Part of the old factory district, the old textile mill was huge back when the factories funded the town. Since its closing in the seventies, it has been frequently vandalized, and the town has not bothered to maintain it. There are questions about its structural integrity.
PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
Security Guard - Louis Spears
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PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCILSecurity Guard - Louis Spears
One of the only motels in town, Blue Swallow is the cheapest and perhaps the shadiest. The rooms are atypically large and the pool is always clean, but there is a strange atmosphere around the place. The motel is a one floor complex with twenty rooms, not including the manager's office and quarters.
KATHERINE SCOTT NPC
01 - Elora Andersson : Desk Clerk
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KATHERINE SCOTT NPC01 - Elora Andersson : Desk Clerk
Miller's has changed hands a number of times over the years, but the name has always remained. A small little grocery with a little of everything, Miller's is just off the main avenue downtown and was built into an old apartment building that still has occupants.
JOHN MILLER NPC
01 - Amir Rashad : Grocer
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JOHN MILLER NPC01 - Amir Rashad : Grocer
The town's one-stop shop for paint, grills, hardware, tools, lawn and garden, and so much more. HHH even offers repairs, assembly services, and a helpful and friendly staff. The Hills have been serving Pinewood and the surrounding communities since 1998.
HANK & MARIA HILL NPC
01 - Logan Fairchild : Repair Specialist
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HANK & MARIA HILL NPC01 - Logan Fairchild : Repair Specialist
Pinewood Station is a freight station that accepts and transports good both across state lines and into the major urban centers of the state. The station is kept fairly immaculate but does not have any security, which has recently resulted in the theft of freight left overnight.
UNION PACIFIC
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UNION PACIFIC
To the south exists Camp Rayburn, which was founded in the forties as a get-away camp. Featuring 12 moderate sized cabins, a mess hall and numerous sports fields surrounding the large lake, it continues to be used all year round. In the summer months, sleep-over camps for kids take up residence with teens from all over the state. It can be rented out in the off season by any business or individual with the funds.
ELIJAH SCHMIDT
01 - Summer Lewis
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ELIJAH SCHMIDT01 - Summer Lewis
Since it's opening in the early 1900's, the Pinewood National Bank has been instrumental in helping business owners get business loans to get on their feet and has helped first-time home buyers qualify for a mortgage. Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed weekends.
PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
01 - Staff
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PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL01 - Staff
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City Hall and the Police Department share a building. City Hall handles all the daily needs of the town and holds the mayor's office, tax office, and the parks and recreation office. Open for inquiries from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday. Closed Sundays.
PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
City Hall - Roy Jenkins : Mayor NPC
Pinewood PD - Jimmy Harvelle : Sheriff NPC
Pinewood PD - Erik Andersson : Detective
Pinewood PD - Kaden Wesson : Detective
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PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCILCity Hall - Roy Jenkins : Mayor NPC
Pinewood PD - Jimmy Harvelle : Sheriff NPC
Pinewood PD - Erik Andersson : Detective
Pinewood PD - Kaden Wesson : Detective
The theme park has been in a state of disrepair for years now. A recent betterment campaign was able to raise money with which to eventually refurbish the park and re-open it for business. Work on restoration has not begun and the rusted rides and rickety pavilions still stand.
PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
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PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
An all-in-one gas, diner, and lodging spot for tourists right off of the highway. The diner is a grease trap and has been operated by the same woman for over twenty years. You won't find a better burger or shake in the whole county. The diner only seats fifteen and the lunch rush can make wait times up to two hours long.
DOTTIE ANDREWS NPC
01 - Felix Rosales : Server
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DOTTIE ANDREWS NPC01 - Felix Rosales : Server
Ryan's sources its meats from the local farms and ranches in the area and boasts the best cuts for the best prices in all the county. The two butchers are extremely skilled and knowledgable. While the lines may be daunting, most people leave the store satisfied with the experience.
WILL RYAN NPC
01 - Staff
02 - Staff
03 - Staff
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WILL RYAN NPC01 - Staff
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Authentic Egyptian-style cuisine located downtown, Cairo Kebab has helped to bring in tourists through both word of mouth and rave online reviews. Their food is freshly prepared, halal, and features a large selection of vegetarian and vegan options. You can view their menu here.
NADINE RASHAD
01 - Giselle Armstrong
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NADINE RASHAD01 - Giselle Armstrong
Downtown Pinewood is surprisingly busy, featuring a number of small restaurants and shops as well as a small photography studio and the local post office. In the summer months and on weekends, the streets are usually packed. A farmers market lines the streets every Saturday from April through early October and the holiday parades cut through the downtown every year.
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Despite having only three screens, Elmwood is a popular local hangout for kids and young adults. Staffed mostly by the same age group, it can be a little unkempt and some of the floors are perpetually sticky. If you're looking for the latest movie blockbuster, you'll have to wait a few months for it to reach Elmwood screens. On the plus side, you'll never pay more than $5 a ticket.
EMERY SILVA
01 - Jeremy Cross : Movie Attendant
02 - Lynn Mackay : Movie Attendant
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EMERY SILVA01 - Jeremy Cross : Movie Attendant
02 - Lynn Mackay : Movie Attendant
Located next door to The Herald, the local library has seen an uptick in circulation with a recent increase in funding that has updated the available catalog to include newer book releases. The media collection still remains small, however.
PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
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Headquarters of the local paper, the squat building is located off the main avenue and is next to the town library. The old building has questionable air-conditioning and out of date computers, but combats that with hard-working reporters, writers, and editors.
GARY JENKINS NPC
01 - Austin Hendrix : Photographer NPC
02 - Clay Andrews : Editor-in-Chief NPC
03 - Cora Faraday : Columnist
04 - Perdita Mothersbough : Reporter
05 - Roberto Benivieni : Jack-of-all trades
06 - Taylor Morello : Comic cartoonist
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GARY JENKINS NPC01 - Austin Hendrix : Photographer NPC
02 - Clay Andrews : Editor-in-Chief NPC
03 - Cora Faraday : Columnist
04 - Perdita Mothersbough : Reporter
05 - Roberto Benivieni : Jack-of-all trades
06 - Taylor Morello : Comic cartoonist
Abandoned since the early eighties, the mining tunnels are, supposedly, under strict surveillance due to their instability and the danger of collapse. In reality, there is a single security guard at night who falls asleep around midnight and the gates and blockades are disturbingly easy to bypass.
PEABODY ENERGY
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PEABODY ENERGYSecurity Guard -
Being the only bar in town makes the Broken Spoke a popular spot with locals and tourists alike. The Spoke has a laidback atmosphere and is typically full of locals who like to take turns playing the most annoying song on the jukebox. They serve great food, but can be very inhospitable to anyone who isn't a local.
BEAU FITZGERALD NPC
01 - Emma Clarke : Bartender
02 - Luca Martinelli : Bartender
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BEAU FITZGERALD NPC01 - Emma Clarke : Bartender
02 - Luca Martinelli : Bartender
Reopened a few years ago, Tony's Garage is owned and run by local resident and former cop Tony Marino. The shop employs ten people in total and focuses on repairs and restorations. For a small town shop, the workmanship is impressive and has garnered the business a lot of attention.
TONY MARINO NPC
01 - Staff
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TONY MARINO NPC01 - Staff
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Looking to unload that junk up in the attic? Or maybe you're in search of a retro radio? Stop by Smithville to browse a curated collection of goods that is rotated monthly. If you're just visiting, you might just find the perfect gift at a reasonable price while passing through.
GERALDINE SMITH NPC
01 - Felix Rosales : Associate
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GERALDINE SMITH NPC01 - Felix Rosales : Associate
Over two centuries old, St. Anne's Catholic Church resides nestled into the plains near west of the town. Though not the only church in town, it is by far the oldest and is attended by most of the families who have been a part of Pinewood since its inception. Despite its dated exterior, the interior is elegantly and expensively decorated.
PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
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PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
Split is the only bowling alley in town. They have 20 lanes and a small kitchen that serves quick bites to eat, such as nachos, pizza, and chicken fingers. Typically open from 1:00pm to 10:00pm, Monday through Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays, Split holds special events like Cosmic Bowling (blacklights and laser lights) at midnight, with drinks and food package specials, and remains open from 12:00pm to 2:00am.
KENNY JOHNSON NPC
01 - Calliope Faraday : Counter Attendant
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KENNY JOHNSON NPC01 - Calliope Faraday : Counter Attendant
KPTX is funded by the residents of Pinewood as voted on in a referendum to keep corporate interests out of the community. There is one small radio studio and a news video studio that is big enough for four staff members and their equipment.
PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
01 - Althea Baker : Night DJ
02 - Cora Faraday : Weekend show
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PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL01 - Althea Baker : Night DJ
02 - Cora Faraday : Weekend show
To the east of town is Ranger's Bluff and Cedar Creek, a popular hotspot for teenagers and young adults. Unsanctioned parties have been known to crop up here during the summer months and during the college football season, though the police tend to keep a polite distance as long as the parties don't get too rowdy.
PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
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