The General Store Blog
15 Years in This Place Called Saxapahaw
While we rely on the welcoming hand of living Saxapahaw inhabitants and the spiritual grace of all the generations who stewarded this..
Saturdays in Saxapahaw is Beautifully and Uniquely Saxapahaw
Every year at the beginning of May, something magical happens. A lot of magical things happen in Saxapahaw, but the beginning of May..
2022 in Review: The Year Full of Big Surprises
2022 was a lot better than previous years, but it was still a time of big changes for a lot, and Saxapahaw was no exception. We saw..
14th Anniversary Stories: Stained glass, scallops and the birth of a Five Star Gas Station
When Jeff and I came to Saxapahaw to take on the General Store in 2008, we regularly questioned our ability to make good choices. The..
An Ode to a Coworker Who’s More Than Just a Coworker on Her Birthday
You ever had a coworker that’s such an inspiration that for her birthday you just have to write a blog post about her?
That’s Margaret.
The General Store 2021 Rewind: Up, Down, Left, Right and Back Around Again
2021 was a year. A year full of ups and downs, twists and turns. Just when we thought the pandemic might be over, it reared its head..
A Time to Pause, Give Thanks and Reflect on Our Blessings
Let’s get thankful. Thankful for those around us, and those who have affected our lives for the better. Thankful for the farmers who..
The Week Without Dinner in Saxapahaw
At this point last year, it had just become a running joke that 2020 was a burning dumpster fire of a year, and we all looked forward to..
The Legacy of Crook’s Corner and a Disastrous 2020
After 40 years in business, the Chapel Hill restaurant and institution, Crook’s Corner, announced Wednesday June 9th that they were..
Prepare for a Busy Spring and Summer in Saxapahaw
For those who live in or around Saxapahaw, that’s a phrase that could be said any year. Saxapahaw is full of outdoor activities, and it’s..