I love anywhere that shows off some North Carolina history! So I knew I had to make a stop here when I was near Boone! 🗝 The original Mast General Store was built in 1883 as a general store & it hasn't changed much since then! 🏚 Fun fact: If you go 2/10 of a mile down the road, you'll find a 2nd Mast General Store that was originally built in 1909 as a competing general store. Make sure to visit both as they have different inventory! 🥾🍭 Can't make it to Valle Crucis? They now have 11 stores

Tuesday at 6pm join WNCT Ken Watling as he heads to Kinston, North Carolina to take a look at the work being done on Grainger Stadium by the Texas Rangers to get it ready for Down East Wood Ducks opening day. #GrowingTheEast Tuesday at 6pm on WNCT-TV 9 On Your Side. | WNCT-TV

It’s a historic moment for our state and the city of Kinston. Tuesday, community members elected North Carolina’s youngest person to take office. Read more: https://wcti12.com/news/local/kinstons-suggs-makes-history-as-youngest-elected-official | WCTI News 12