Junktique General Store — Attraction in Kernersville

As much as I hate giving a one star to a local business that offers fresh produce , works, and items from local venders - an incident today occurred that was very unsettling. It’s so sad because the incident happened after store hours before I could even enjoy this local business . I’m fairly new to the area and wanted to check out downtown. My husband parked our van in the parking lot in the space close to the store . We (husband and 3 young children) make a mental note to purchase the juicy big tomatoes out front , a metal cutout fall decoration, a hanging planter, and saw they sold fire cider . My favorite around this time of the year. I voiced to my husband let’s walk the downtown district and although being a Sunday and most stores are closed I still wanted to see what stores are here. After window shopping we walked down to the garden and enjoyed it so much that I lost track of time and noticed when we returned back to the store they were closed . Although closed my husband and two children walked back to our van but me and daughter talked about the beautiful cutouts and which one we would be coming back for . We spent a few minutes outside the store and walked back to the van . As I’m getting ready to get into the van two kittens catch my attention . The kittens were not in front of junktique but several stores down. As a person that has fostered stray cats , I walk over to check on these two kittens. When I approached I noticed that the lid to a drain hole was open and when they noticed I was approaching the two kittens ran into the drain hole . I knelt down for a few seconds to calmly say it’s okay to see if they would come out , the kittens did not . I took that as my sign and was getting ready to walk away when I heard someone behind me say are you going to get the kittens? When I turned around I was met with a very annoyed woman. I explained to her what I was doing but felt very uncomfortable and awkward with her energy . After I explained myself she proceeded to aggressively verbally say in terms just leave well enough alone! I do have to admire her concerns of the kittens getting stuck in the drain hole from running away because they are scared and she was going out to change their water and feed them. She explained that she had just set the trap that was in front of this other store that morning in hopes to catch them . So once again I see that ,but it was her approach. When all this was happening and her exchange of words with me my husband had drove up beside me and rolled down his window because he saw her approach and was getting ready to ask her kindly to not speak to me in that tone because I was simply checking on the kittens . As I mentioned before it was very uncomfortable, but I smiled and and said okay thank you . My kindness seem to tick her off. When I got into my vehicle she became even more irate. She starting throwing the kittens water from out the bowls and was shaking her head and was talking to herself all the way back to the store . She really was having a very unsettling moment and it was honestly hard to watch . She was really triggered! This review as I’m typing - it still makes me feel so uneasy . I tried to chalk up as her small deed, but she ignored mine and was so rude. The point …there is a right and wrong way to address concerns and she was totally wrong . I’m sad because I want to shop this beautiful store , but the vibes I felt today over something so small just completely makes me feel uncomfortable. I hope that my review is seen - I don’t want a apology,but a simple what happened today was not okay and the person that approached me sees how uncomfortable she made me feel while I stood there and listened to her words while she failed to understand mine. So sadly I have to make a review on a store because of the actions of a person after hours. Grace, and being kind is free , please work on your actions, your character and words ! It’s not that hard ! The world is so heavy - healthy communication is key! Shop local, but this store is a no for me...

I want to begin by saying “Congratulations” to the owner (Linda) for keeping this business up and going during and after the Covid pandemic. You saved so many people like me who needed and depended on your help during this crisis. So many small town businesses went under but with the love and support of your customers & the good Lord above you kept your door open. Many people do not know this about the owner but she helps so many people like me a wildlife rehabber and farmers to provide food to animals. She takes nothing from us but a “thank you”. I too have been apart of a “group” effort to save 2 kittens that reside in the water drain line in front of her business. Sadly a bad review came up concerning this on her business cause they did not know all that’s been involved in the rescue. Please know Linda meant no ill will toward no one concerning this matter. She just has her hands full right now dealing with this time of year with so much over turning of produce/helping her vendors/her managing the business and being the main overseer of the kitten rescue. Let me add trying to find time to care for her Dad & family. I ask all those that see my post to please come inside her store and get to know the kind hearted person I’ve got to know after many years coming into her store. These are trying times right now and we all need to support her and her business plus without her other farmers/vendors will suffer cause their items are in her store. Linda …my prayers to you and “Thank You” for providing for my wildlife/your wildlife critters/the homeless and for the care of the kittens...

Sweetest owner on the planet! Hard to believe she is running the business by herself! She has been taking care of 2 sweet kittens stuck in a storm drain trying to gain their trust and get them caught for she has found loving homes for them. But people keep coming up trying to take them and are moving her traps. 🥺so sad what the world has come too! Disregard all the hateful comments people leave- who leaves a review on a store when they haven’t even gone inside! And was closed! I’d be upset at people to if they tried to move my traps too! So if you’re out of town- kernersville is a small town where we absolutely stand for our small businesses. A lot of the stores downtown has been here for years! The store is amazing! The owner is a sweetheart! I’ve been going here since I was a little girl! I love the hidden gems 💎 within this store! I never walk out empty handed! The produce is delicious! The outdoor decor is adorable! She is also the only produce store open on sundays- if you need milk, eggs, cheese, tomatas, etc she is open for you! She is certainly there for the people. She also helps other small businesses by selling their products in her store! Shoot she even feeds the birds outside her shop and is growing clovers outside for the honey bees. She’s such a good hearted person! Please stand up for this beautiful gem in Kernersville! 🩵and respect us nc...