The Tar Heel Traveler visits a Durham sweet tea shop and an Edgecombe County farm stand

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The Tar Heel Traveler visits a Durham sweet tea shop and an Edgecombe County farm stand

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Published on Jul 23, 2026, 3:59:59 AM
Total time: 00:11:02

Episode Description

Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason tells the story of a Durham man honoring his grandma with every pitcher of sweet tea he sells. He also introduces us to a Pinetops family with a special motivation to selling their produce.

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