Best of the Pines 2023

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17,600 Voters. Over 272,300 Votes. And Your Winners Are . . .

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Best Craft/Creative Cocktails North & South Bar Best Bar or Restaurant for Live Entertainment Pinehurst Brewing Company Best Workplace & Public/Semi-Private Golf Course Best Local Beer/Cider & Beer Selection Pinehurst Brewing Company Best Wings Pinehurst Brewing Company Best BBQ Pinehurst Brewing Company Best Spa Best Massage Best Golf Shop Main Pro shop

Genuine Gratitude

HAPPENS HERE.

For decades, the phones at Pinehurst Resort have been answered with the same greeting. “It’s a beautiful day in Pinehurst!” While that is a sentiment those visiting our area have come to expect, it has been a way of life for many of us who live and work here.

To be known as a world class resort in the game of golf is a great honor, but to earn praise and recognition that comes from our community, that has made today a beautiful day for us at Pinehurst. With gratitude, we thank you.

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285 SE Broad St Suite B, Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-2731 • www.kirbycompanies.com
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IT TAKE TO BE AMONG THE BEST IN THE SANDHILLS? A commitment to excellence in your craft Relationships with trusted, top-notch vendors and sub-contractors Full attention to all details, large and small Purposeful approach to projects Expertise in local land development & commercial construction Access to a full-service, in-house real estate team
intentionally small team of long time locals are well rooted in this community, which makes us especially proud to be considered among the Best of the Pines
are honored and grateful for your continued support of our small businesses
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“Customer Satisfaction One Job At A Time” ServingMooreCountyandSurroundingAreas VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 301 FIELDS DR. - ABERDEEN, NC Asphalt • Cedar Shakes • Colored Metal Roofing • Slate • Synthetic Slate EPDM Rubber • Roofing (Flat Roofs) • Rolled Roofing 24 Hour Emergency Service 910-757-0505 WeReturn AllCalls Free Estimates Fully Insured 31Years Experience THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! Best Roofing Company
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We’re honored to be named one of the top insurance companies in The Pilot’s 2023 “Best of the Pines.” We look forward to serving you with award-winning coverage for many years to come. Learn more about our community-focused approach to health insurance at FirstCarolinaCare.com/About Thank you, Pinehurst! Many members. One community.
thepinehurstoliveoilco.com • 105 Cherokee Rd • Village of Pinehurst • 910.986.0880 32 Balsamic Vinegars • 28 Olive Oils • 6 Speciality Oils • Pasta • Local Pasta Sauce • Honey • Herbs & Spices • Olive Oil Skin Care WE ARE so grateful FOR YOUR VOTES! We look forward to serving the community for many more years to come. BEST SPECIALITY SHOP BEST GIFT SHOP
Your support lights up our lives! Pinebluff, NC 910-228-2255 | www.mcgrawelectrical.com Monday - Friday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Best Electrician
• Retirement Planning • Trust & Estate Planning • 529 Education Funding • Employee & Executive Benefits • Tax Management • Long Term Care Planning Thank you Moore County for your continued support 1148 Seven Lakes Dr. | West End | NC 27376 e.hill@lpl.com hillwealthmanagement.com Office: (910) 466-9140 Fax: (910) 466-9139
PRIDEONTHEJOB.COM • 910.944.0950 THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US! Asphalt Maintenance • Soft Washing • Concrete Repair Seal Coating • Gutter Cleaning • Dryer Vent Cleaning BEST ASPHALT PAVING BEST PRESSURE WASHING
BEST BOUTIQUE FOR ACCESSORIES BEST BOUTIQUE FOR WOMEN’S CLOTHING BEST BOUTIQUE FOR WOMEN’S SHOES FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR SMALL BUSINESS! SOUTHERN PINES 124 NW BROAD STREET (910) 693-7463 MON-SAT: 10 AM - 5 PM SUN: 12 PM - 4 PM PINEHURST 44 CHINQUAPIN ROAD (910) 295-8300 MON - SAT: 10AM - 5PM SUN: 11AM - 3PM Join our new Text Club and start unlocking rewards @monkeesofthepines For private events and parties, email girls@monkeesofthepines.com
Energy Experience Effort If you want to KNOW Pinehurst, You need to KNOW Lin. Top 1% Nationally Thank you all for supporting our local businesses. Without them we would not be the outstanding community that we have all worked so hard to promote. And “thank you” to all the voters who have continued to support me and my Team. Lin Hutaff’s PineHurst reaLty GrouP Lin Hutaff, Broker, Owner www.linhutaff.com • lin@linhutaff.com 25 Chinquapin Rd, Box 15 • Pinehurst, NC 28374 910-528-6427
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High quality service at a reasonable price. 910.235.0606 132 WEST GATE DRIVE WEST END, NC 27376 Call today to learn more about our Maintenance Contractproviding homeowners peace of mind, preferred pricing on service work, and a performance guarantee. We want to say a special Thank You for your votes for us in this year’s Best of the Pines! Give us a call to schedule at 910-684-3687 BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 15
• Home Buyer’s Inspections • Move-In Certified Seller’s Inspections • Annual Home Maintenance Inspections • Thermal Imaging Inspections • Radon Testing • Mold/Allergen Testing • Pool & Spa Inspections • New Home Inspections 919-545-7500 • tim@ffhisnc.com www.FamilyFirstHomeInspectionServices.com Inspected Once, Inspected Right! Timothy Skibitsky CPI, Owner Chef Driven American Fare Like us on Open Every Day at 11:00 a.m. (910) 246-0497 • 157 East New Hampshire Ave • Southern Pines, NC • www.ChapmansFoodAndSpirits.com Thank you for Nominating and Voting us among the Best for 7 Years in a row! Where Food Meets Spirit… And it all begins with our amazing team. Extraordinary Food in a Comfortable, Casual Atmosphere 16 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
910-944-1516 burneyhardware.com LIKE US ON MON - SAT : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 270 N. Trade Street Seven Lakes Behind McDonalds 11865 HWY 15-501S Aberdeen MON-FRI 8 AM - 5:30 PM SAT 8 AM - 4 PM TRADITIONAL HARDWARE • PLANTS & GARDEN CENTER LUMBER FARM & RANCH SUPPLIES • PAINT COLOR MATCHING WELDING GAS EXCHANGE • PROPANE STATION BLADE & CHAINSAW SHARPENING • HYDRAULIC HOSE REPAIR GLASS CUTTING • SCREEN REPAIR • & MUCH MORE! BEST WORK PLACE AND BEST HARDWARE STORE Thankyouforyourvotesandallofyoursupportfor101years! WE LOVE SERVING MOORE COUNTY! OUR CLIENTS ARE PAWS-ITIVELY THE BEST! 1495 Montrose Rd., Raeford • 1 mile from Carolina Horse Park • fivepointspetresort.com • 910-904-5787 US Hwy 1 North, Vass • Beside Spay/Neuter Clinic • fivepointspetresort.com • 910-692-2275 Boarding Grooming Daycare Webcams Customized Care From Our Fantastic Staff THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! BEST PET BOARDING & BEST PET GROOMING BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 17
HEAR CA ROLINA Southern Coast Audiolog y & Audiolog y of the Sandhills are now Brittany Brown Au.D., CCC-A, Doctor of Audiology, Owner Thanks for Hearing Us! Best Hearing Care Facility Aberdeen 1703 N Sandhills Blvd Aberdeen, NC 910-944-7280 Carthage 950 Monroe St Carthage, NC 910-947-6007 Rockingham 1304 E Broad Ave Rockingham, NC 910-997-2689 Seven Lakes 4191 NC-211 Seven Lakes, NC 910-673-2489 Taylortown 260 Ivey Ln Pinehurst, NC 910-295-1112 Tramway 1909 Pendergrass Rd Sanford, NC 919-776-0133 Your Locally Owned McDonald's 18 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com

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Welcome to The Pilot’s 2023 edition of Best of the Pines.

Hello, and cheers to another Best of the Pines, an event so wildly popular it’s been compared to a Taylor Swift concert — minus the global span of fans, the billion dollars in revenue and Taylor Swift. But let’s not get hung up on specifics.

This magazine you hold represents the ninth season now for Best of the Pines. It’s getting pretty hard to top the previous releases’ feats, yet we remain on a roll. The company that operates our balloting software works with thousands of such contests every year and, for the last two years, has named Best of the Pines one of the best in the nation.

Best of the Pines takes a lot of work. Our staff begin preparing for it in January, several months before nominations open. This year, we had more than 2,600 unique businesses that were nominated in the write-in phase. Some categories had more than 100 different nominees written in. For instance, voters nominated 139 real estate agents.

From all of your original suggestions, we narrowed nominees to the top eight in each category. Even still, that amounted to more than 1,100 unique businesses.

Overall this year, we tabulated more than 236,000 total votes cast from nearly 20,000 voters. Not quite Swiftian, but getting there.

No Best of the Pines is ever like the one before it. For instance, given the events last December when someone shot out the lights for four days, we added a new category this year: Best Place to Recharge During a Power Outage. We left that open-ended because “recharge” could mean an outlet for the cell phone, a hot shower or just a place to drop off the little ones for a bit. And family friendly categories continue to grow in terms of nominations and votes. If you have a problem with that, we’ll simply say, “You Need to Calm Down.”

As always, we honor all our great businesses, large and small. Folks come from all across the region to shop, eat and hang out here — not unlike Swifties. Which begs the question, if Best of the Pines were a Taylor Era, which one would it be? Duh. “Lover.” We’re showing love, after all, to all the best our community has to offer. So turn the page and see what we — and you — love the most in this ninth annual edition of Best of the Pines.

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Food & Drinks page 30 Home & Home Services page 84 Shopping page 54 Business & Professional Services page 94 Family page 64 Health & Wellness page 108 Arts & Community page 72 Pets page 118 20 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
This is for informational purposes only. MLO licensing information: DE MLO-485100; DC MLO485100; FL LO46392; MD 26-23158; NJ; NC I-157480; SC MLO – 485100; VA MLO-9799VA. Main Street Home Loans is a Division of NFM, Inc. NMLS 2893. NFM, Inc. is licensed by: DE # 3879; DC # MLB2893;FL # MLD174 and MLD795; MD # 5330; NJ # 9966238; NC # L-135884; SC # MLS – 2893; Virginia Mortgage Lender and Broker, Licensed by the VirginiaState Corporation Commission # MC-2357. For Main Street Home Loans full agency and state licensing information, please visitwww.mainstreethomeloans.com/licensing. NFM, Inc.’s NMLS #2893 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). NFM, Inc. is not affiliated with, or an agent or division of, a governmental agency or a depository institution. Copyright © 2022. Mellisa Holt Home Loan Consultant 336.480.6729 NMLS# 928361 Jennifer Moree Home Loan Consultant 910.691.5848 NMLS# 1775119 Karen Dulmage Vice President, Area Manager 703.626.9007 NMLS# 485100 Rita Hairston Sales Manager 910.690.5511 NMLS# 1666093 Allyson Hodges Home Loan Consultant/ Licensed Production Asst. 910-318-3346 NMLS #2188028 Kimberly Sutton Licensed Production Manager 202.765.7304 NMLS# 1053626 Our Sales Team Thanks You For Your Support FOR BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY! We appreciate everyone who took the time to vote for us! We could not have done this without your continuous love and support. 75 Community Road | Pinehurst, NC 28374 | www.mainstreethomeloans.com 146 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines, NC 28387
DON’T JUST CALL A PLUMBER, CALL A PROFESSIONAL CALL US FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS 910-639-4933 AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK Unlimited Licensed and Fully Insured, License #29003 • Prompt, dependable service • Trustworthy technicians • Easy appointment scheduling • Competitive pricing • 2-year warranty

Elliotts on Linden Best in Show:

MMoore County has always had a fair selection of higher end culinary tastes, and the “phone eats first” social media trends of recent years have only contributed to advancing our status as a foodie’s paradise.

On the vanguard of all this has been Mark Elliott. If he didn’t write the book on inventive cuisine in Moore County, he’s at least got a few chapters. So it’s no surprise that Elliott and his family of dining businesses were named Best in Show for 2023.

Elliott has been a massive presence on our local food scene since opening Elliotts on Linden in 2000. Today, his ventures include the flagship restaurant in Pinehurst, Elliotts Provisions next door, The Sly Fox Gastropub in Southern Pines and The Roast Office coffee shop in Pinehurst, in addition to a catering company.

Since getting into the business as a teenager in Torquay, England, Mark Elliott has continued to push the menu and local taste forward while staying loyal to locally grown and sourced foods. He approaches everything with a fair bit of humor and flourish, and has assembled a talented, hardworking team that help make everything happen.

This year, Elliott’s companies are taking home eight Best of the Pines awards, including the top spots for best caterer, wine menu, coffee shop and chef, a category he has won three consecutive years.

Congratulations to our Best in Show winners for 2023! Keep calm and eat on.

2023 BOP Awards:

BEST CATERER Elliotts Catering Company First Place

BEST WINE MENU Elliotts On Linden First Place

BEST CHEF Elliotts On Linden - Mark Elliott First Place

BEST COFFEE SHOP The Roast Office First Place

BEST PLACE TO GO Elliotts On Linden Second Place ON A DATE

BEST AUTHENTIC PUB The Sly Fox Pub Second Place

BEST CRAFT/CREATIVE Elliotts On Linden Third Place COCKTAILS

BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP The Roast Office Third Place

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Quality Service • Before, During & After Residential • Commercial Re-Roofing • New Construction• Shingle Roofs • Metal Roofs Flat Roofs • Certified Velux Skylight Installation & Repair •Leak Repairs Metal Chimney Caps • Roof Algae & Stain Removal • Roof Inspections Custom Gutter Systems • Siding Work • And More! Limited Lifetime Workmanship Warranty with ALL Roof Systems We Install! We are locally owned and operated and have been providing the highest quality roofing for 3 generations in Moore County and surrounding communities. Our customers can rely on our availability for many years to come. Specializing in Colored Metal Roof Systems Custom Copperwork, TPO & EPDM Flat Roof Systems Authentic & Synthetic Slate & Shake Roofing We would like to give thanks to all of our loyal customers and to all who voted for our company 2809 E Indiana Ave, Aberdeen, NC 28315 CreedGarnerRoofing@hotmail.com www.CreedGarnerRoofing.com
A+ BBB Accredited Business Full Insured References Available Upon Request New LocationOpen Now! 2809 E Indiana Ave, Aberdeen, NC 28315
Proudly Serving Moore County 910.281.2000 • Mooreoutdoorsinc.com Cleaning, Repair, Pool and Spa Commercial and Residential
Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills Chad Higby | 910.986.3509 | ChadHigby@gmail.com | ChadHigby.com | REALTOR I am honored to be Voted one of the Best Real Estate Agents 2021, 2022, and 2023! Dedicated Friendly Service with 15 Years of Experience as a Buyer and Listing Agent When Selling your Home with my Competitive Commission! Save Thousands of Dollars Highly likely to recommend|5.0 stars
www.gentlerenew.com HOUSE WASHING WINDOW CLEANING GUTTER CLEANING ROOF CLEANING DRIVEWAY CLEANING DRYER VENT CLEANING 3801 US-1 BUS, Vass, NC 28394 • Mailing: PO BOX 4211, Pinehurst, NC 28374 • PRESSURE WASHING • GUTTER MAINTENANCE HIGHEST RATED IN MOORE COUNTY THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Moore County’s Largest & BEST! TILE SHOWROOM & INDOOR STONE SLAB YARD Locally Owned and Operated (910) 944-3062 | 305 Fields Dr, Aberdeen, NC 28315 | setinstonestore.com You’re certain to find your dream countertop and tile here!
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BEST AUTHENTIC PUB

Drum & Quill

40 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst 910.295.3195 • drumandquill.com

2. The Sly Fox Pub

3. Chapman’s Food & Spirits

BEST BAKERY

C.Cups Cupcakery

125 NE Broad Street Southern Pines, NC 28387

910.246.2877

105 Cherokee Rd, Suite 1E Pinehurst, NC 28374 910.621.3299 • theccupscupcakery.com

2. Pine Scone Cafe

3. Lynette’s Cuban Bakery and Cafe

BEST BAR OR RESTAURANT FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Red’s Corner

901 SW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.246.0205 • redscornersp.com

2. Pinehurst Brewing Company

3. The Bell Tree Tavern

BEST BBQ

Pik N Pig

194 Gilliam McConnell Rd, Carthage 910.947.7591 • pik-n-pig.com

2. Pinehurst Brewing Company

3. Embers BBQ

BEST BEER SELECTION

Southern Pines Growler Company

160 W New York Ave, Southern Pines 910.693.7742 • spgrowler.com

2. Southern Pines Brewing Company

3. Pinehurst Brewing Company

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery

111 N Sycamore St, Aberdeen 910.757.0155 • eatatmasons.com

2. Betsy’s Crepes

3. Sizzlin’ Steak or Eggs

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Food & Drinks WE CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! (910) 944-8887 • www.keesappliance.com • 104 E Main St, Aberdeen, NC 28315 APPLIANCE CENTER High-Quality Appliances. Affordable Prices. Serving Moore County & SurroundingareasSince1972 Refrigeration • Cooking • Laundry • Dishwashers & More! BEST APPLIANCE STORE BEST BURGER Chapman’s Food & Spirits 157 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines 910.246.0497 chapmansfoodandspirits.com 2. CharBar No. 7 3. The Bakehouse BEST CASUAL DINING Chapman’s Food & Spirits 157 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines 910.246.0497 chapmansfoodandspirits.com 2. Red’s Corner 3. Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria BEST CATERER Elliotts Catering Company 905 Linden Rd Ste E, Pinehurst 910.295.3663 • pinehurstcatering.com 2. Spoon Lickers Catering 3. Pik N Pig Chapman’s Food & Spirits 32 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES

Experience Trolley tours like never before with our entertaining local actors, comedians, musicians, and activities!

We’re more than entertainment trolley toursWe offer private charters, corporate services, educational tours, and wedding charters!

CHARTERS

Take your special event or celebration over the top by chartering one of our trolleys. We take pride in customizing a cruise just for you!! Our amazing hosts will keep your guests entertained while rolling through the Pines. We also offer transport charters.

WEDDINGS

Sandhills Trolley Company rolls out the red carpet for weddings. Literally! Charter one of our beautiful trolleys to transport your bridal party or guests. Sandhills Trolley also performs wedding ceremonies while rolling through the Pines. We will make your special day unique and different. VIP treatment guaranteed.

ENTERTAINMENT TOURS

We are the only entertainment venue on wheels in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Cruise themes change monthly. From family-friendly to history, karaoke, trivia, shopping, foodie, or cruising for brews… We have a fun, entertaining cruise for everyone.

Tickets for upcoming tours can be purchased at: www.sandhillstrolley.com For charter information or questions concerning tours, contact us at: info@sandhillstrolley.com or 910-549-1327

150 N Bennett St, • Southern Pines, NC 28387 bookamassagebykathleen.com • (910) 691-1669 establishment # 378 Thank you for all the votes and continued support! It means the world to us! Ashiatsu Massage Deep Tissue & Sports Massage Swedish & Prenatal Massage Hot Stone Massage Babor Facials LED Light Therapy Microdermabrasion Face & Body Waxing Reiki CryoFacial BEST PLACE FOR A MASSAGE BEST PLACE FOR ALTERNATIVE THERAPY ONLINE BOOKING TreatmentsMassage & Skincare

BEST CHEF

Mark Elliott, Elliotts On Linden 905 Linden Rd A, Pinehurst 910.215.0775 • elliottsonlinden.com

2. Warren Lewis, Chef Warren’s Bistro

3. Brian Hainley, Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery

BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT

RedBowl Asian Bistro 10820 US 15-501, Southern Pines 910.684.8403 • redbowlsouthernpines.com

2. China Garden Buffet

3. NO.1 China

BEST COFFEE SHOP

The Roast Office 95 Cherokee Rd, Pinehurst 910.215.8861 • roastofficecoffee.com

2. Swank Coffee Shoppe

3. Buggy Town Coffee

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A C C E P T I N G N E W P A T I E N T S A P P O I N T M E N T S A V A I L A B L E 910 295 5567 | pinehurstdermatology com (or scan the code below) THANK YOU! Dr Pearson, MD, FAAD Dr Knackstedt, MD, MPH Elena M Avila, PA-C Heather Kitchens,
Follow us on social Media @PinehurstDermatology • Diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, diseases and ailments of the skin, hair and nails • Mohs surgery by our board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon • We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of nails for various diseases and cancers of the nail • UVB & PDT light therapy treatments used to treat precancerous lesions and psoriasis We appreciate your continued loyalty! F O R V O T I N G F O R U S A M O N G T H E B E S T BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 35
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Food & Drinks 111 N. Sycamore St., Aberdeen, NC 28315 • 910-757-0155 • www.eatatmasons.com Thank you for your votes! BEST BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH BEST SOUTHERN FOOD BEST CHEF BEST CRAFT/CREATIVE COCKTAILS The Workshop Tavern 106 W Main St, Aberdeen 910.637.0214 • theworkshoptavern.com 2. North & South Bar 3. Elliotts On Linden BEST DONUTS Granny’s Donuts 201 Johnson St, Aberdeen 910.944.9401 2. Southern Angel Donut Co. 3. Amazing Glaze Bakery BEST FOOD TRUCK Meat and Greek Truck 910.747.4976 meatandgreektruck.com 2. The Gravy Train 3. The House of Odell and Luella The Workshop Tavern 36 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com

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Discover the power of our specialized agents, each with a unique grasp on various vibrant communities. Whether you ' re aiming to sell a property that holds a piece of your heart or embarking on a quest to find your perfect space, we ' ve got you covered in every nook and cranny of the area!

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BEST FROZEN TREATS

The Ice Cream Parlor 176 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.7273

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2. Ben’s Ice Cream at Kalawi Farms

3. Sweet Carolina Ice Cream

BEST HEALTHY TREATS

Nature’s Own Market 195 Bell Ave, Southern Pines 910.692.3811 • naturesowninc.com

2. Berri Bowlful

3. Clean Juice

BEST HOT DOG

Ronnie’s Chuck Wagon 306 Monroe St, Carthage 910.947.5435

2. The Ice Cream Parlor

3. Dawg Wagon

Food & Drinks Age with Success! Age with Success! When you are not sure what you need, but life seems to be changing... Together, we'll create a roadmap to help you navigate your future! 910.692.0683 | AOSNC.com
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Food & Drinks www.vopnc.org Thank you for voting for the Village of Pinehurst! Village of Pinehurst Christmas Tree Lighting - Santa Sighting Camelot Playground - Playground - Outdoor Activity 4th of July Pet Parade - Pet Event Rassie Wicker Park - Local Water Activity Spot The Fair Barn - Wedding Venue
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Indian Cuisine
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ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Italian
Cherokee Rd #1c, Pinehurst
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Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
Valenti’s Italian Restaurant
JAPANESE/ HIBACHI RESTAURANT
Hibachi Steakhouse
Brucewood Rd, Southern Pines
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CONTACT US TODAY! 910.992.4160 Spotonfloorandcarpet.biz • spotonfloorandcarpet@yahoo.com Serving Moore County for Over 10 Years! IT’S GOT TO BE SPOT ON TO GET THE SPOT OFF! Best Carpet and Rug Cleaning SERVICES: CARPET CLEANING TILE CLEANING UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

BEST LOCAL BEER/CIDER

Southern Pines Brewing Company - Duck Hook

205 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines & 565 Air Tool Drive, Suite E, Southern Pines 910.365.9925 • southernpinesbrewing.com

2. James Creek Cider - Beehive Ginger

3. Pinehurst Brewing CompanyPivot IPA

BEST LUNCH

Wedgies

1216-B Morganton Rd, Southern Pines 910.693.2909 • eatwedgies.com

2. Sweet Basil

3. Red’s Corner

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

1840 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen 910.693.2979 • sanfelipenc.com

2. Vaquera

3. Mazatlan Restaurant

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Halo BEAUTY CO.LLC.

“Thank you Moore County”

Without your nominations, and votes, we wouldn’t have made it this far. We pride ourselves on providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for all of our clients. When you visit us, you’ll be treated to a personalized consultation where we’ll discuss your hair needs and recommend the best services to achieve your desired results. So what are you waiting for? Book an appointment with Halo Beauty Co today and get ready to have the best hair of your life!

—Kayla Fournier Owner Halo Beauty Co., LLC AMIE HOLLY BAILEY TYLER CAITI RACHEL
(910) 757-0171 • 101 MAGNOLIA SQUARE C, ABERDEEN, NC

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BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Embers BBQ

130 SW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.684.0330 • embersbbq.com

2. Vaquera

3. Wishflower Lane

BEST OUTDOOR SEATING

Red’s Corner

901 SW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.246.0205 • redscornersp.com

2. Ironwood

3. Pik N Pig

BEST PIZZA

Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria

615 SE Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.7815 & 1680 NC-5, Aberdeen 910.295.0304 • vitosnc.com

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2. SoPies
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BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Full Moon Oyster Bar

134 Brucewood Rd, Southern Pines 910.246.2048 • fullmoonoysterbar.com

2. Midway Grill

3. Bonefish Grill

BEST SOUP

Sweet Basil

134 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.693.1487

2. The Soup Company

3. Panera Bread

BEST SOUTHERN FOOD

Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery

111 N Sycamore St, Aberdeen 910.757.0155 • eatatmasons.com

2. Pik N Pig

3. Scott’s Table

Full Moon Oyster Bar
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Tues: Private Appointments Only Wed-Fri: 12-5 / Sat: 12-4 / Sun-Mon: Closed. Email info@knickers-lingerie.com or call 910-725-2346 150 E. New Hampshire Ave Southern Pines, NC 28387 Thank You for Your Votes For 7 Fabulous Years! LINGERIE SLEEPWEAR LOUNGEWEAR MENSWEAR BRAS BREAST FORMS GIFT CARDS AND GIFT WRAPPING AVAILABLE

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BEST SPORTS BAR

Maxie’s Grill & Tap Room

35 McIntyre Rd, Pinehurst 910.420.2181 • maxies.net

2. CharBar No. 7

3. Kickback Jack’s

BEST STEAK

Beefeaters

672 SW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.5550

beefeatersofsouthernpines.com

BEST SUB/SANDWICH SHOP

Wedgies

1216-B Morganton Rd, Southern Pines 910.693.2909 • eatwedgies.com

2. Southern Prime Steakhouse 3. Ironwood 2. Jersey Mike’s Subs 3. The Villager Deli
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BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT

Neko Thai & Sushi 70 Market Square, Pinehurst 910.420.2248 • nekothaisushi.com

2. Susa Sushi Hibachi

3. Maguro Hibachi Steakhouse

BEST THAI RESTAURANT

Thai Orchid Restaurant 1404 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen 910.944.9299 • thaiorchidus1.com

2. Thai Fusion Cuisine

3. Table On the Green

BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN FOOD Rooted Cafe & Market 10 Camelia Way, Southern Pines 910.725.0064 • rootedcafeandmarket.com

2. Nature’s Own Market

3. 195 American Fusion Cuisine Rooted Cafe & Market

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BEST WINE MENU

Elliotts On Linden

905 Linden Rd A, Pinehurst 910.215.0775 • elliottsonlinden.com

2. Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria

3. Ironwood

BEST WINGS

Pinehurst Brewing Company

300 Magnolia Rd, Pinehurst 910.235.8218 • pinehurstbrewing.com

(TIE) 2. Maxie’s Grill & Tap Room

(TIE) 2. Rudino’s Pizza & Grinders

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BEST ANTIQUE STORE

Twigg & Co.

206 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen 910.757.0188 • twiggandcomarket.com

2. Design Market

3. Antiquely Chic

BEST BOUTIQUE FOR ACCESSORIES

Monkee’s of the Pines

124 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.693.7463 • monkeesofthepines.com

2. R.Riveter

3. Mockingbird on Broad

BEST BOUTIQUE FOR LINGERIE

Knickers Lingerie

150 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines 910.725.2346 • knickers-lingerie.com

2. SOMA

3. Opulence of Southern Pines

BEST BOUTIQUE FOR WOMEN’S CLOTHING

Monkee’s of the Pines

124 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.693.7463 • monkeesofthepines.com

2. Marie & Marcele Boutique

3. Denker Dry Goods

BEST BOUTIQUE FOR WOMEN’S SHOES

Monkee’s of the Pines

124 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.693.7463 • monkeesofthepines.com

2. Courtney’s Shoes

3. Marie & Marcele Boutique

BEST CAR DEALERSHIP

Cooper Ford

5292 US 15 501 Hwy, Carthage 910.947.2244 • cooperfordcarthagenc.com

2. Pinehurst Toyota

3. Leith Honda Aberdeen

BEST CIGAR SHOP

The Cigar Shop

1608 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen 910.944.7665 • thecigarshop.com

2. The Island Smoke Shop & Lounge

3. The Cigar Box

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BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP

A Bit Of... Couture Upscale Consignment Boutique

1728 Hwy 5, Aberdeen 910.295.7060 • abitofcouture.com

2. Twigg & Co.

3. The Roast Office

BEST FINE JEWELRY STORE

Honeycutt Jewelers

110 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.2388

Facebook.com/HoneycuttJewelers

2. Cote Timeworks

3. Hawkins & Hawkins Fine Jewelry Design

BEST FURNITURE STORE

Mid-State Furniture of Carthage

403 Monroe St, Carthage 910.947.3739

Facebook.com/MidStateFurnitureNC

2. Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More

3. Charlotte’s Furnishings & Finds

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BEST GARDENING STORE

Gulley’s Garden Center

445 SE Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.3223 • gulleysgardencenter.com

2. Burney Hardware Company

3. Carthage Farm Supply

BEST GIFT SHOP

Mockingbird On Broad 162 NW Broad St., Southern Pines 910.692.5338 • mockingbirdonbroad.com

2. Against The Grain Shoppe

3. The Pinehurst Olive Oil Co.

BEST GOLF SHOP

The Pro Shop at Pinehurst Resort Carolina Vista, Pinehurst 844.330.1669 • pinehurst.com

2. Robert’s Golf Shop

3. Mid South Club

195 Dr Neal Road • Southern Pines, NC 28387 • (910) 692-3551 • www.pinehurstvet.com Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 8:00am-12:30pm Comprehensive veterinary care from the first pediatric/ puppy visit through the senior stages of your dog or cat’s life, emphasizing client education, preventative care, dental care and surgery. A HOLE-IN-ONE FOR YOUR PET’S VETERINARY CARE Premier Veterinary Care, Dental Care and Boarding in Moore County
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Amped to Be Voted Among the Best in Moore County for Four Years Running! 2860 NC 5 Suite C Aberdeen NC 28315 910-944-1996 Open since 1972- 3rd generation family owned business. Thank you Moore County, the Sandhills, and our wonderful customers! Get a Grip on your Electrical Issues! Celebrating Over Years of Service! 50
Shopping BEST HARDWARE STORE Burney Hardware Company 11865 US-15, Aberdeen & 270 N. Trade St., Seven Lakes 910.944.1516 • burneyhardware.com 2. Ace Hardware 3. Carthage Farm Supply BEST LOCALLY MADE PRODUCT R.Riveter’s Heirloom Bags Burney Hardware Company Gentlemen’s Corner Thanks for voting us one of your favorite Best Annual Festival/Community Events! SATURDAY, October 21, 2023 10am - 4pm Village of Pinehurst • artisans • food court • family picnic area FREE park & ride shuttle provided by Kirk Limousine 60 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com

BEST OUTDOOR FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES

GreyFox Outdoor

225 W Morganton Rd C, Southern Pines 910.725.0394 • greyfox-outdoor.com

2. Olmsted Village Patio

3. Big Lots

BEST PLACE TO BUY CONSIGNED/ USED FURNITURE

Habitat ReStore of the NC Sandhills

2268 NC-5, Aberdeen 910.295.2798 • sandhillshabitat.org

2. Design Market

3. The Coalition Resale Shops

BEST PRE-OWNED CAR DEALERSHIP

Cooper Auto Choice

1010 Old US Hwy 1, Southern Pines 910.725.1111 • cooperautochoice.com

2. Southern Pines Select

3. Poole Automotive

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The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room

Mockingbird On Broad

BEST SPECIALTY SHOP

The Country Bookshop

140 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.3211 • thecountrybookshop.biz

2. The Pinehurst Olive Oil Co.

3. C.Cups Cupcakery

BEST STOREFRONT WINDOW DISPLAY

Mockingbird On Broad

162 NW Broad St., Southern Pines 910.692.5338 • mockingbirdonbroad.com

2. The Country Bookshop

3. Manifest Boutique

BEST THRIFT SHOP

The Coalition Resale Shops 1117 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines 910.246.9845 • sandhillscoalition.org

2. Habitat ReStore of the NC Sandhills

3. Community Thrift Store

BEST WINE SHOP

The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room

241 NE Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.3066

thewinecellarandtastingroom.co

2. The Village Wine Shop

3. Triangle Wine Company

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BEST CHILDCARE (INFANT - 3 YEARS)

Episcopal Day School

340 E Massachusetts Ave, Southern Pines 910.692.3492 • episcopalday.org

2. Sandhills Nanny Co.

3. Sandhills Children’s Center

BEST CHILDREN’S DENTIST

Dental Derby

10564 US-15, Southern Pines 910.693.3729 • dentalderby.com

2. Powers Pediatric Dentistry

3. Drs. Monroe & Monroe

BEST CHILDREN’S/BABY BOUTIQUE

Belli Bambini

165 NE Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.6926 • bellibambinis.com

2. Once Upon A Child

3. Bump & Baby

BEST CHURCH YOUTH GROUP

New Covenant Fellowship

1305 Hulsey Rd, Carthage 910.947.1412 • ncftoday.com

2. Grace Church

(TIE) 3. Christ Community Church

(TIE) 3. First Baptist Southern Pines

BEST FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Rec Room Bar and Arcade 750 SW Broad St, Southern Pines recroomsouthernpines.com

2. Red’s Corner

3. Sandhills Bowling Center

BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

Pik N Pig

194 Gilliam McConnell Rd, Carthage 910.947.7591 • pik-n-pig.com

2. Red’s Corner

3. The Ice Cream Parlor

BEST KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY

My Gym Sandhills

262A Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines 910.725.0254 • mygym.com/sandhills

2. Rec Room Bar and Arcade

3. Bob’s Pizza

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BEST LOCAL WATER ACTIVITY SPOT

Moore County Parks & Recreation’s Hillcrest Splash Pad

155 Hillcrest Park Ln, Carthage 910.947.2504

2. Village of Pinehurt Rassie Wicker Park Splash Pad

3. Southern Pines Reservoir Park

BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITY

Southern Pines Reservoir Park

300 Reservoir Park Rd, Southern Pines 910.692.2463 • southernpines.net

2. Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

3. Village of Pinehurst Camelot Playground at Cannon Park

BEST PLACE TO BUY TOYS

The Little Toy Shop 230 SW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.2522 the-little-toy-shop.business.site

2. The Country Bookshop

3. Once Upon A Child

Family THANKS FOR VOTING US ONE OF YOUR favorite places to hang out & to make your home beautiful! Design Market 3086 Hwy. 5 Aberdeen 28315 910-420-1861 320 Capitol Dr. Southern Pines 28387 910-725-0806 Open 7 days a week 910-420-2181 35 McIntyre Rd., Pinehurst Home Decor/Interior Design Antique Store Place to Buy Consigned/Used Furniture Best Sports Bar BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 67
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of Pinehurst Camelot Playground at Cannon Park 90 Woods Rd, Pinehurst 910.295.1900
Southern Pines Downtown Park
Moore County Park & Rec’s Hillcrest Park
PRESCHOOL
Day School 340 E Massachusetts Ave, Southern Pines 910.692.3492 • episcopalday.org
Little Promises Preschool
The Garden Montessori
PRIVATE OR CHARTER SCHOOL
Day School 340 E Massachusetts Ave, Southern Pines 910.692.3492 • episcopalday.org
The O’Neal School 3. STARS Charter School DayEpiscopal School Village of Pinehurst Camelot Playground at Cannon Park Family Independently Owned and Operated At Cruise Planners, we believe every traveler is unique, and so are their desires. Our dedicated travel advisors are here to turn your aspirations into reality. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a culture enthusiast, or seeking relaxation, we curate vacations that align with your dreams. (910) 585-4735 • www.CruisePassages.com Our travel team includes Alice, Geoff, Cheryl, and Sharon The Whole World Awaits! Call Today to Book your next adventure. 68 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
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BEST RAINY DAY ACTIVITY

Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 104 Brucewood Rd, Southern Pines 910.695.1100 • sandhills10cinemas.com

2. Rec Room Bar and Arcade

3. The Country Bookshop

BEST SANTA SIGHTING

Pik N Pig

194 Gilliam McConnell Rd, Carthage 910.947.7591 • pik-n-pig.com

2. Southern Pines Christmas Parade

3. Village of Pinehurst Christmas Tree Lighting

BEST STORYTIME

Southern Pines

Public Library

170 W Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines 910.692.8235 southernpines.net/399/library

2. Moore County Library

3. Given Memorial Library

Family
Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 Thank you for voting for us BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT Discover the Best Kept Secret in Moore County! 3781 US #1, Vass, NC 28394 • 405 East Main St, Sanford NC 27332 Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Sunday 11a.m. to 9 p.m. 910-245-1105 • www.valentis.biz • valentisitalianrestaurant@gmail.com Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days A Week Catering & Banquet Facilities Available Serving the Sandhills for Over 25 Years • Family Owned & Operated 70 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com

BEST SUMMER CAMP

Southern Pines

Parks & Recreation

southernpines.net/581/Parks-Recreation 910.692.2463

2. U.S. Kids Golf Academy

3. Encore Center

BEST TRICK-OR-TREATING Downtown Southern Pines

2. Moore County Airport Trunk or Treat

(TIE) 3. Holly Jolly Lights / Spooktacular Lights

(TIE) 3. Summerfield at Arrowstone, Whispering Pines

BEST YOUTH SPORTS CLUB AC Sandhills 1194 US Hwy 15, Aberdeen 910.944.9042 • acsandhills.com

2. U.S. Kids Golf Academy

3. Moore County Parks & Recreation

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Downtown Southern Pines Kamron D. Monroe, DDS, MAGD Clement D. Monroe, DDS, MAGD Implant, Cosmetic, and Family Dentistry • How may we help you smile? 12 Regional Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374 • 910-295-4242 Thanks for Voting us Among the Best! BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 71
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BEST ADULT CHOIR

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

300 Dundee Rd, Pinehurst 910.295.6550 sacredheartpinehurst.org

(TIE) 2. Grace Church

(TIE) 2. Moore County Choral Society

BEST ANNUAL FESTIVAL/ COMMUNITY EVENT

Sunrise Theater’s First Friday

250 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.3611 • sunrisetheater.com

2. Pinehurst Holly Arts & Craft Festival

3. Sandhills Children’s Center’s Festival of Trees

BEST ART GALLERY

ARTworks Vass

129 Main St, Vass 910.245.4129 • artworksvass.com

BEST CHARITY RUN

FirstHealth Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Mile

325 Magnolia Drive, Pinehurst Facebook.com/pinehurstturkeytrot

BEST COMMUNITY/AMATEUR PERFORMING ARTS GROUP Union Pines Marching Vikings unionpinesband.org

BEST DANCE STUDIO Encore Center

160 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines 910.725.0758 • encorecenter.net

2. The Arts Council of Moore County at The Campbell House 3. The Artist League of the Sandhills 2. Friend to Friend Rock ‘N Run 3. Weymouth Woods Trail Run 2. Encore Center 3. Pinecrest Players Theatre Department 2. Seven Lakes Dance 3. Terpsichore Dance
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BEST FARMERS MARKET

Moore County Farmers Market

145 SE Broad St, Southern Pines 910.947.3752

604 W. Morganton Rd, Southern Pines

2. Kalawi Farm

3. Karefree Produce

BEST FUNDRAISING EVENT

Sandhills Children’s Center’s Festival of Trees festivaloftrees.org

2. Caring Hearts for Canines’ Furever Yours

3. Skaters For Moore Skate Jam

BEST HOLIDAY EVENT

Sandhills Children’s Center’s Festival of Trees festivaloftrees.org

2. Southern Pines Christmas Parade

3. Pik N Pig’s Santa Fly-In

Moore County Farmers Market Sandhills Children’s Center’s Festival of Trees Thank you! 910.295.2100 800.733.5357 carolinaeye.com
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The best gifts are those that are earned… HANDCRAFTING HISTORY. RECLAIMING AMERICAN PRIDE. Shop online 24/7 – www.theheritageflag.com Mon-Fri 10-3 or by appointment | 230 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines | (910) 725-1540 Congratulations to all Best of the Pines winners and nominees! Thank you for your support over the last 7 years!

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BEST LOCAL BAND

Whiskey Pines whiskeypinesband.com

2. McKenzie Brothers Band

3. The Sand Band

BEST LOCAL SINGER

Elijah McCormick Instagram - @musicbyelijahmc Facebook.com/musicbyelijahmc

2. Frankie Moree

3. Tony Barnes

BEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE

Bradshaw Performing Arts Center 3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst 910.695.3800 • sandhillsbpac.com

2. Sunrise Theater’s First Bank Amphitheater

3. The Neon Rooster

Featuring Golden Lattes (turmeric & almond milk) Frappes • Smoothies • Delicious House Specialty Lattes

Customer Faves: Iced Lavender Matcha, Hazelnut Coconut Cold Brew with Cold Foam, Dirty Spiced Chais, Lotus Energy Drinks and Delicious House Specialities Shop local while supporting local artisans.

(910) 692-8068 • 232 NW Broad St • Southern Pines, NC 28387 • Mon-Fri 6:30-6:30pm, Sat 8-7pm, Sunday 10-4pm.
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BEST PLACE TO GET CREATIVE

9th of September Pottery

Painting

2160 Midland Rd, Southern Pines 910.695.9063

2. ARTworks Vass

3. Wine & Design

BEST PLACE TO GIVE YOUR TIME OR MONEY - ANIMALS

Caring Hearts for Canines

2. Moore Humane Society

3. Paws of the Pines Rescue

BEST PLACE TO GIVE YOUR TIME OR MONEY - ARTS

Sunrise Theater

250 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.3611 • sunrisetheater.com

2. Weymouth Center For The Arts & Humanities

3. Union Pines Marching Vikings

THURSDAY- SUNDAY, 11AM TO 4PM 194 GILLIAM-MCCONNELL RD. • CARTHAGE 910-947-7591 THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS HAVING OUR BACK We wouldn’t be here today without our amazing team and the continued support of our community. Eight BOP Awards! BBQ • SOUTHERN FOOD CATERER • OUTDOOR SEATING PLACE TO TAKE A VISITOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT SANTA SIGHTING • HOLIDAY EVENT Cheers to many more.
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140 NW Broad Street • Southern Pines, NC Call 910.692.3211 • Text your order to 910.690.4454 www.thecountrybookshop.biz Thank you for choosing to shop with us. All of us at The Country Bookshop are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your lives. SPECIALTY SHOP RAINY DAY ACTIVITY PLACE TO BUY TOYS STOREFRONT WINDOW DISPLAY

BEST PLACE TO GIVE YOUR TIME OR MONEY - CHILDREN Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills

160 Memorial Park Ct, Southern Pines 910.692.0777 • sandhillsbgc.org

2. Prancing Horse for Therapeutic Horsemanship

3. Sandhills Children’s Center

BEST PLACE TO GIVE YOUR TIME OR MONEY - COMMUNITY SERVICE Sandhills Moore Coalition for Human Care 1500 W Indiana Ave, Southern Pines 910.693.1600 • sandhillscoalition.org

2. Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills

3. Friend to Friend

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the Sandhills (910) 691-1666 • (910) 691-7099 • DWILSON@ARTISTIC-KITCHENS.COM WWW.ARTISTIC-KITCHENS.COM Made in the U.S. using North American Forests - Sustainable and Green We can accommodate any budget by representing seven custom cabinetry companies. Arts & Community 80 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
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Hidden among the tall pines and golf courses in Pinehurst is an historic tavern, Drum & Quill. Open 7 Days A Week - Late on Fri/Sat w/Music Visit www.DrumandQuill.com or our Facebook page for upcoming events 40 Chinquapin Rd • Village of Pinehurst • 910-295-3193 Drum & Quill is built on the old Irish tradition of a Public House, a cozy place to gather to eat, drink and make new friends. We offer a covered patio to dine outdoors rain or shine. Enjoy a view of downtown Pinehurst while sampling our famous pimento cheeseburger and sipping on one of our nearly 200 stocked spirits. THANKS FOR CONSIDERING US AMONG THE BEST! PROUDLY NOMINATED: BEST AUTHENTIC PUB BEST CRAFT/CREATIVE COCKTAILS BEST LUNCH BEST OUTDOOR SEATING BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BEST BEER SELECTION BEST BURGER BEST CASUAL DINING BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 81

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BEST PLACE TO GIVE YOUR TIME OR MONEY - MILITARY Children of Fallen Heroes childrenoffallenheroes.org

2. Duskin & Stephens Foundation

3. Special Forces Charitable Trust

BEST PLACE TO GIVE YOUR TIME OR MONEY - SENIORS Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills

425 Dogwood Lane, Southern Pines 910.691.1517

mealsonwheelsofthesandhills.com

2. St. Joseph of the Pines

3. Penick Village Foundation

BEST PLACE TO GO ON A DATE Red’s Corner 901 SW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.246.0205 • redscornersp.com

2. Elliotts On Linden

3. Ironwood

BEST PLACE TO RECHARGE DURING A POWER OUTAGE Red’s Corner 901 SW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.246.0205 • redscornersp.com

2. Harris Teeter

3. Southern Pines Public Library

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A VISITOR Red’s Corner 901 SW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.246.0205 • redscornersp.com

2. Pik N Pig

3. Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

BEST PLACE TO WATCH A MOVIE Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 104 Brucewood Rd, Southern Pines 910.695.1100 • sandhills10cinemas.com

2. Sunrise Theater

3. Southern Pines Downtown Park’s “Outdoor Movies in the Pines”

Corner Red’s Corner 2205 Midland Rd, Pinehurst, NC (910) 295-4118 tableonthegreenrestaurant.com BEST THAI RESTAURANT Thank you for your support! 82 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
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BEST POTTERY SHOP

9th of September Pottery

Painting

2160 Midland Rd, Southern Pines 910.695.9063

2. ARTworks Vass

3. Jugtown Pottery

BEST PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY

Encore Center

160 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines 910.725.0758 • encorecenter.net

2. The Carolina Philharmonic

3. Sunrise Live

BEST PUBLIC/SEMI-PRIVATE GOLF COURSE

Pinehurst No. 2 Carolina Vista, Pinehurst 877.545.2124 • pinehurst.com

2. Longleaf Golf & Family Club

3. Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

BEST SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT

C.Cups Cupcakery

Instagram - @ccupscupcakery Facebook.com/TheCCupsCupcakery

2. Mockingbird On Broad

3. Caring Hearts for Canines

BEST WEDDING VENUE The Fair Barn 200 Beulah Hill Rd S, Pinehurst 910.295.0166 • vopnc.org

2. Weymouth Center For The Arts & Humanities

3. 305 Trackside

BEST YOUTH CHOIR Pinecrest High School Chamber Ensemble pinecrestchoirs.weebly.com

2. Union Pines Chamber Chorus

3. Pinecrest High School Bella Voce

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403 Monroe St. Downtown Carthage 910-947-3739 Thank You for Your Support for 35+ Years! Mid-State Furniture of Carthage BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 83
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BEST APPLIANCE STORE

Kees Appliance Center

104 E Main St, Aberdeen 910.944.8887 • keesappliance.com

2. Ace Hardware

3. Lowe’s Home Improvement

BEST CARPET & RUG CLEANING

Spot On Floor and Carpet Rejuvenation

910.992.4160 • spotonfloorandcarpet.biz

2. Able Carpet & Rug Cleaning Services

3. Heaven’s Best Service Group

BEST CUSTOM WOODWORKING

The Heritage Flag Company 230 S Bennett St, Southern Pines 910.725.1540 • theheritageflag.com

2. Reclaiming Grace

3. The Pine Guild

BEST ELECTRICIAN McGraw Electric of the Sandhills

910.228.2255 • mcgrawelectrical.com

2. Popes Electric Service

3. Carolina Power and Generators

BEST FLOORING COMPANY

Moore Floors

305 Murray Hill Rd, Southern Pines 910.692.7744 • moorefloorsinc.com

2. Set In Stone/The Slab Warehouse

3. J.B. Short Carpet One Floor & Home

BEST GUTTER MAINTENANCE

Gentle Renew 3801 US-1 BUS, Vass 910.565.9245 • gentlerenew.com

2. Allred’s Seamless Guttering

3. Sandhills Seamless Gutters

BEST HEATING & AIR COMPANY

4 Seasons Heating & Air

132 Westgate Dr, West End 910.235.0606 • 4seasonsheatnair.com

2. Comfort Services

3. Carolina Air

Home & Home Services
Kees Appliance Center The Heritage Flag Company
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Home & Home Services

BEST HOME & VACATION

RENTAL COMPANY

Village of Pinehurst Rentals 19 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst 910.420.1045 • voprentals.com

2. Sandhills Rentals

3. Kirby Vacation Rentals

BEST HOME BUILDER

Kirby Construction Group 285 SE Broad St suite b, Southern Pines 910.692.2731 • kirbycompanies.com

2. Latitude Builders

3. McFadden Homes

BEST HOME DECOR & INTERIOR DESIGN STORE Design Market 3086 NC-5, Aberdeen 910.420.1861 Facebook.com/designmarket3086

Charlotte’s Furnishings & Finds

2. 3. Hollyfield Design
MOORE COUNTY’S MOST TRUSTED PLUMBING COMPANY 4139 NC Hwy 211 | West End, NC | Plumbing: 910 673-5291 | Gas: 910 673-5294 Service & Repairs | Residential & Commercial | Remodels & New Construction OUR TEAM OF CERTIFIED PLUMBERS IS HERE TO HELP! BEST PLUMBER 86 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
Kirby Construction Group
300 Dundee Road, Pinehurst, NC 910-295-6550 • www.SacredHeartPinehurst.org MASSES Daily: 8:00 am • Saturday: 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM BEST ADULT CHOIR YOUR ONE STOP, LOCALLY OWNED SHOP FOR ALL YOUR ANIMAL NEEDS! 1012 N May St, Southern Pines, NC mooreequine.com (910) 692-2385 Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm & Saturday 8am - 5pm LOCAL DELIVERY & PICKUP ANIMAL NUTRITION SPECIALISTS HORSE FEED AND SUPPLIES DOG FOOD AND SUPPLIES CAT FOOD AND SUPPLIES POULTRY FEED AND SUPPLIES BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 87
2268 NC Highway 5 | Aberdeen, NC | 28315 We build strength, stability, self-reliance and shelter. Stay Connected sandhillshabitat.org 910-295-1934 Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters who voted for us as a Best Place to Give Money or Time (Community Service) Best Thrift Shop Best Consigned/Used Furniture Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters who voted for us! Best Thrift Shop Best Place to Give Money or Time (Community Service) Best Place to Buy Consigned/Used Furniture 88 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com

BEST HOME INSPECTOR

Family First Home Inspection Services 919.545.7500

familyfirsthomeinspectionservices.com

2. Atlas Inspections

3. Squared Away Home Inspections

BEST INTERIOR DECORATOR

Johnsye White Interior Design 270 McCaskill Rd Unit A, Pinehurst 910.638.3926 • johnsye.com

2. Spruce & Pine Design

3. VLV Designs

BEST INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING Brewer’s Painting & Home Improvement 910.315.2183 • brewerspainting.com

2. Yarborough Painting

3. VLV Designs

Family First Home Inspection Services Home & Home Services MCS is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, ethnic origin, or handicapping condition (Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964). WE’RE HIRING! • K-12 Teachers • Teacher Assistants • School Psychologists • Exceptional Children • 6-12 Virtual Teachers • Bus Drivers • Police Officers Learn more at mcschoices.com Working at Moore County Schools means making a difference with our students. NEW: Job Share Opportunities • Part-time • Benefits option • Flexible schedule For more information, call 910-947-2976. Apply today at NCMCS.org BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 89

BEST KITCHEN & BATH CABINETRY COMPANY

Set in Stone/ The Slab Warehouse

305 Fields Dr, Aberdeen 910.944.3062 • setinstonestore.com

2. Southern Cupboards

3. Artistic Kitchens & Baths

BEST LANDSCAPING COMPANY

Gulley’s Garden Center 445 SE Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.3223 • gulleysgardencenter.com

2. The Southern Landscape Group

3. Araya Outdoor Solutions

BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Main Street Home Loans 75 Community Rd, Pinehurst 703.626.9007 mainstreethomeloans.com

Movement Mortgage

2.
Gulley’s Garden Center Main Street Home Loans
Call us today!
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3. Motto Mortgage
Home & Home Services
910.944.2361

Moore Outdoors

Pools and Spas

BEST PEST CONTROL COMPANY

Bug Out

(formerly Aberdeen Exterminating) 214 N Poplar St, Aberdeen 910.898.3456 • bugoutservice.com

2. Canady’s Termite & Pest Control

3. PMi

BEST PLUMBER

John Cole’s Plumbing

Professionals

223 Ridgeline Rd, Aberdeen 910.639.4933 • jcplumbingpros.com

2. Premier Plumbing & Repair

3. Thomas Plumbing

BEST POOL SERVICE

Moore Outdoors Pools and Spas 174 Van Pl, Aberdeen 910.281.2000 • mooreoutdoorsinc.com

2. Pristine Pools

3. Pool Store Of The Pines

205 W. PENNSYLVANIA AVE | 565 AIR TOOL DRIVE SOUTHERN PINES | WWW.SOUTHERNPINESBREWING.COM for your votes! Thank you
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Home & Home Services

BEST PRESSURE WASHING

Gentle Renew

3801 US-1 BUS, Vass 910.565.9245 • gentlerenew.com

2. Justin’s Handyman Service

3. Pro Contracting Services

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

Kristen Moracco, Everything Pines Partners

180 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines 910.624.5411 Facebook.com/KristenMoraccoRealtor

2. Chad Higby, ChadHigby.com

3. Tracy Gibson, Pines Sotheby’s International Realty

BEST REAL ESTATE FIRM

Premier Real Estate Of The Sandhills

160 W New York Ave Suite 2A, Southern Pines 910.704.5076 • sellsouthernpines.com

2. Keller Williams Pinehurst

3. Everything Pines Partners Real Estate

Kristen EverythingMoracco, Pines Partners
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BEST RESIDENTIAL CLEANING COMPANY

Krazy Clean 910.904.3353

Facebook.com/p/Krazy-Clean-LLC

2. Moore Maids

3. Mack Maids

BEST ROOFING COMPANY

Elite Roofing 301 Fields Dr, Aberdeen 910.420.2756 • eliteroofingnc.com

2. Creed & Garner Roofing Co.

3. K&R Metals

BEST TILE & COUNTERTOPS STORE Set In Stone/ The Slab Warehouse 305 Fields Dr, Aberdeen 910.944.3062 • setinstonestore.com

2. Blarney Stoneworks

3. Meadow Creek Tile

Home & Home Services
445 S.E. Broad Street • Southern Pines 910-692-3223 www.gulleysgardencenter.com Mon-Fri 9am-5pm • Sat 9am-4pm GARDENING STORE & LANDSCAPING A GardenCenterreadyto help youthroughouttheseason FamilyOwned since1974 Thank You FOR HELPING US BLOOM! FAMILY FRIENDLY ARCADE + FULL BAR + OUTDOOR PATIO + FOOD TRUCKS THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR YOUR SUPPORT! NEW BUSINESS FAMILY FUN NIGHT KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY RAINY DAY ACTIVITY 750 SW Broad St,| Southern Pines, NC Elite Roofing BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 93
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BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR

Ken’s Body Works

450 Doubs Chapel Rd, West End 910.235.0486

2. Thornsbury’s Body Shop

3. Sandhills Collision Center

BEST AUTO MECHANICAL REPAIR

Jason’s Tire & Auto 421 Johnson St, Aberdeen 910.944.3510 • jasontire.pro

2. Thomas Tire & Automotive

3. PJ’s Auto Care Tire Pros

BEST BARBERSHOP

Anthony’s Barber Shop 210 Commerce Ave, Southern Pines 910.638.2477 anthonys-shop-southern-pines.edan.io

2. The Cave Barbershop and Lounge

3. Dapper Barber & Shave Parlor

BEST CAR DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Pinehurst Toyota 10760 US-15 #501, Southern Pines 910.692.2424 • pinehursttoyota.com

2. Cooper Ford

3. Leith Honda Aberdeen

BEST CAR WASH/DETAILING

Champion Car Wash 930 Old US Hwy 1, Southern Pines 910.692.5060 championcarwashanddetailshop.com

2. Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Business & Professional Services
3. Par 3 Car Wash Anthony’s Barber Shop Ken’s Body Works
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Business & Professional Services

BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Law Office of Richard J. Costanza, P.A.

780-A NW Broad St # 200, Southern Pines 910.692.7121 • costanzalawoffice.com

2. Dawkins Law Firm

3. Rowland & Yauger Attorneys & Counselors At Law

BEST ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY Lorenz & Creed Law Firm, PLLC 230 N Bennett St, Southern Pines 910.695.8688 • lorenzcreedlaw.com

2. Clarke, Phifer, Vaughn, Brenner & McNeill, PLLC

3. Van Camp, Meacham & Newman, PLLC

150 NW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-9322
you for
years of support! @bambooaboutiquesalon A huge Thank You to our wonderful, loyal customers! 96 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
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BEST ART GALLERY

Gallery • Studios • Classes

Collectors Choice Event

A preview night of our 29th Annual Fall Exhibit and Sale

Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 5:30-8:00

The Artists League of the Sandhills hosts a very special annual Collectors Choice Preview Reception that is held prior to the public opening of the exhibit. This fabulous evening is by invitation only and is our most exciting event of the year. We invite you to attend and enjoy the special themed food and drink. The theme for 2023 is Mediterranean Magic. A $125 ticket admits two guests - $100 is applied toward a painting or can be a donation. Please call: 910-944-3979, or send an email to artistleague@windstream.net for your special invitation. Thanks for your support!

Artists League of the Sandhills Annual Fall Exhibit and Sale

Friday, November 3, 2023 - 5:00-7:00

The public is cordially invited to the opening reception for the Artists League’s 29th annual art exhibit and sale on Friday night. This is our biggest event of the year! The opening weekend continues on Saturday, November 4, from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. Meet the artists as they paint in their studios throughout the weekend. The exhibit and sale will remain open through Friday, December 15th with gallery hours from noon to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Thank you for voting for us!

Year round classes are offered in oil, watercolor, acrylic, inks, pastels, mixed media, colored pencils and more. Workshops are hosted by renowned guest artists. Check our website for details. 129 Exchange St. in Aberdeen, NC • 910-944-3979 • artistleague.org

130 E Illinois Ave - Southern Pines 910-692-7243 THANK YOU for your continued support! FLORIST & WEDDING/ EVENT PLANNER HOME DECOR & INTERIOR DESIGN STORE BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 97

BEST FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

Lorenz & Creed

Law Firm, PLLC

230 N Bennett St, Southern Pines 910.695.8688 • lorenzcreedlaw.com

2. Rowland & Yauger Attorneys & Counselors At Law

3. Thigpen & Jenkins LLP

BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Rustic Rooster Photography

Instagram - @rusticroosterphotography Facebook.com/rusticroosterphotos

2. Lolly’s Lens Photography

3. Paige Evans Photography

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER

Edward Hill

Wealth Management 1135 Seven Lakes Dr, Seven Lakes 910.466.9140 • hillwealthmanagement.com

2. First Bank, Audra Lubawski

3. Charles Schwab, Philip Bailey

Rustic Rooster Photography 910.691.8584 realestate@sierramello.com @ncdreamhome Sierra Mello Licensed Real Estate Broker SIERRA MELLO, your trusted Real Estate Agent Established 1980 ® 615 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC (910) 692-7815 1680 NC-5, Aberdeen, NC (910) 295-0304 www.vitosnc.com We know our customers are the best, and now you’ve voted us above the rest! Thank you for your support over the last 43 years BEST PIZZA ITALIAN RESTAURANT TAKE-OUT CASUAL DINING Business & Professional Services 98 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
CALL MARAN FOR SPECIAL EVENTS 910.603.4964 WE HAVE A FOOD TRUCK! DELIVERY AND CATERING AVAILABLE 910-725-0875 169 NE BROAD ST SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387 We appreciate your support! Experience You Can Trust For Over 20 Years www.moorefloorsinc.com — Family Owned and Operated — 305 Murray Hill Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 Moore Floors offers a wide selection of flooring at affordable prices: Hardwood • Carpet • Tile • Luxury Vinyl Flooring Monday-Friday 9am-5pm — Free Estimates — 910.692.7744 Thank You faculty, staff and families for supporting the mission and values of EDS www.episcopalday.org 340 E. MASSACHUSETTS AVE. SOUTHERN PINES NC 910.692.3492 Preschool through Fifth Grade BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 99

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Teamwork • Excellence • Leadership The Athletic Club of the Sandhills offers recreation and travel soccer, volleyball and adult soccer Call or email for information 910-944-9042 • info@acsandhills.com acsandhills.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US IN OUR FIRST YEAR OF BUSINESS! Open Daily 130 SW Broad Street Southern Pines facebook.com/Embers-BBQ SIGNATURE BBQ SMOKED DAILY Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Burgers FRESH SIDES PREPARED IN-HOUSE DAILY Slaw, Hush Puppies, Mac & Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries and more! 262A Pinehurst Ave • Southern Pines (910)725-0254 • www.mygym.com/sandhills My Gym is a children’s fitness center that caters to children as young as 4 months old up to 10 years old. Offering: Birthday Parties • Parents’ Night Out Camps • Age-Appropriate Classes
KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY 100 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
BEST FLORIST Hollyfield Design 130 E Illinois Ave, Southern Pines 910.692.7243 • hollyfieldinc.com 2. Jack Hadden Floral & Event Design 3. Thistle & Moon BEST FUNERAL HOME/SERVICE Boles Funeral Home & Crematory 425 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines & 35 Parker Ln, Pinehurst 910.692.6262 • bolesfuneralhome.com 2. Pines Funerals 3. Cox Funeral Home & Crematory BEST HAIR SALON Bamboo A Boutique Salon 120 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines 910.695.3376 2. Halo Beauty Co. 3. Jenny Moree - A Salon That Rocks Hollyfield Design Providing Premium Home Services Since 1984. Excell-ANT Service for the Best Customers Family Owned and Operated (910) 215-9700 | pestmgt.com Residential and Commercial Pest Control Termite Control Moisture Control Wildlife Control Bed Bug Control Business & Professional Services 101 N. Sycamore St., Aberdeen | 910-637-0472 pizzeriagrazia.com | @eatatgrazia THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Best Pizza BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 101

BEST INSURANCE COMPANY

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company

1930 N. Poplar St, Suite 21, Southern Pines 910.687.6500 • firstcarolinacare.com

BEST LIMO/CAR/SHUTTLE SERVICE

Sandhills Trolley Company 910.549.1327 • sandhillstrolley.com

BEST MILITARY/MIL-SPOUSE OWNED BUSINESS

R.Riveter 154 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.725.1010 • rriveter.com

2. State Farm Insurance 3. Terry Riney Insurance Agency 2. Kirk Tours & Limousine 3. Seven Lakes Transportation 2. C.Cups Cupcakery
225 NORTH BENNETT ST • SOUTHERN PINES, NC pkellydawkins@gmail.com • PHONE: 910-693-3999 kellydawkinslaw.com P. KELLY DAWKINS ATTORNEY AT LAW Board Certified in NC State Criminal Law Certified Defense When You Need it the Most Thank You for Enhancing Our Aesthetic (910) 886-2228 | bellamarienc.com 375 SE Broad St, Southern Pines Sandhills Trolley
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3. Spoon Lickers Catering
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Services
Individual premiums and budgets will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm® underwriting requirements. State Farm Bloomington, IL 2101368 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE.™ Providing Insurance and Financial Services statefarm.com® Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES AND CONTINUED TRUST!! WE LOVE SERVING THIS COMMUNITY!! Auto • Home • Business • Life • Health The Nation’s #1 Writer of Auto & Home Insurance Dereda Porter 355 Pinehurst Ave 910-692-1722 www.dereda.com Conveniently Located Between US 1 and 15/501 Jim Leach 115 Westgate Dr. 910-215-8150 www.jimleachagency.com 1/8 Mile Past Olmsted Village on 115 Westgate Dr. Michael Leach 115 Westgate Dr. 295-SAVE (7283) www.mleachagency.com 1/8 Mile Past Olmsted Village on 115 Westgate Dr. Southern Pines Pinehurst Pinehurst

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BEST NAIL SALON Karma Spa Lounge & Beauty Bar 15 Turner St, Southern Pines 910.469.1856 • karmabeautybar.com 2. Village Nail Spa 3. Posh Tips and Toes BEST NEW BUSINESS Rec Room Bar and Arcade 750 SW Broad St, Southern Pines recroomsouthernpines.com 2. Sandhills Trolley Company 3. Wishflower Lane BEST PAVING Calcutt Concrete Finishing 910.639.3627 2. Pro Contracting Services 3. A&J Asphalt Services Thank you for shopping NC Made! 220 NW Broad St. | Southern Pines 910.725.0148 | www.againstthegrainshoppe.com Karma Spa Lounge & Beauty Bar Rec Room Bar and Arcade 104 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com

BEST PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

Law Office of Richard J. Costanza, P.A.

780-A NW Broad St # 200, Southern Pines 910.692.7121 • costanzalawoffice.com

2. Rowland & Yauger Attorneys & Counselors At Law

3. Van Camp, Meacham & Newman, PLLC

BEST TAX PREPARATION SERVICES

H&R Block

1420 NC-5 Ste A, Pinehurst 910.295.3903 • hrblock.com

2. W Frankie Page Jr Inc

3. Robert C Barrett CPA

BEST TOWING SERVICE Rockwell Towing Services 145 Carolina Rd, Aberdeen 910.944.8188 • rockwelltowing.com

2. Burgess Towing

3. Spivey’s Garage & Wrecker Service

Newborn

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

Be Our Guest Travel Company 45 Brookhaven Rd, Pinehurst 919.267.3443

beourguesttravelcompany.com

2. A Travel Center

3. Cruise Planners

Business & Professional Services
Lolly’s Lens Photography
& Family
for the Heart + Soul Your continued Best Of The Pines support means the world to me! LollysLensPhotography@gmail.com @LOLLYSLENSPHOTOGRAPHY Rockwell Towing Service pinehurstsurgical.com | (910) 295-0243 It has been our
to be part of this year’s Best of the Pines! Our audiologists are committed to providing the highest quality care to their patients. We are thrilled to be recognized for our efforts at making hearing health affordable and accessible to the Moore County Community and pledge to continue that work. From all of us in the Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Audiology Department, thank you for your support! You’ve Made It Possible! BEST HEARING CARE FACILITY BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 105
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BEST VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS

Southern Pines Brewing Company

205 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines & 565 Air Tool Drive, Suite E, Southern Pines 910.365.9900 • southernpinesbrewing.com

2. James Creek Cider House

3. Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique

BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Sayer Photography

360 S Ashe St, Southern Pines 910.692.6320 • sayerphotography.com

2. Jennifer B. Photography

3. Amber Leeann Photography

BEST WORKPLACE

Burney Hardware Company

11865 US-15, Aberdeen & 270 N. Trade St, Seven Lakes 910.944.1516 • burneyhardware.com

2. Pinehurst Resort

3. FirstHealth of the Carolinas

910-241-4752 Generac Generac NC NC..com com Thank You for Your Support Thank You for Your Support Thank You for Your Support Moore County! Moore County! Moore County! GENERATOR & ELECTRICAL SERVICES Visit us at our Downtown Southern Pines or Village of Pinehurst shop! 105 Cherokee Rd, Suite 1E, Pinehurst 910-621-3299 125 NE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 910-246-CUPS (2877) TheCCupsCupcakery.com SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT BAKERY SPECIALTY SHOP MILITARY/MIL-SPOUSE OWNED BUSINESS Bake Life Sweeter, Franchise with Us! It’s a Sweet Treat to be voted one of the Best! Thank you to all our fabulous customers & friends. 106 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
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Landscaping • Irrigation Hardscapes • Fencing Superior - Affordable - Insured FREE ESTIMATES (910) 585-5406 arayaoutdoorsolutions@gmail.com Located at 1 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst NC 910.295.2011 Tailored to your LifeStyle Offering customized attire & the perfect gift for the man that has everything, The Gentlemen’s Corner has Moore County covered for 40 years and counting! THANK YOU, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT Welcome to Wellness. Inside & Out Cryotherapy Infrared Sauna Massage Therapy Compression Massage Float Therapy Visit our website to learn more about each offering and if it’s right for youWWW.THRYVEWELLNESS.COM 122 Brucewood Rd. • Southern Pines, NC (910) 637-0252 OUR SERVICES BEST ALTERNATIVE THERAPY & BEST SPA Bringing Color to Moore County Johnsye White Interior Design, Inc. office: 910.638.3926 | mobile: 910.528.4649 Design@johnsye.com | www.johnsye.com Thank You for Voting for Us BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 107
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BEST ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

THRYVE Wellness Center

122 Brucewood Rd, Southern Pines 910.637.0252 • thryvewellness.com

2. Massage by Kathleen - Reiki

3. Southern Pines Modern Wellness

Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage

BEST CBD SHOP

Flowland Counter Culture

Outlet

1200 N Sandhills Blvd Suite A, Aberdeen 910.757.0244 • shopflowland.com

2. Nature’s Own Market

3. The Island Smoke Shop & Lounge

BEST CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE

Zeh Chiropractic Center

1505 US-1 S, Southern Pines 910.246.0606 • zehchiropractic.com

(TIE) 2. Bode Chiropractic Center

(TIE) 2. Pinehurst Chiropractic Center

BEST CONCEPT FITNESS STUDIO

FORTE Fitness Gym

262 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines 912.210.7510 • fortefitnessgym.com

2. MamasteFit

3. Studio 729

BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE

Pinehurst Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Center

5 Regional Cir Ste. B, Pinehurst 910.295.5567 • pinehurstdermatology.com

2. Pinehurst Medical Clinic Dermatology

3. Carolina Skin Care

BEST FACIAL & SKINCARE SERVICES

(TIE) Bloom Precision

Aesthetics

90 Cherokee Rd Suite 2AB, Pinehurst 910.986.2460 • hellobloomnc.com

(TIE) Elysian Skin & Beauty Studio

375 SE Broad St Suite E, Southern Pines (910) 725-0292

elysianskinandbeauty.com

3. Revive Spa & Lash Lounge

Health & Wellness
Zeh Chiropractic Center FORTE Fitness Gym
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Pinehurst Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Center

Health & Wellness

BEST GENERAL DENTISTRY PRACTICE

Drs. Monroe & Monroe

12 Regional Dr #8850, Pinehurst 910.295.4242 • monroeandmonroe.com

2. Dentistry of The Pines, Dr. Jason Graves & Associates

3. Seven Lakes Family Dentistry, Dr. Jennifer Massey

BEST GYM

FirstHealth Fitness Center 170 Memorial Dr, Pinehurst 910.715.1800 firsthealth.org/fitness/Pinehurst

2. Anytime Fitness

3. Planet Fitness

BEST HEARING CARE FACILITY Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Audiology & Hearing Care

5 First Village Dr. A, Pinehurst 910.295.0243 • pinehurstsurgical.com

2. Hear Carolina (formerly Audiology of the Sandhills)

3. Audiology of the Pines

Light, MediuM, and h eavy d uty t owing 910-944-8188 See Us For All Your Truck Accessories 145 Carolina Rd • Aberdeen 24 Hour Service • Damage Free Local & Long Distance Towing Your Local Rhino Linings Dealer Drs. Monroe & Monroe Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Audiology & Hearing Care Best Thrift Shop Best Place to Give Your Time or MoneyCommunity Service Best Place to Buy Used Furniture 1500 W Indiana Ave, • Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 693-1600 • sandhillscoalition.org Thank you for you support 110 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
Thanks for voting us one of your favorite Interior/Exterior Painters and Interior Decorators @vlvdesign | www.vlvdesigns.net | 630.768.1388 Contact Us TODAY for your Complimentary Art and Design Consultation! The Possibilities are Endless Au entic Cuban Restaurant (910) 420-8226 - 3060 NC-5 Aberdeen, NC Hours: Tuesday - Saturday / 7:30a - 3:00p Breakfast | Lunch | Desserts | Catering | Co fee Custom Cakes | Beer & Wine Thank You for Voting Us One of Your Favorite Bakeries! Wm. Scott Athans, OD • Michele P. Keel, OD Keith P. Poindexter, OD • L. Kenny Bumgarner, OD Comprehensive Eye Care • Stylish Eyewear 910.692.3937 • myspectrumeyes.com 160 Fox Hollow Court, Pinehurst (off Morganton Rd, beside Turnberry Wood) Proudly Serving Our Community for Over 30 Years Thank you to Our Spectacular Patients! Spectrum EyeCenter BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 111

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BEST HOME CARE SERVICE

Aging Outreach Services

676 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.0683 • agingoutreachservices.com

2. Penick Village Home Care

3. FirstHealth Home Care

BEST MASSAGE

Massage by Kathleen 150 N Bennett St, Southern Pines 910.691.1669 bookamassagebykathleen.com

2. The Spa At Pinehurst

3. Southern Pines Modern Wellness

BEST MEDSPA

Bloom Precision Aesthetics 90 Cherokee Rd Suite 2AB, Pinehurst 910.986.2460 • hellobloomnc.com

2. Carolina Eye Associates

3. Bella Marie Aesthetics

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BEST OPHTHALMOLOGY/ OPTOMETRY PRACTICE

Carolina Eye Associates 2170 Midland Rd, Southern Pines 910.295.2100 • carolinaeye.com

2. Spectrum Eye Center

3. Triangle Visions Optometry

BEST PHARMACY

Seven Lakes/Whispering Pines Prescription Shoppes 120 MacDougall Dr., West End 910.673.7467 & 7305 NC-22, Carthage • 910.949.3700 rxshoppenc.com

2. Quality Care Pharmacy

3. Coopers Pharmacy

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Physical Therapy 5 First Village Dr., Pinehurst 910.235.2713 • pinehurstsurgical.com

2. Appalachian Physical Therapy

3. FirstHealth Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services/Moore Rehab

~ Ciders with a Sense of Place ~ 172 US-1 N, Bus, Cameron, NC 910.245.9901• jamescreekciderhouse.com Wed. & Thurs 4-9pm, Fri & Sat 1-9pm, Sun 1-7pm The Bright Cider Life Cheers to All for your Support! LOCAL BEER/CIDER • VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS
Eye Associates 325 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines longleafanimalhospital.com Proud to be a quality, local business in our Sandhills community providing comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency and dental care for your pet family! Urgent and Walk-In Care Call us today! 910.692.4201 BEST VETERINARIAN PRACTICE Health & Wellness BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 113
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BEST PLACE TO BUY VITAMINS/ SUPPLEMENTS

Nature’s Own Market

195 Bell Ave, Southern Pines 910.692.3811 • naturesowninc.com

2. Nutrishop Southern Pines

3. InfuZEN

BEST RETIREMENT/ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

St. Joseph of the Pines

490 Central Dr, Southern Pines

of mind, from our family to yours. Best home and auto insurance rates for Moore County Residents 3710 US Hwy 15-501 Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-2213 carthagefarmsupply.com Mon-Fri: 8:00-5:30 • Sat: 8:00-4:00 We are thankful for the business and friendships we have created throughout the years Proud To Be Your Locally Owned Farm, Home & Garden Store For Over 30 Years BEST EQUINE SUPPLY & TACK BEST GARDENING STORE HARDWARE STORE
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one of the best barbershop experiences in The Pines! T H A N K Y O U Straight Razors Hot Shaves All Haircuts 126 W. Pennsylvania Ave. • Southern Pines • 910 694-8543 • Walk-Ins Welcome One of The Best Because of You! Antiques f Home Decor Collectibles f Vintage fCurated Antiques & Vintage Goods f antiquelychicnc@gmail.com 136 Lea Rd. West End NC 27376 Connect with us: @antiquelychic 910.725.6500 • ivhydrationpro.com 125 Murray Hill Road • Suite B Southern Pines, NC Thank You For Your Votes BEST PLACE TO BUY VITAMINS MOBILE SERVICES available 905 Linden Rd • Pinehurst • 910.992.4783 116 Brucewood Rd • Southern Pines • 910.684.8849 WWW.PINESCONECAFE.COM THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US! We are Swept Away! krazycleanteam@gmail.com | 910-904-3353 | Krazycleanllc.com Thank you to everyone for voting for us. Best Residential Cleaning Service Thanks Fur All The Support! 910-673-2060 info@sevenlakeskennels.com 347 MACDOUGALL DR. IN SEVEN LAKES SEVEN LAKES KENNELS SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY TRAINING BOARDING & GROOMING BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 115
Health & Wellness BEST YOGA STUDIO Hot Asana Yoga Studio 10 Camelia Way, Southern Pines 910.692.9642 • hotasanastudio.com 2. FirstHealth Fitness Center 3. West End Yoga Company Hot Asana Yoga Studio
1064-B Seven Lakes Drive • West End, NC 27376 (910) 673-6030 • www.sevenlakesdentist.com Thank you for voting us one of the best dental practices in Moore County! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES AND CONTINUED SUPPORT 118 Brucewood Rd • Southern Pines, NC (910) 725-2077 • www.cleanjuice.com Best Healthy Treats Monday-Saturday: Open at 5:00pm • Lounge 5pm-until 910-692-5550 • 672 SW Broad St. • Southern Pines, NC • beefeatersofsouthernpines.com BEST STEAK IN TOWN THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! BEST STEAK 116 | Best of the Pines 2023 BestOfThePines.com
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HERE'S A TOAST TO BEING SMALL TOWN FAMOUS SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER THAT KEEPS YOU IN THE KNOW Thanks for having our back! zehchiropractic.com 910.246.0606 Visit us in our newest location in Southern Pines 100 Pavilion Way, Suite B, Southern Pines Thank you Moore County for your ongoing support and all your votes! (910) 303-8346 • cotetimeworks.com 106 E Connecticut Ave • Southern Pines, NC Exclusively North Carolina’s Only Ball Watch Retailer. Fine Watch Retailer Watch Repair • Clock Repair 910-695-1256 • 11085 HWY 15-501 ABERDEEN THANKS FOR HELPING US SHINE! BEST CAR WASH & DETAILING PET GROOMING, VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS AND PET SUPPLY STORE Thank You for Your Votes! We believe dogs should be treated as family. Trust your family with our family. Book Today! (910) 246-3274 • www.sdappt.com 120 Brucewood Road • Southern Pines Thanks for voting us one of the best Healthy Treats, CBD Shop, Vegan/Vegetarian, Place To Buy Vitamins/Supplements Open M-F 9-6 and Sat. 9-5 195 Bell Ave, Southern Pines | 910-692-3811 BestOfThePines.com Best of the Pines 2023 | 117
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BEST DOG TRAINING

Seven Lakes Kennels

347 MacDougall Dr, West End 910.673.2060 • sevenlakeskennels.com

2. K9 Foundation

3. Free To Be Dog Training

BEST EQUINE SUPPLY & TACK

Carthage Farm Supply

3710 US-15, Carthage 910.947.2213 • carthagefarmsupply.com

2. Aberdeen Supply Co.

3. Moore Equine Feed & Pet Supply

BEST PET BOARDING

Five Points Pet Resort

1495 Montrose Rd, Raeford 910.904.5787 & 5071 U.S. 1 North, Vass 910.692.2275 fivepointspetresort.com

2. Pinehurst Animal Hospital Boarding

3. Seven Lakes Kennels

BEST PET EVENT

Caring Hearts for Canines’ Furever Yours caringheartsforcanines.com

2. Sandhills Dog Fair

3. Village of Pinehurst 4th of July Pet Parade

BEST PET GROOMING

Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique

120 Brucewood Rd, Southern Pines 910.246.3274 splashanddashfordogs.com/southernpines/

2. Five Points Pet Resort

3. Seven Lakes Kennels

BEST PET SUPPLY STORE

Pet Supermarket

1700 Old Morganton Rd, Southern Pines 910.365.9852 • petsupermarket.com

2. Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique

3. Gone Doggie

BEST VETERINARIAN PRACTICE

Pinehurst Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic 195 Doctor Neal Rd, Southern Pines 910.692.3551 • pinehurstvet.com

2. Pinetree Animal Hospital

3. Longleaf Animal Hospital and Pet Boutique

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We’ve been busy hosting the Best of the Pines contest... And

We’ve Also Won a Few Awards of Our Own!

Congratulations to the staff at The Pilot, The Sway and PineStraw Magazine for winning 30 awards from the North Carolina Press Association!

Community Service: 1st Place

General Excellence: 2nd Place

Editorial Team/Newsroom: Six 1st Place Awards, including Best Feature Writing, Best Photography and Best Email Newsletter (The Sway)

Four 2nd Place Awards

Seven 3rd Place Awards

David Woronoff, John Nagy, Ted Fitzgerald, Abbi Overfelt, Maggie Beamguard, Emilee Phillips, Jonathan Bym, Laura Douglass, Ana Risano, Elena Marsh and Mary Kate Murphy

Advertising Department:

Three 1st Place Awards, including Best Innovative Concept (The Sway) and Best Niche Publication (PineStraw Magazine)

Four 2nd Place Awards

Six 3rd Place Awards

Scott Yancey, Mechelle Butler, Samantha Cunningham, Erika Leap, Jessica Galloway, Ginny Trigg, Kathy Desmond, Terry Hartsell, Rebah Dolbow & Karen Triplett

Proud to Serve Moore County!

The Pilot staff at the North Carolina Press Association Awards Ceremony in Raleigh on August 24th, 2023.
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