Governor Perdue called the passing of the smoking ban bill "an important and historic day for North Carolina." The Rusty Nail is a renown bar favored by blues musicians. Sandy Williams, the Rusty Nail's owner, agrees with the Governor that the smoking ban bill is important, but for different reasons.

"I'm expecting a significant effect on business. I do think that my guests will enjoy the fact that I've gotten together a plan of my own for outside smoking, but yes, I think it's going to affect everybody."

Williams says she is improving her outdoor patio in anticipation of the smoking ban, which kicks in January 2nd. © Copyright 2009, whqr