King of the Moonshiners: Percy Flowers

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[@Lucky..B]

Good History 👍

[@BarryBrown-fo9wm]

Drink McGee Bordon Springs Alabama, was King

[@lightwarrior432]

@@BarryBrown-fo9wm Them sound like fightin words 🤨 😁🤭 just joshin’

[@BarryBrown-fo9wm]

@@lightwarrior432 . Can Be

[@BarryBrown-fo9wm]

​@@lightwarrior432..it's the truth... This on TV is a joke

[@crystaldeaver6041]

I grew up in Garner. My father always taught me to respect this man’s name. He helped a lot of people. Truly a good man ♥️

[@julianjeffbissette7238]

I'm in North Carolina and live about 20 minutes from Percy Flowers store. Him and Popcorn Sutton made the best shine here in NC that I've ever had!!

[@skybabe1959]

OMG Jul!!! This is crazy, I'm from Brooklyn so please don't mind my excitement! I have never heard of Percy until this video right now! I have always had a connection in my heart to Appalachia, I don't know why. Maybe I lived there in another life, but the stories, culture, family love, hard work that most people couldn't do on their best day. I can't leave out my favorite part, when mountain people party! It is a sight to behold, the food, the shine, the laughter and most of all the dancing, I call it clogging but I think there are different names for it! Sorry to talk your ear off but I can't believe your comment, I am truly impressed, have to find out who Popcorn is! Thanks so much, Bev

[@cyclopsstaxx2849]

Take care of your people and they will take care of you. He provided us all with an example that we should follow. Great story! ✌️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you !

[@skybabe1959]

Cy, yes! That was the first thing I thought of!

[@cyclopsstaxx2849]

@@skybabe1959 👍 😉

[@lloydstewart3057]

I met Percy when I was really young at his store. He is a legend in Johnston County. I bet he would roll over if he knew his store property has an ABC store on it.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

agreed!

[@steelmaster73]

Not anymore...although theoretically it's still sitting on what was his land at one time. And he wouldn't have anyone other than his greedy daughter Becky to blame for it.

[@skybabe1959]

Lloyd, this is amazing...I am just finding out about Percy now. You met him? Yes!!!!! haaaaaaaaaa Love the ABC part!

[@crystaldeaver6041]

I’m from Garner. Helped my family out a lot. Good man ♥️

[@neeceeboo777]

What an awesome story. This could easly be a darn good movie. Thanks for sharing it JD .

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@stevewixom9311]

Oh i agree about the movie part but who'd believe it?

[@lightwarrior432]

⁠@@stevewixom9311 Why? There are movies way more out there than this story. 😉👍🏽

[@deecooper1567]

Wow 😮 what a man !! You don’t find that very often anymore. The saying….. you get what you give…. Comes to mind. Thank you for this story 👵🏻❣️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You are very welcome!

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

What a cool story JD! I love the fact that he helped all those in need. Not many…. if any at all…. companies just want to suck the …heart & soul out of a person! Yes JD you hit another grand Slam!! Blessings always !! ❤️🙏😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Betty! See you tomorrow morning on my other channel. @theappalachiachannel

[@karenroot450]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller good morning. Excuse me but What other channel r u speaking about?

[@Cristi-nd6oy]

This is the first time I've seen on KZbin and I absolutely love your story telling. My family weren't from the mountains but still love stories. My grandpa was full blood Cherokee so my ancestors lived a different life. Keep telling these stories they are really good..

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you found us. There are plenty of stories here and I release new ones every week. This is the only channel where every story is researched and true.

[@skybabe1959]

Oh yes, keeping this beautiful history alive is key. Cherokee blood running thru your veins? I would be shouting that from the rooftops. I get excited that I am a descendant of Vikings. I spent a summer with my mom's best friend on the Onandogan Reservation in Syracuse NY, Cristi it was and is one of my favorite memories. I was treated so good, I was so welcomed and the land! Well I guess I don't have to tell you. Thanks so much for sharing this! Bev from Brooklyn!

[@MrSomethingElse]

I run a little liquor myself sir, these stories are my favorite.Hahahaha I grow Baccy, corn, poppies and this sicky green thing folk seem to like too. Mr Percy Seems like to be a good man to know.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I figured you’d like this one 👍🏼

[@hbhkennel918]

I admire your pluck. I may or may not participate in such activities myself.🎉🎉🎉

[@MrSomethingElse]

@@hbhkennel918 Hell, someones gotta do it, how else would younguns get the courage up to ask each other to dance if we weren't there with a little spring in their step? hehehe. I'm just amazed at how these stories match the ones told to me as a kid and yet we live a whole world apart, it just shows how little really divides us when it comes down to it. I wish you the best of fortune with what ever endeavors you may or may not pursue friend.

[@brucecall1595]

Sticky

[@paradoxstudios6639]

Do you use sweet corn squeezins for your rheumatiz medicine ?

[@jlschliebener4658]

I accidentally found you two days ago, and I have been watching as much as I can. Fascinating people.

[@gilbertcammarn874]

Welcome

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Welcome aboard

[@rustylynch2]

Sure wish more businesses operated with a mind on employees and community. I just don't know how I feel about an illegal operation. the government made it illegal so THEY could have more money.. it was once said, "the government doesn't have money, they have OUR money". I know a lot of good comes from our taxes, but that doesn't mean I enjoy paying them. Great story, and as always, great sound track.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much for noticing the music! I was going for a certain feel in this story and, being the musician, you noticed! Dont get me started on taxes....

[@rustylynch2]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller want me to go back through and point out details and mistakes! Hahahaha. The mistake is, I'm not playing any of those instruments..

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

🤣

[@cathyheston3029]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Now it's taxes to tax on taxes.😡

[@Magnolias2barbedwire]

​@cathyheston3029 TRUTH!!! Kind of hard for a lot of employers to take care of employees when they are taxed to death. Taxes put our operation out.

[@karenroot450]

Good Sunday Morning JD! Everyone! This was an incredible experience to hear. Percy sure was lucky! I’m so glad he did so much for his community. Building Churches! Feeding the school children epic praise! The poor kids could rely on a decent meal at school! Thank God. Times were tough I’m sure the community rallied around him as he did so many good things Being an employer of so many back in the day helped support so many others! They were thankful not to have to die working the coal mines! JD this was so heartwarming to hear-breaking the Law or not! Loved this story. Love the music!! Take good care Please say hello to Sarah! Have a Blessed Sunday! Stay safe!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Karen! See you tomorrow on my other channel www.youtube.com/@theappalachiachannel

[@Nonniemaye]

Great story, thank you. Have a blessed Saturday.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@emilykicielinski5521]

First of all, I'm in agreement with Rusty on the music! My kind of music, for sure. 😁🎷🎸🎺. Second, his business savvy really does get you thinking about how economics should work in way that would benefit everyone! Third, love the story. And lastly, I hope everyone is safe and dry right now. We were just down there for Marine boot camp graduation last week to watch my grandson graduate. I can't imagine driving through those mountains in a hurricane. Hope you're all safe. 🌀🌊🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Emily. Here in East Tennessee at my house, we got a bit of wind gusts, knocked over my plants, but not much more, but I woke up this morning to see its cause lots of damage elsewhere

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

JD, this was a great story! Any time a man gives back to his community instead of paying taxes is a hero in my eyes. Thank you for sharing this with us A true story is always the best.❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PREPSTAR]

Thanks for this story! I've lived in Flower's Plantation in Johnston county for a few years. Flowers area is like a small town in itself. His daughter Becky is also known to be a shrewd businesswoman with a very short temper. She runs his empire now and developing a lot of real estate out here. Lots of rumors and lore about the old moonshiner. I learned something new today! Thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

So cool!

[@likhound]

That was a really great story. JD you are the BEST!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@Jane-b9k]

Great story telling JD. Tho he broke the law, he still cared for people’s needs. You’re the Best Story Teller 👍🏼

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Jane! Really appreciate you!

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

Good morning everyone! Thank you for sharing this story with us! ✌🏼😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Good morning!

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller 👍🏻😊

[@johndilday1846]

My dad worked for a moonshiner as a child during the Depression for awhile. Times were hard, and money was difficult to come by. He wasn’t proud of it, but it beat starving.

[@cathyheston3029]

How do you think NASCAR started? My Christian (maiden name) side of the family came from Tennessee. My Granddaddy always wore a Fedora hat🤔😂 Loved it!!!❤ And also had prized blue tic hound dogs. Loved his hunting and I grew up loving to eat it!!! Thanks JD...for the memories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

My pleasure

[@steelmaster73]

Well NASCAR started with another shiner by the name of Junior Johnson if I'm not mistaken down around mecklenburg and cabbarus county NC

[@michaelvarble4392]

Another great story of truly great men. Thank you JD

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@davidduff5123]

JD keeping me company on the night shift. Thanks for always being there for us, Doc!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much, David. Hope you’re having a good shift.

[@mematoeight8709]

Hey JD! Imagine my surprise when I saw this story! When I was 6 years old, we lived on the road between Mr. Percy and Mr. Jimmy's stores. I could walk to Mr. Jimmy's store. Mr. Percys granddaughter road my school bus. We went to Archers Lodge Elementary School. It's long gone now. But Flower's Plantation covers several miles between 96 hwy on 42 hwy almost to the Clayton city limit. All housing developments and huge apartment buildings, shopping malls, schools, you name it, it's there. I remember both these men and their beautiful hounds. We live a few miles away towards Wilson just off 42 hwy now. There is still a Percy Flower's store on 42 hwy 😊.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Wow, that’s incredible. Thanks so much for sharing that.

[@raythomasson8660]

I live about 15 miles from his store. I visited just about 3 weeks ago.

[@robertscheinost179]

He sounds like one heck of a man! He took care of his own and was a pillar of his community. What more can you ask for? He should have got a medal.

[@RobertaReal7980]

That was really good & your music selections are just excellent. ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for noticing the music!

[@denisestrickland2976]

Great story! Percy beat the man👍. JD, more please 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Denise

[@cliffyarboro1163]

Thanks for the story JD I worked in Johnston County several times been in Percy Flowers store several times👍👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

awesome!

[@j.winters7200]

You are fantastic and i'm so glad that you do what you do. Thank you sir

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Magnolias2barbedwire]

Enjoy the heck out of the tales of yesteryear while I do manual chores. Please keep them coming!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Will do!

[@markhall5699]

Definitely a very smart self made man need more stories like this.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for that feedback Mark

[@staceyamerine7752]

Thanks for the moonshine, Percy and mountain folks! Cool story!

[@250493tdb]

Man, oh man! I love to listen to your stories!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Hope you’re having a good one.

[@JeffRyan-q9z]

Great local history, you have a way to put us in the woods with you. Much appreciated

[@raymondbradley6788]

Thanks, JD awesome video brother👍👍👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks 👍

[@cbLassie]

What a great entrepreneur he was! 💛💛💛

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Are you sure it was wasn’t he?

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

Please hit the like button! 👍🏻😊 Thank you! Have a great weekend! 🙏🏻😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller 👍🏻😊

[@michaelstusiak5902]

Wow, talkabout business savy. This story wiuld make a good miniseries.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

He was certainly ahead of the game for sure, Michael

[@robbie5984]

Good moonshining story to start a Saturday. 👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Morning!

[@nancyM1313-Boo]

Wonderful story and narration. The other day I watched a movie called *Lawless* about three bros selling moonshine. With Shia Lebouf, good story. Think yours was better. Tfs💜

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

i love that movie!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

wow! Thank you so much!

[@beeman9500]

Awesome Story Love em all. Thank You JD for all of your time and efforts put into your vids we appreciate it 👍 BeeMan

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Beeman!

[@lightwarrior432]

Another great story JD. I bet some don’t know Moonshine running is how NASCAR got its start 😊👍🏽

[@jamesholbrook7785]

He had an uncanny sense of business and organizational skill. Another well told stories

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks James

[@DonnaRae-d2y]

Wonderful story...I love your stories..thank you...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, Donna. Have a great weekend.

[@resqfreedom9308]

Good morning JD! Thank you for another great video my friend and, of course, GOD BLESS 🙏❤️✌️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@BKaneNp8]

Thanks for sharing another great story with us

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@raythomasson8660]

I live about 15 miles from his place. Was there recently for a breakfast sandwich and some gas. Awesome place person and story.

[@tinaalexander8719]

What an interesting story that this boomer had never heard of! Enjoyed all the pictures, great research!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I appreciate that, I do my best to tell stories that most people haven't heard of

[@marka6719]

Good one, And the lesson here is most good guys will do all they can to support their communities. And are a ton better at it than the government is. I really like these (rest of the story) style stories. Keep’m coming.

[@davidstanworth5543]

Thank you my friend that was a good story.

[@donnawoobiebennett1624]

He used his money for good, not for the kind of power to put fear into people but to do goodbye the people and that's why they loved him. This should be more people like him in this world and I'm sure there are but then the government steps in. I never thought of it like that. I mean I did but I didn't. Do you know what I mean?!! Oh, boy, here I go Again. Thank you once again. I love your stories your channel your voice I've never done this but I'm going to just forward the whole playlist. Again thank you. Love your channel. Hugs 🤗 from Woobie in Massachusetts USA from

[@donnawoobiebennett1624]

I meant: he did good, by the people and that's why they loved him. (Sounds the same the way it's written, kinda funny) Heehee Hugs, 🤗 from Woobie in Massachusetts USA ❣️

[@randlerichardson5826]

Great story JD I’ve heard of this man before

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

👍🏼

[@johnglenf8611]

As usual, I thoroughly enjoyed the story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much, John. I hope you’re having a great weekend, brother.

[@theequalizer9154]

I've heard of Percy Flowers as far down as Florida. Old Timers were still telling stories about him.

[@hbhkennel918]

Arkansas too. He was a fox hunter and had a lot of famous fox hounds. I haven't read all of the comments yet and haven't gotten to the end of the video, so please forgive me if it has already been mentioned.

[@elissamillman4620]

Your a great storyteller! Thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you kindly!

[@skybabe1959]

JD! I'm sorry but I had to pause, this story has me so hyped up! I had no idea about Percy Flowers....OMG another hero for Bev about Appalachia!!!!! haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa this is too good, send us one at a time to jail!!! dyin', I love this show. So I fall asleep to ghost stories and then I wake up this morning and had my coffee. What was JD doing? Pickin' and a grinnin', this just keeps getting better! Every song was great and surprising but when you Sang "Lady", well dam. I love the way you pick JD and the fiddles hanging on the wall!!!! I'm just not ready, I would like you to do a video on the history of the instruments, I'm upgrading my membership! Stories and Jammin'.....???? JD thank you Buddy, I appreciate you. Bev from Brooklyn

[@basilmatheson7056]

Flowers lived and farmed in Johnston county. I used to work for him at his store on hwy 42.He looked after neighbors and was a very good man

[@tammyshean3868]

Thanks, JD, for sharing ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Tammy, hope y’all are safe

[@tammyshean3868]

@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thanks JD we made it through the hurricane! Just alot of clean up. We have lights now!!

[@marionbowler5440]

Excellent my brother, enjoy your week, hello to family. Things haven't changed gov still ultra greedy. ❤🍁🎃

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@ScullyPop]

Great feature on Percy Flowers!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you brother

[@Coalblack79k10]

Movie waiting to happen great story and telling of it 👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@robenbloodworth6934]

Went in his store yesterday Raleigh my hometown. Love this channel.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, my friend. Hope you’re having a great week.

[@rodniki14]

Nice to hear a human voiceover, not a computer.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You must be new here. I'm as real as it gets.

[@rodniki14]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I am and I apologise.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@rodniki14 No worries, but this is one of the few channels with a real human doing 100% of the work

[@rodniki14]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Yes, that's so true. Too many use computers, a pet peeve of mine. I changed the original comment so people know.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@rodniki14 I appreciate that. Have a great day.

[@thomasfreeman4578]

One of the best true stories I have heard

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Thomas!

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi JD! Really enjoyed this story. I went to a Popcorn Sutton event and heard about Percy Flowers, he was really highly thought about. Now you have brought him to life with your story. Thank you for sharing. Have a very blessed day with your family!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it Willow! Have a great Saturday and hope to see you in the morning on my other channel www.youtube.com/@theappalachiachannel

[@rebeccasblingingboutique4762]

Thank you jd love learning history ❤🎉

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, Rebecca. I hope you’re having a blessed weekend.

[@papadew1964]

Percy's peach brandy was world famous. Where his store was located is a new store with a NC ABC store. That store will never sell as much liquor as Percy old store sold. My uncle was friends with Percy and I remember going in store in Johnston County to see Percy.

[@AlexKehlmaier-vo8wq]

Love your stuff, JD...keep doing what you're doing 🇭🇲👍

[@TamaraBeinlich]

Percy was the poor mans Philanthropist. He shared the wealth and made everyone's life better. He was actually a good christian. I love a good outlaw. 🙂

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much

[@bigiron8831]

Good morning from Northern Illinois Great story J.D. y'all stay safe out there my friends 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

good to see you brother!

[@francfurian8215]

I love these stories 👌🏻

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@candicepagliari3346]

I've been watching your video's for a couple years now and enjoy them quite a lot. Thanks from Sydney, Australia :D

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Candice, best wishes from East Tennessee USA ❤️

[@billgregory-ki8fg]

Really enjoyed the story Percy was a really good man

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Bill!

[@reneerollins4433]

Percy was quit a man! And now we know the rest of the story! Thanks for sharing JD😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Renee!

[@andrearock2208]

I love your stories!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@LaurenFerrell885]

I definitely heard about this guy. And being from NC is probably how I know.

[@Jean-us6ow]

Sweet Mountain Dew made with pure clean water 💦 is a delightful drink. It's useful for curing colds when mixed with honey and lemon. For summertime refreshments Mountain Dew mixed with lemonade 🍋 makes a delicious drink. It's a family tradition.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

yup!

[@cashonlyj3469]

Cool story had it in my watch later and I got to watch it today thanks From Paris Tenn. Wonder if Popcorn ever got to meet Percy.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That would have been a heck of a meeting!

[@Vietnam_Vet_67]

There was a bakery in Bluefield WV named Flowers Bakery. After watching this I wonder if there was a connection there. Thanks JD for another great video. I am in Florida but I was so glad that damn Hurricane got out of here. I lost power for two days and had to run the big generator. It cost me about $150.00 just for gas. But I was one of the lucky ones here in Citrus County. Parts of Crystal River is still under water. I hope you didn't have to deal with that. Have a great day JD.

[@StMiBll]

Wish there were more Percy Flowers in this world. “Revenuers” are still scoundrels sucking the life out of everyone they can. A man should keep everything he earns and owning something should be finite, not something one pays for every year. How exactly does one own something if he has to pay for it every year or have it taken from him if he doesn’t?

[@karenroot450]

Hello. TRUE!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

well said

[@douglassellers7528]

I've always thought it should be challenged in the Supreme Court. The way it is now you don't really own your property.

[@wildernessnomad2669]

Johnston County North Carolina Known the family, my whole life!!

[@samrivers1815]

Keep it up y'all ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

We will!

[@charleshatcliff5588]

This was an awesome video of facts . Thanks

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vickismith3052]

Great story I wonder what he would now that you can buy moonshine in the liquor store

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

exactly

[@lisabritt4284]

My grandpa ran liquor in Montgomery county NC around this time, wish I had learned more about it😊

[@cliffyarboro1163]

Im from Moco probably heard of your grandpa👍👍

[@lisabritt4284]

@@cliffyarboro1163 wouldn’t that be something. His name was Daniel Archibald Britt, went by Archie

[@cliffyarboro1163]

@@lisabritt4284 I have heard that name

[@KathysTube]

With a brain like Percy's he should have been President... and make it make sense! Sounds like someone I would have loved to work for... Great story JD 😎👍❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, Kathy. I hope you’re staying safe out there.

[@KathysTube]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thanks, same to you!

[@larrystultz7545]

Morning Jd😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Morning

[@cathyedward9071]

I like him God bless him

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

😊

[@USAFVET]

We had Popcorn Sutton here in East TN. I drank a few jars of his shine back in my day.

[@AnnacolleenEtters]

Sounds like a right enterprising young fellow!

[@patrickmorgan3326]

Great story. It’s history that’ll never be taught in school.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You got that right too busy creating obedient workers just smart enough to run the machines and never question why

[@Wisegirl357]

Great Story Thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephendulajr.8124]

Great story!! Thanks!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Thanks for sharing, JD

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for watching brother! hope y'all are safe

[@jdeaton5093]

I lived in Johnston County from 1982-1994. Mr Flowers was a legend, I actually hired one of his kin folk, can't remember the level of relationship they had, but I do remember the man being a good, hardworking fella who could always get me a jar of liquor when I needed it and it was always NC legit, corn liquor. Not sure where you live JD, but I sure hope you or none of your people were effected by the Hellene disaster. God Bless everyone in my home state of NC, my heart bleeds for you all.

[@janetmills1290]

Love the stories 🤩

[@douganderson771]

I lived in NC. for 17 years and was told by folks who would know . Moonshine is NC's second largest cash generator to this day. When I asked what was the largest cash generator ? Well it just sort of went up in smoke , and I'm not talking about Tobacco. :-)

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I see what you mean

[@ammer8566]

I live in Johnston County NC right down the street from the old Flowers farm. Percy may have been a generous person that was kind to his neighbors, but I can tell you his daughter isn't! She even told Arnold Palmer to go "F" himself when she tried to hire him to design a golf course for her and he gave her his price. She REALLY didn't like it and didn't hesitate to tell him so! I can also tell you that most of the acreage that Percy acquired has now been developed and turned into communities. I say "most" of the acreage because some of it still hides evidence, and that land is not only NOT being developed but you can't go taking a walk around there either! There's a very mysterious pond that no one is allowed access to on one of these plots of private land.

[@bethbartlett5692]

An Irishman knows he has his born right to live w/o "Regulations" over his Whiskey! ☘️ 🇮🇪 🍺 We do love our "Pure Pot Still" ... "Redbreast Irish Whiskey"