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Hillsborough hardware store, Dual Supply Co, announced its upcoming closure through a “Going Out of Business Sale” sign posted in the shop’s building window on 115 West King St.
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Wesley Woods, then-owner, died in 2024 after spending nearly seven decades of his life behind the site’s counter. Woods bought the former Western Auto in 1973 after buying it from his then-boss, The News of Orange County reported.
Today, Woods’ son, Jeffery, owns the shop and confirmed its closing. Woods told The News & Observer that he put the signage in the window on Monday, Aug. 24 and will begin the sale at the beginning of September before eventually closing at the end of that month.
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In 2018, another business he owned, Carolina Game & Fish tackle shop, closed after 28 years, The News of Orange County reported.
The 53-year-old family owned business is many in a series of long-time local businesses closing. The N&O reported on other long-standing Triangle institutions that have recently closed:
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This story was originally published August 27, 2026 at 12:15 PM.