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A passionate historian, Todd Johnson has long worked to preserve Smithfield’s heritage. In 2025, that dedication reached new heights when the historic downtown theater—operating since 1935—was almost sold to a church, Todd stepped in.

When Grant Goings arrived in Wilson in 2005, he saw downtown not just as a district—but as the catalyst for citywide economic development.

Since 2012, Jewelers on Main has been part of the heartbeat of Downtown Mooresville.