PITTSBORO, N.C. -- "Anti" and "pro"- confederate ralliers are clashing in downtown Pittsboro over a confederate statue.

  • Some business owners tell Spectrum News it's almost a weekly sight
  • They worry its hurting the economy because customers and tourists are staying away from the area
  • Business owners say their businesses haven't taken hit from the rallies but they worry that could change

Their latest standoff happened over the weekend.

Some business owners tell Spectrum News it's almost a weekly sight.

They worry its hurting the economy because customers and tourists are staying away from the area.

Many in the Pittsboro area worry the town will get a bad rep as a result. They say Pittsboro is normally a place where people can shop, eat, and relax.

Business owners say their businesses haven't taken hit from the rallies but they worry that could change.