world.
Sometimes called broadcloth tops, poplins have classic characteristics and are often woven with an over/under weave. This kind of weave gives more substance to your top while also giving you room to breathe. Poplin shirts are typically soft and smooth, and are great for everyday business attire, some formal occasions, and for certain ceremonies. Sweet and feminine, our Bruna poplin eyelet bib top features ruffles at the sleeves and an eyelet lace yoke at the front. Pair your poplin with your favorite pair of shorts or jeans for a contemporary, relaxed look.
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Great for wearing solo or layered over a camisole or tank top, wrap tops are lightweight, versatile, and great for many different occasions. Wrap tops go well with jeans, maxi dresses, and high-waisted jeans or trousers. Our V-Neck Wrap SLV Top by Jayden is uber-popular at Copper Penny and the perfect choice for dressing down or dressing up. The choice is yours!
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For a dose of feminine fashion, be sure you add an off-the-shoulder top to your everyday wardrobe. A casual, sexy choice, off-the-shoulder tops have unique necklines that cut across your upper arms and chest, leaving your shoulders bare. The result is a flirty flash of skin, which elongates your neck and gives a relaxed, "daytime casual" look. Our Nola off-the-shoulder top pairs perfectly with shorts or even a flowy skirt and is hand-woven in Spain using Jacquard fabric.
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Who doesn't love a good tank top?! Tank tops are lightweight, versatile, and equally great for lounging in the yard or running errands on weekends. Tank tops lend an air of simplicity to your outfit and can be styled in endless ways. Take our Velvet Heart Victory Tank, for instance. This tank is a refreshing update on our classic sleeveless tank top, complete with fray details and a scoop neck. Throw in the fact that it's machine washable, and you have a wardrobe winner.
Shop NowHaving trouble finding the best top for your size and style? As the most trusted women's clothing boutique in Durham, NC, Copper Penny has helped women discover new looks in the Lowcountry for more than two decades. We take pride in providing a personalized, boutique experience for our customers. If you have questions, give us a call or swing by one of our locations. We would be happy to give you our professional opinion.
Until then, here's a quick guide you can follow to help you find the right fit for your women's top in Durham:
When choosing a women's top for your outfit, you have to consider how comfortable, confident, and beautiful you will feel. The best way to feel your best in an outfit is to make sure it fits correctly. To get started, you'll want to take your measurements. For most women's tops, the best areas to focus on are your hips, waist, and chest.
Hip Measurements: Measuring your hips is fairly easy. Take your measuring tape and use it to wrap around the widest area of your hips.
Waist Measurements: Take your measuring tape and place it at the very top of your hip bone. Wrap it all the way around your body. Try to keep your measuring tape in line with your belly button. For the most accurate measurements, stand up straight and breathe normally.
Chest Measurements: For an accurate chest measurement, take the end of your measuring tape and place it on the fullest area of your bust. From there, wrap the tape around your body, under your armpits, and around the blades of your shoulders. Then, wrap the tape tightly from the back of your body to the front, where you started.
Swing by Copper Penny and ask one of our friendly sales associates to help you out! While you're there, don't forget to check out our huge selection of women's tops in Durham, NC.
Looking to take your style to the next level? You can also get in touch with a personal stylist directly from our website. With a personal stylist by your side, you can find stunning looks for specific occasions, using comfortable clothing in your favorite colors and cuts. Copper Penny is your one-stop-shop for fashionable, fun, fabulous designer clothing in Durham. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- School delays and closings are rolling for Thursday as conditions worsen across central North Carolina due to snow, sleet, and freezing rain that fell in different parts of the region on Wednesday.List of school cancellations on Thursday. This select list is just a few that have been entered into our closing system.All Wake County public schools will be closed Thursday. ...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- School delays and closings are rolling for Thursday as conditions worsen across central North Carolina due to snow, sleet, and freezing rain that fell in different parts of the region on Wednesday.
List of school cancellations on Thursday. This select list is just a few that have been entered into our closing system.
All Wake County public schools will be closed Thursday. WCPSS said the makeup day for students on the traditional calendar will be held May 2. Athletics and other after-school activities are canceled.
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Durham Public Schools will have an asynchronous remote learning day on Thursday. All DPS facilities will be closed and all athletic events and after-school activities for Thursday have been canceled.
Orange County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools and Chatham County Schools all announced that they will hold remote learning on Thursday. Cumberland County Schools will have a remote learning day on Thursday. CCS employees will work remotely.
Warren County Schools and Moore County Schools as well as Halifax County Schools are also having a remote learning day.
All district events and after-school activities, including athletic practices and competitions, are canceled.
You can check a full list of up-to-the-minute closings here.
Many municipalities are also closing offices or limiting services on Thursday.
If you are in charge of closings for a school or business, the only way to report your organization's closing or delay to ABC11 is by using our online system. The phone system used in the past is not operational. Your ID code from the phone system remains the same and serves as your passcode into the online system.
If you would like to register your organization with ABC11, please email the following information to closingcenter@abc11mail.com (Please do not email closing information to this email address):
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Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams outlined his priorities for the Bull City on Tuesday night.DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Mayor Leonardo Williams laid out his vision for the future of Durham in his second State of the City address, telling residents he would "always have their backs."On Tuesday evening, he addressed a variety of topics, including ongoing gun violence, the revitalization of Durham's most distressed areas, and how the city plans to confront the root causes of housing insecurity."Our task over this co...
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams outlined his priorities for the Bull City on Tuesday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Mayor Leonardo Williams laid out his vision for the future of Durham in his second State of the City address, telling residents he would "always have their backs."
On Tuesday evening, he addressed a variety of topics, including ongoing gun violence, the revitalization of Durham's most distressed areas, and how the city plans to confront the root causes of housing insecurity.
"Our task over this coming year will be to develop plans that evolve our thinking to provide for affordable living for all residents," Williams said.
He also talked about his "Mayor's Personal Finance Playbook," which is designed to help people in Durham improve financial literacy and build generational wealth.
ABC11 talked to him just before his address about his top priority as he leads the city for another year.
"The things we talk about on a daily basis here, from, you know, housing to, you know, all of the social determinants, you know, how we get around, how we move around transportation, you know, tree preservation, bike lanes, everything, all of those things are extremely important, but none of them are as important as the preservation, the safety of the lives of our little ones, our young people," Williams said. "And I am unapologetic at making that the No. 1 priority."
Williams talked about creating cross-sector collaboration to address youth gun violence as a public health crisis and promised to continue to seek solutions to the problem.
He ended the speech by sharing how much he loves Durham, complete with a performance of the song "I Love My City" to end the night.
"Durham is resilient, y'all," Williams said. "We are forever cemented in being the best person, the best neighbor, family member and community member that we can be."
Last year, the mayor emphasized public safety and affordable housing, and closed with the memorable line "Durham is dope."
Retired ABC11 anchor Anthony Wilson took to the podium to deliver remarks and introduce the mayor.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A winter storm is moving through central North Carolina, bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain.Gov. Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency during an emergency briefing Tuesday. Several weather alerts have been issued for the viewing are...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A winter storm is moving through central North Carolina, bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain.
Gov. Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency during an emergency briefing Tuesday. Several weather alerts have been issued for the viewing area.
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"Our State Emergency Response Team is using every tool at its disposal to minimize the impact of this storm on North Carolinians," Stein said. "Over the next 24 hours, think about who in your life might be most vulnerable to this weather; please check on them and make sure they're prepared, too. Taking care of each other is what North Carolinians do."
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Precipitation began falling for some areas mid-to-late morning Wednesday. In the Triangle and to the south, you'll see freezing rain and sleet mixing in. The snow will continue into Wednesday night with highs around freezing.
Weather and road conditions are deteriorating rapidly. School leaders across central North Caroling are closing schools for Thursday or turning to remote learning.
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Another round of snow showers and flurries is expected Thursday morning into the afternoon.
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One to six inches of snow can be expected areawide and up to 0.25 inches of ice, mainly in the southern portions of the viewing area. This could lead to downed trees and power lines.
Sleet, snow, and freezing rain will pose concerns and likely affect travel until Friday. ABC11 meteorologist Kweilyn Murphy said surface temperatures are expected to rise above freezing, bringing black ice Thursday night into Friday.
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Icy roads are likely to be an issue. Schools have already announced closings and delays.
The good news? Temperatures will climb into the 50s by the end of the weekend and look for some 60-degree days next week.
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READ MOREHere’s everything to know about super cold weather and winter storms headed our way: forecasts, power outages, closings, snow cameras, winter prep, safety and more.Expand AllNOTE: Please read our latest forecast story for Thursday, Feb. 20.A much-anticipated winter storm arrived in North Carolina Wednesday morning, Feb. 19, spreading rain, ice and snow and turning r...
Here’s everything to know about super cold weather and winter storms headed our way: forecasts, power outages, closings, snow cameras, winter prep, safety and more.
NOTE: Please read our latest forecast story for Thursday, Feb. 20.
A much-anticipated winter storm arrived in North Carolina Wednesday morning, Feb. 19, spreading rain, ice and snow and turning roads into skating rinks.
The first bands of light snow arrived in the morning, followed by heavier precipitation in the afternoon. By 2:30 p.m., U.S. 64 near Knightdale, east of Raleigh, was nearly covered in snow and a wreck had slowed traffic. The state Department of Transportation’s map of real-time traffic conditions showed nearly a dozen crashes across the Triangle.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said conditions were deteriorating quickly through the afternoon and it was dealing with a multi-car pileup on Interstate 85 near the exit for Interstate 40.
At 4 p.m., the Weather Service reported Durham and Chapel Hill had seen 2 inches of snow, and several cities had an inch or more: Roxboro, Wendell, Youngsville and Cary. Raleigh-Durham International Airport was showing 1 inch.
Snow is expected to end in Raleigh around 9 p.m.
Generally, the National Weather Service says, the northern part of the state, along the Virginia border, will see the heaviest snowfall, with 3 to 6 inches possible along the northernmost section of the Interstate 95 corridor. The middle will get the heaviest ice, with up to a quarter-inch possible in areas mostly south and east of Raleigh. Southeastern N.C. will get mostly rain.
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But the forecast maps show a lot of overlap, with much of central and Eastern North Carolina getting a mix of snow, sleet or freezing rain at different times before precipitation ends Thursday morning.
Forecasters say the storm will bring windy conditions and several days of way-below-average temperatures.
The Weather Service says there’s a chance of snow and freezing rain in Raleigh before 11 a.m., then sleet possibly mixed with snow.
Wednesday night, Raleigh is likely to see sleet, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain before 10 p.m., then sleet possibly mixed with snow until 1 a.m. Thursday.
Thursday, there is still a chance of snow showers until 1 p.m. before skies begin to clear.
â–ª Up to 2.5 inches of total accumulation throughout the storm is possible in Raleigh, forecasters say.
â–ª In Durham, forecasters say, the mix is likely to have more snow than Raleigh and total accumulation could be a half-inch more, for a total of up to 3 inches.
â–ª Chapel Hill is likely to get more of a snow-sleet mixture, with less freezing rain than Raleigh, with a total accumulation of around 2 inches, forecasters say.
State Department of Transportation crews began spraying a brine solution on major roads on Monday and have continued the work as the storm nears to keep ice from sticking to the pavement. Plows are ready to send out after the storm.
Still, the department asked people to avoid unnecessary travel on Wednesday.
Slick conditions are possible on Thursday on bridges and any untreated surfaces, and black ice is possible Friday morning and Friday night if there is thawing and re-freezing.
Across the Triangle and beyond, schools and universities closed or delayed start times, and some businesses curtailed their hours in anticipation of difficult travel.
The heaviest ice is expected in the Sandhills and the northern Coastal Plain; Southern Pines, Lillington, Fayetteville, Wilson, Clinton and Smithfeld could see a tenth of an inch or more of ice. Goldsboro could see almost a quarter-inch of ice, forecasters say.
Supplies could include flashlights and batteries in case accumulated ice causes electrical lines to fall or tree limbs to drop, snagging the lines and causing power outages.
Duke Energy said Tuesday it had moved repair crews from other areas into places where problems are expected.
But which kind — the one you ride or the one you wear on your head?
Both. Snow and ice can make for memorable sledding, or tobogganing, if that’s how you roll.
You’ll also need the knit hat Southerners use to keep our ears warm, or something equally insulating.
Temperatures will be harsh Wednesday and Thursday, with highs in the 30s in the Triangle and wind chills in the single digits or teens.
White Flag shelters have been activated to provide warm, safe spaces for those experiencing homelessness.
The Weather Service issued a gale warning Tuesday night ahead of the storm’s arrival, from south of Ocracoke Inlet to north of Surf City from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday.
Sustained winds of 23 to 34 mph are expected along the shore, with gusts up to 46 mph.
Seas of 6 to 9 feet are expected.
Temperatures should begin moderating on Sunday, with a high of 53 in Raleigh that day. Monday’s high is expected to be around 57 degrees and on Tuesday, it might warm up into the low 60s.
This story was originally published February 19, 2025 at 5:45 AM.
"These are people that we've known in our community."DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A crackdown on illegal immigration has become a major focal point of the Trump administration. And Thursday's raid in Durham is raising concerns among the Triangle's large Indian American community.Neighbors captured video on Thursday morning in a north Durham neighborhood as three men...
"These are people that we've known in our community."
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A crackdown on illegal immigration has become a major focal point of the Trump administration. And Thursday's raid in Durham is raising concerns among the Triangle's large Indian American community.
Neighbors captured video on Thursday morning in a north Durham neighborhood as three men neighbors said were from India were detained after ICE crews swarmed their car and then their home.
We now know that a total of 11 people were taken into custody from different raids in Durham.
"It always makes you anxious when people are coming in and visiting homes and taking people into custody not knowing where they are. These are people that we've known in our community," said Morrisville Councilmember Steve Rao.
Rao said the raid had many in the Indian American community talking. He said many tech companies in the Triangle rely on highly skilled H1B visas, and sometimes a failure to renew or an overstay can easily change someone's status.
"I think it's really important for businesses to learn from this now and understand that they got to make sure that when they hire someone, go through the background check, make sure that they haven't committed any crimes, make sure that they've gone through the legal immigration process or that they had their paperwork in order," Rao said.
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But they're also concerned about the tactic of raiding homes.
"It's sad because they came here to work hard and then contribute to society," said Kiran Kolavennu, president of the North Carolina Association of Indian Americans.
Their group just hosted a webinar with its attorneys, informing the community on how to handle immigration paperwork and visas, but also what to do if they interact with immigration enforcement.
But regardless, the group said they just want the community to feel safe.
"We are all immigrants, although I am a citizen and most of us progressed to become citizens, but everyone here in Triangle, we are asking them family, friends be alert as to what's going on," Kolavennu said.
As for the 11 people, we know that they've been taken to a detention facility pending a deportation hearing. And ABC News has learned for our region, the facility - which houses only men is typically in Atlanta.
We should learn more once their federal case is processed.
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