Local business owners say profits take a hard hit when crime happens nearby

A Durham restaurant is closed after a deadly shooting, and so are nearby businesses. Some owners and government officials say the violent crime not only impacts the people targeted, but also the local businesses' bottom line.

Feb 28, 2026 - 05:00
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Local business owners say profits take a hard hit when crime happens nearby
A Durham restaurant is closed after a deadly shooting, and so are nearby businesses. Some owners and government officials say the violent crime not only impacts the people targeted, but also the local businesses' bottom line.

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