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202610 minGdocumentary

Southern Fuel

202610 minGdocumentary

Gas stations in North Carolina serve as vital community hubs where residents gather, share stories, and enjoy meals, as explored by photographer Kate Medley.

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Rosa Amanda Tuirán Grobet

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Gas stations in North Carolina serve as vital community hubs where residents gather, share stories, and enjoy meals, as explored by photographer Kate Medley.

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Rosa Amanda Tuirán Grobetdirector

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Across the American South, gas stations are more than pit stops. They are places to eat, gather, and share stories. Photographer Kate Medley explores how these everyday spaces sustain rural communities in North Carolina.

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