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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Raleigh. 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh:
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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Colleges and universities across the country are navigating the Trump administration's crackdown on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This includes right here in North Carolina.Under President Donald Trump's new executive order issued on Jan. 20, federal agencies were instructed to eliminate DEI con...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Colleges and universities across the country are navigating the Trump administration's crackdown on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This includes right here in North Carolina.
Under President Donald Trump's new executive order issued on Jan. 20, federal agencies were instructed to eliminate DEI consideration from their processes. Agencies must comply to continue to receive federal funding.
A spokesperson for NC State sent ABC11 this statement about the changes: "In response to federal directives on sponsored programs (research), NC State's guidance is to cease the specific DEI activities in a project's solicitation or proposal; other project work can continue unless a stop-work order is received."
The school has received a Stop Work order for all project activities on specific awards and orders to cease certain activities related to Executive Order.
ABC11 spoke to students on Friday who want to learn more about how the change will impact their day-to-day experience at the university.
"I was watching the inauguration and I saw President Trump was signing executive orders. I guess for NC State I have not heard about that yet. So hopefully they will send us a message and I can look into it more, to actually learn about what they are going to do," said student Ashton Sumpter.
DEI has been a hot topic lately. It is a framework to promote fair treatment and full participation of people from groups who have historically been underrepresented or discriminated against such as women, veterans, and minorities.
Well before Trump took office and issued his DEI targeted executive order, the University of North Carolina Board of Governors (UNC BOG) voted to repeal its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at all of its schools in May 2024.
In September, the UNC BOG announced that changes at all 17 schools saved around $17 million.
NC State led position reassignments - moving 29 people to new positions and departments. UNC-Chapel Hill realigned 27 positions.
According to a report from the BOG, almost 200 diversity, equity and inclusion staff positions were either cut or reassigned across North Carolina's public university system to comply with a systemwide policy that required institutions to reassess their diversity efforts. UNC System leaders said the changes allowed schools to redirect more than $16 million to success initiatives, such as recruitment efforts and scholarships.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this report incorrectly stated the university directed faculty to stop working on any project that has anything to do with DEI. This is not true. All DEI-specific program activities must be stopped until further instruction is received from the federal sponsor. Other project activities should continue.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Ancora Education, a workforce solutions provider, is announcing their CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program will be available at their Miller-Motte College campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.“Our CDL program is a short-term path preparing students for the CDL: Class A licensing exam,” said Molly Carney, ...
RALEIGH, N.C. — Ancora Education, a workforce solutions provider, is announcing their CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program will be available at their Miller-Motte College campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“Our CDL program is a short-term path preparing students for the CDL: Class A licensing exam,” said Molly Carney, executive director at Miller-Motte College in Raleigh. “By completing this curriculum, students can jumpstart a career path which is flexible, dependable, and important to keep our economy moving.”
Four Week Program
Miller-Motte’s four week program provides an opportunity for local residents to start or change careers by preparing them to obtain a CDL and ultimately to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations (DOT 380 -397 and a certificate for entry-level drivers), trip planning, cargo handling, size/weight laws, general maintenance procedures, hours of service, and accident prevention. All training and instruction is done at school facilities and/or in school-provided equipment.
Required to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, the CDL: Class A designation refers to a towed vehicle which is heavier than 10,000 pounds. Class A vehicles can include tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.
Upon passing a licensing exam, graduates can fill one of the many open positions within the transportation industry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers to grow five percent between 2023 and 2033 – that’s 100,000 openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers projected each year over the next decade.
Programs Available Across the Country
Ancora operates over 200 CDL programs across the United States at its Miller-Motte College, Miller-Motte Driving Institute, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute, Arizona Automotive Institute, and Berks Technical Institute campuses, as well as through partnerships with community colleges, corporate businesses and local governments.
The CDL: Class A program will begin on February 3, 2025, for day starts and February 22, 2025, for weekend starts, at Miller-Motte in Raleigh. Enrollment is now open. For more information and/or to register, visit miller-motte.edu.
Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
The City of Raleigh’s annual Seasonal Loose Leaf Collection is here to help you keep your lawn tidy throughout the fall and winter months. This convenient service allows residents to rake leaves from their lawns into piles near the curb, where they will be efficiently collected by our specialized vacuum equipment.To streamline the process, the City of Raleigh is divided into ...
The City of Raleigh’s annual Seasonal Loose Leaf Collection is here to help you keep your lawn tidy throughout the fall and winter months. This convenient service allows residents to rake leaves from their lawns into piles near the curb, where they will be efficiently collected by our specialized vacuum equipment.
To streamline the process, the City of Raleigh is divided into 12 zones ensuring that every neighborhood receives timely leaf collection.
Please remember to place your leaves near the curb and not in the street to facilitate smooth and effective pickup!
Enter your home address in city limits to find your leaf collection zone. For best results, click on the auto-populated address that appears as you type.
If you believe our collection crews missed your leaves by mistake, please take a few moments to complete the form below. Your request will be submitted to one of our supervisors for review and/or scheduling. You will receive a reply to your request.Submit Missed Collection Form
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This is an overview of leaf collection service citywide. Click on the key in the top right corner of the map (three lines) to see the status per zone.
Loose leaf collection is a residential service for citizens living inside the Raleigh city limits who do their own yard work.
Learn more about the basics of annual leaf collection!
Where do you live in the City of Raleigh? Want more information about your zone. Visit leaf collection zones to determine your neighborhood zone and what city areas are covered.
Leaf Collections Do's and Don'ts
The City of Raleigh offers several disposal options to its residents, but would like to make people aware there are also some environmentally-friendly alternatives.
Optional Methods for Leaf Disposal
A pair of historic North Carolina barbecue joints are snuffing out the smokehouses after a collective century and a half in business.Short Sugar’s in Reidsville and Kepley’s in High Point are the latest longtime barbecue restaurants to close, joining a growing list of lost North Carolina barbecue legends.The distinctive Reidsville restaurant Short Sugar’s BBQ closed for good last week, according to several neighboring businesses, ending its run after 76 years.Owned by David and Lea Wilson,...
A pair of historic North Carolina barbecue joints are snuffing out the smokehouses after a collective century and a half in business.
Short Sugar’s in Reidsville and Kepley’s in High Point are the latest longtime barbecue restaurants to close, joining a growing list of lost North Carolina barbecue legends.
The distinctive Reidsville restaurant Short Sugar’s BBQ closed for good last week, according to several neighboring businesses, ending its run after 76 years.
Owned by David and Lea Wilson, Short Sugar’s was among the oldest barbecue restaurants in the state. Short Sugar’s is on the North Carolina Barbecue Society’s Historic BBQ Trail.
Short Sugar’s first opened in 1949, owned by brothers Johnny and Clyde Overby. It was named in honor of a deceased third brother, Eldridge, whose nickname was Short Sugar, owner David Wilson said in a 2011 interview with the Southern Foodways Alliance. Wilson became involved with the restaurant in 1980 after the death of his father-in-law Johnny Overby.
Something of a rarity in North Carolina barbecue, Short Sugar’s was at its heart a drive-in. In its hey-day, its parking lot was filled with cars and teenagers in the evenings and was a center of Reidsville’s nightlife.
“There are a lot of interesting stories,” Wilson said in the SFA interview. “There were professional wrestlers that would be going between Greensboro and Danville in this area and they would stop in all buddy-buddy eating together and then they’d go wrestle and want to kill each other, you know that type of thing. It has a real history.”
Short Sugar’s smoked mostly pork shoulders in the Lexington-style tradition. But it served a distinctively thin, dark and sweet barbecue sauce, with the pork ordered minced, chopped or sliced.
In recent years, operating hours could be sporadic at Short Sugar’s, according to neighbors, noting that staffing was occasionally too short to open the restaurant.
In a text message, Wilson declined to comment.
In High Point, Kepley’s BBQ announced that it will close on Feb. 8.
Opened in 1948 as a barbecue joint in an old metal military surplus building, Kepley’s was founded by original owner Hayden Kepley. But for most of its history it has been owned and co-owned by Bob Burleson, who started working as a teenage carhop in 1948. Burleson bought the restaurant in 1962.
Burleson passed away in 2022 at 90 years old, with his daughter Susan Burleson taking over the restaurant.
The closing of Kepley’s was first reported by the High Point Enterprise.
Kepley’s was a Lexington-style restaurant, smoking shoulders and serving its sauce and slaw with a red tinge.
Sensing a demand for a last chance for Kepley’s barbecue from near and far, Burleson posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page that diners can call and arrange for shipments.
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Highly Suspect powers through sickness to deliver an inspired and impassioned performance supported by the voices of a thousand fans.One thousand passionate fans came together at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC, to welcome Highly Suspect back to town. The majority of the extremely enthusiastic audience wore a hat, t-shirt, or some form of Highly Suspect band gear as if it were a pledge of unwavering loyalty to the band they love. From start to finish, the venue was electric and alive.A new band from Long Beach, NY, nam...
Highly Suspect powers through sickness to deliver an inspired and impassioned performance supported by the voices of a thousand fans.
One thousand passionate fans came together at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC, to welcome Highly Suspect back to town. The majority of the extremely enthusiastic audience wore a hat, t-shirt, or some form of Highly Suspect band gear as if it were a pledge of unwavering loyalty to the band they love. From start to finish, the venue was electric and alive.
A new band from Long Beach, NY, named Family Dinner opened the show. Family Dinner released their debut album, God Looks Out For Fools in 2024 and their energetic show got the audience warmed up nicely. Their vibe was like they were of a bunch of friends who started a band and were now playing a summertime show in someone’s backyard. Their energy was sourced by pure fun, everyone on stage was having a great time and loving every minute. After explaining the last time they played Raleigh, it was in a record store to about seven people, it made total sense why Family Dinner was playing it so hard. The setlist included opener “M.P.D.G.” and “God Looks Out For Fools” which set the fast pace for the majority of their set. Even for slower songs, such as “Helianthus,” Family Dinner kept the energy high, the bass and drums in front of the sound, and continually raised the audience’s energy rapidly filling the venue for the headliner soon to come.
Traveling all the way from the UK with only five days’ notice, James and the Cold Gun filled the supporting slot. Very few in the audience were familiar with the band in advance, but at the end of their set every single person in The Ritz was going nuts for a pounding, high-octane show no one saw coming. Sexy, sweaty, and expertly disheveled as if coming straight out of an Abercrombie & Fitch advertisement, the band started with the song “Face In The Mirror” and left no question their performance was going to rock hard.
Replacement drummer Myles Ulrich from the band Taipei Houston, became drenched in sweat and huffing for breath just two songs into the set. Myles joined the band for this tour because due to the short notice, regular drummer Jack Wrench was unable to make the trek. The band plus Myles sounded like they had been performing together for years; tight, furious, and loud. The nine-song set riled up the audience and generated a reaction suitable for a headlining band. An unknown band supporting an artist as beloved as Highly Suspect shouldn’t expect to receive such a loud and raucous audience reaction as James and the Cold Gun received. Perhaps that’s why founder and vocalist James Joseph choked up a bit when he claimed tonight was the best show of his life.
Arriving on stage almost perfectly on time, Highly Suspect was welcomed by one thousand adoring fans screaming their welcomes to Raleigh. Vocalist Johnny Stevens strode out onto the stage in a wool cap and heavy sweatshirt. As he greeted the audience, he apologized for being on the backside of a cold that was making it difficult to sing. Johnny received a resounding “yes” when he asked the audience to help him and sing loudly when he needed a break. Johnny may have been ill but the band was vibrant and alive. As if electrified by James and the Cold Gun, who have a similar garage band-ish version of Highly Suspect’s sound, Highly Suspect opened their set with “Bath Salts” and the energy from the stage was massive.
Heavily featuring songs from albums As Above, So Below and Mister Asylum, audience favorites “Lydia” and “Summertime Voodoo” mixed in with space-age groovy “The Reset” and hard-rocking “Suicide Machine.” Every song was filled with emotion, fueled primarily by Johnny’s soulful and intricate guitar playing, but everyone on stage was working to give the performance of their lives. Highly Suspect delivered an impassioned performance that exceeded expectations in every way.
The As Above, So Below Tour 2025 continues through February 16, ending in Mobile, AL. There is no weak link in this bill of bands so show up early!
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