It's "Black Friday", the day after Thanksgiving known as the busiest shopping day of the year.
Many retail and local stores have lowered their prices on numerous items to kick-off the Christmas shopping season this weekend.
Several major retail stores along with malls even opened last night so that shoppers could get an early start on the holiday season.
Small business owners are asking area residents to not forget about them. The local retailers are also offering great dealsl with unique gift items. Plus, shopping locally creates jobs, keeps the money in your community, and boosts the economy in your own backyard.
