In the spirit of this year’s Blaze of Lights, the Icon offers viewers a daily local gift idea based upon the 12 Days of Christmas theme. There’s no need to shop out of town or on the internet for Christmas gifts this year.

On the 11th day of Christmas I shopped at...

Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St.
Yes, Virginia, you can still buy a Bluffton slaw cutter in Bluffton. I discovered a range of Swiss-sharp cutters are available from $11.95 to $32.95. The slaw cutters are engraved with the wording "Bluffton made." One other Bluffton-made item you'll find is a really neat hot dog roaster made by the Messinger family, priced at $4.99.