Nocturna Coffee & Oddities, a gothic-themed coffeehouse that made its debut in downtown Salisbury less than four months ago, has abruptly closed. Its co-owner cited “endless threats” and “unrelenting” community harassment as the cause.
The shop at 213 S. Lee St. announced on social media Sunday that it had permanently closed and plans to relocate. “It’s with heavy hearts that we are making this post,” the statement said. In an exclusive interview this week, the shop’s co-owner Madison Moore shared what led to the decision with The Charlotte Observer.
Nocturna quickly became known for its “spooky vibes,” serving up drinks with names like Scream Queen, Nosferatu and Ghostbuster. Unlike traditional coffee shops, it operated in the evening…