I have lived in Charlotte, NC or the surrounding area since 1998.  For twenty years I have driven to Virginia for holidays, long weekends, or just for the day.  And for twenty years I have driven past a sign on interstate 77 identifying exit 42 as the location for the Barium Springs Home for Children.  Despite my consistent curiosity about Barium Springs, I never delayed my trip in either direction to exit and investigate.  Nor did I look it up… { read more }

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