Johnston County’s best local businesses

The 197 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 Sep 20

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197 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants68 places · newest: Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits, Sep 20
• 02Beauty21 places · newest: Adrenaline Designs "A tattoo experience", Sep 20
• 03Shopping34 places · newest: DeWayne's, Sep 20
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Cardinal Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife12 places · newest: Gregory Vineyards, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Auntie Anne's, Sep 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: Barn Shelter Antiques, Sep 20
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Level 9 Fitness, Sep 20
• 09Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Strickland Art Gallery, Sep 20
• 10Home & Garden5 places · newest: BIG DEAL OUTLET, Sep 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Glitter Fetish, Aug 2
• 12Pets7 places · newest: Paws N Claws Grooming, Sep 20

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• Coffee On Raiford

  Cafes

  Coffee On Raiford is the cozy Downtown Selma spot where neighbors linger. Expect locally roasted fair-trade espresso, iced lattes and…

  123 N Raiford St (Selma) · coffeeonraiford.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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