2009 - Grover Cleveland  In 1894 President Grove Cleveland and his wife celebrated Christmas, as reported in newspapers with the first lighted Christmas tree in the White House.  Tiny multi-colored electric lights replaced candles for the first time.  The newspapers reported that President and Mrs. Cleveland celebrated the holiday quietly with family-centered activities. 

On Friday, April 30, 2010, The General Store was

recognized as the Retailer of the Year

for 2010 in the SML Region by the Retail

Alliance in Norfolk, Virginia.

This is the second year for The General

Store to win this award.

Rita and Vicki dedicated this award to

their hard working General Store

family.  Lori, Cindy B., Cindy G.,

Carol, Marian, Margaret and Sandy always

go the extra mile to offer

award winning customer service and

welcome each and every

customer like a member of

their family.  Thanks

to our loyal supporters.  Hope to

see you soon down at

The General Store!