Johnston County’s best local businesses

The 113 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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113 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants48 places · newest: 815 Gourmet Grill N Commissary, Aug 2
• 02Beauty7 places · newest: Elizabeth’s Salon/ Dream Nails, Aug 2
• 03Shopping12 places · newest: Carolina Bridal World Triangle, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Cardinal Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Gregory Vineyards, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: Kandy and more Dulceria y paleteria, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage4 places · newest: Morgan's On Main, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Johnston County Museum, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden3 places · newest: Bexley House, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Glitter Fetish, Aug 2
• 11Pets3 places · newest: Waggerz Groom Room, Aug 2

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• Fit For Life Health Club

  Health & Wellness

  Since 1999, Fit For Life Health Club has been the clean, no-nonsense spot locals hit for real results, with state-of-the-art equipment,…

  101 Professional Ct (Garner) · fflhealthclub.com ↗

• Frost & Fyre

  Health & Wellness

  Whether you're sore from yardwork or chasing kids around, Frost & Fyre has whole-body cryotherapy, red light therapy, compression sessions,…

  101 N Market St Ste B (Benson) · frostandfyre.com ↗

• MagicMurals

  Services

  Self-proclaimed “world-wide leader” that sells customized wallpaper murals in a variety of self-adhesive, pre-pasted, or commercial types.

  723 S 3rd St (Smithfield) · magicmurals.com ↗

• Sound Station and Security

  Services

  Store with friendly, knowledgeable staff specializing in car stereos, tires and rims.

  713 E Market St (Smithfield) · soundstationsecurity.net ↗

• Myrick Vineyards LLC

  Parks & Outdoors

  Myrick Vineyards LLC is a family owned, country vineyard in the heart of Johnston County offering muscadine grapes for wine, fresh market…

  205 Hatcher Rd (Selma) · myrickvineyards.com ↗

• Springhill Outfitters

  Sporting Goods

  From shooting and archery to waterfowl and hunting essentials, Springhill Outfitters backs you up with firearm services and FFL transfers…

  773 Seafood House Rd (Selma) · springhilloutfitters.com ↗

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