The argument can be made that there is nothing general about the feelings of nostalgia summoned by stepping into a locally-owned general store. It's a unique love we feel for things that remain…
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Sometimes in this blog I get to provide information, and sometimes I get to introduce interesting people. But better yet, every once in a while, I get to say something important. This is one of those…
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Everyone has their own opinions surrounding Black Friday. Some would classify it an obsession. Some, a tradition. While others find it's slow erosion of Thanksgiving Day and family-time appalling…
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Evans Jewelers is happy to announce the Grand Opening of their new location, 320 E. Market St. in downtown Smithfield. On September 18th a ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 5:00pm followed by a…
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In 1914 it was Massengill's Store & Warehouse. In 1944 it was RA Temple's O-Kay Groceries. In 1965 it was Austin's General Store. Now Stanfield's General Store, this piece of real estate in…
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For as long as I can remember, Jewel's has been a beacon of cloth and color on the corner of Market and Third in downtown Smithfield. Through rain and sun and snow, the dazzling dresses in the window…
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