What it used to be like working as a moonshiner in Dawson County - Dawson County News

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BREAKING: One dead after Tuesday shooting in northwestern Dawson County

The suspect is wanted on the charge of murder. A woman he may be with is also wanted for questioning in connection with the incident.

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What it used to be like working as a moonshiner in Dawson County

Dawson County native Dwight Bearden speaks about moonshining during the Dawson County Historical Society’s April meeting. - photo by Erica Jones

04272023 Dwight Bearden 1 — Dawson County native Dwight Bearden speaks about moonshining during the Dawson County Historical Society’s April meeting. - photo by Erica Jones

Dawson County is well known for many reasons, but two of the biggest things that people know the county for are its rich history with NASCAR and with moonshining.