EPISODE · Dec 28, 2024 · 11 MIN
The Spruce Pine New Years Eve Blast
from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins
On New Year's Eve 1959, the quiet town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, became the stage for a teenage prank that would put the town in newspapers all around the country. Join us as we tell the story of two local teenagers armed with dynamite bought at the town’s hardware store who decided to ring in the new year with a bang—literally. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app or on our YouTube channel.You can also support our storytelling journey and access exclusive content by becoming a patron at Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-appalachia--5553692/support Thanks for listening!
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On New Year's Eve 1959, the quiet town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, became the stage for a teenage prank that would put the town in newspapers all around the country. Join us as we tell the story of two local teenagers armed with dynamite bought at the town’s hardware store who decided to ring in the new year with a bang—literally. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app or on our YouTube channel.You can also support our storytelling journey and access exclusive content by becoming a patron at Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-appalachia--5553692/support Thanks for listening!
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