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Joann Fabrics and Crafts announced Wednesday that it will close hundreds of its stores nationwide, including multiple locations in North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — JOANN, the nationwide fabric and craft retailer, announced Wednesday it will close approximately 500 stores across the country, marking a dramatic downsizing for the long-standing chain. The closure affects more than half of the company's retail locations.