Original Mast Store Celebrates 45 Years of Cooper Family Leadership
On June 6, 1980, the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis once again opened its doors to the community stocked with penny candy, stoneground grits, galvanized tubs of all sizes, and more.
Congratulations Graduates!
As one door closes on part of your life, another door is swinging open to new adventures and opportunities. We congratulate our 2025 high school and college graduates on reaching their goals and wish them the best as they take the next steps on life’s journey.
Once Upon a Time... May 2025
A new employee completed their paperwork and had their first day at the Mast Store. And then, five years, ten years, and more flew by. Happy anniversary to these employees marking a decade of sharing the fun at Mast Store – Addison Martin (SF) and Christian Backman (SF) - this May.
Mountain Strong Supports Downtown Spruce Pine
Downtown Spruce Pine, a North Carolina Main Street community, is helping businesses on Lower (and Upper) Street rebuild after flood waters rose to historic levels on September 29, 2024. This organization is the latest recipient of a check totaling $20,000 from Mountain Strong funds.
Happy Anniversary Winston-Salem
On May 6, 2015, the Mast Store in Winston-Salem officially opened its doors to the public. “It’s hard to believe how fast 10 years can go by,” said Ann Marie Bishop, the general manager of the Mast Store in Winston-Salem.
Partner Rates Available at Biltmore and Tweetsie (2025)
We are proud to have partnerships with Tweetsie Railroad and Biltmore where employees can get special pricing to have a little fun.
