N.C. moonshine legend ‘Jim Tom’ recalled fondly

By (not verified) on Friday, September 15, 2023

By Kevin Hensley CNI News Service

  • Marvin “Jim Tom” Hedrick became known worldwide for his long run as one of the featured subjects on the Discovery Channel’s show, “Moonshiners.” The Graham County native passed away Sept. 6 and the tributes that poured in painted a universally-beloved picture of “Jim Tom.” THE GRAHAM STAR/File photo
    Marvin “Jim Tom” Hedrick became known worldwide for his long run as one of the featured subjects on the Discovery Channel’s show, “Moonshiners.” The Graham County native passed away Sept. 6 and the tributes that poured in painted a universally-beloved picture of “Jim Tom.” THE GRAHAM STAR/File photo
   “I out-slickered ‘em.”    In an interview with The Graham Star in 2013, Marvin “Jim Tom” Hedrick displayed a badge of honor when pointing out he was never arrested for producing moonshine…

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