BEAUFORT, SC. (WTOC) - For the last week, crews have been working on a major stormwater project in the city of Beaufort.

The project started on one of the city’s busiest streets and has business owners worried especially as the holiday shopping season nears.

SEE: Beaufort business owners voice concerns over upcoming drainage project; State rep asks for delayed start

We learned how businesses are trying to combat the dip in business.

That project started at the intersection of Bay and Charles Street in downtown Beaufort.

For local businesses, it comes at an inopportune time right before the holiday rush, but we spoke to one business trying to make the most of it and are seeing more people than expected walk in their doors.

That business is Panini’s On The Waterfront , a popular

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