UPDATED -Friday Five: Fried pies, more houses and lots of clutter Mark Plemmons Aug 29, 2021 Aug 29, 2021 Updated Mar 1, 2022 0 This was my treat after I safely got down Old Fort Mountain headed back toward Cabarrus County. It was good. Mark Plemmons, The Independent Tribune Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mark Plemmons I like pie - especially homemade fried pies. 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