River Saluda perfect storm ends 2nd Act in Hendersonville
The 2nd Act coffee shop wine bar and taproom closes as paid parking, among other factors, reduces patron access. Owner Mike Willey cites loss of street parking from 8 to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, harming daytime business by about 40 percent. The owners opened the venue in September 2020.
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