CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Arts and crafts empire A.C. Moore has announced it is shutting its doors for good.

This will be the store's final Black Friday, according to a press release the company issued Tuesday.

Around Charlotte, there are three A.C. Moore locations; Hickory, Concord, and Matthews.

Rival company Michaels will be taking over 40 of the 140 plus stores, the rest will be closed permanently.