There are two keys to having a successful business according to “Nobby” Noblitt, who has owned and operated Nobby’s Sew & Vac at 312 North Austin in Lamesa for nearly 30 years. “Number one be ready to work – I mean be ready to work yourself to death,” Nobby said. Number two, always be honest with your people. When you tell your customers anything, always look at them right straight in the eye.” When Nobby’s Sew and Vac opened in October of 1989, Nobby didn’t have any idea it would last for almost 30 years. But Nobby, now 88 years old, recently announced ...