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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>Harbor Freight Tools will officially open its new store in Beaufort at 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13.</p>
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<p>The store, located at 142 Robert Smalls Parkway, is the 24th Harbor Freight Tools store in South Carolina, and, according to the company, should bring approximately 25-30 new jobs to the community.</p>
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<p>The store will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.</p>
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<p>“We’re ready to serve and deliver value to customers in Beaufort and all of Beaufort County,” Store Manager John Braxton said in a release. “At Harbor Freight, we recognize that now, more than ever, our customers depend on us for the tools they need to get the job done at an affordable price. We are the place for quality tools at the lowest prices for mechanics, contractors, homeowners and hobbyists — any tool user who cares about value.”</p>
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<p>The store will stock a full selection of tools and equipment in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and more.</p>
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<p>In 2021, Forbes Magazine recognized Harbor Freight as the country’s top employer for veterans across all industries, one of the top employers in terms of diversity, one of the top employers for women and one of the top 20 large employers in all of retail. Diversityjobs.com has also recognized the company as a top employer for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.</p>
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