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Business celebrates its 50th year

"My philosophy is I want us to be recognized for the professionalism and integrity we have brought to the real-estate brokerage business over all these years," says Realtor Henry “Whit” Whitley Jr. Updated: Aug. 5, 2008 5:51 PM | Full story

Local sites interest travelers

While May and early June were slow for many tourism-related businesses in Johnston County, the rest of the summer looks more promising. Updated: Jul. 29, 2008 4:16 PM | Full story

Offshore oil has backers

The high cost of gas has left even the greenest of environmentalists praying for relief at the pump. Updated: Jul. 23, 2008 11:05 AM | Full story

Apartments would be near shops

Plans are in the works for a 164-unit apartment complex that would be near shopping and restaurants. Updated: Jul. 15, 2008 3:14 PM | Full story

Jobless rate surges

Construction-related layoffs increase due to the slowdown in the housing industry. Updated: Jul. 8, 2008 3:26 PM | Full story

Dunkin' Donuts to expand in Johnston

The chain plans to open a second Johnston County location. Updated: Jul. 9, 2008 10:02 AM | Full story

Starbucks to close 600 stores

Updated: Jul. 8, 2008 1:53 PM | Full story

Fuel costs squeezing lawn-care providers

Updated: Jul. 8, 2008 3:58 PM | Full story

Board backs shopping center with home-improvement store

Project to be at U.S. 70 Business and Shotwell Road. Updated: Jul. 2, 2008 11:07 AM | Full story

Community helps damaged business

Community pitches in to help restore Kenly tire shop. Updated: Jun. 17, 2008 10:10 PM | Full story

Recycling gets a boost

In a slow economy, more folks are turning scrap metal into dollars. Updated: Jun. 4, 2008 2:46 PM | Full story

Store's wares tell stories of bygone era

B.M. Robertson Mule Co. is one of the town's oldest businesses. Updated: Jun. 5, 2008 10:46 AM | Full story

Together, 100 years and still working

Two employees at TT Electronics in Smithfield were recently honored for a milestone in their careers. Updated: May. 28, 2008 2:58 PM | Full story

Board backs shopping center

The Cornwallis Commons shopping center, backed by the county planning board, would sit on 13 acres at the intersection of N.C. 42 West and Cornwallis Road. Updated: May. 28, 2008 9:14 AM | Full story

Town wants to have vacant lots filled

The Town Council backs a program to encourage building on empty lots downtown. Updated: May. 22, 2008 1:10 PM | Full story

Grant enables building's face lift

Downtown Facade Improvement Grant reimburses 50 percent of project costs up to $5,000. Updated: May. 13, 2008 5:27 PM | Full story

Town to get full-service hospital

Johnston Memorial Hospital plans to move 27 beds from Smithfield to the future Clayton facility. Updated: May. 7, 2008 3:46 PM | Full story

Walgreens might come to Benson

Construction could begin in 90 days. Updated: May. 7, 2008 11:50 AM | Full story

Restaurant reopens after plane crash

A crowd gathered last week at McCall's Bar-B-Que & Seafood on U.S. 70 to celebrate a momentous day for the popular restaurant. Updated: Apr. 30, 2008 12:14 PM | Full story

Ashley Furniture opens showroom, distribution center

New store is located on U.S. 70 Updated: Apr. 30, 2008 11:59 AM | Full story

Downtown merchants talk shop

Smithfield business owners work on offering entertainment on a regular basis. Updated: Apr. 30, 2008 11:06 AM | Full story

JCI confirms move to Selma

The non-profit will leave its longtime Smithfield home this summer to take up residence in the building previously occupied by Eaton Corp. in Selma. Updated: Apr. 23, 2008 11:35 AM | Full story

Bar offers ride home on weekends

A restaurateur from Smithfield adds his experience to Clayton's menu. Updated: Apr. 29, 2008 11:13 AM | Full story

Smart car takes to streets

Fuel economy is great; owner likes the way it drives. Updated: Apr. 9, 2008 11:50 AM | Full story

Big Bob's restaurant joins menu

Owner invites local to drop in for Italian fare. Updated: Apr. 9, 2008 11:45 AM | Full story

Bogus bills hit stores

Police investigating cases involving counterfeit money. Updated: Apr. 1, 2008 12:42 PM | Full story

Center welcomes new doctor

Updated: Apr. 2, 2008 3:20 PM | Full story

Museum director off and running

Director Adrienne Dunning wants to expand Tobacco Farm Life Museum's educational programming. Updated: Mar. 26, 2008 2:40 PM | Full story

New menu options on table

Updated: Mar. 25, 2008 11:26 AM | Full story

Pennsylvania company gives park high marks

The Keith Corp. broker who led a Pennsylvania businessman to Lincolnton hopes similar success stories will arise from an industrial park in Four Oaks. Updated: Mar. 12, 2008 2:11 PM | Full story


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