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Brown-Rogers-Dixson building along Trade Street in Winston-Salem, circa 1930s.

03.29.21

From Brown-Rogers-Dixson to Mast Store in Winston-Salem

When you go to your local downtown, do you ever stop to think of the events that transpired there? Downtowns are gathering places, the heart of the community, and where...

Local Flavor

A vintage truck drives through the streets in Winston-Salem

03.12.21

A Harvest of History in Winston-Salem

If you are walking just about anywhere in Downtown Winston-Salem, you are in the midst of history. In some locations, it is pretty obvious, like Old Salem, but in others,...

Local Flavor, Travel

A trail marker for the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail in the snow

03.07.21

The Last Days of Winter Hiking

The winter months are not just for curling up with a good book in front a crackling fire. They are great for hitting the trails. Your favorite trails will show...

Adventure, Inspiration, Local Flavor

02.01.21

5 Reasons to Give Chocolate on Valentine's Day

Which came first – Valentine's Day or chocolate? And why is chocolate such a popular gift on Valentine's Day? Candy, and chocolate, in particular, is so popular that purchases of chocolate...

Behind The Scenes, Inspiration, Local Flavor, Mast Family Favorites

An Alfred Adams Lunch featuring sardines, saltines, hoop cheese, an RC Cola, and a MoonPie at Mast Store. Photo is courtesy of the Watauga Democrat.

04.14.20

Grab a Bite at the Store

Back 40 years ago, you couldn't grab a bite to eat in the Valle. It meant a drive to Boone or to Banner Elk or to Mountain City over in...

Behind The Scenes, Local Flavor, Mast Family Favorites

The Mast Store in the mid 1970s was for sale

04.09.20

Mast Store Memories: A Look Back at 1980

What were you doing 40 years ago? The year was 1980, and the country was in the middle of the hostage crisis in Iran, facing a recession, and trying to solve the mystery of who shot J....

Behind The Scenes, Local Flavor