Celebrate Small Business Saturday

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Thanksgiving Day has passed, Black Friday is in full swing, but it isn’t time to slow that shopping frenzy just yet. Since 2010, shoppers have been encouraged to stay home and shop at their favorite local businesses on Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Saturday, Nov. 30. Our local counties have plenty of shopping options to choose from, and you won’t burn a tank of gas while making all your stops. Our serene little towns have excellent venues for all types of quality shopping experiences, including antiques, hardware, clothing, books, fresh vegetables and produce and more. When you finish a busy day of shopping, there are numerous pla