Aug. 9--GREENSBORO -- Tyanna Townsend's dream of opening her own beauty salon just came true.

The 29-year-old beautician held a grand opening of "A New You Salon Boutique" in Greensboro on Aug. 1 with lots of fanfare.

Fifteen models dressed in black -- 10 adults and five children -- pulled up in a stretch white limo, then walked the red carpet while flashing dazzling hairdos.

Jazz music by Cufflinx played in the background as guests sampled hors d'oeuvres, white fish and fountain lemon tea.

"It was elegant, classy and sassy," Townsend said. "It is so exciting."

Despite economic tough times, business has been brisk at her 2,000-square-foot plus salon and boutique in the short time it's been open.

Part of the reason?

"I would say we're affordable," she said. "We don't have high prices."

Her salon is at 1929 Coliseum Blvd., and the number is 632-0840.

Store hours: by appointment only on Monday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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Moms in the Triad looking for good bargains might want to mark their calendars for an upcoming consignment sale.

Items from 200 consignors will include thousands of gently used children's items at Covenant Church United Methodist in High Point, which is hosting the event.

The sale is from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday (most items will be 50 percent off then).

Limited, free child care is available from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday.

Other items for sale include maternity clothes, furniture, toys, bikes, outdoor toys, baby equipment, books and videos.

Proceeds will benefit local children's ministries.

The church is at 1526 Skeet Club Road in High Point.

More information at www.covenantconsign.com. The number is 410-5037.

You can also submit a question via e-mail to info@covenantconsign.com.

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Save a lot of dough on clothes.

Hanesbrands is having its annual clothing sample sale next week in Winston-Salem where everything is $2 to $7, or at least 65 percent off retail prices.

It includes samples, overstock, Internet returns and irregulars.

The sale will be in the Joel Coliseum Education Building from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

What you'll find: Socks, hosiery, male underwear, women's intimate apparel bras and panties, T-shirts, fleece including sweat shirts, plus-size clothing, athletic wear including sport shirts, shorts, jackets and sports bras.