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 | Shady Hills Trailer Park was established in 1981 by Charles Swanson. Now owned by his son, Charlie Swanson, Shady Hills is now the number one place for Pines Holler residents to live - though not by choice. Rent here is still more than most people in Pines Holler can afford, with Charlie charging his tenants $600 a month plus utilities for a single bedroom. Two bedrooms run you 700, three and you're paying 800. The trailers haven't really been updated or renovated since the late 90's and early 2000's, depending on which one you got stuck with. Charlie slaps temporary fixes on the issues that the trailers or the trailer park may have, but not until they've already turned into major problems and you're threatening to shoot him next time you see him. Most of the underpinning for the trailers has rusted away. Appliances only work about half of the time, and the tenants all have different hacks on how to get their particular appliances to work. There are stains in the carpet, holes in the walls - you name it, Shady Hills probably has it. Except for the finer things in life, that is. |
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Built in the 1910's and 1920's for miners families, the houses on Miners street have been updated periodically throughout the years to include more modern features. Charlie Swanson also owns these properties, and charges 850 a month plus utilities for a two bedroom. Three bedrooms will run you 1000, and four for 1150. They're better than the trailers Charlie rents over at Shady Hills, but they still have their 'charms'. For example, the electrical is outdated and often shorts out appliances and other such things. The plumbing is also severely outdated, leading to un-flushable toilets and undrainable showers during the rain. While every property is fenced in, said fencing is rusted and falling down in some areas. *Charlie Swanson increased rent prices by three hundred dollars to what they currently are the same day that Parton Lumber Company closed down for both Shady Hills and Miners Street. |  |
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 | Pines Holler's Main Street sits in the middle of town - approximately a fifteen minute walk from Shady Hills, and a five minute walk from Miners street. On the lower left corner of main street sits a Dollar General, and on the upper right corner sits the beloved Waffle House. Most of the buildings on Main Street have stood empty in the last decade, with only a handful of local businesses surviving the recession of '08. In the last three years, there has been a little bit of new life on Main Street, brought to town by non-locals. Even though there's been a slight revival of the small area, most buildings are still waiting on someone's dream to occupy them. Local Businesses:
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Built in the 1970's, Biggies Corner Country Store has been a staple in Pines Holler for years and years. Originally owned and operated by Biggie Sr, the store is now owned and ran by his son, Biggie Jr. There's nothing really special about the store - other than the fact it's reliable (which is a concept most people in Pines Holler are unaware of) and is the only place to get gas in town. They have all of your usual convenience store items: random select food items (mostly bread, milk, and canned goods), candy bars, chips, cigarettes, cold drinks, and even colder beer. They also have fresh brewed coffee (from actual coffee machines, none of that fancy latte stuff), a slushie machine, and offer boiled peanuts. Biggie Jr. is a generous man, allowing his trusted customers to keep tabs with items that they 'purchase' and make monthly payments on. The items he cannot do this with are gas and lottery tickets. |  |
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 | Originally opened by Husker Neeland in 1906, the bar and grill used to be a speakeasy back in the 1920's. Now owned by his great-great-great-great-great-great grandson (Husker Neeland the 7th), Huskers Smokehouse & Bar has more of a dive-bar feel than a restaurant vibe. Neon signs and road signs decorate the walls along with pictures of local bands and famous people that have visited over the years off the highway. The leather on the bar-stools and booths is cracked and worn; the bathrooms are questionable. Pool tables can be found towards the back of the establishment. Dollar bills and Polaroids decorate the ceiling above the bar. Known for their burgers and beer, Huskers also offers North Carolina style BBQ alongside their classic bar style items (wings, loaded fries, mozzarella sticks and more). Huskers is more than just a bar - it's a place where the memories of Pines Holler are oozing out of every nook and cranny. Doodles and initials of people long forgotten are etched into the bar counter and walls. Husker makes it a point help the members of his community. Behind the bar, above the register, is a bulletin board where random meal tickets hang. These meals are already bought and paid for, and can be used by any member of the community at any time - as long as it isn't abused. Husker personally purchases 10 of these meals each week. When people are down bad on their luck, he's been known to let a select and close few bum the apartment above the bar. During large power outages Huskers keeps their generators running all day and night, providing the citizens of Pines Holler with electricity, fresh cooked food, cold drinks, and proper room temperatures - all free of charge, right from Huskers heart. (They'll even let you sleep in one of the booths if needed). They have karaoke on Thursdays, and live music Friday & Saturday. |
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Magnolia's Salon was opened in the 1980's by Ettie Mae Willoughby. Ettie retired a little over a decade ago, and now rents out her chairs to other aspiring cosmetologists. She's kept things updated and eye appealing throughout the years. Magnolia's has always been known to do both men and women's cuts, and have expanded to include lash, nail, and wax services as well. While Ettie and her girls prefer cash payments at the time of service, Ettie has been known to give out free hair cuts or washes to those really bad down on their luck. |  |
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 | Lou's Diner was opened back in the 1960's. What started as a hot spot for truckers coming through off the highway has now turned into a local favorite. Their decor hasn't been updated, just simply refreshed over the years. You can still find the red and white booths, checkered floor, and waitresses in classic pink diner attire. In the back corner is the old jukebox. Some of the keys stick, and the sound cuts in and out and some of the more popular, overplayed songs - but it's a relic that Lou's never plans on getting rid of. Walking through the doors of Lou's diner is the equivalent of walking into a piece of history itself. From the moment you enter, you're greeted by the wonderful aroma of their famous smash burgers, crinkly fries, and milkshakes. A hangout for all ages, Lou's pride's itself on being a family friendly establishment. Formerly owned by Lou Smith, until he passed away eight years ago. Now currently owned by Waylon Shaw. |
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Pine's Holler Park has been around for nearly as long as the town has. One of the only places in town that is near fully exempt from development, the park offers somewhere for the residents of Pines Holler to stretch their legs other than the woods. There are walking trails both paved, and unmarked through the trees. The paved pathways need work - cracks and holes threatening those who aren't paying close enough attention at certain times. The swing set, slide, and seesaw are all beginning to rust, but the town still insists they are safe. Park benches and grills dot are scattered randomly throughout the property. The kids sandbox is a little dirty, but still a hit for the young ones. Off the beaten path, through the forest-y area of the park, you can find the old train tracks if you walk far enough. If you hop on the tracks, take a left and feel like walking three miles in one direction - you'll find the Pines Holler Mines. Shutting down officially in 1973, Pines Holler Mines' have been all but long forgotten. People still hike out there to camp and do other various things all the time. Thankfully, all entrances to the Mines have been permanently sealed shut for safety reasons. |  |
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 | Built in the 1960's, Pines Holler Community Center was once the focal point of the town. Now nearly abandoned, the community center is only used for occasional town and club meetings and low budget parties. It was updated years ago to have electricity, but no A/C or central heating. The stove is held together with duct-tape, but the fridge still works well enough to keep your ice from melting. |
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Where else do people find solace other than in mind altering substances or actions? God. Built in 1893, Pines Holler Southern Baptist church has not been modernized to have todays popular creature features. The did build a small side building with restrooms in the 1970's, but that's all the modernization that the church has. Behind the preachers pew hangs an American Flag, as a reminder to stay close to both God and country. Many people find comfort and solace in these walls - most others do not. While the church paints a pretty picture for itself from the outside with potlucks and strategical community outreach, gossip and judgement walk hand in hand with the Holy Spirit here. Waylon Shaw has been the Preacher for Pines Hallow Baptist since thirty-five years running. |  |
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 | Behind Shady Pines Trailer Park lies a large, deep forest. Within that forest lies one of the places that Pines Holler locals hold close to their hearts - Paradise Falls. Popular for generations, the residents of the town have managed to create a foot path over they years to the falls. It's about a mile hike from the trailer park itself, and inaccessible by large vehicles. Bikes, four-wheelers, and the like can make it down the trail if people are careful. Said trail is filled with various slight uphill's, downhills, tree roots and large rocks. The waterfall itself is roughly 30 feet tall, with a large swimming hole underneath. The water eventually flows into a river, where Pines Holler locals love to camp and fish. Paradise Falls is privately owned by Charlie Swanson, and the only good thing he does is allow people to come to the falls at their leisure. The falls have one rule, and one rule only: clean up after yourself. |
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