Many people in downtown Portsmouth turned to the Dollar General on High Street for groceries, but the store closed. They said they were in what’s called a ‘food desert.’ Now, one local business owner hopes to fill the void, giving folks an option to get fresh fruit, vegetables and more.
On High Street in Portsmouth’s Olde Towne you’ll find the Market Street & General Store.
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It’s where Tony Goodwin opened a fresh market…