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36 | November/December • 2014 "We found this land here and bought us a building," explained Betty Carter. And that simple, hands-on approach can be found in every aspect of the company's operation. In addition to both Betty and Paul, who remain ac- tively involved on a daily basis, the mar- ket employs only three other people the majority of the year, along with a hand- ful of seasonal staff to pick up the slack during the summer. Although Paul's is notably busier throughout the summer months, they differ from many of their competitors in that they don't have an off-season. "We're open year round," said Betty, "Many people think we go home when the weather gets cold, but we're still here. ere is merchandise available in the winter that you can't get in the sum- mer, and our customers don't miss out on those products." None of this will come as a surprise to locals who frequent the shop. Typical clientele range from blue collar work- ers, to office professionals to numerous retired folks. "We have so many loyal customers. Adults shop with us now who came in as children, and I remember their par- ents and grandparents, some of whom have even passed on." "We love our customers. We appreci- ate their continued business. ey are the reason we are still going strong," ex- pressed Paul. What keeps the regulars coming back, even spanning generations? One reason is certainly the small-town, fam- ily-friendly atmosphere, and another is one word: quality. e Carters take a great deal of pride in their product, and set themselves up for success by starting out with the best possible produce. "We buy good quality so that we can serve good quality," said Betty. Much of the produce is local, but Paul travels to Columbia, South Caro- lina twice a week to gather produce that may be out of season or that isn't avail- able close by. As the seasons change, the Carters stock their store with nearly every fruit and vegetable you can think of. In summer: squashes, beans, differ- ent types of corn and the like. Winter specialties include all sorts of greens Rapha Primary Care Center • 1905 Skibo Road • Fayetteville, NC 28314 910.864.4357 www.raphaprimarycare.com 910.864.4357 910.864.4357 www.raphaprimarycare.com 910.864.4357 R A P H A Primary Care Urgent Care Internal Medicine Rapha Primary Care Center is the area's fi nest state-of-the-art internal medicine & urgent care clinic, offering patients: • On-Site Lab • Internal Medicine • Family Practice • Urgent Care • Weight Management • Ultrasounds • Cardiac Imaging • Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy • Sleep Lab • Medical Day Spa and more Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am - 6 pm Friday 8 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - 1 pm

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