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Ruth Ann Grissom

Biography

Ruth Ann Grissom grew up on a farm in Montgomery County and earned degrees in journalism and social work at UNC Chapel Hill. She divides her time between Charlotte and the Uwharries.

Stories by Ruth Ann Grissom

Ron and Nancy Bryant: From activism to stewardship
October 14, 2019
As Ron’s retirement approached, they turned to the faith that had brought them together and prayed for a sign to guide them to the right tract of land.  They found it along the banks of the Pee...

Danny Alderman: Beyond the bedroom community
October 14, 2019
Danny Alderman puts 1,200 to 1,400 miles on his truck each week.   As the general superintendent of North Carolina projects for Branch Builds, he oversees about $250 million worth of work...

Jerry and Jackcine Laughlin: Maintaining family ties to the land
October 14, 2019
The land at this particular crossroads in southern Randolph County has a storied history.  It once belonged to Miles and Healy Lassiter, and some of it still belongs to their descendants,...

Chappell Russell and Justin Foley: Trying to recreate the South End lifestyle in a rural town
October 14, 2019
Chappell Russell and Justin Foley were living the millennial dream. They met at Appalachian State. He worked for a large CPA firm in uptown Charlotte. She helped run a small dog-training business...

Rural by Choice: Navigating identity in the Uwharries
October 14, 2019
The narrative around rural areas has often held that people need to leave for a better chance to find success, typically in the city. But for many, leaving the place they love and call home...