Mast General Store Blog

03.20.25

It's Storytime at Mast Store

The Appalachian Mountains are filled with storytellers. For the longest while, the front porch was the classroom to learn about family and local history along with a lucky and mischievous...
Behind The Scenes, Inspiration
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03.03.25

The Mountains Are Open - Vacation & Volunteer

In the days after September 27, 2024, highway information signs were emblazoned with a message... Do Not Travel in Western North Carolina. That sounds ominous, but its message was not...
Inspiration, Local Flavor
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02.04.25

A Time Like No Other to be Sweet to Neighbors

Mast General Store’s Be a Sweetheart campaign has provided neighbors in need with healthy meals for 22 years, but few winters in the past two decades have seen a greater...
At Home, Inspiration, Local Flavor
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01.17.25

More Than Just a Day Off 2025

There’s something a little different about the day set aside to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is not noted as a holiday but is instead...
Behind The Scenes, Inspiration, Local Flavor, Mast Family Favorites
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01.02.25

A Mast-Exclusive Knife That's No Tall Tale

It was an easy decision for Mast General Store to enthusiastically accept when GiantMouse offered to create a unique version of the Biblio-XL through a one-of-a-kind collaboration.
Behind The Scenes, Inspiration
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12.18.24

Thankfulness & Gratitude - It's a Process

Have you ever thought about the words “thank you” or “thanks?” They quickly roll off the tongue, oftentimes without a further thought to the impact they have. And, it’s a...
Behind The Scenes, Customer Stories, Inspiration, Local Flavor
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