Family owned market has deep roots in county
Babe opened a new “neighborhood market” on Tusquittee Road close to the bridge crossing the Hiawassee River and next to Qualla Road. The store was popular during the1950s and beyond until new owners converted the building into apartments.
M.C. “Babe” Moore is shown at the check out counter in his store location featuring everything from groceries to family merchandise and gas pumps at a busy crossroads.
Harold and Anita Lance are shown with their oldest son, John after they purchased the building at 78 Sanderson Street on the Hayesville square. Harold opened their pharmacy and retail store in 1972 and served the community for about 35 years.
By Sandy Zimmerman
Guest Writer
A new market has opened in downtown Hayesville featuring local and area products along with traditional busine...
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