MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (WGHP) — Walk through the front door of Opie’s Candy Store, and you might just hear someone say it: “This is perfection.”
For 20 years, this downtown staple — fondly dubbed “the sweetest spot in Mayberry” — has been bringing back childhood joy, one piece of candy at a time.
“It’s the moment when grandparents become the kid again,” says “chief candy officer” Luke Morrison. “For a moment in time all these family members are all in that same mindset of being a kid in a candy store.”
With more than 500 different varieties of candy lining its shelves, Opie’s has something for every generation. There are nostalgic treats from Grandma’s purse, hard-to-find favorites Grandpa used to sneak you, and modern-day sugar rush essentials. From classic Moon Pies to peanut butter Buckeyes, from candy like Sugar Daddies to ice cream, the store’s offerings are as diverse as its customers.
The shop, housed in a 100-year-old building with squeaky floors and friendly faces, is more than just a store — it’s a time machine.
“It is a time machine with lots of sugar,” Morrison says. “If they make it, we probably have it.”
In a world that’s always rushing forward, Opie’s Candy Store invites you to slow down and savor a sweet treat.
You can find Opie’s Candy Store at 135 N Main St, Mt Airy, NC 27030 or online at opiescandystore.com.
Source: Fox 8 News Channel
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