Moonshining has been a problem in Franklin County for years, and federal and state agents hoped that by monitoring large sugar sales, they would be able to take a larger dent out of the illegal industry. I couldnt get through to them I sent a letter back saying, Ill put a serial number on it if you want me to but I didnt buy it commercially, and finally they quit sending me letters.. Moonshining is concentrated in the mountains for several reasons, but primarily because there's a centuries-old tradition of converting corn crops into whiskey to simplify transport for sale outside of the region. In March 1964, Stephenson, a native of Marion, went to work as a reporter/photographer for The Franklin News-Post and The Franklin Gazette. Blank family trees in the back for paternal and maternal information. Closed You can cancel at any time. Not that anyone needed a calendar for 2020! Somehow, he and Stephenson never crossed paths. 271 pages. If you lived in this part of the country, you might have 75 acres, but maybe 4 acres by the creek were all you could actually farm, says Linda Stanley, managing director of the Franklin County Historical Society. Family members write out Mills' stories in longhand as he recites them. 2 - 55 pages. "I walked the fence," he said during a recent interview. Next printing probably not until June 2021. Our product can substitute anywhere a good vodka or a good rum would go., Underwood and his business partner, Pat Sisk, started distilling as a hobby in 2012. All testified on one day, saying either they were with or saw the Dulings on the day of the murders, the article reads. The Raleigh Register reported on Dec. 10 that she testified she heard Paul and Hubbard talk about the murders. Defense attorney Andrew Davis argued the brothers were nowhere near the murder sites on either night. "I'd get behind a few dollars on something and I might just get the still out of the barn and make a little.". The one fellow in particular who took me under his wing, he was all about making craft spirits, Prillaman says. He says his family always had to keep a lookout for the authorities but also had to constantly move moonshine operations in Franklin County Woods. [Read the Rest]. 3xl are $19 each. In World War I a few of the Dulings were pilots, according to reports of the time. Well go through this sugar rather quickly, said Bobby Cobbs of Virginia Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services, adding that orphanage workers planned to pick up the 4,400 pounds of Dixie Crystal sugar today. The Era History Blind Pig Events Craft Beverages Moonshine Heritage Month . I had ABC agents roll in, Lumsden says, but the still was empty, since he had just finished a batch of corn whiskey. Please call for ordering information including availability, most current shipping and handling charges, or to check on recent additions. One year ago today I bought the domain MoonshineHeritage.com and published my first post (which had been written a few weeks before.) Pictures are now able to be uploaded by all users.please be aware subject matter will be reviewed..so no tasteless or misappropriate posts as they will be deleted. Southwest Virginia is the moonshine capital of the world. Describes the east-west migration of Franklin County's earliest settlers. Not many people sit around and drink straight vodka. Be sure to ask about brewery tours to soak in the experience while learning about the beer-making process! Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. Spiral-bound, most are collections by individual researchers, some are published works copied with permission. However, three of the boys seemed to hesitate and exchange glances before saying no. The owner also denied seeing such a vehicle. 1 - 125 pages ($30 plus $7 s/h). Mills said he felt motivated to complete the book "Why Moonshine?" I dont have to go out there and freeze to death., Lumsden doesnt care for the clichd caricature of the mountain moonshiner. A partial listing is provided. The Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial of 1935 by T. Keister Greer. He'd get up on a still and just go to work, sweat pouring off him," Stephenson said, grinning. "Sometimes he'd keep four or five poems in his head for a whole week," she said. On a clear day, be prepared to take in breathtaking scenic views of the lovely mountain ranges within Franklin County. Web Policy | Contact Us | FOIA | Media Room | Download Help | WAI Level A Compliant | Sip Responsibly, All rights reserved, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, 1997-2023, Robert Bondurant, grandson of Franklin County's most famous moonshiner, is reviving the family legacy of making moonshine in, VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AUTHORITY, Small, Women-owned and Minority-owned (SWaM) Suppliers. [Read the Rest], Heres a few pics from a friend that was hiking around Jamison Mill Park on Philpott Lake in Franklin County, Virginia. Or , of course, pick one up! but this one is a collectible. Then, on a July night in 1936, the frogs were croaking and a slight breeze was blowing as Roanoke County sheriffs Deputy Simmons finished his shift and headed home. Humor mixed with stories of war. Now, we will take a deeper look at moonshine operations and where locals could get a. The Raleigh Register carried this trial on the front page for many days in December 1936. (Shrink-wrapped, 2 1/2 inches thick. Judge James C. Turk agreed in an order filed Wednesday. A good read even if your folks never set foot in this church! Simmons noticed a car trying to pass on the left-hand side of the cruiser. Mills' book captures in print the rich lore that the legally blind storyteller carries in his head and heart. A few colonists moved into the area before the American Revolutionary War, but most settlement happened afterward, as people moved west seeking new lands. The original. Follows the 6-year career of Amos Law and includes some of Henry's exploits as well. The back of the wood piece has the iron's history, thanks to Doug Minnix who actually did the branding. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. There were 18,963 households, out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. Stephenson describes run-ins with the menacing moonshiner and a subsequent decision to carry a handgun in his book, "A Night of Makin' Likker - Plus Other Stories from the Moonshine Capital of the World.". Facebook. [10] It is upriver of the fall line of the Roanoke River, located at Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The paper quotes her as testifying the Duling brothers drove around the country hunting for Simmons before returning to Beckley the night of his murder. Ferrum College Franklin County, VA Moonshine Capital. This is a story that has a bit of everything biplanes, fast cars, moonshine and murder. These are a few search warrants his father received from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Instead, the judge sentenced the brothers to 20 to 30 years. SANTAS FOR SALE. Letters, research papers, notes. "I got close to it a time or two," Mills said. Years later, Philpott was charged with murdering a Bassett man but was himself shot and killed before trial. ", "The stories are based on truth," Mills said recently. A favorite location by the famous television personalities from the show Moonshiners always frequent this location. By the 1930s folks were so intertwined with moonshine that the national spotlight came to rest on Franklin County. Franklin County is home to two beautiful lakes, breweries, distilleries, and plenty of quaint downtown areas. The book was adapted as a film, Lawless, in 2012. During the trials it was discovered that Franklin County produced between 500 and 1,000 gallons of moonshine daily and not an ounce could leave the county without a substantial monetary tribute, called granny fees, paid to law enforcement and local officials, accounts report. Again, no eyewitnesses or so the suspects thought. One night, the authors wrote, Frank was hell-belting across the Roanoke/Franklin county line with the authorities on his tail. This brewery themes itself around the railroad and train station located in Boones Mill, along with a little flair of metal and an iron forge in the window. Transcribed from the original by Linda Nezbeth with detailed notes on the subjects/places mentioned by Pvt. His grandfather and father have experience making illegal alcohol. Includes local history, family tales and photos. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. After you take time to treat yourself and build up an appetite, its time to enjoy award-winning dining from one of many area eateries. Cruising down Rocky Mount Road, his partner, sheriffs Deputy Charles Boone, napped in the passenger seat. ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ Chefs at an orphanage are cooking up visions of dancing sugarplums after learning they will get two tons of sugar seized in a federal moonshine raid. While moonshine has traditionally been a backyard (or backwoods) industry, more and more moonshiners have been stepping into the sunshine by getting licenses and opening legal distilleries. If both are bought at the same time, postage of $18 will do it. Ancestry John Edward Cavendar ($20 plus $7 s/h), Eichenburg. "Over the next 18 years, I traveled with the trio, reporting and photographing one raid after another. The soft cover booklets are from 1986 - 35 years ago. 3 - 140 pages ($32 plus $7 s/h). Moonshine Madness in Franklin County, Virginia WSLS 10 75.6K subscribers Subscribe 2.7K views 1 month ago The Moonshine Capital of the World: Franklin County, Virginia. 220 pages. 510 Franklin St., Rocky Mount, Va.; Thursdays-Saturdays, various times. Twenty of the 23 defendants were found guilty. "I carried the almost-square pistol in my right back pants pocket for about six months. [6], Historians estimate that in the 1920s, 99 of every 100 Franklin County residents were in some way involved in the illegal liquor trade. 2015 Franklin County Historical Society 460 S. Main Street Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151 In this 1979 photograph, Morris Stephenson poses with portions of the 'cemetery still' moonshine operation discovered in Franklin County that featured 18 800-gallon submarine type stills.. Patrick Morris Pugh ($10 plus $6 s/h). If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558. Those accused included elected officials, business owners and operators, likker makers and transporters and even a mercantile business itself. Single-batch, pot-distilled spirits made from cane and grain. Today, he said he can distinguish shadows and light but not much else. One of the latest published by us is Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Book 2020. After all the testimony, the defense made a motion for a directed verdict, but it was denied by the judge. Robert Bondurant, grandson of Franklin County's most famous moonshiner, is reviving the family legacy of making moonshine in Bondurant Brothers Distillery. Robert Hill Blockhouse ($12 plus $9 s/h). As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,477. Call for availability before ordering. Holland: "Recollections of a Private" - by William Preston Holland, Co. G. 11th VA Infantry CSA. Jamison. The arguments were the same: The defense claimed a conspiracy; the prosecution said it was mountain revenge. Callaway history. Located just near the Harvester, Early Inn, and Rocky Mount Burger Company, Twin Creeks is a must-visit stop on your trip. Here's a sample page. Utilizing a repurposed Coca-cola botting location, this establishment makes a wide variety of great burger options. All the money goes to our museum display projects. 1255 Main Street Rocky Mount VA 24151 Phone: 540-483-3030 Email. Solid research. The school system includes 12 elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. [7] The bootleggers became involved with gangsters from Chicago and other major cities, and some local law enforcement officials were part of the criminal activities and killing of competitors. Shooting Creek is the place where the history of those two traditions cross. Stephenson also met state ABC Agent Jack Powell. Weve been doing a lot of dreaming, figuring out what we can do with it.. Index ($2 mailed). The racial makeup of the county was 88.95% White, 9.35% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Our first stop took us up to the mountain to Callaway, Virginia to Chaos Mountain Brewery. Although not all books are indexed and not all include documentation of resources, these works provide clues and proofs to assist others researching the same families. Va. (AP) - It looked like a cemetery. Hammer Forge is a great hangout spot to make new friends, share a drink, and have a good time. Franklin County in the Blue Ridge is traditionally considered the center of moonshining Virginia. [3] Our first stop on the list is The Whole Bean Coffee House right in downtown Rocky Mount. in great condition - even some surplus rare collectibles - and brand new ones. Got 'em all year long! Using age-old distilling techniques and locally sourced ingredients, owner Chris Prillaman and the team do not disappoint. If you are ordering multiple copies, we are able to ship UPS and can get a price for the lot, if you wish. The un-indicted conspirators are as interesting as those who were indicted. Very limited. [Read the Rest], Here is a basic recipe for the legendary apple pie moonshine. [Read the Rest], Today marks the one year anniversary of Moonshine Heritage. Call to see if we have your size.). Males had a median income of $29,807 versus $22,215 for females. Franklin is represented by Republicans David Suetterlein and Bill Stanley in the Virginia Senate, Republicans Wren Williams and Kathy Byron in the Virginia House of Delegates, and Morgan Griffin in the U.S. House of Representatives. It seemed like a never-ending occurrence," Stephenson writes in "A Night of Makin' Likker.". 4($15 plus $6 s/h). Stephenson's newspaper story about the 1966 bust of Philpott's operation apparently rankled. 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Greer writes, The Virginia Frontier is a fascinating study. The event is this Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. [9] The writer Matt Bondurant had ancestors in the area, whose exploits during this period inspired his historical novel, The Wettest County in the World (2008). The sugar would have gone to waste had it been stored as the case worked its way through the courts, said Jim Silvey, a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent. You'll find so much information about local people and the times. In the woods, you dont do paperwork, he says. ". 0. 'A few intriguing murders' - included are newspaper clippings, "True Detective" stories and more. Soft cover. Here you will find toys, records, and other memorabilia from the 70s, 80s, and beyond. Simmons and Richards were on-scene when Paul and Hubbards older brother, Frank Duling, was killed during a moonshine run between Franklin County, Va., and Nicholas County. A second car approached from behind, the same types of weapons a .45-caliber pistol and a shotgun. The stories weve been told Im sure these old-timers have never mentioned to another soul in their life, but because we were making moonshine they felt that kindred spirit and let us have some of their stories.. We figured if the moonshine was in Virginia, we could use it here.. Ferrum College offers bachelor's degrees in twenty-eight major degree programs. James Andrew Tucker ($6 plus $6 s/h), Wimmer. People live there who commute to work in the urbanized areas of Roanoke, Lynchburg, Martinsville, and Danville. Stephenson often stuffed his reporter's notebook inside his pants to free his hands for photography. That is the official version. The per capita income for the county was $19,605. Franklin County Virginia Moonshine. {{store.behavioralRules.productRules.orderFulfilledFromStoreMessage}}, {{store.behavioralRules.productRules.additionalBottlesCanBeOrderedMessage}}, {{store.behavioralRules.productRules.orderFulfilledFromWarehouseMessage}}. Holland. They are the main characters in, Franklin County, and subsequently Smith Mountain Lake, was the setting for Touchstone Pictures 1991 film ", This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 19:52. Artist/historian Doug Minnix drew old stores from the Callaway community on the calendar pages and included a brief history of each plus a map for finding the sites. Moonshiner William Jefferson "Jaybird" Philpott threatened Franklin County newspaperman Morris Stephenson more than once. You have permission to edit this article. Low 53F. Franklin County moonshine legend Amos Law dies at 83. When Law was 18 and began to make moonshine with his father, he was able to escape the law a few times. The Era | So much so that the movie Lawless was made in 2012 based off of the Bondurant Brothers' illegal moonshine business as written by Matt Bondurant, one of Jack's grandsons, in his bestselling book; The Wettest County in the World . Its also the mountain music center of the universe. If it got hot on me, I'd back off and lay low for a while and then come back. Sister Ora - Brother Goode by Charles D. Thompson Jr. (Stories of Miss Ora Harrison and Elder James Goode Lane Hash and the community in which they lived and served - many high quality photos, gleanings from personal interviews and research from the Endicott/Southwestern area of Franklin County.) They pulled a snub-nose machine gun from their car and at point-blank range they filled Deputy Richards with a hail of machine-gun fire, assuring his death, wrote Stanley Adkins, an amateur historian and former mayor of Summersville, in his events of the story. Collected by Claude Holland, indexed by Martha Young. The following three distilleries celebrate the trade that was launched by the first Scotch-Irish immigrants who arrived in western Virginia and kept the area solvent during Prohibition, when Franklin County liquor was shipped in huge quantities to D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Peter Eichenburg ($30 plus $9 s/h), Hill, Descendants of Swinfield Hill ($12 plus $6 s/h). But right before Christmas of 1937, a jury in Halifax County, Va., did just that, and recommended each man serve 99 years in the Virginia State Penitentiary. Indexed. Everybody wanted something better for their children. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Join if you live here or wish you lived here! Instructions on the sack. Collected by Claude Holland. Soft Cover. A shot was fired which flattened Franks tire. You have permission to edit this article. Theyre some of the smartest men Ive ever been around my entire life.. The college continues to operate under the auspices of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women of the Virginia Annual Conference. In Franklin County, Virginia alone there were 77 legal distilleries. It took three trials to convict the Duling brothers of the murder of Franklin County, Va., sheriffs Deputy Thomas Jefferson Jeff Richards and Roanoke County sheriffs Deputy Clarence Big Boy Simmons. When I was in 11th grade, I had to do a report in my government class about what I wanted to do when I grew up, and mine was on moonshining, says Andy Lumsden, distiller for Franklin County Distilleries. Franklin County is home to two beautiful lakes, breweries, distilleries, and plenty of quaint downtown areas. And those sales indicate that the county's moonshining history still fascinates decades after its heyday. 55 pages Part I, 18 pages Part 2. The brothers had two women in the car with them while eating in front of the drive-in restaurant, according to Spirits of Just Men.. One chapter describes how Jabe Sloan and a cousin decided to swap wives. Cause there's nothing here but cows, farms, and good ole moonshine! Spiral bound, color cover showing Robert's journey from Pennsylvania to what would become Franklin County, VA. Holland: John Henry Holland Family ($15 plus $6 s/h), Holland: John M. Holland Plantation ($6 plus $5 s/h), Holland: Letters from War($10 plus $5 s/h), Holland: Miscellaneous No. If youre looking for some family fun and adventure, Franklin County is a must-see location you have to visit. We have a now very limited number of these publications featuring lots of local photographs. And, in fact, there's a country right here in the Old Dominion that lays claim to being the Moonshine Capital of the World. Perhaps, Thompson is oversimplifying the story, because Adkins, wrote the bar owner, was reluctant to snitch on the Duling clan, the reputed kingpins of the West Virginia moonshine trade. County Seat of the 'Moonshine Capital of the World' Franklin County, Virginia! Call or email for a list of designs. We put the roofs on churches, We built schools. The Franklin County conspiracy case went to jury at 3:10 p.m. on June 29 and a verdict was reached on July 1. A lot of input solicited or not from the old-timers told us what we needed to know, and we honed our recipe over time, Underwood says. [Read the Rest], Heres a great video about the history of moonshine in the Appalachians. Names of all the companies raised in Franklin County for the Confederate military are engraved on the statue base. Collected by Claude Holland ($20 plus $8 s/h), Holland: Rebellion Letters 1800s($12 plus $8 s/h). Stephenson always toted a camera on raids. These guys working in the woods knew a lot more than people gave them credit for, he says. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Finally, a third trial was moved to Salem, county seat of Halifax County, Va. They explained their theory of the murder to the group and asked all of them if they had noticed a car, a Ford or Chevy, sans license plate, sitting in the parking lot the night before there were seven curb boys there, and, when questioned, four immediately said no, they had seen no such car. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. Henry Lee Law is a third-generation moonshiner. Nice gift for you - or someone else! The 1850s era branding iron will be displayed at the History Museum. Sports teams, CSA,Coca-Cola, camouflage, doggie bones and more. [1] Its county seat is Rocky Mount. They blend a Moonshine Margarita with their basic Sweet Mountain Moonshine, a Five Mile Mule with their Elderberry Moonshine and ginger beer, and an Appalachian Mimosa with Lemon Ginseng Moonshine, triple sec, Meyer lemon and prosecco. "A Night of Makin' Likker" sells for $19.95 and can be found online at Lulu.com and in several locations in Franklin County, including the Artisan Center and the museum of the Franklin County Historical Society, both in Rocky Mount. $20 plus $8 s/h. Chance of rain 100%. You might even need another notch in your belt by the time youre done. [5], In the 20th century during Prohibition, local wits named Franklin County the "Moonshine Capital of the World", as moonshine production and bootlegging drove the economy. Spirits of Just Men - Mountaineers, Liquor Bosses and Lawmen in the Moonshine Capital of the World by Charles D. Thompson Jr. (Paperback. The cowhide piece is for sale for $20 (we have a limited supply) and the wood piece showing the brand (yes, the 'S' is backwards) is $15. In Virginia, murder indictments were handed down post-haste for both Dulings. Alive with the peculiar genius of the eighteenth-century Virginian, it resounds with the crash of falling oak, the bark of the long rifle, and the shout of the popular preacher." The price remains $35 with $10 s/h or call to arrange pick up. An excerpt from the Introduction includes these anecdotes: "The workplace was outside in God's beautiful world. Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Peters filed a motion in federal court Monday asking that the government give the sugar to the orphanage in Salem. We've got lots of books! Philpott Lake Ranger Talks - Moonshine 22 February 2012 Softcover. John Allman Family ($25 plus $8 s/h), Arthur Saga 1923 - 1983 with miscellaneous info including John Arthur Sr. (1770-1835) and descendants of Gideon Turner. Kyle Green | The Roanoke Times 1/8/2013 Longtime Franklin County journalist and character Morris Stephenson, pictured here outside of his office in Rocky Mount, Virginia, has recently self-published a book about moonshining in Franklin County. The family and others firmly believed, and the authors hinted, that Frank was caught alive and the deputy sheriffs beat him to death. Old-timers remember stories about the event, but those who are under five or six decades of age are too young to recall them. As Adkins wrote, in the subsequent trials it was proved that the whiskey ring included criminal involvement by federal Prohibition agents, a former Franklin County sheriff, four deputies and a plethora of officeholders, including the Commonwealths attorney, Charles Carter Lee, grandnephew of Virginias most revered son, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. FRIENDS OF SWVA. Our last stop is just a 5-minute drive from downtown to Carters Jewelers and Fine Gifts. By the time additional police arrived, the two men had more than 100 rounds in their bodies, wrote Adkins. Stephenson, the newspaperman, anchors his "truth is stranger than fiction" stories with facts and colorful firsthand accounts. Cobbs said the orphanage, which receives funds from Baptist churches, other private sources and the government, has 72 children. 5 Ways to Tell If That Pile of Garbage You Found in the Woods Is a Moonshine Still, Snowbird Mill - Historic Mill on Jordan Creek, The Moonshine Stills of Turkeycock Mountain Pt.3, The Foxfire Book: The Original How To Make Moonshine Guide, Shooting Creek: Mixing Moonshine and Mountain Music. Downtown Rocky Mount Rocky Mount serves as the county seat to Franklin County. While Law has experience making illegal moonshine, his operations are now legal. And we have a supply of 'Tater Sacks' for cooking those Sweet or Irish potatoes in the microwave easily. 7( $25 plus $6 s/h). An era of moonshine, murder, fast cars and biplanes. FYI: Most family books listed here are spiral bound copies with protective covers. Thanks and enjoy! No trip can be complete without trying the award-winning BBQ from Buddys BBQ. While investigating the shooting late into the night, law enforcement learned that two men arrived at the scene seconds after the shooting. It had headstones. It had flowers on the graves. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs . Collectibles: The Second Oldest Profession by Jess Carr - Nite of Makin' Likkerby Morris Stephenson - If Trouble Don't Kill Me by Ralph Berrier - and a whole lot more. Stephenson, now 76 years old and mostly retired, said he generally maintained congenial relationships with both moonshiners and revenuers. 5 ($18 plus $5 s/h) 77 pages Part 1; 66 pages Part 2.. Join us as we capture traditions, tales & adventures from the past. This brewery boasts a large pet-friendly space, food trucks, live music, and a huge selection of beer choices for every taste. Franklin County is located in the Blue Ridge foothills of the Commonwealth of Virginia. If youre looking for home decor options, consider taking a stroll down the street to Blooming Deals for your esthetically pleasing gifts. Prillaman whose family has been making moonshine in Franklin County since the late 1800s oversees the distilling of Twin Creeks seven liquors, which include a corn whiskey, fruit brandies and a sweet mash rye that took a silver medal in the 2018 American Craft Spirits Awards. For the independent city in southeast Virginia, see, Places adjacent to Franklin County, Virginia, United States presidential election results for Franklin County, Virginia, The Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial of 1935, Benjamin Franklin Middle School(BFMS), VA, Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, Learn how and when to remove this template message, National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin County, Virginia, "Making Illegal Liquor -- and profits -- in Appalachian Hills", "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990", "Census of Population and Housing from 1790-2000", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. The east-west migration of Franklin County is a fascinating study story that has a bit of everything,. And brand new ones, and Rocky Mount Burger Company, Twin Creeks a., today marks the one fellow in particular who took me under his wing he! 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