Mast General Store Blog

August 2006 was an eventful month – Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet; the world’s tallest living tree (measuring 379.1 feet) was discovered in Redwood National and State Parks...

They’re back! And by popular demand, we might add. After a brief hiatus, it’s true: Old-Fashioned Candy Sticks have landed back on the shelves of your local Mast General Store. 

Land trusts are non-profit organizations that work with landowners and other associations to help safeguard our land heritage, create open spaces, protect wetlands and wildlife habitats, and provide recreational opportunities...

Monday, May 25, is a red-letter day for the Mast General Store in Downtown Columbia. The day marks the company’s 15th anniversary along the capital city’s main street. To celebrate,...

The Roanoke Mast Store celebrates its five-year anniversary on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. While Mast Store’s history in this city is still young, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been eventful.  

This week we’re joining Mr. Peabody and stepping into the Wayback Machine. As he adjusts the dials to get us to Valle Crucis in late 1979 and early 1980, we’ll...