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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

New Uwharries guide makes exploring easy
December 2, 2014
Don Childrey's newly updated edition of the “Uwharrie Lakes Region Trail Guide” opens up this mysterious land to hikers, bikers and others eager to explore the little-visited trails of these ancient...

Birding and herping in the Piedmont grasslands
November 18, 2014
The grasslands of the Uwharries are enchanting in fall. The tones are muted and monochromatic, allowing the understated sparrows to take center stage after the brightly colored migrants depart...

Bald-faced hornets – master builders
November 6, 2014
Is there a hornets' nest in your local park? Your backyard? Bald-faced hornets might have built an elaborate home nearby that you never noticed.

Tarantulas – Why’d the spider cross the road?
October 23, 2014
Tarantulas are not native to the Carolinas, or anywhere east of the Mississippi. That doesn’t mean there are none here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Fragrant late summer flowers
September 24, 2014
Even though late summer brings the promise of cooler weather to the Piedmont, we still have the sultry presence of two old-fashioned and fragrant Southern favorites in our gardens – the ginger lily...