The General Store Blog
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..
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..