The 1st US 117 Business was created in 1960 as a renumbering of US 117-A through Goldsboro.
In 2023 or 2024, US 117 Business north was truncated to the NC 111 split, where US 117 was rerouted to meet it. The piece tht was north of NC 111 became part of US 117.
For a couple years in the mid-2000s its endpoints were US 117-A instead of US 117.

US 117-A through Goldsboro 1957 Wayne County

US 117 Business through Goldsboro 1962 Wayne County

The 2nd US 117 Business was created in 1960 as a renumbering of US 117-A through Burgaw, with no changes since.

US 117-A through Burgaw 1953 Pender County

US 117 Business through Burgaw 1962 Pender County

The 3rd US 117 Business was created in 1960 as a renumbering of mainline US 117 through Mount Olive.
In 1990, US 117 Business became part of current US 117-A.

US 117 through Mount Olive 1957 Wayne County

US 117 Business through Mount Olive 1962 Wayne County

US 117-A replaces US 117 Business 1990 Official