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December 18, 2020 3 minute READ

A visit with Santa at Brown-Rogers-Dixson

Christmas Cheer Then and Now in Winston-Salem

When Mast Store’s newest old location opened its doors in Winston-Salem in May of 2015, we had the pleasure of meeting a woman with close ties to 516 North Trade Street. Her father worked in the building that boasted one of the largest retail and wholesale companies in the South: Brown-Rogers-Dixson (B-R-D). Originally posted 12/2/2015 ...read more

tags Local Flavor

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April 10, 2020 4 minute READ

The Alfred Adams Lunch at the Original Mast Store

Grab a Bite at the Store

Back 40 years ago, you couldn't grab a bite to eat in the Valle. It meant a drive to Boone or to Banner Elk or to Mountain City over in Tennessee. That is until John and Faye Cooper decided to open the Mast Store Deli. Sandwiches and soups were served in the back of the store. Here's a little of that story, including a bit of it in Faye's own words. ...read more

tags Mast Family Favorites | Local Flavor | Behind the Scenes

locations-icon Original - Valle Crucis

April 8, 2020 3 minute READ

Mast Store Memories: A Look Back at 1980

What were you doing 40 years ago? The year was 1980, and the country was in the middle of the hostage crisis in Iran, facing a recession, and trying to solve the mystery of who shot J. R. Ewing. That’s the big picture, but what was happening in Valle Crucis, NC? Maybe it was a little magic. We’re stepping into our time machine and turning back the clock for a look at the rebirth of the Mast General Store. ...read more

tags Behind the Scenes | Local Flavor

locations-icon Original - Valle Crucis

March 26, 2020 2 minute READ

Gift Cards for Good

One of the traditions John and Faye Cooper established as soon as they could afford to after re-opening the Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis was giving back to the community. Over the years, that tradition has grown and now includes organizations and causes in three major categories – human needs, arts and education, and conservation across all our home communities. That tradition is continuing, but this year, we need your help. That's where Gift Cards for Good comes in. ...read more

tags Inspiration | Local Flavor

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March 20, 2020 2 minute READ

We're In This Together

General stores have always been there for their communities. Now, we need everyone to be there for all. ...read more

tags Local Flavor | Mast Family Favorites | Inspiration

March 18, 2020 2 minute READ

UPDATED 3/25: Curbside Pickup Available Now

As an old-fashioned general store, customer service is at our core. We realize you may not feel comfortable coming into the store right now, but you may have some needs that we can help with. So, we did a little brainstorming around the pot-bellied stove, and we think we have an idea – curbside pickup. ...read more

tags Local Flavor | At Home

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