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On Thursday, Oct 8, customers of Glenwood South Pharmacy + Market learned of the store’s abrupt closing through a sign on the door and a text message sent to members.
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The store has sat dark and empty since, with changed locks. The original notice on the door from Blue Ridge Realty, Inc. claimed that the owner of Glenwood South Pharmacy failed to pay rent in a timely manner. A second notice with the Glenwood South Pharmacy + Market logo has been taped to the door over the first, The News & Observer observed on Monday, Oct. 12.
“We are absolutely devastated by this sudden farewell,” the second notice said, which was also posted to the business’ Facebook page. “To ensure you do not experience a gap in your medical care, we have already reversed all active insurance claims in our system. We are deeply sorry for the sudden disruption and any issues this causes.”
Customers and commentators have taken to Reddit and Facebook to discuss the closure. Many people expressed gratitude for the store’s service and sorrow for the closure while one shared regret for not picking up their prescriptions sooner. Former employees use the forum to share shock and grief for their unexpected termination.
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A Reddit commenter who said they worked at the pharmacy said that employees “had no clue” the closure was coming: “I’m really sorry to everyone who relied on us for their daily needs that this happened to us. I really enjoyed being around all the wonderful people I’ve worked with.”
The News & Observer contacted Blue Ridge Realty about the Glenwood South Pharmacy + Market building. They had “no comment” about the matter and declined to talk further. The N&O is still awaiting response from Glenwood South Market + Pharmacy and will update this story when received.
Recently, The News & Observer reported on other closures in the Triangle area. The Bloom Collective, located inside of Modern Apotheca, announced its closure over Instagram in preparation for upcoming federal hemp regulation changes. The Crabtree Valley Mall branch of Costal Credit Union announced in September that it will not be renewing its lease at the end of the year.
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