CHANNEL MARKERS - for the long run
The Bradford Market A New Journey for the Old General Store
Emily and Mike Harvey.
by Abigail Smathers | photography by Jon Beryle
From 1912 to 2021, the Bradford Store served as a bridge between local agriculturalists and consumers, offering the Bradford Farm’s very own produce, as well as a variety of other regional products. The store worked its way into the hearts of many Huntersville locals during its lifetime; two such fans of the historic vendor were Emily Harvey and her husband Mike, who was a long-time friend of the store’s founding family, the Bradfords. Just last year, in an impromptu trip to the Bradford Store, Mike and Emily were shocked to learn that the business was due to close its doors the following day. Unable to stomach the thought of losing an adored childhood hangout, Mike rang the owners with a proposition—he and Emily would take over the property to keep the Bradford legacy alive.
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LAKE NORMAN CURRENTS | FEBRUARY 2022
