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Three-day journey through county results
in frustration
By Jeff Eason
You may have seen him carrying his large white cross on wheels
through Watauga County this week. His name is Chuck Johnson,
and although you may have seen him, he’s convinced you
didn’t hear him.
Cross carrying Chuck Johnson
has criss-crossed the country eleven times with his Christian
message. This week he called Boone the most unholy city
he has ever visited. Photo
by Jeff Eason. |
Cross Carrier Chuck, as he is commonly known, walked through
Watauga County this week, but claims that he was ignored by
everyone he encountered.
“I’ve been on this journey since March 1st, 2000,”
said Johnson, originally from Anaheim, California. “I’ve
crossed the country eleven times. This is my first time in Boone.
“I haven’t talked to one soul and I’ve been here
three days. It’s the most unholy city I’ve ever walked
through.”
When he made these comments, Johnson was a few steps from crossing
the Boone city limits toward Blowing Rock, and he seemed to
be in a hurry to leave the town. He then compared Boone unfavorably
to other places that have more sinful reputations.
“If I could say anything (to the people of Boone), I went
through Las Vegas five times and people talked to me,”
said Johnson. “And yet not even one soul in this county
would say hello. I would say that God will probably put a tornado
through this town. It’s going to perish, trust me.”
“It’s a very unholy place.”
Johnson has received notoriety from print, video and radio media
since embarking on his journey. He has previously stated that
the Lord will tell him when his job is finished.
When asked which of Jesus’ teachings he would most like
to convey to the people of Boone. He replied “Get Baptized.”
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