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If you’re planning to serve food or drinks at your Fourth of July celebration, you may want to stock up on essentials ahead of time. Some North Carolina grocery and liquor stores will close or change their hours on Saturday, July 4. You also can expect schedules to change at other popular places for running errands.
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