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Economic Climate Nurtures a Broad Range of Businesses
If variety is the spice of life, Johnston County’s business community is exploding with flavor.
Comedy Club Has Crowds Laughing Out Loud
When stand-up comedian Matt Mayle decided to cut back on traveling, that didn’t mean he wanted to quit his night job. He just decided to keep his comedy closer to home.
Local Conestoga Wood Specialties Facility Is Key Player in Supply Chain
For more than 40 years, Conestoga Wood Specialties has been making wood doors and other components for the cabinet industry.
East Carolina Medical Center Offers Array of Treatments and Services
Looking for one-stop family medical care? Then swing by East Carolina Medical Center in Benson.
Family-Owned Interstate Outdoor Specializes in Billboard Advertising
If a roadside advertisement catches your eye, chances are it’s the handiwork of Interstate Outdoor.
Howell Theatre Caters to Families
Everything old is new again at the Howell Theatre, which was built in downtown Smithfield in 1935.
Neighborly Service Is Priority at Family-Run Cleveland Emporium
The Cleveland Emporium has been a family-run business since the 1940s.
Adventures Canoe & Kayak Rentals Offers One-Stop Service
If floating a boat floats your boat, then look no further than Neuse Adventures Canoe & Kayak Rentals, a one-stop service for getting you out of the rat race and down the river.
Growing Companies Find Support, Incentives in Johnston County
When Michael de Sherbinin opened the pages of a Southern Living magazine in 2006, he was surprised to find an article about The Pound Cake Company in Benson.
Let’s Get to Work: Workforce Development Center Prepares People for Jobs
Interested in a better-paying job?
North Carolina Paper Company Provides Everything for Parties
Joyce and Byron Haynes remember the days when the North Carolina Paper Co. – founded by Byron Haynes’ grandfather back in 1919 – carried pigs’ feet and giant pickles in glass jars lining the storefront counter.
E.D. Parker Has Been Building Johnston County for Three Decades
You can’t go very far in Johnston County without seeing something built by the E.D. Parker Corp.
High Tech Auto Sales Company Broadcasts Auctions Online
Manheim Aycock Auto Auction has gone high-tech.
Smithfield Satellite Antenna Manufacturer Tunes in the County
If you watch television‚ talk on a cellular telephone or use wireless Internet technology‚ chances are you have used products made by Andrew Corp.‚ global manufacturer of telecommunications infrastructure products.
The Hall and Gardens Provides Scenic Spot for Wedding
Wedding bells in your future? Then you’ll want to check out The Hall and Gardens at Landmark‚ an exquisite wedding and special events venue.
Preston Woodall House A Perfect Spot for a Wedding
The historic Preston Woodall House bed & breakfast in Benson offers a scenic backdrop for weddings and receptions as well as wonderful accommodations.
Medicap Pharmacies Do It the Old Fashioned Way
Two Medicap Pharmacy locations at Cleveland and McGees Crossroads in Johnston County have been serving the medical needs of the area for several years.
After Two Centuries, Four Oaks Still Supplies Southern Cooks
Southern cooks have reached for House-Autry Mills products since 1812.
Service Comes With a Personal Touch at Roberts & Wellons Hardware
Roberts & Wellons Inc. hardware store in Smithfield has been offering personal service to customers since the early 1900s.
Flying J Plaza Provides a Fun Roadside Rest Area
Summer travelers through Johnston County no longer have to imagine an oasis.
At Antique Wish Shop, Treasures Overflow
Looking for the perfect “something” to give to a friend or accent a room?
The Population Boom Spells Economic Boom in Johnston County
It’s something of a North Carolina conundrum. How can a county without a town of even 15,000 people amass annual retail sales of better than $1 billion?
MasterTrax Recording Studio Provides a Place for Musicians to Lay Down Tracks
Musicians in Johnston County don’t have to travel to Nashville or New York to record an album – they have a professional, commercial recording studio in their own backyard.
Workforce Solutions Are Energizing Johnston County’s Economy
Utilities undergird every successful economic development project. Without them, jobs go elsewhere.
Johnston County’s Rural Lifestyle Beckons Highly Skilled Workers
Growing up beside the world’s largest research park has been good for the 141‚640 residents of Johnston County.
Johnston County Pumpkin Patch Grows into Renowned Garden Center
It’s always growing season in DeWayne Lee’s garden‚ and his green thumb carries over into his family business as well.
