Category Archives: Surry County

100 wineries, Raffaldini’s birthday, Surry success

Posted on January 29, 2011 by didaniel

While many NC wineries take a break in January, it’s been a busy month for local-wine news. The biggest announcement came from the state: North Carolina is now home to 100 wineries (and even more vineyards)! The 100th is Cauble … Continue reading →

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Mayberry, Mount Airy, what’s the difference?

Posted on June 23, 2009 by didaniel

This has nothing to do with farms, but it’s soooo North Carolina that I had to keep it here. (I wrote it for my travel blog). I about keeled over when I peeked through the large window on Main Street … Continue reading →

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What in tarnation? It’s Reinbarnation

Posted on July 29, 2008 by didaniel

Wessel and I have been doing a lot of bicycling lately in rural areas of North Carolina. If you’re not from these parts, you’re probably thinking, isn’t that all there is? While if you live in an NC metro area among … Continue reading →

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