WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Right on the corner of Patterson Avenue and Fourth Street in Winston-Salem, Fair Witness sits empty.
Owner Blake Stewart, like many other business owners, tried to stay open for as long as he could before he had to close up shop indefinitely.
"For us, we spent 10 days operating as just a one in one out bottle shop and putting all proceeds to them [employees]," said Stewart.
The city's stay-at-home order was extended to May 7. The extension didn't come as a surprise to Stewart, but that doesn't necessarily make it easier.
"I do think it’s wise to continue to play it safe and it does hurt and it does become difficult especially for folks who don’t have a whole lot in savings," he said.