The General Store Blog
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..
Share the Love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up this Sunday, but don’t sweat it, don’t wait for shipping, just shop local. Love begets love, and we..
A Look Back at the Weird and Wonderful World of the General Store in 2020
2020, what a year, right? A lot of people were expecting some craziness because it was an election year, but 2020 far exceeded our..
Celebrating local, giving local this year
As of today, there’s only a little over a week before Christmas day, and with more people shopping online this year combined with slower..
Giving Thanks When It’s Needed Most
Thanksgiving 2020. It’s definitely been a year to remember, and for way too many families this year, it will be a time to remember those..
How to save lots of time and lots of money when you’re doing all this fall and winter laundry
Cooler weather means lots of things– autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas— but it also means that you’re probably going..
Celebrating America’s Birthday with the Promise That We Can Do Better
This weekend, on July 4th, America will be celebrating its 244th birthday. Two hundred and forty-four years of achievement, hardship, and..
Black Lives Matter. Absolutely and Unequivocally.
Black lives matter, absolutely and unequivocally. It’s a simple statement, and one that in a perfect world, would go without saying, but..