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Small businesses beleaguered by pandemic seek to recover during holidays

The coronavirus pandemic is hitting small businesses hard, but some hope Black Friday sales will provide a much-needed boost to their bottom line. A plea from many small business owners to shop local comes as coronavirus cases continue to surge and restrictions get tighter. With store shelves packed with deals, shoppers are coming out to spend some money as owners hope this Black Friday becomes a much-needed payday.