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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

Uncommonly lovely spring shrubs
May 15, 2014
Mountain laurel, with their masses of light pink flowers, should be at their peak in the coming week, but some of our most interesting spring-blooming shrubs aren’t so abundant. Look for them in...

She’s no lady
April 10, 2014
Asian ladybugs were imported to address agricultural concerns. Like kudzu, they have gotten out of control. (Photo: Andreas Trepte, www.photo-natur.de)

Raptor City
March 27, 2014
Plaza Midwood, Eastover, Cherry, Myers Park, Dilworth, Wilmore and Wesley Heights are connected by miles of tree-lined sidewalks. Raptors see this landscape as an “uber-forest.”  (Photo:...

Panning for gold
March 13, 2014
Casual, recreational gold panning can be a fun pastime – it gets us outdoors and connects us with an aspect of our history – but anything beyond the gentle and occasional use of a pan and shovel can...

Snow in the South
February 20, 2014
Is there anything more diverting for a Southerner than a couple of inches of snow? The mere suggestion of the slightest chance of a flurry whips us into a frenzy. Photo: Ruth Ann Grissom