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When you walk through the historic district in downtown Henderson, you can feel the change in the air. New businesses are popping up throughout, and established ones are being revitalized. Among these businesses is Gear and Beer, a store that sells outdoor gear and local craft beer. Gear and Beer was founded in September of 2021 by Carol Terwilliger. Terwilliger relocated to Henderson from Raleigh after working in design and web development for 28 years before deciding she wanted to get closer to her roots. “I grew up in the mountains of Virginia and was an avid backpacker, zero-impact camper, and always thought I would have an outdoor store. I was thinking about easing into retirement and going back to that original dream,” she said. Rather than moving back to the mountains, Carol decided to settle in Henderson, where she could still be near friends and other conveniences including living just an hour from Raleigh. Seeing other outdoor stores pop up around the state in conjunction with a brewery or tap house inspired Carol to bring this idea to Henderson, and fulfill her lifelong dream.
Downtown Henderson is starting to bring the area back to life, and Gear and Beer is just one of the businesses helping to lead the charge. Other businesses like Sadie’s Coffee Shop, Nella Roo’s Boutique, several niche apparel shops, and McGregor Hall have become staples within the community. An ice cream shop and brewery may also be headed to the area soon. Gear and Beer has a small seating area where customers can drink local craft beers. The store has been host to live music and other events that draw visitors downtown, which has been a crucial part of the store’s success.
The city of Henderson has made a concerted effort to revitalize downtown and attract new businesses. This includes investing in infrastructure improvements and offering incentives to businesses. The results are starting to show, and Terwilliger is confident that downtown will continue to grow. “There are a…
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