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John & Faye Cooper purchased the store in 1979 and set out on a journey of discovery. They moved their young family into the top two floors of the store and began the work of preparing to open. There were many questions, but the two most important were 1. What do we need to fit in with our community? And 2. What would an old general store carry that is still useful to our neighbors? That's where they started.

"WHERE SHOULD I SEND YOU TO KNOW THE SOUL OF THE SOUTH? I THINK I'LL SEND YOU TO MAST GENERAL STORE."

CHARLES KURALT

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    Shop Local at the Farmers' Market

    Tastes of the Season: Fall Farmers' Markets

    Fall is here! The bridge between summer and fall is full of delicious possibilities: the last heirloom tomatoes and sweet corn linger, pears and sweet potatoes start to arrive, and more apples than you can name can all be found at your local farmers’ market. ...read more

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  • September 20, 2023 10 minute READ
    Getting Ready to Can

    Putting Up Your Harvest

    For many not so long ago, canning and freezing summer’s bounty was a lifeline. The beans, corn, squash, cucumbers, and whatever else was coming in from the garden weren’t meant just to be enjoyed as they are harvested but to put food on the table during the winter when “pickin’s were slim.” Now, canning or freezing is more of a tradition than a necessity, but there is still a certain sense of pride and accomplishment that goes along with it.  ...read more

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  • September 13, 2023 10 minute READ
    Columbia's City Flag in sculpture form

    24 Hours in Columbia

    Where do you go to visit the oldest structure that houses a Mast General Store location? You won’t find it in the mountains – Not even in Valle Crucis where the Original Mast Store has stood since 1883.  ...read more

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