By Caroline Klapper

Staff writer

caroline@themountaineer.com

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, thoughts of love are in the air, and local businesses in Waynesville are once again showing their love to customers with the annual Love the Locals campaign.

Organized by the Downtown Waynesville Association, Love the Locals is a way for local merchants and businesses to say thanks to their loyal customers. Through the entire month of February, downtown Waynesville businesses will be offering a variety of deals and discounts just for locals.

“We always support Love the Locals,” said Judi Ferris of the Chocolate Bear. “We have a lot of repeat customers, and it’s kind of like a thank you to the locals to give them something special in the stores.”

Every participating store will have ...