There used to be a large general store in Carpenter, NC at Cary's west
edge near Highway 55.
Not sure if it is still there, or not, but worth checking out.
(Carpenter is unincorporated)

On Nov 28, 12:42 pm, Lewis wrote:
I am doing research on old fashioned country stores in NC and VA . If
anyone knows of such a special store drop me a line and share it with
me, I would like to investigate these stores and meet some of the
People. Also if you know af any type of unusual sites in the NC & VA
area of any interest please drop me a line also. All Help would be
greatly Appreciated