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Charlotte businesses aim to cash in since sports gambling launch

Small Business

This Charlotte bakery is closing its doors

It's the latest business to shut down as Camp North End tenants struggle to make ends meet.
Helene

'Disaster like I've never seen' | Local farmers unite behind those who lost everything during Helene

Farms close to the Charlotte area are helping out farms in the mountains that lost crops and their livelihoods during Hurricane Helene.
Southend

South End doughnut shop closing at the end of the month after nearly 8 years in business

"We can’t begin to express how much this time has meant to all of us," the business shared on Instagram.
Local News

City grant aims to uplift minority-owned businesses in underserved areas

The city of Charlotte has chosen three corridors of opportunity to create a strategy that will help close the racial wealth gap and small businesses succeed.
Helene

Boone, Watauga County cautiously welcome tourists to shop local this fall

If you have plans to visit Boone, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce encourages people to support local, but stay away from areas still recovering.
Helene

Boone entrepreneurs devastated after Helene

Tourism is a must for the town to get back on their feet.
Helene

How to support businesses in recovering communities in western North Carolina

WCNC Charlotte spoke with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce about how to thoughtfully support local businesses this fall, as communities continue to recover.
Helene

'We're doing 12-hour days,' | Asheville welding business owner working around the clock to rebuild

CPS Welding and Repair, an Asheville company, was damaged heavily by Hurricane Helene.
Helene

Charlotte, Asheville breweries helping each other after Hurricane Helene

Many popular small businesses in Charlotte also have locations in Asheville, which are now dealing with serious damage.
Helene

Charlotte businesses help couples who had to cancel their dream NC mountains wedding

Dozens of couples had to cancel their dream weddings in North Carolina's picturesque mountains, but some small businesses are trying to save their special day.
Helene

What's open in the Charlotte area after Helene hit?

If you know of a location that has since reopened, let us know by texting us the phrase "NOW OPEN" to 704-329-3600 or post on X using the hashtag #NowOpen.