Surfing around last night I came across an interesting site tracing the history of moonshining in the Virginia Blue Ridge. I did a search and I don't think it has been posted here before, so here it is.
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Moonshining in the Blue Ridge
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Re: Moonshining in the Blue Ridge
Interesting article and great photos!
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Re: Moonshining in the Blue Ridge
Fascinating article.
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Re: Moonshining in the Blue Ridge
Think I seen a picher of dnder wavin at the camera in there some where 
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Re: Moonshining in the Blue Ridge
Great article, thanks for that.
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Re: Moonshining in the Blue Ridge
Thanks Braz.... Great read...
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Re: Moonshining in the Blue Ridge
that is a great article .... here in Va it seems like everyones grandad n daddy all had there own secrets to the shine. n what yall dont know is its still runnin wild today , especially since the budget cuts
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Re: Moonshining in the Blue Ridge
Excellent post, thank you