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Raleigh, NC - Reigning Mrs. North Carolina, Staci Wallace, was the honorary guest and speaker at the BodyLase Skin Spa Client luncheon held at Brier Creek Country Club on July 28th. BodyLase Skin Spa is sponsoring Mrs. North Carolina to the Mrs. America Pageant, to be held in Arizona next month. Mrs. Wallace spoke to an awed crowd at the luncheon, describing her journey from country music star, to her career as a motivational speaker, to wife and motherhood, and now as the reigning Mrs. North Carolina. She captivated BodyLase Skin Spa clients with a beautiful rendition of a song she wrote, Cinderella, which speaks to the need for all women to step into the shoes that were made just for them, instead of always trying to be someone else. In addition, Mrs. North Carolina spoke about how BodyLase has helped her achieve beautiful skin and that she feels more beautiful now than ever after being treated at BodyLase Skin Spa.

Clients' money removed instead of hair

Ronda Scheil's son paid nearly $1,400 to Charlotte Laser Center near Ballantyne for a series of hair-removal treatments, but the center suddenly closed this month after he'd made only one visit. Scheil said she got bounced between two owners, who blamed each other for things going wrong. "My son delivered a lot of pizzas for this money," she said. Another laser business that specialized in hair removal, Bella Voi in Carolina Place Mall, unexpectedly closed last month with a number of customers out money.

Charlotte Laser Center is going through foreclosure, and customers have little chance of getting their money back, said Chuck Lewis, attorney for one-time center owner Gary Hamilton, who's owed money from the sale of the business last year.

Tamara N. Shope: Albuquerque dishes up sizzling news

I anticipate the sound of a collective tummy rumble this week, because much of the news I have to share has to do with the restaurant scene. And, boy, is it juicy.

Up first, there's something many of us have been waiting more than a year and a half to hear: Central Avenue has an O'Niell's Pub again.

After some lease issues in December 2004, owner Rob O'Niell closed his pub at 3211 Central Ave. S.E. But on Friday, he unlocked the doors for a "soft opening" at the new spot, 4310 Central Ave. S.E. That means a big, grand opening celebration is in the works. That one is planned for sometime later this month. If you're interested in popping in for those festivities, keep an eye on the pub's Web site: www.oniells.com.

Also on the site is information about how to apply for a job, pub hours and more (a menu is coming soon).