Business

Growth is no stranger to Johnston County. Much of this rural county’s history has been written by its economic anchor – farming. And even with the area’s decline in agricultural production, it continues to be home to more farms than any other North Carolina county.

It took Jan Matthews-Hodges 12 years to develop the perfect pound cake recipe, but her efforts are finally paying off.

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?

Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery in Pine Level is making quite a name for itself.

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.

Utilities undergird every successful economic devel­opment project. Without them, jobs go elsewhere.

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.