Once Abandoned And Left To Decay, The Old Store In North Carolina Has Been Restored To Its Former Glory
By Carolyn Harmon|Published March 28, 2023
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Carolyn Harmon
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
The Old Store in Grassy Creek lives in a building with a great history. Constructed in about 1900 when the agriculture industry was booming in the area it has served many prominent purposes, including a doctor’s office, a post office, and a former general store and gas station which operated until around 1990 when it turned into an office for a family-owned Christmas tree farm. Restored to its former glory, this once-abandoned place once again serves a vital purpose to this small town of fewer than 1,000 residents because in 2020, the old building was renovated and reopened as a general store and small event venue.