Edson Munekata and Freddy Lee took over ownership of one of downtown Wilmington’s riverfront restaurants in 2022. Since then, they’ve been operating The George on the Riverwalk much as it had been.

The Green Monkey, a popular LGBTQ+ gift and wine shop and bar in downtown Raleigh, is closing its storefront after 12 years. The Wilmington Street establishment announced the news Thursday, Feb. 13, ...