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2023 in Review: A Year of a Community That Came Together
Saxapahaw is already a tight-knit community, but in 2023, it seemed that we all came together in big ways for our friends and neighbors,..
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 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..
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..