Looks like Black Friday, but it's 1950s Bluffton
By Paula Pyzik Scott
At the bottom of the Icon home page, you'll find four "hoppers" with historical, obituaries, photos and videos posted on the Icon since it was established in 2009. The 2011 article The Charles Company - downtown Bluffton caught my eye today because it resembles current images of Black Friday frenzies.
Take a look at the story by Fred Steiner for his take on what was probably taking place. Have your own theories? Send them to [email protected].
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