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Nothing like shopping at the last minute, right? Don't worry, we have your list of great local gifts that you can get at the last minute!

Posted 2:00 p.m. Dec 23, 2019 — Updated 3:48 p.m. Dec 23, 2019

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Nothing like shopping at the last minute, right? Don't worry, we have your list of great local gifts that you can get at the last minute!

Note: You can find all of these things at one of our favorite spots for unique gifts - NOFO in downtown Raleigh.

List: Best local places to shop for unique gifts

Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn's Reindeer Crunch - This Asheville popcorn company has a variety of flavors including their popular Reindeer Crunch, which includes a mix of walnuts, dark chocolate and popcorn.

Fair Game Beverage Rum Honey and Chocolates - Fair Game Distillery is located in Pittsboro. They actually harvest their honey in Raeford. The chocolate are filled with their spirits - Amber Rum and Apple Bourbon.

Pimento Cheese Straws from Dee Dee's Gourmet - Made in Charlotte, these cheese straws are such a yummy alternative to the traditional cheese straws!

American Meltdown Pimento Cheese - The popular Durham food truck is selling pimento cheese now!

NOFO's Christmas Morning Grits - Beautifully packaged and a great gift idea. These are true North Carolina stone ground grits.

NOFO's Ham Biscuits - A yummy option for Christmas morning.

Knit hats from Rosehip Lane - These super-soft hand-knitted hats are made in Raleigh and so cozy you will want to wear them all the time.

North Carolina greeting cards - These hand-drawn cards are just spectacular. They are specifically of places in the area like the Peace Street Bridge.

Railroad Tie Oyster Shuckers - Waller Handmade creates these fantastic oyster shuckers, and now they are offering ladles and spoons.

Let's Eat Tea Towels - Artist Elaine O'Neal in Chapel Hill creates these cute towels with designs celebrating fried chicken and collards.

Bertie County Roasted Peanuts - You can buy a burlap sack filled with two pounds of roasted peanuts in the shell.

Ornaments from A Paper Forest - These Raleigh ornaments are hand-made from artisan and vintage papers from across the globe.

Handmade Moravian Star Ornaments - These wooden stars are made in Raleigh. Each has a unique story behind the wood used to create it. Check the tag on each one for the full story.

Magnolia Angel Ornament - These cute little angel ornaments were made from actual magnolia pods.

Sno Folks Ornaments - These are actually made by a NOFO employee and are constructed from old salt and pepper shakers.

Raleigh Basket - Pull together a gift basket of Raleigh goodies. Here's what I suggest: