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• CNN.com: Making illegal liquor -- and profits -- in Appalachian hills - August 28, 2000
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• Charlotte Observer: Man charged with moonshine sales - Oct. 27, 2004

Sources

• Carr, Jess. The Second Oldest Profession: An Informal History of Moonshining in America. Prentice-Hall.
• Logsdon, Gene. Good Spirits: A New Look at Ol' Demon Alcohol. Chelsea Green Publishing Company.
• History Channel documentary: "Rumrunners, Moonshiners and Bootleggers." Written, produced and directed by David Padrusch; Big Rock/Pinball Productions.
• Randlemanland.com - The New York Times on the Web: U.S. Cracks Down on Rise in Appalachia Moonshine - March 23, 2000
• North Carolina Moonshine