The photo is a little blurry, but it captures the spirit of a visit to Greensboro’s locally-owned, hometown pharmacy. They facility may be smaller than the large, chain pharmacies; however, all aisles lead to the best service and advice around. This is Gate City Pharmacy, located in Friendly Shopping Center. Here, you can get not only pills, but also compounded medications, advice about natural supplements and products, and plenty of educational support. Gate City opened in Friendly Center in 1967, and for 51 years, they’ve been building a loyal customer base. The staff will call and remind you it is time to refill your prescription, call to wish you a happy birthday, and work hard to ensure that you get the best price possible.

Even if you don’t need medicine, you just might need something they have on the counter, from light compression socks for traveling, or a pack of good-old-fashioned candy. In this digital era when it can be hard to get personalized service, it is nice to support a local business that takes customer service seriously.