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There are so many wonderful products made here in North and South Carolina, from specialty foods to fashion, furniture, fine art, decor, jewelry, gift items, and handmade crafts.

These products capture the spirit of the Carolinas, and make great gifts for any occasion. Shopping local helps our region, adding to the vibrancy and economic health of our cities and towns, and benefiting the producers and businesses supplying everything from fresh pecans to handmade pottery.

Buying close to home is so more than simply a feel-good, “it’s the right thing to do” idea. The concept of supporting local businesses goes much deeper than being way to promote a community- a number of researchers and organizations have been taking a closer look at how revenue flows, and their research shows the profound economic impact of keeping money within the local economy when possible.

The economic health of many communities around our region increasingly depends on it, since buying local keeps measurably more revenue within the local economic ecosystem.

We’ll be covering the best of shopping and local merchandise, and we’d like to hear your suggestions, viewpoints and feedback.

Please use the Connect With Us link to send us recommendations about Carolina local products and stores you’d recommend, plus craftspeople, success stories and news, along with any questions.

Thanks for your suggestions, and please keep them coming. We value your input regarding great stores, products, amazing gifts, and business owners in North and South Carolina.

The Carolina Today Editorial Team

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