I caught up with two longstanding residents of Huntersville, NC, Ms. B.J. and Ms. Helen. They reminisced about the days when the old home served as the local “Juke” and the Barringer/Berry store was the neighborhood ice cream shop and grocer, in essence it was the community hub. Unfortunately, the former Juke is now slated for demolition, another piece of local history soon to be gone, but not forgotten. #historybeforeus #huntersville #pottstown #historylovers #history #community #mecklenburgcou

In this episode, I traveled up the road to Huntersville, NC, to visit residents of the historic Pottstown community and talk about the last juke joint still standing. Once a lively hub for music, dancing, and connection, this building now sits in the path of destruction as ongoing re-development continues to impact long-time residents and the cultural landscape of the neighborhood. We also discuss the importance of maintaining heirs’ property,keeping land and homes in the family, utilizing local