After a mid-September visit to Ocracoke with her father, Tideland EMC lineman Joe Pugh, Sophia Pugh was inspired to put pen to paper and create a hopeful image in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.
The 18-year-old’s design immediately resonated with others with requests for T-shirts, decals and other keepsakes.
The budding graphic designer worked with her mother Teresa to locate a printer and then created a Facebook post to solicit orders.
Sophia says 50 percent of the profits from each item sold will go to a family in need on the island. The rest will go towards her college fund.
Sophia Pugh
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To purchase items featuring Sophia’s design, visit Gullrock Creations on Facebook. The Gullrock-based shop will open soon, but is already taking orders for t-shirts, mugs and more — all featuring Sophia's design.
