People’s Emporium strives to build community

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This is the back room that serves as a meeting/craft area for gatherings.

Sara Fox | Bladen Journal

<p>The People’s Emporium has many unique gifts like these lotion candles. One of the tiny trolls is hidden in this photo. Can you find it?</p>
<p>Sara Fox | Bladen Journal</p>

<p>Once Mary and Dwayne realized how popular disc golf is in the area, they made sure to keep supplies in stock!</p>
<p>Sara Fox | Bladen Journal</p>

<p>Mary is committed to selling items that are unique and full of humor, like these “Real Housewives of E-Town” hats. There are also hats for other Bladen County towns.</p>
<p>Sara Fox | Bladen Journal</p>

<p>The People’s Emporium has tons of unique non-electronic children’s toys.</p>
<p>Sara Fox | Bladen Journal</p>

<p>Mary and Wayne Miller, owners of The People’s Emporium.</p>
<p>Courtesy of Mary Miller</p>

<p>Mary Miller and employee Jocelynn Powell pose in between hiding trolls.</p>
<p>Sara Fox | Bladen Journal</p>

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ELIZABETHTOWN — When you walk into The People’s Emporium in downtown Elizabethtown, you can’t help but feel welcome as either Mary or Dwayne Miller (and sometimes both) always greet you with genuine, warm enthusiasm. Currently, the store is filled with the sound of Christmas music, holiday gifts, and the usual gleefully eclectic items sold year-round.

Finding community in a new place can be difficult, especially when it seems like everyone is already happy with the way things are. Shaking things up in such a comfortably established area can be a challenge, but it’s a challenge Mary and Dwayne are eager to conquer.

Mary and Dwayne cut the ribbon for The People’s Emporium in downtown Elizabethtown on June 15 of this year and have spent many moments since planning how their charming…

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