GRAHAM, NC — A judge says an Alamance County topless dance club can remain open for business, but it must comply with a temporary restraining order. The restraining order prohibits Dockside Dolls from allowing criminal activity on the premises or arrangements for prostitution at other locations. Club owner and President Jerry W. Golding also cannot sell or give away the property.

Superior Court Judge Ronald Stephens said the order will remain in effect until a jury decides whether the club is a public nuisance. The trial has not been scheduled.

County Attorney David Smith filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit against the club Sept. 3 after a yearlong undercover investigation. He argues that prostitution and illegal drugs were prevalent and confirmed by sworn statements.

Dockside Dolls’ attorney J. Michael Murray of Cleveland said isolated incidents of bad behavior are likely at any business, and that the club has taken steps to prevent illegal activity.