Coastal town adopts method to help businesses still hurting from pandemic
Southport outdoor options help businesses stay afloat By Bryant Reed | December 14, 2020 at 9:31 PM EST - Updated December 15 at 12:00 AM
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The COVID-19 pandemic has made it anything but business as usual for months. Because of restrictions on the number of people allowed indoors at shops and restaurants, owners who once had booming businesses have worried about closing down.
Leaders in Southport have taken steps to let businesses open outdoor services.
“Put tents up, put seating outside; it’s very important so they can expand their business space,” said Mayor Joe Pat Hatem.