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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEAM OF WINNERS! Thank you Rocky Mount!

• BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP • BEST AUTO DETAILER • BEST CAR SALESPERSON

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• BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP • BEST OIL CHANGE • BEST CAR SALESPERSON

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1046 n. Winstead Avenue rocky Mount, nC 27804

252-443-6556

“Doing What’s Best For The Children”

Providing Before & After School Care Serving Ages 6 Weeks - 12 Years Age

And the Award Goes To...

The Rocky Mount Telegram’s Readers’ Choice Awards are a tradition welcomed with much enthusiasm and a lot of ballot counting.

Paper and online ballots were open for voting, counted and tabulated in August with the winners being announced in this special section.

This project is so much fun for us to do as we watch the voting and see leads in different categories change hands before finally settling on this year’s winner.

All of the businesses listed here are full of employees that provide the services and produce the goods that make them the best.

As a thank you to you, the voter, we offered the chance to be one of five (5) winners of a $25 VISA Gift Card. This year’s winners are...

• W. R. Bailey • Diana Pridgen • Malcolm Fenner • Billy Hill • George Klima Thank you all for participating in this year’s voting!

Congratulations to all the winners and we’ll see you again next year!

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Best Food

Best BBQ SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN

Best Asian Food

Best Bakery

HING TA

ANNE’S DONUTS

1276 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-1828 www.hingtarestaurant.com

2714 Sunset Ave. 252-937-6006 www.annesdonuts.com

Finalists Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse 191 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-984-0888 www.ichibannc.com

Finalists Alimentaire Bakery 600 Trade St. (Tarboro) 919-614-5319

Lam’s Garden 408 Gold Rock Rd 252-985-0099

Sam’s Club 300 Tarrytown Center 252-443-4044 www.samsclub.com

Great Wall 1936 Stone Rose Dr. 252-446-7777 www.greatwallchinesenc.com

As You Wish Bakery 5586 Red Oak Battleboro Rd 252-314-7132 www.asyouwishbakerync.com

HOME MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Wellongate Center 110 Jones Rd. Rocky Mount Thank You For Voting Us One of Your Favorites for “Best Medical Supply Store”

Your Specialists In Home Healthcare Services 252-443-7598 252-443-7949

Call Shelia Alligood

Dr. Tim Treanor

CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN

Thank You For Voting Us One of Your Top Finalists For...

“Best Hamburger” finalist We Appreciate Your Support!

“Add Life To Your Years And Years To Your Life!”

Get Adjusted!

Treanor Chiropractic Wellness Center

252-210-3490

550 N. Wesleyan Blvd.

Sutters Creek Plaza Rocky Mount • 442-5537

Hablamos Español www.treanorchiropractic.com

Check us out on

Facebook!

670 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-3032 1169 Eastern Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-0092 www.scnbnc.com Finalists GARDNER’S BBQ 1331 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-2983 841 Fairview Rd 252-442-5522 Westridge Shopping Center 252-443-3996 www.gardnerfoods.com Doug Sauls BBQ 813 Western Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-4247

Voted 1st Place for “Best Men’s Clothing” Special Thanks For Your Support!

Ruddy, Jessica, Bill, Arnold, Revival, Marion & Debra

129 S. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 252-451-0911

“Thanks For Voting For Us!”

WE THINK YOU ARE #1!    We are glad you feel the same about us!

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Drummond’s Florist

3689 Dortches Blvd.

Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Action Health Staffing & Home Care Services

& Home Care Services 252-451-1113 

VOTED BEST OVERALL EMPLOYER! 

SUNSHINE HAIR DESIGNS Renee Owens owner/stylist

252-442-6110 1-800-832-6761 www.drummondsflorist.com Sue Avery, Owner, Renea, Brenda, Tammy & Oliver the Singing Man Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Sat 8:30-2:00

Bringing you the latest trends at the most affordable prices!

  OUTSTANDING PEOPLE - OUTSTANDING CARE   Since 1999 Action Health Staffing has   been honored to serve those with home

care needs. If you are interested in a custom care plan that mirrors your wishes and reflects your needs give us a call.

We look forward to assisting you!

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Priscilla Whitley/stylist Valerie Strickland/stylist Bridget Lancaster/stylist 1601 St Andrews Street Tarboro, NC 27886

252-823-2683

Sunshinehairdesigns@yahoo.com

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

252.888.8408 thepaintedteacher@gmail.com 205 West Washington Street Nashville, NC 27856

WINNER

Thank You For Your Votes!

Parker’s BBQ & Seafood 2514 US 301 (Wilson) 252-237-0972 www.parkersbbq.com

Best Breakfast

Thank You Rocky Mount for Voting Us...

WINNER

Best Hushpuppies Winner

Best Caterer Finalist

Best Fried Chicken Finalist

Best Barbecue Finalist

GARDNER’S BARBECUE EAT IN • TAKE OUT • DRIVE THRU CATERING • ONlINE ORDERING

CRACKER BARREL 238 Enterprise Dr 252-443-0679 www.crackerbarrel.com

Celebrating Our 46th Anniversary!

Finalists Smith’s Restaurant 3635 N Halifax Rd 252-443-0418 www.smithsredandwhite.com

Westridge Shopping Center - 443-3996 835 Fairview Rd. - 442-5522 Hwy. 301 N Bypass - 446-2983 Catering Service - 442-9688

Hwy 55 Burgers & Fries 953 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-5537 137 Nashville Commons Dr (Nashville) 252-459-6884 www.hwy55.com Oak Level Café 2176 Oak Level Rd 252-459-4282

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BEST PIZZA IN TOWN! We want to thank our loyal customers for your continued support in voting for us over the years. We look forward to serving you and your families the same excellent service you’ve grown to know since 1965.

Best Caterer

Best Dessert

Best Doughnuts

HUNTER HILL CAFÉ 501 Old Mill Rd 252-443-1311 www.hunterhillcafe.com

ANNE’S DONUTS 2714 Sunset Ave 252-937-6006 www.annesdonuts.com

ANNE’S DONUTS 2714 Sunset Ave. 252-937-6006 www.annesdonuts.com

Finalists Doug Sauls BBQ 813 Western Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-4247 Chick-Fil-A 1332 Jeffreys Rd 252-442-3525 www.chick-fil-a.com Abrams BBQ 609 West Wilson St. (Tarboro) 800-849-1313 www.abramsweb.com Gardner’s BBQ Westridge Shopping Center 252-443-3996 841 Fairview Rd 252-442-5522 1331 N. Wesleyan Blvd.

252-446-2983 Catering Service 252-442-9688 www.gardnerfoods.com

Best Cup

of

Coffee

DUNKIN DONUTS 2120 Stone Rose Dr 252-972-3483 3646 Sunset Ave 252-200-4520 www.dunkindonuts.com

AWARDS Voted Best Pizza in Rocky Mount Finalist - Voted Best Salad Bar Finalist - Voted Best Soup/Chili 8 | Readers’ Choice Awards | 2018

Finalists Starbucks 731 Sutters Creek Blvd 252-443-1195 550 N Wesleyn Blvd 252-451-0123 www.starbucks.com Trax Coffee Bar 301 S Church St 252-210-3022 Tarboro Coffee 439 N Main St 252-563-6510

Finalists K&W Cafeteria 1266 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-4241 www.kwcafeterias.com Krispy Kreme 969 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-6600 www.krispykreme.com Lou Reda’s 3646 Sunset Ave #122 252-443-5188 www.louredas.com

Finalists Krispy Kreme 969 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-6600 www.krispykreme.com Dunkin Donuts 2120 Stone Rose Dr. 252-972-3483 3646 Sunset Ave www.dunkindonuts.com

Best Drive Thru CHICK-FIL-A 1332 Jeffreys Rd 252-442-3525 www.chick-fil-a.com

Dr. Stuart Hicks and Dr. Michael Hicks would like to say Thank You for voting us your #1 Veterinarian

8 YEARS IN A ROW!

WINNER

HICKS ANIMAL CLINIC

3200 Sunset Avenue (on the corner of Sunset & Englewood)

443-5994 The Hicks Family has served Rocky Mount for Over 98 Years!

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Best French Fries

Finalists Cookout 1020 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-443-0518 www.cookout.com Sonic 2804 Sunset Ave 252-451-1127 www.sonicdrivein.com Bojangles 590 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-451-1990 908 English Rd 252-443-7402 1834 E. Raleigh Rd 252-212-5150 www.bojangles.com

Best Seafood

2018

MCDONALD’S 7 Area Locations www.mcdonalds.com Finalists Chick-Fil-A 1332 Jeffreys Rd 252-442-3525 www.chick-fil-a.com Bojangles 590 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-451-1990 908 English Rd 252-443-7402 1834 E. Raleigh Rd 252-212-5150 www.bojangles.com Zaxby’s 1410 Jeffreys Rd 252-212-1703 101 East Evan Dr (Nashville) 252-459-9511 www.zaxbys.com

Thank You! Thank you to our loyal customers for voting us Best Seafood! To us, you’re more than a customer - you’re family.

Mayflower Seafood Restaurant

1520 N. Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804

252-985-4002

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Best Fried Chicken SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN & BBQ 670 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-3032 1169 Eastern Ave.(Nashville) 252-459-0092 www.scnbnc.com

DRUG STORE

Finalists Gardner’s BBQ Westeridge Shopping Center 252-443-3996 841 Fairview Rd 252-442-5522 Hwy 301 N Bypass 252-446-2983 www.gardnerfoods.com

Thank You For Voting Us A Winner And Top Finalists In 2 Categories!

KFC 2108 Stone Rose Ave. 252-442-7390 1120 N. Fairview Rd 252-442-3617 www.kfc.com

• BEST PHARMACIST

Bojangles 590 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-451-1990 908 English Rd 252-443-7402 1834 E. Raleigh Rd 252-212-5150 www.bojangles.com

Best Hamburger CENTRAL CAFÉ 132 S. Church St. 252-446-8568 Finalists Highway 55 Burgers & Fries 953 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-5537 137 Nashville Commons Dr (Nashville) 252-459-6884 www.hwy55.com Cookout 1020 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-443-0518 www.cookout.com Brian’s Cheeseteak 129 Jeffreys Rd 252-442-8007 www.brianscheesesteaks.com

• BEST MEDICAL SUPPLY STORE The Winner - 1st Place Mickey League - Finalist

• BEST PHARMACY (Only Independent Pharmacy To Place As A Finalist)

As your locally owned and locally operated pharmacy, we are honored that so many of you have chosen to trust us to be part of your health care team. We will always do everything that we can to take excellent care of you.

You are family to us!

2 Locations in Rocky Mount To Serve You: 3621 Sunset Ave. 1329 Tarboro St. Rocky Mount Rocky Mount

443-3138

446-0014

Free citywide delivery

free bubble packaging

free Rx flavorings

free Rx synchronization

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Thank you Rocky Mount and the surrounding areas for supporting us for over 37 years!

Best Home Cooking HUNTER HILL CAFÉ & CATERING 501 Old Mill Rd 252-443-1311 www.hunterhillcafe.com Finalists Grandson’s Buffet 1450 Benvenue Rd 252-748-7000 Oak Level Café 2176 Oak Level Café 52-459-4282

Thank you again for allowing us to serve you through the years and most importantly for your continued support!

Don’s Body Shop Hwy 301 By-Pass South Rocky Mount, NC (Across from Peddler’s Village)

252-977-6021 24-Hour Wrecker Service Available 12 | Readers’ Choice Awards | 2018

Best Ice Cream/Shakes COOKOUT 1020 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-443-0518 www.cookout.com Finalists Sonic Drive-In 2804 Sunset Ave 252-451-1127 www.sonicdrivein.com

Best Hot Dog

Pitstop Shoppe 3649 Sunset Ave. 252-937-8899

Finalists L&L Food Stores 15 area locations in Rocky Mount

We are proud to be locally owned and operated as we give back to our great community.

Mayflower Seafood Restaurant 1520 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-4002

Cracker Barrel 238 Enterprise Dr 252-443-0679 www.crackerbarrel.com

CENTRAL CAFÉ 132 S. Church St 252-446-8568

We are honored that you have selected “Don’s Body Shop” as the best auto body shop in our area for the eighth consecutive year.

Doug Sauls BBQ 813 Western Ave (Nashville) 252-459-4247

Sonic Drive-In 2804 Sunset Ave 252-451-1127 www.sonicdrivein.com Hardee’s 6 area locations www.hardees.com

Best Hushpuppies GARDNER’S 1331 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-2983 841 Fairview Rd. 252-442-5522 Westridge Shopping Center 252-443-3996 www.gardnerfoods.com Finalists Smithfield’s Chicken 670 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-3032 1169 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-459-0092 www.scnbc.com

Chick-Fil-A 1332 Jeffreys Rd 252-442-3525 www.chick-fil-a.com

Best Iced Tea BOJANGLES 590 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-451-1990 908 English Rd 252-443-7402 101 W Nashville Dr (Nashville) 252-459-5600 www.bojangles.com Finalists McDonald’s 7 Area Locations www.mcdonalds.com

Best Italian Food MARIO’S PIZZA & RESTAURANT 3653 Sunset Ave. 252-451-9393 www.mariositaliancuisine.com Finalists Mama’s Pizza 1340 Benvenue Rd 252-977-3600 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1140 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-1329 www.olivegarden.com Italian Pizzeria 1874 Stone Rose Dr 252-443-2133

Best Mexican Food EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1296 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-0027 www.eltapatiomexican.com Finalists San Jose Mexican Restaurant 1130 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-210-9514 El Jamidore 2181 Lawrence Circle 252-446-0660 Find us on facebook Chico’s Mexican Restaurant 1701 Sunset Ave. 252-446-8600 www.chicosrestaurant.com

Best Overall Restaurant

Smithfield’s Chicken 670 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-3202 1169 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-459-0092 www.snbnc.com

PRIME SMOKEHOUSE 207 E. Thomas St 252-972-7770 www.primesmokehouse.com

Chick-Fil-A 1332 Jeffreys Rd 252-442-3525 www.chick-fil-a.com

Finalists Lou Reda’s 3646 Sunset Ave. #122 252-443-5188 www.louredas.com

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Outback Steakhouse 210 Gateway Blvd 252-451-7800 www.outback.com

Mario’s Pizza 3653 Sunset Ave. 252-451-9393

Westridge Grill 3639 Sunset Ave 252-937-7299

Best Ribs

Best Salad Bar RIBEYE’S STEAKHOUSE 104 W Nashville Dr. (Nashville) 252-462-2356 www.ribeyesteakhouse.com

MR. RIBS 1230 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-3711

Best Pizza

Finalists Prime Smokehouse 207 E Thomas St. 252-972-7770 www.primesmokehouse.com

PIZZA INN OF ROCKY MOUNT 1473 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-2323 101 Fairview Rd 252-446-5141 www.pizzainn.com

Outback Steakhouse 210 Gateway Blvd 252-451-7800 www.outback.com

Finalists Tipsy Tomato 7 E. Elm St. 252-406-1641 Find us on Facebook

Chili’s 862 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-443-3044 www.chilis.com

Mama’s Pizza 1340 Benvenue Rd 252-977-3600

Accepting New Patients 400 Nash Medical Arts Mall Rocky Mount, NC 27804 252.443.1006 RockyMountEye.com

Finalists Ruby Tuesday 1457 Benvenue Rd 252-212-1570 www.rubytuesday.com Pizza Inn of Rocky Mount 1473 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-2323 101 Fairview Rd 252-446-5141 www.pizzainn.com Golden Corral 921 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-972-2043 www.goldencorral.com

Best Sandwich/Sub JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS 1469 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-6777 www.jerserymikes.com Finalists Subway 7 area locations www.subway.com Which Wich 138 N Old Carriage Rd 252-429-7687 Honey Baked Ham 3641 Sunset Ave 252-937-4267 www.myhoneybakedstore.com

Best Seafood MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 150 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-4002

Thomas J. Robertson,

W.N. Shepherd,

Charlotte A. High,

Agen Herring,

M.D. F.A.C.S., Owner

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Finalists Red Lobster 1010 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-2190 www.redlobster.com

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Doug Sauls BBQ 813 Western Ave (Nashville) 252-459-1310 Prime Smokehouse 207 E Thomas St. 252-972-7770 www.primesmokehouse.com

Best Soup/Chili WENDY’S 949 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-3440 1200 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-459-8600 www.wendys.com Finalists Pizza Inn of Rocky Mount 1473 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-2323 101 Fairview Rd. 252-446-5141 www.pizzainn.com Olive Garden 1140 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-1329 www.olivegarden.com

Honey Baked Ham 3641 Sunset Ave 252-937-4267 www.myhoneybakedstore.com

Best People & Where they Work

Best Steak OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 210 Gateway Blvd 252-451-7800 Finalists Ribeye’s Steakhouse 104 W Nashville Dr (Nashville) 252-462-2356 www.ribeyessteakhouse.com Western Sizzlin 1041 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-3262 Prime Smokehouse 207 E Thomas St 252-972-7770 www.primesmokehouse.com

Best Accountant

Best Attorney

DAVID ESS – PATE, HORTON & ESS 541 E Park Ave (Nashville) 252-459-3186

DEE PARKER – PARKER LAW 120 N Franklin St 252-937-2255 www.parkerlawpllc.com

Finalists Ricky Overman - Overman & Associates 4051 Capital Dr. 252-443-3124

Finalists Joe Hester – Hester & Tucker PLLC 3230 Zebulon Rd 252-451-5220 www.hesterlaw.com

Mary Currie – Mary Currie & Assoc.

3308 Sunset Ave. 252-937-2131 www.curriecpa.com Terri Sharpe – Bunch & Co. 2300 Professional Dr. 252-443-0551 www.bunchcpa.com

Thomas W. King – T.W. King Law 3202 Sunset Ave., Suite F 252-443-0113 Tommy Moore – Moore Law PLLC 3202 Sunset Ave. Ste A 252-443-2468 www.moorelawnc.com

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

www.metro-maintenance.com HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING “when the weather Thank you for PLUMBING outside is frightful...” voting Donnie Brown

NC Licenses #12358-P, H-2, H-3, Class 1 Electrical 16474 - L

as one of the sure inyour BestMake Plumbers Town!

home is prepared!

Helping Customers Since 1986!

All work is guaranteed!

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ELECTRICAL

GENERAL REPAIRS

977-2730

1175 Jefferys Road Rocky Mount, NC 2018 | Readers’ Choice Awards | 17

NC Licenses #12358-P, H-2, H-3, Class 1 Electrical 16474 = L

Best Audiologist DAVID MIZE – CAROLINA AUDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC 4065 Capital Dr. 252-977-4327 www.caarmt.com Finalists Emily Beasley – UNC ENT at Nash 250 Nash Medical Arts Mall Ste. D 252-962-5300 www.uncpn.com Kathy Keeter – Carolina Audiology 4065 Capital Dr 252-977-4327 www.caarmt.com

Best Auto Mechanic

Best Barber

STEVE TRIPP TRIPPS AUTOMOTIVE 2510 Sunset Ave 252-937-2660

MIKE EZZELL - THE BARBER ROOM 3000 SUNSET AVE. 252-443-3400

Finalists Lloyd Williams – Capital Ford 2012 Stone Rose Dr 252-977-1234 www.capitalfordrockymount.net Glenn Bottoms – Bottoms Tire 151 May Dr. 252-446-9466 www.bottomstireandautocenter.com David Strickland – Ralph’s Tune up 137 May Dr. 252-446-9464 Dane Taylor – Taylor’s Exxon 907 Eastern Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-7100 www.exxonmobilestations.com

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

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voting us one of the Make surebest yourfor Service homeHVAC is prepared!

ELECTRICAL GENERAL REPAIRS

All work is guaranteed!

Helping Customers Since 1986!

Chris Adams – Englewood Barber Shop 1135 Jeffreys Rd. - 252-442-8902 Ernest Proctor – His and Hers of Nashville 623 E. Washington St. (Nashville) - 252-459-5050

Best Car Salesperson GENE LANGLEY DAVENPORT AUTOPARK 600 English Rd 252-937-7500 www.davenportauto.com Finalists Elbert Fisher – Davenport Autopark 600 English Rd 252-937-7500 www.davenportauto.com

James Ransome – Capital Ford 2012 Stone Rose Dr 252-977-1234 www.capitalfordrockymount.net

Best Chiropractor TIM TREANOR TREANOR CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER 4161 Capital Dr 252-210-3490 www.treanorchiropractic.com Finalists John Paul Hammer – Hammer Chiropractic 3123 Sunset Ave 252-443-7400 www.drhammerchiro.com Allen Bolin – Hammer Chiropractic 3123 Sunset Ave 252-443-7400 www.drhammerchiro.com Julie Miller – Miller & Clark Chiropractic 2747 Sunset Ave # 107 252-446-8800 www.millerclarkchiropractic.com

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

NC Licenses #12358-P, H-2, H-3, Class 1 Electrical 16474 - L

“when the weather you for outsideThank is frightful...”

Finalists Tracy Hinton - Walnut Barber Shop 709 Walnut St. - 252-442-2833

Joey Griffin – Joey Griffin Kia 3249 N Church St 252-937-2222 www.joeygriffinkia.com

977-2730

1175 Jefferys Road Rocky Mount, NC

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NC Licenses #12358-P, H-2, H-3, Class 1 Electrical 16474 - L

THE BEST

Make sureService! your Home Maintenance home is prepared!

Helping Customers Since 1986!

All work is guaranteed!

www.metro-maintenance.com

ELECTRICAL GENERAL REPAIRS

977-2730

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NC Licenses #12358-P, H-2, H-3, Class 1 Electrical 16474 = L

NC Licenses #12358-P, H-2, H-3, Class 1 Electrical 16474 = L

Best Dentist

Best Electrician

James T. Woodard, DDS – Woodard Dentistry 121 Azimuth Ct. 252-443-1158

JOHN BARNES JOHN BARNES ELECTRIC, LLC 1802 Sunset Ave 252-442-7002 www.johnbarneselectric.com

Finalists Barry Belton – Belton & Schrimper, DDS 1512 S Womstead Ave 252-937-7878 www.smilesofrockymount.com Dr. Paul Gaskins – Paul Gaskins DDS, PA 901 N Winstead Ave 252-443-7575 www.paulgaskins.net Jinesh Patel, Jinesh S. Patel, DMD, PA 4068 Capital Dr 252-937-6636

Meredith Marks – Marks Termite & Pest Control 2829 Amherts Rd 252-940-0300

Al Edwards – ALCO 313 Western Ave (Nashville) 252-459-4370

Best Family Doctor

Finalists Al Edwards – ALCO 313 Western Ave (Nashville) 252-459-4370

Alvin Joyner – Joyners Heat & Air 613 Chestere St 252-442-9211 www.joynershvac.com

Mike Bullard – Carolina Wiring Service, Inc. 740 Country Club Rd 252-442-3932 www.carolinawiring.com

Best Exterminator

Frank Davis – Frank Davis

Best Electrical Contractor JOHN BARNES JOHN BARNES ELECTRIC, LLC 1802 Sunset Ave 252-442-7002 www.johnbarneselectric.com

THANK YOU ROCKY MOUNT FOR VOTINg US NO. 1 AgAIN!

*BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT! SEAFOOD * STEAKS * RIBS * HEALTHY CHOICES! LET US CATER YOUR NEXT EVENT! 207 E. Thomas sTrEET rocky mounT, nc 27801

www.primesmokehouse.com *Great Wine List and nc craft Beer selection We are Proud to Be your Favorite Place to Dine!

For reservations or catering, call 252.972.7770 20 | Readers’ Choice Awards | 2018

Finalists Johnnie Stobaugh – Stobaugh Electrical 1520 West Mount Dr 252-937-7668

ALAN KING – KING EXTERMINATING 4106 Sunset Ave 252-937-8878 www.kingexterminating.com Finalists Lynn Aycock – Dodson Pest Control 807 S. Church St. 252-443-3196 Dylan Anderson – Xterminator Pest Control (Tarboro) 252-883-3992

Thank you for voting me Best Real Estate Agent!

Finalists Dr. Paul Bondy – Boice-Willis Clinic (Nashville) 102 S Eastpointe Ave 252-459-4012 Dr. David Browder – Boice-Willis Clinic 91 Enterprise Dr. 252-451-3200 www.boice-willis.com Dr. Broderick Bello – Boice-Willis Clinic (Nashville) 102 S Eastpointe Ave. 252-459-4012 www.boice-willis.com

Thanks to all of our supporters for voting Century 21 The Combs Company the Best Real Estate Agency!

WINNER

finalist

Finalist for Best Real Estate Office.

Your confidence in us means a lot!

919 Eastern Ave • Nashville

252.908.2500 cell 252.459.0080 office

DR. RICHARD G. MICHAL – RMFMC 804 English Rd 252-443-3133 www.rmfmc.com

www.mgdrealtygroup.com

Mary Grace Daughtridge, Broker, Realtor, ABR, GRI

3051 Sunset Avenue • Rocky Mount, NC 27804 252-937-2121 • 800-849-8630 Tarboro Office • 252-823-1113 Email: C21Combs@aol.com RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SALES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION SERVICES Each Office is independently Owned & Operated.

See All Our Area at: 3051Properties Sunset Avenue | Rocky Mount, NC 27804 C21Combs.com 252-937-2121 | 800-849-8630 | Tarboro Office: 252-823-1113 www.c21combs.com

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Best Financial Consultant CLIFF JOYNER – EDWARD JONES 802 A E Washington St (Nashville) 252-459-4131 www.edwardjones.com/cliffjoyner CHRISTY WARRICK – EDWARD JONES 212 N. Winstead Ave 252-443-0011 www.edwardjones.com/christywarrick

Best Firefighter CHRIS BISSETTE NASHVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT Finalists Dist. Chief Eric Summerlin City of Rocky Mount

Dana Hill Masters – Angela’s Haven 1141 Jeffreys Rd 252-442-0512 Michelle Merritt – Revive Hair Salon 3705 A Sunset Ave 252-955-1414

Best Home Builder

Steven Johnson City of Rocky Mount

DEAN HOLLAND DEAN HOLLAND BUILDERS 1895 Rolling Acres Dr 252-459-7868

Finalists Sherlon Page – Edward Jones 4061 Capital Dr. 252-937-6997 www.edwardjones.com/sherlonpage

Chief Chris Joyner Nashville Fire Department

Best Hair Stylist

Donald Pridgen – Donald Pridgen Builders

Sarah Dixon – Taylor Financial 4020 Capital Dr. 252-937-2253 www.taylorfinancialrmt.com

RENEE OWENS – SUNSHINE HAIR DESIGN 1601 Saint Andrew St (Tarboro) 252-823-2683

Stephen Ingram – Ingram Construction Co.

Joseph Bobbitt – North Western Mutual 111 Candlewood Rd Ste B 252-443-4322 www.josephbobbitt.nm.com

Finalists Priscilla Whitley – Sunshine Hair Design 1601 Saint Andrew St (Tarboro) 252-823-2683

Thank you for your Votes!!

We pledge to continue to better ourselves to serve you well!!

Thank you for your Trust!!

Thanks to all of our customers for making

Finalists

252-446-7382

1

Bob’s Appliance # Service

See Us For “Service You Can Count On!”

Over 5000 Appliance Parts In Stock!

KefferReamsTeam.com 252-210-3881 KRT@KefferReamsTeam.com 120 N Franklin St. Suite C Rocky Mount, NC 22 | Readers’ Choice Awards | 2018

PO Box 8586

Now Buying & Selling - USED APPLIANCES!

1888 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC • (252) 442-7126 Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30-5, Sat. 9-1

Tony Foote – Foote & Moorefield Builders 2623 Sunset Ave 252-314-8206

Best Insurance Agent TREAVOR DELANO – NC FARM BUREAU 1630 S Winstead Ave 252-451-1011 www.ncfbins.com Finalists Tonja Philbeck – NC Farm Bureau 255 N Eastpointe Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-3181 www.ncfbins.com Chris Habit – State Farm Insurance 3305 Sunset Ave 252-443-0036 www.chrishabit.com Micah Shearin – NC Farm Bureau 255 N Eastpointe Ave (Nashville) 252-459-3181 www.ncfbins.com

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools

BEST DAY SPA

BEST MANICURIST SAVANNAH BASS JESSICA BREWER - Finalist BEST HAIR SALON - Finalist BEST NAIL SALON - Finalist BEST TANNING SALON - Finalist BEST MESSAGE THERAPIST HEATHER ROGERS - Finalist

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools salutes: BEST SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Quintin Mangano - Nashville Elementary School Brian Hopkins - Northern Nash High School

BEST TEACHER: Tressa Bissette - Southern Nash Middle School Betsy Hester - Rocky Mount High School Garrett Shearin - Nashville Elementary School

Congratulations to our educators and administrators!

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Best Locksmith CHRIS WEBB CHRIS WEBB LOCKSMITH 708 Vestal Rd 252-442-4976 Finalists Dee Warren – Moore’s Locksmith 247 S Washington St. 252-446-7012 www.mooreslocksmith.com

Tony Phan – Paradise Salon 802 E Washington St.#C (Nashville) 252-459-8814 Jerry Gaskins – Polished Look 319 Nash St. 252-442-0543

Best Massage Thearpist BRITTANY MILLER – FIT 4 LIFE 3020 Sunset Ave 252-985-0006 Find us on facebook

Seth Varney – Moore’s Locksmith 247 S Washington St 252-446-7012 www.mooreslocksmith.com Billy Edmondson – Cecil’s Locksmith 976 Phillips Rd 252-442-9026

Best Manicurist

SAVANNAH BASS THE GARDEN DAY SPA 3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9541 www.thegardenspa.net Finalists Jessica Brewer – The Garden Day Spa 3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9541 www.thegardenspa.net

WINNER

Thank you to all who voted us Best Denist and Best Dentist Office!

121 Azimuth Court, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

(252) 443-1158 24 | Readers’ Choice Awards | 2018

Finalists Heather Rogers – The Garden Day Spa 3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9541 www.thegardenspa.net Beverly Finch – Miller & Clark Chiropractic 2474 Sunset Ave. #107 252-446-8800 www.millerclarkchiropractic.com

THANK YOU We Now Sell Granite!

WINNER

Floor Covering Winner

Best Nurse FRANKIE WILLIAMS - RMFMC 804 English Rd. www.rmfmc.com Finalists Carrie Bass – Dr. Kinnard – Boice-Willis Clinic 100 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-451-3100 - www.boice-willis.com Susan Rackley – Boice-Willis Clinic 100 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-451-3100 - www.boice-willis.com Melissa Bass - Nash UNC Healthcare 2460 Curtis Ellis Dr. - 252-962-8000 www.nashunchealthcare.org

Best OB-Gyn

Finalists Dr. Christina Peyton – Nash OB-Gyn 200 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-443-5941 www.nashobgyn.com Dr. Matt Collins – Nash OB-Gyn 200 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-443-5941 www.nashobgyn.com Dr. Dennis Van Zant – Nash OB-Gyn 200 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-443-5941 www.nashobgyn.com

Best Optometrist / Eye Doctor DR. MIKE JOHNSON – MY EYE DOCTOR 901 N Winstead Ave #190 252-937-7777 www.myeyedr.com

DR. DAVID LEE – VIDANT WOMEN’S CARE 2704 N Main St (Tarboro) 252-823-6333 www.vidanthealth.com

Finalists Dr. Charlotte High – Rocky Mount Eye 400 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-443-1006 www.rockymounteye.com

Thank you for your votes!

Voted #1 Manufactured Home Dealer for Over 5 Years!

Rocky Mount for your support & for voting!

Carpet Cleaning Finalist finalist 2 Room Special

We offer: • Sales • Service • Installation • Carpet • Vinyl • Tile • Laminate • Hardwood • Floor Repairs

Michelle Manning – Living Well Therapies 3204 Sunset Ave Ste A 252-813-7221 www.rockymountmassage.com

$65.00 Whole House Special

$99.00

Best Best Exterminator Exterminator AlAN AlAN KING! KING!

WINNER

(up to 1,000 square feet)

Senior Discount Available 24 Hr. Emergency Service

EXPRESS FLOORS COME SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION:

111 W Nashville Dr. • Nashville NC

Call: 252-266-1700 • xpressfloors.com

4106 Sunset Ave Rocky Mount, NC 27804 252-937-8878 fax: 252-937-6628

Thank You For Voting Us #1 For Mobile Homes.

Manufactured, modular and mobile homes offered with unparalleled options, comfort and quality at all price points.

2120 NWesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804

252-442-9988

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Dr. Thomas Akers – Eye Care Center 3044 Sunset Ave 252-443-7011 www.eyecarecenter.com Dr. Pat Stanford-Adams – Eye Care Center 819 Tiffany Blvd 252-972-2020 3044 Sunset Ave 252-443-7011

Best Paramedic / EMT Michael Baker Nash County Finalists Adam Fisher – Nash County

Best Pediatrician

Best Personal Trainer

MIKE DIXON OAKDALE BAPTIST CHURCH 13037 US 64 Alternate 252-442-6587

DR. VASANTH BALIGA BOICE-WILLIS CLINIC 100 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-451-3100 www.boice-willis.com

BRYAN SWEET

Finalists Michael Cloer – Englewood Baptist Church 1350 S Winstead Ave 252-937-8254 www.englewoodbaptist.com

Finalists Dr. Paul Kinnaird – Boice-Willis Pediatrics 100 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-451-3100 www.boice-willis.com

James Gailliard – Word Tabernacle 821 Word Plaza 252-442-2925 www.wordtab.net

Dr. James Grant – Boice-Willis Clinic 100 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-451-3100 www.boice-willis.com

Father Tim Mears – OLPH 315 Hammond St. 252-972-1971 www.olphrm.com

Dr. David Brantley – Boice-Willis Clinic 100 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-451-3100 www.boice-willis.com

Adam Gibson – Nash County Brooks Williams – Edgecombe County Rescue

Thank you for voting us Best Gun Shop & Best Pawn Shop! WINNER

Best Pastor / Priest

1

Swimming Pool & Spa Company!

Ronnell Edmonds – Planet Fitness 1271 Cobb Corners Dr 888-237-9005 www.planetfitness.com Norris Morgan – Key Fitness 145 Nashville Commons Dr 252-459-5055 www.keyfitnessnashville.com

Carrying quality name brand furniture including:

2018

• Craftmaster • Paula Deen • Catnapper • Klaussner • Vaughan Bassett • Universal • Edgecombe Upholstery • And more!

WINNER

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our customers and friends for allowing us to supply your swimming pool needs for 43 years!

1610 Sunset Avenue • Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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Finalists Jay Waley – Crossfit Naos 586 English Rd #51 252-452-0887 www.crossfitnaos.com

“BEST FURNITURE COMPANY”

Thank you Rocky Mount

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Open Mon - Fri 9-6; Sat 10-1 PHONE 252-443-1668

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2522 Sunset Ave Rocky Mount, NC 27804

BULL SWEET FITNESS

(Across from City Lake)

252-446-7946

www.swimworldpoolsnc.com

Viverette Furniture 140 N. W. Main Street • Rocky Mount

252-446-6598

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Best Pharmacist

Best Photographer

Best Plumber

Best Police Officer

ANGELA STOKES NORTHSIDE PHARMACY 3920 Bishop Rd 252-985-4263 www.rockymountfamilypharmacy.com

CHRISTINA VALENTINE CHRISTINA VALENTINE PHOTOGRAPHY 105 E Church (Tarboro) 252-308-3133 www.christinavalentine.com

JASON SESSOMS JASON SESSOMS PLUMBING 252-885-0218 FIND US ON FACEBOOK

CORPORAL BRAD SUMMERLIN RMPD

Finalists Allison Harris – Sam’s Club 300 Tarrytown Center 252-443-7555 www.samsclub.com

Finalists Garry Hodges – Sunset Studios 1368 Benvenue Rd. 252-937-8211 www.sunset-studios.com

Randy Crawford – Medical Park Pharmacy 901 N Winstead Ave 252-443-7979

Bill Goode – Bill Goode Photography 1914 W. Howard Ave (Tarboro) 252-823-1383 www.billgoode.com

Mickey League – Almand’s Drug Store 3621 Sunset Ave 252-443-3138 www.almanddrugstore.com

Brittany Glover – Brittany Glover Photography 252-903-9270 www.brittanygloverphotography.com

JOYNER’S Heating & Air Conditioning SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION

Finalists

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR PATIENTS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE IN US!

THANK YOU for allowing us to serve you and help you improve your health and your life!

THANK YOU for making us your FIRST CHOICE in Corrective Chiropractic Care!

Thank You For Voting For Us!

Danny Threatt – Danny’s Plumbing Route 11 Box 478 252-904-1230

Donnie Brown – Metro Maintenance

MARY GRACE DAUGHTRIDGE MGD REALTY 919 Eastern Ave. 252-908-2500 www.marygracedaughtridge.com

1175 Jeffreys Rd 252-977-2730 www.metro-maintenance.com George Ashley – Ashley’s Plumbing 3718 S. Halifax 252-442-7089

613 Chester St, Rocky Mount

We appreciate your business & continued support!

Residential Specialists

Thank You For Voting Us One of Your Top Finalists! finalist “Best Exterminator” We Appreciate Your Business!

Dylan and Suzanne

Sales-Service • Replacements Trane Factory Trained State lic #17191

P.O. Box 216 • Tarboro, NC XterminatorNC@iCloud.com

WINNER JACK MCMANUS

Alvin Joyner Owner 51 Yrs. Experience

www.joynershvac.com 100%Subject FINANCING AVAILABLE to credit approval, see store for details 28 | Readers’ Choice Awards | 2018

“Over 41 Years Experience”

For those that may not have tried Chiropractic Care, make TODAY that day you decide you finally want to be your very best. Call TODAY to receive your Spinal Screening and learn how you can unleash your fullest healthcare potential.

Finalists Brett Hill – Moorefield Real Estate 2623 Sunset Ave 252-955-1350 www.bretthillrealtor.com

Thank You For Voting Us No. 1!

Serving Rocky Mount Since 1974

We at Treanor Chiropractic Wellness Center are dedicated to caring for you, educating you and elevating you to your highest healthcare potential!

Shawn Battle – RMPD

Best Real Estate Agent

trane.com

442-9211

Jonathan Denotter – RMPD

www.dannysplumbingnc.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Service On All Makes And Models

Finalists Christopher Driver – RMPD

SERVICE ON All mAkES ANd mOdElS

252-977-3735!

252-883-3992 252-883-0285

When You See a Bug Don’t Panic, Call The Xterminator!

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Jen Dwyer – WPI – Dwyer & Assoc.

205 S. 1st St (Nashville) 252-266-7083 www.wpi-properties.com Jo Ellen Reams – Keffer Reams Team Realty 120 N Franklin St 252-210-3881 www.kefferreamsteam.com

Best School Principal BETH COVALO ROCKY MOUNT ACADEMY 1313 Avondale Ave 252-443-4126 www.rmacademy.com Finalists Quintin Mangano – Nashville Elementary 209 E. Virginia St. 252-451-2877 www.nes.nrms.org Brian Hopkins – Northern Nash High 4230 Green Hill Rd 252-937-9040

www.nrms.k12.nc.us Judy Leonard – New Life Christian Academy 812 Instrument Dr. 252-443-6560 www.newlifeacademyrm.com

Best Teacher TRESSA BISSETTE SOUTHERN NASH MIDDLE 5301 NC 581 (Spring Hope) 252-937-9020 www.nrms.k12.nc.us Finalists Betsy Hester – Rocky Mount High 1400 Bethlehem Rd 252-937-9050 www.nrms.k12.nc.us Garrett Shearin – Nashville Elemenatry 209 E. Virginia Ave 252-451-2877 www.nrms.k12.nc.us Tammy Powell – Bulluck Elementary 3090 Bulluck School Rd 252-985-3456 www.nrms.k12.nc.us

Best Veterinarian DR. MICHAEL HICK HICK ANIMAL CLINIC 3200 SUNSET AVE. 252-443-5994 WWW.HICKANIMALCLINIC.COM Finalists Dr. Stephanie Zick – Coats Veterinary 4710 Sunset Ave 252-407-1616 www.coatsvet.com Dr. Bob Cameron – Riverside Veterinary Hospital 99 Success Ct 252-442-3636 www.riversidevet.org Dr. Pam Childress – Nash County Animal Hospital 926 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-459-4001 www.nashpetcare.com

Thanks For Voting For Us As a Finalist For Best Breakfast!

“Voted Best Auto Mechanic” Tripps Automotive

In the 2018 Readers Choice Awards Survey Poll Held by the Rocky Mount Telegram

Thank You For Your Support And Confidence!

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Finalists Hampton Village 2443 Hurt Dr 252-937-2822 www.hamptonvillage.com Colony Square 1000 Colony Square 252-446-2255 Wildwood Trace 2140 Pine Tree Ln 252-977-7090 www.wildwoodtracell.com

Action Health Staffing Home Care && Home Care Services Services 252-451-1113 

Congratulations to all our Reader’s Choice Finalists!

We offer old fashioned cooking at its best!

Come join us for breakfast or lunch and enjoy Smith’s BBQ, country ham, country link and patty sausage, along with many other of our famous products!

Take-out orders are also available, so give us a call!

(252) 443-0418 Tuesday-Saturday 6:30am-2pm Closed Sunday and Monday

TAU VALLEY 237 S. Winstead Ave 252-316-2302 www.tauvalley.com

We are glad you feel the same about us! 

TM

WINNER

Best Apartment Community

  WE THINK YOU ARE #1!

SMITH’S

Steve Tripp

Best Places

Best Kid’s Clothing Store Best Men’s Clothing Store Best Shoe Store Best Women’s Clothing

Best Men’s Clothing Store

Best Kid’s Clothing Store

Best Shoe Store

1100 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

(252) 977-6464 • www.goldeneastcrossing.com

VOTED BEST OVERALL EMPLOYER! 

 OUTSTANDING PEOPLE - OUTSTANDING CARE    Since 1999 Action Health Staffing has been  honored to serve those with home care 

needs. If you are interested in a custom care plan that mirrors your wishes and reflects your needs give us a call.

We look forward to assisting you!

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Best Appliance Repair BOB’S APPLIANCE 1888 Sunset Ave 252-442-7126 www.bobsapplianceserviceinc.com Finalists Freeman’s TV & Appliance 726 E Washington (Nashville) 252-459-2616 After Hours Appliance 232 Crown View Ln (Battleboro) 252-903-3080 Appliance Solutions 8938 West Mount Dr 252-443-0761

Best Assisted Living Facility BREKENRIDGE RETIREMENT 2500 Hunter Hill Rd 252-443-5400 www.brekenridgeretirement.com

THANK YOU ROCKY MOUNT FOR VOTING US #1!

Finalists Spring Arbor Assisted Living 1251 S Winstead Ave. 252-469-0990 www.springarborliving.com Brookdale Senior Living 650 Gold Rock Rd 252-446-6005 www.brookdale.com Autumn Care of Nash 1210 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-462-0070 www.saberhealth.com

Best Auto Body Shop DON’S BODY SHOP 1181 S WESLEYAN BLVD 252-977-6021 Finalists Medlin Brothers 829 Hunter Hill Rd 252-443-1912 www.medlinbrothers.com

Golf Membership Test Drive!

Tharrington’s Auto Works 1212 Construction Dr. 252-451-1015 www.tharringtonsautoworks.com Gerber Auto Body 2723 S Browntown Rd 252-443-0060 www.gerbercollision.com

Best Auto Detailer DAVENPORT AUTOPARK 600 ENGLISH RD 252-937-7500 WWW.DAVENPORTAUTO.COM Finalists Top Shelf Mobile David Dugas 252-567-9071 Find us on Facebook Joey Griffin Kia 3249 N Church Rd 252-937-2222 www.joeygriffinkia.com Capital Ford 2012 Stone Rose Dr. 252-977-1234 www.capitalfordrockymount.net

Best Bank / Credit Union

928 N Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 • (252) 446-7292

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• No Dues until December 1st • 50% off Joining Fee - due Dec.1st.

• Receive $300 Membership Credit - Dec. 1st

“ Conditions so good we think they will improve your game!”

SECU 3357 Sunset Ave 252-443-7021 2550 Benvenue Rd 252-985-0311 805 N Fairview Rd 252-212-3310 www.ncsecu.org

Finalists Southern Bank 224 South Franklin St 252-977-2825 3690 Sunset Ave 252-443-7800 230 Sunset Ave. STE C 252-977-6935 3700 N Wesleyan Bvld 252-275-7226 1405 Benvenue Rd. 252-407-7777 107 Fairview Rd 252-443-1237 www.southernbank.com BB&T 2632 Sunset Ave 252-443-5026 1114 Benvenue Rd 252-977-9788 147 N Winstead Ave 252-443-0007 www.bbt.com PNC Bank 3600 Sunset Ave 252-454-3652 1280 Benvenue Rd 252-454-3690 131 N Church St 252-454-4933 1334 W Raleigh Rd 252-451-2602 1480 Hunter Hill Rd 252-451-2602 1417 N Church St. 252-407-1462 www.pnc.com

Best Barber Shop ENGLEWOOD BARBER SHOP 1135 JEFFREYS RD 252-442-8902 Finalists Walnut Barber Shop 709 Walnut St. 252-442-2833 The Barber Room 3000 Sunset Ave. 252-443-3400 His & Hers of Nashville 623 E. Washington St. (Nashville) 252-459-5050

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Best Car Wash

Best Carpet Cleaning Service

Best Cell Phone Service

AUTO BELL CAR WASH 1320 Independence Dr 252-977-1655 www.autobell.com

BRITT’S CARPET SERVICE 5838 Dortches Blvd 252-443-3822 www.brittscarpetnc.com

VERIZON 767 Word Plaza # 107 252-443-3632 959 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-2255 1511 Benvenue Rd 252-985-2554 161 Nashville Commons Rd 252-459-8856 www.verizon.com

Finalists Tidal Wave Auto Spa 1615 Benvenue Rd 706-938-0991 www.tidalwaveautospa.com Shell Rapid Lube & Auto Spa 2810 Sunset Ave 252-451-0600 www.shelllubeandautospa.com Squeaky Clean 4093 Sunset Ave 252-210-2832 2595 Sunset Ave 252-210-2832

Finalists Wilkin’s Carpet Cleaning 1357 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-32-76 www.wilkinscarpetcleaning.com Chem Dry 3763 Dortches Blvd 252-443-4433 Express Floors 6154 W Mount Dr. 252-266-1700 www.xpressfloors.com Alden’s Carpet 354 Thomas Rd 252-314-5351 www.aldenscarpetcare.com

Finalists US Cellular 2520 Sunset Ave 252-937-1811 1440 Jeffreys Rd 252-937-2355 www.uscellular.com Sprint 1243 Cobb Corners Dr 252-977-0650 www.sprint.com Straight Talk www.straighttalk.com

Best Chiropractic Office Special thanks to our loyal customers and friends for supporting Bottoms Tire and Automotive Center.

Serving the Twin Counties for 32 years!

Thank you for voting Glenn Bottoms as one of your top favorites for “Best Auto Mechanic” in the 2018 Reader’s Choice Survey Contest!

STONEPARK CHILDCARE(S) Inc. Our family at Stonepark Childcare and Stonepark Afterschool Gang are thankful for your votes and continued support for over 25 years! It is a privilege to be a positive part of your child's life. Your total satisfaction in our work means everything to us and your children.

We will always strive to be the very best.

finalist

Bottoms Tire and Automotive Center, Inc. 151 May Drive, Rocky Mount, NC

252-446-9466

Open Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

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513 oldmill road (252) 443-3218 6 weekS - pre-k

Stonepark afterSchool gang, inc.

1261 S. winStead ave.

(252) 443-2544 all School ageS

www.stoneparkchildcare.com

Church on the Rise 3520 Bishop Rd 252-972-7473 www.churchrise.org

Best Computer & Electronics Repair COOL GEEKS 150 E THOMAS ST 252-212-1551 WWW.COOLGEEKSNC.COM Finalists Sunset Computer Techs 2527 Sunset Ave. - 252-210-9335 www.sunsetcomputertechs.com Office Depot 1321 Cobb Corners 252-442-5140 www.officedepot.com MRL Network Solutions 3013 Zebulon Rd 252-557-4333 www.mrlnetworks.com

Best Consignment Store

Treanor Chiropractic 4161 Capital Dr 252-210-490 www.treanorchiropractic.com

JODY’S OF NASHVILLE 227 W Washington St 252-459-2083 www.jodysofnashville.com

Best Church Stonepark childcare, inc. #2

Word Tabernacle 821 Word Plaza 252-442-2925 www.wordtab.net

Finalists Miller & Clark Chiropractic 2747 Sunset Ave 252-446-8800 www.millerclarkchiropractic.com

Rocky Mount Chiropractic 116 N Circle Dr. 252-451-0039 www.rockymountchiropractic.com

• Specializing in Foreign and Domestic Repairs • Drivetrain Installation and Replacement • Four Wheel Alignments • Oil Changes & More

Towing Service Available Call 252-813-9004

HAMMER CHIROPRACTIC 3123 Sunset Ave 252-4437400 www.drhammerchiro.com

Finalists Englewood Baptist Church 1350 S Winstead Ave 252-937-8254 www.englewoodbaptist.com

OAKDALE BAPTIST CHURCH 13037 US 64 Alt. 252-442-6587 www.obcbaptist.org

Finalists Yours & Mine Boutique 3006 Sunset Ave 252-985-0002

Best Convenience Store SHEETZ 3 Convenient locations www.sheetz.com

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Finalists L&L Food Stores 15 Locations in Rocky Mount

Kidz Place 2 Bee 1005 E Washington St (Nashville) 252-459-3862

Speedway 18 Convenient locations www.speedway.com

Best Day Spa

Faulkners in Red Oak 8155 Red Oak Blvd 252-937-1777

Best Day Care Center ALL SMILES DAY CARE 1028 N Winstead Ave 252-443-6556

THE GARDEN DAY SPA 3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9451 www.thegardendayspa.net Finalists Jon Chelle’s Spa & Salon 129 Foy Dr. 252-937-4161 www.jonchellesspa.com

Finalists Stonepark Child Care Four Area Locations www.stoneparkchildcare.com

Head II Toe Salon & Spa 856 Country Club Rd 252-937-6229 ww.headiitoedayspa.com

First Baptist Church Day Care 200 S Church St 252-446-9113 www.fbcrm.org

Living Well Therapies 3204 Sunset Ave. Ste A 252-813-7221

Holden Temporaries, Inc.

Thank You Rocky Mount for Voting Us a Finalist For Best Employment Service!

Aaron Rhodes

Collin Rhodes

252-210-3007

Thanks for Voting us for Best Gun Shop!

Best Dental Office

Best Fitness Center

HUNT & HUNT DENTISTRY 111 Candlewood Rd 252-443-2328 www.rockymountdentalarts.com

PLANET FITNESS 1271 Cobb Corners 252-442-5600 www.planetfitness.com

Finalists Woodard Dentistry 121 Azimuth Ct 252-443-1158 Barringer & Crestetto 901 N Winstead Ave. 252-443-7331 www.oralsurgeryinrmt.com Dr. Ronnie Lloyd 105 W Church St. (Nashville) 252-459-2561 www.nashvillencdentist.com Rocky Mount Smilemakers 165 Kandemor Ln. 252-443-6443 www.rockymountsmilemakers.com

Employee Specialist

Best Floor Covering

CLEAN CLEAN DRY CLEANER 3 locations in Rocky mount 252-443-4700

EXPRESS FLOORS 6154 West Mount Dr. 252-266-1700 www.expressfloors.com

Finalists Imperial Dry Clean 571 N Raleigh St 252-442-2159 VIP Cleaners 3468 Sunset Ave 252-937-8768 ACME of Nashville 200 S Boddie St 252-459-2315

Best Employment Service

252-451-0004 3024 Zebulon Road, P.O. Box 8523 Rocky Mount, NC

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Carpet One 1117 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-2311 www.carpetlandandcarpetonerockymount.com The Rug Shack 3763 Dortches Blvd 252-443-2433 www.rugshacknc.com

Hampton Village 2463 Hurt Drive • Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Kelly Services 1701 Sunset Ave #102 - 252-972-9732 www.kellyservices.us

Best Flower Shop

Guns • Ammo Hunting Supplies

Manpower 110 Fountain Park Dr. Ste J11 252-977-3722 www.manpower.com

DRUMMOND’S FLORIST & GIFTS 3689 Dortches Blvd 252-442-6110 www.drummondsflorist.com

Your Employment Needs Are Our Personal Concern

We offer Health Ins. & 401 K Benefits to our employees.

Finalists Hometown Flooring 2730 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-9500 www.hometownflooringcenter.com

Brewer’s Flooring 1424 Beal St 252-883-6037 Find us on Facebook

Regional Manager

We are a Drug Free Workplace

Crossfit Naos 586 English Rd #51 252-452-0887 www.crossfitnaos.com

Finalists Holden Temporaries 3024 Zebulon Rd. - 262-451-0004 www.holdentemporaries.net

Jennifer Gold

Clerical • Construction • Industrial General Labor • Warehouse • Payroll Services

Fit 4 Life 3020 Sunset Ave. 252-985-0006 www.fit4lifenc.com

Best Dry Cleaner

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL 841 S. Wesleyan Blvd.

252-443-1199 Delilah Tillery

Finalists Harrison Family YMCA 1000 Independence Dr. 252-972-9622 www.harrisonfamily.org

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Finalists Smith’s Florist 1906 Sunset Ave 252-442-2024 www.smithsflorist.com Madalyn’s Flowers 221 W Washington St (Nashville) 252-459-7181 Country Creations 125 W Church St. (Nashville) 252-459-7748 www.countrycreationsflorist.com

Best Funeral Homes WHEELER & WOODLIEF FUNERAL HOME 1130 N Winstead Ave 252-451-8800 www.wheeler-woodlief.com Finalists Cornerstone Funeral Home & Cremations 1052 S First St. (Nashville) 252-459-0001 www.cornerstonefuneralhomeandcreamations.com

Hunter-Odom Funeral Services 121 S Fairview Rd 252-977-3122 wwwhunterodomfuneralservices.com Johnson’s Funeral Home & Cremations 661 English Rd 252-937-8886 www.johnsonsfuneralandcreamtions.com

Best Furniture Company VIVERETTE’S FURNITURE 140 NW Main St 252-446-6598 www.viverettefurniture.com Finalists Hardee’s Furniture 4603 Hwy 301 S 252-977-2325 www.hardeesfurniture.com Bulluck Furniture 124 S Church St. 252-446-1138 www.bulluckfurniture.com

Special Thanks For Your Votes

Thank you To our CusTomers!

THANK YOU FOR T VOTING US BEST CARPE CLEANING SERVICE

Friendly Service Family Owned And Operated!

FULL SERVICE GRILL Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Best Hot Dogs and Sandwiches

WE ARE ALSO YOUR PLACE FOR CARPET, PREFINISHED HARDWOOD, VINYL & LAMINATE FLOORING! Sales & Installation • Sales on All In-Stock Carpet, Vinyl & Laminate

5838 DORTCHES BLVD., (HWY. 43), ROCKY MOUNT / 443-3822 M-F: 9-5. SAT BY APPT.

Soups, Salads, Daily Specials Hershey’s Hand Dipped Ice Cream and Milkshakes Stop in and See Us Today!

Hours: Mon - Fri 5:00 am - 10:00 pm Sat - Sun 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

8155 Red Oak Blvd., Red Oak, NC 27868

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Joey & Denise Barden Family Owned & Operated

“Thanks for Voting for us, Rocky Mount!”

We offer full service flooring with expert installation for Commercial & Residential.

Product line includes: Carpet, Hardwoods, Laminate, Vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Tile & Planks, Dayln Rugs, Company C Rugs & Bedding, TimberBlind MetroShades, Hand-painted furniture & canvas art.

Call or stop by our showroom today!!

(252) 443-2433 www.rugshacknc.com 3763 Dortches Blvd.

Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Best Electrician and Best Electrical Contractor

Davis Furniture 163 SE Main St 252-443-0163 www.davisfurniturecompany.com

Finalists CW Outfitters 2463 Hurt Dr. 252-210-3007

Best Gift Shop / Accessories

American Jewelry & Pawn 4510 Sunset Ave 252-937-4482 www.americanjewelryandpawn.com

KENDALL’S HALLMARK 3623 Sunset Ave 252-443-2203 www.hallmark.com Finalists Bailey’s Fine Jewelry 117 S Winstead Ave 252-443-7676 www.baileybox.com Almand’s Drug Store 3621 Sunset Ave 252-443-3138 1329 Tarboro St. 252-446-0014 www.almandsdrugstore.com

SUNSHINE HAIR DESIGN 1601 Andrew St (Tarboro) 252-823-2683 Find us on Facebook Finalists Hair Trends 1059 N Winstead Ave. 252-442-4247 Salon Moxie 2929 Zebulon Rd 252-451-7924 www.salonmoxierockymount.squarespace.com

John’s Gifts & Reproductions 1081 N Winstead Ave 252-443-2403 www.johnsgiftsnc.com

The Garden Day Spa 3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9451 www.thegardenspa.net

Best Golf Course

Best Heairng Aid Center

BENVENUE COUNTRY CLUB 100 Southern Blvd 252-443-2141 www.benvenuecountryclub.com

CAROLINA AUDIOLOGY 4065 Capital Dr. 252-977-4327 www.caarmt.com

Finalists Belmont Lakes Golf Course 201 Belmont Clubway 252-937-0800 www.belmontlakegolfclub.com Northgreen Country Club 930 Northgreen Ln 252-446-7224 www.northgreengolf.net

WINNER

Best Hair Salon

Birchwood Country Club 901 Birchwood Dr. (Nashville) 252-459-3910 www.birchwoodcc.net

johnbarneselectric.com

Best Gun Shop

252-442-7002

CAROLINA JEWELRY PAWN & GUN 2522 Sunset Ave 252-443-1668 www.cjpgnc.com

Finalists Down East Hearing 1356 Benvenue Rd 252-442-3335 www.downeasthearingcare.com Avada Audiology & Hearing 3132 Sunset Ave. 252-557-4094 www.avada.com

Best Home Health Agency QUALITY HOME STAFFING 2639 Sunset Ave. 252-451-0047 Finalists Kindred Home Health 4013 Capital Dr. 252-443-7083 Nash County Home Health Agency 200 W. Washington St. (Nashville) 252-446-1777

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Amada Senior Care 3700 Sunset Ave. Ste. B 252-231-2861

Best Home Maintenance Service METRO MAINTENANCE 1175 Jeffreys Rd 252-977-2730 www.metro-maintenance.com Finalists Hopkins Construction & Home Repair 252-937-8917 Maintenance Free 2841 Berkly Dr. www.maintenancefreellc.com

Best Hotel/Motel DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 651 N Winstead Ave 252-937-6888 www.doubletree-1hilton.com

finalist

Grateful to God for allowing me to work with so many wonderful clients that have become friends.

I appreciate your loyalty and vote.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve our great community!

Finalists Holiday Inn 200 Enterprise Dr 252-937-7100 www.holidayinn.com Hampton Inn 530 N Winstead Ave 252-937-6333 www.hamptoninn.com Homewood Suites 231 Gateway Blvd 252-451-4004 www.homewoodsuites.com

Best HVAC Service JACK MCMANUS HEATING & AC 114 Forest View (Nashville) 252-316-2532 Finalists Joyner’s Heating & AC 613 Chester St 252-442-9211 www.joynershvac.com

Shearin Heating & Cooling, LLC 1242 Construction Dr. 252-937-4707 www.shearinheatingandcooling.com Metro Maintenance 1175 Jeffreys Rd 252-977-2730 www.metro-maintenance.com

Best Insurance Agency NC FARM BUREAU 3 area locations www.ncfbins.com Finalists State Farm 3 area locations www.statefarm.cm Nationwide 6 Area locations www.nationwide.com Allstate 2 area locations www.allstate.com

Best Internet Provider SUDDENLINK 783 Word Plaza STE 103 252-443-1592 www.suddenlink.com Finalists CenturyLink 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-4164 www.centurylink.com Spectrum 855-797-7712 www.spectrum.com

Best Jewelry Store BAILEY’S FINE JEWELRY 117 Winstead Ave 252-443-7676 www.baileybox.com

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Finalists Osborne Jewelers 3659 Sunset Ave 252-443-1985 Kay Jewelers 1100 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-7664 www.kay.com Carolina Jewelry Pawn & Gun 2522 Sunset Ave 252-443-1668 www.cjpgnc.com

Best Kid’s Clothing Store THE RED CABOOSE 125 S Winstead Ave 252-937-4692 Finalists The Children’s Place 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-6636 www.childrensplace.com Belk 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-2355 www.belk.com

Best Lawn / Tree Service COCKRELL’S TREE SERVICE 1109 W Battleboro Ave. (Battleboro) 252-442-0548 Finalists Michael Gary Lawn Service 107 E. Circle Dr. 252-443-9464 Maintenance Free Lawn Care, LLC 2841 Berkley Dr. 252-469-8036 Berry Landscaping 1730 Hunter Hill Rd 252-452-6892

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Best Mattress Store MATTRESS FIRM 794 Sutters Creek 252-443-1259 www.mattressfirm.com Finalists Southern Mattress 1812 Cokey Rd 252-446-1101 www.southernmattressnc.com Elm City Furniture 101 W. Main St. (Elm City) 252-236-4455 www.elmcityfurniture.net

Best Medical Supply Store ALMAND’S DRUG STORE 3621 Sunset Ave. 252-443-3138 1329 Tarboro St. 252-446-0014 www.almandsdrugstore.com

Finalists Home Medical Supply 122 Jones Rd 252-443-7949

Joyner’s Memorial 2009 US Hwy 301 S (Wilson) 252-291-6160 www.joynersmemorial.com

Ideal Home Medical 1147 Jeffreys Rd 252-937-2266

Best Men’s Clothing

Southside Pharmacy 98 Dodd St. (Spring Hope) 252-478-5969 www.southsidepharm.com

Best Memorial / Monument Services AN EVERLASTING MEMORY MONUMENT CO. 1036 N Winstead Ave 252-937-7399 www.aneverlastingmemory.net Finalists Legacy Memorial 1150 N Winstead Ave 252-442-8088 www.go2gmg.com

THANKS FOR CHOOSING THE Y FOR BEST WEIGHT LOSS CENTER! Join today or check out all options for a healthy lifestyle!

HARRISON FAMILY YMCA 252-972-9622 harrisonfamilyY.org

1000 Independence Drive Rocky Mount

BRING THIS AD IN TO USE AS A FREE GUEST PASS! *Expires 12/31/2018

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“Thank you to the many families that have trusted us with their loved one’s memorial. It is an honor to work with families from all over the area.”

Legacy Memorials

Quality, Value, Service since 1933

We Appreciate Your Votes of Confidence For BEST FURNITURE COMPANY

Thank you for voting us one of your favorites!

In Store Financing and 90-Days No Interest Available!

163 SE Main St.

1150 North Windstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 252-442-8088

Finalists Belk 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-2355 www.belk.com JC Penney 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-972-6800 www.jcpennney.com

Best Mobile Home Sales

Davis Furniture Company

finalist

JOS. A. BANK 129 S Winstead Ave 252-451-0911 www.josabank.com

Historical Downtown Rocky Mount

CLAYTON HOMES 2120 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-9988

www.claytonhomesofrockymount.com

Finalists Frank’s Home Place 901 E Washington St (Nashville) 252-459-7132 www.frankshomeplace.com

Best Nail Salon PARADISE SALON 802 E Washington St. 252-459-8814 Find us on Facebook Finalists The Garden Day Spa & Salon 3660 Sunset Ave. 252-451-9451 www.thegardenspa.net PI Nails 1252 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-8448 Nail Max & Spa 1352 Benvenue Rd 252-366-3333

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE AS

BEST CHURCH BEST PASTOR - MIKE DIXON

Oakwood Mobile Homes 1390 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-316-8245 www.oakwoodhomesrockymount.com

Best Motorcycle Dealer BLACK CAT HARLEY DAVIDSON 928 N Winstead Ave 252-446-7292 www.blackcatharley.com

446-0163 Open: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM, Sat. 9AM-2PM Closed Sunday

Twin County Motorsports 2800 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-2191 www.twincountymotorsports.com

Finalists Rock City Powersports 435 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-316-8035

WINNER

In The 2018 Reader’s Choice Survey Poll!

We feel truly blessed by you and our Father in Heaven!

OAKDALE BAPTIST CHURCH 13037 US 64 Alt. West Hwy. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

obcbaptist.org

252-442-6587

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Best New Car Dealership

Best Oil Change

DAVENPORT AUTOPARK 600 English Rd. 252-937-7500 www.davenportauto.com

EXPRESS LUBE 965 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-1711

Finalists Joey Griffin Kia 3249 N Church St. 252-937-2222 www.joeygriffinkia.com Rocky Mount Toyota 943 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-0224 www.rockymounttoyota.com Medlin Hyundai 1800 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-2601 www.medlinhyundai.com

T hank You Rocky Mount for your support!

Heartfelt and Sincere Thanks To All of Our Customers, As You Are Why We Are Here!

“BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING” Reader’s Choice Finalist

Shell Rapid Lube & Auto Spa 2810 Sunset Ave 252-451-0600 www.theriptidecarwash.com Pridgen Tire & Auto Center 3521 Sunset Ave 252-937-8473

S A O C TAL

www.pridgentire.com

COASTAL

Davenport Autopark 600 English Rd 252-937-7500

www.davenportauto.com

Winner for Best Accountant DaviD a. Ess, CPa

COASTAL WRECKER SERVICE, INC

Shearin

heating & cooling, llc

252-977-1025

1242 Construction Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804

WATS 1-800-849-1025

(252) 937-4707

Email: ShearinHVAC@aol.com

Servicing All Brands Call For Your Fall Check-Up Estimates For Replacements 3669 Sunset Ave. Westridge Shopping Ctr. Rocky Mount, NC 252-443-5700

Finalists

Commercial Refrigeration License #1234 Electrical License #16017 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning License #9831 (PH-1, 2 & 3-I)

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WINNER Pate, Horton & Ess, P.a.

541 East Park Ave. Nashville, NC 27856 252-459-3186 Ext. 205 252-459-8618 Fax

Best Optical Store EYE CARE CENTER 3044 Sunset Ave 252-443-7011 819 Tiffany Blvd 252-972-2020 www.eyecarecenter.com Finalists My Eye Doctor 901 N Winstead Ave 252-937-7777 www.myeyedoctor.com Eye Mart Express 1525 Benvenue Rd 252-557-2252 www.eyemartexpress.com Rocky Mount Eye 400 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-443-1006 www.rockymounteye.com

Best Overall Employer ACTION HEALTH STAFFING 112 N Winstead Ave 252-451-1131 www.actionhealthstaffing.net Finalists Bailey’s Fine Jewelery 117 Winstead Ave 252-443-7676 www.baileybox.com RMFMC 804 English Rd 252-443-3133 www.rmfmc.com Pfizer 4285 N Wesleyan Blvd

Best Overall Medical Practice

WINNER • Light & Heavy Duty • Air Cushions - Lo-Bed Trailer • Wheel Lift - Trailer Dollys • Days & Nights • Local & Long Distance

631 Fenner Road

ROCKY MOUNT

BOICE-WILLIS CLINIC 901 N Winstead Ave 252-937-0200 www.boice-willis.com Finalists RMFMC 804 English Rd 252-443-3133 www.rmfmc.com

Eastern NC Medical Group 1041 Noell Ln 252-451-2700 10589 NC 97 252-442-1807 www.encmg.com Vidant Family Medical 1473 NC 42 (Pinetops) 252-827-5231 www.vidanthealth.com

Best Pawn Shop CAROLINA JEWELRY PAWN & GUN 2522 Sunset Ave 252-443-1668 www.cjpgnc.com Finalists American Jewelry & Pawn 4510 Sunset Ave 252-937-4482 www.americanjewelryandpawn.com

Best Pet Groomer PETWORKS 1015 West Mount Dr. 252-443-9443 Finalists Pet’s Best Friend 1071 Winstead Ave 252-937-7205 www.petsbestfriendinc.com Paw’s Inn 121 N Circle Dr 252-443-7576 www.pawsinnah.com Coats Veterinary Hospital 4710 Sunset Ave 252-407-1616 www.coatsvet.com

Best Pharmacy WALGREENS PHARMACY 2624 Sunset Ave 252-937-4999 1590 Benvenue Rd 252-212-0381 www.walgreens.com

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Finalists CVS Pharmacy 420 Goldrock Rd 252-442-7188 2605 Sunset Ave. 252-451-1908 731 Sutters Creek 252-937-9863 www.cvs.com Almand’s Drug Store 3621 Sunset Ave 252-443-3138 1329 Tarboro St 252-446-0014 www.almandsdrugstore.com Northside Pharmacy 1041 Noell Dr 252-985-4265 3920 Bishop Rd 252-985-4263 www.rockymountfamilypharmacy.com

Best Plant Nursery ALLEN’S NURSERY 2817 S Halifax Rd 252-937-2302 www.allensnursery.com

Finalists Harper’s Nursery 2343 Oak Level Rd (Nashville) 252-459-2189 www.harpersnursery.net

Best Radio Station

Best Shoe Store

98.5 THE BIG DAWG

SHOE CARNIVAL 1452 Jeffreys Rd 252-451-4952 www.shoecarnival.com

Bass Plant Farm 6256 US Hwy 64(Nashville) 252-459-3828

Life 103.1 Foxy 104.3

Best Pool / Spa Company

Best Real Estate Office

Swimworld Pool & Spa 1610 Sunset Ave 252-446-7946 www.swimworldpoolsnc.com

MOOREFIELD REAL ESTATE 2623 Sunset Ave 252-442-8900 www.moorefieldrealestate.com

Finalists Crystal Clear 1081 N Winstead Ave 252-443-2899 www.crystalclearpoolsllc.com

Finalists Century 21 - The Combs Company 3051 Sunset Ave 252-937-2121 www.c21combs.c21.com

Supreme Pools 4711 Nash St (Wilson) 252-291-7665 www.supremepoolsllc.com

Boone, Hill, Allen & Ricks 2311 Sunset Ave 252-4434148 www.boonehillallenricks.com

THOMAS Caring for life

finalist

Autumn Care of Nash www.saberhealth.com Specializing In Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing Care The staff at Autumn Care of Nash is so honored to be voted Reader’s Choice Finalist 2018 for Best Assisted Living/ Skilled Nursing Facility. We want to graciously thank our former residents, their families, friends, and the community for voting for us and recognizing the compassionate and professional care that we render. Thank you!

1210 Eastern Ave. Nashville, NC 27856

252-462-0070

252-462-0673 (FAX)

MGD Realty 919 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-908-2500 www.marygracedaughtridge.com

W. KING ATTORNEY AT LAW

Thank you for voting us one of your favorites for “Best Bar-B-Que”

3202 Sunset Avenue Suite F Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804

“Thank You For Your Votes” Telephone Office (252) 443-0113 Fax (252) 443-3407

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Finalists Power 95.5

Specializing in...

BBQ • ChiCken and Seafood Catering for all occasions Pig Pickings Are Our Specialty

WE ARE MORE THAN A TIRE STORE! 3521 Sunset Ave. | 937-8473 www.pridgentire.com

Thank You for Voting us THE BEST TIRE STORE and Finalist for BEST OIL CHANGE!

WINNER

Best Roofing Contractor BRIGGS ROOFING 2355 Trooper Ln 252-885-6024 www.briggsroofing.com Finalists Wayne’s Roofing & Gutter 132 Dalewood Dr. 252-442-2636 www.waynesroofingandguttersnc.com B&M Roofing Contractors 2841 N Church St. 252-442-5300 www.bmroofingcontractors.com Jack Collins Roofing 2004 Brentwood Drive 252-883-4857

Finalists Belk 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-2355 www.belk.com Shoe Show 1820 Sunset Ave 252-446-8046 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-9978 www.shoeshow.com Roberson & Dupree Shoe Store 418 N Main St. (Tarboro) 252-823-2754

Best Snack Shop SHEETZ 3 Area Locations www.sheetz.com Finalists Pitstop Shoppe 3649 Sunset Ave 252-937-8899 America’s Best Nut 3041 N Church St. 252-454-0900 www.americasbestnutco.com Spicy Pickle 2931 Zebulon Rd 252-443-3000

Best Tanning Salon SUN SEEKERS 2562 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-8444 Finalists Planet Fitness 1271 Cobb Corners Dr. 252-442-5600 www.planetfitness.com

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The Garden Day Spa & Salon 3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9541 www.thegardenspa.net Sunkissed Tanning 905 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-7219

Best Thrift Shop

Best Tire Store PRIDGEN TIRE & AUTO CENTER 3521 Sunset Ave 252-937-8473 www.pridgentire.com Finalists Carolina Tire 1525 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-7880 www.carolinatirecompany.com

INJOY THRIFT STORE 1020 Liberty Ln 252-442-8484 Finalists Salvation Army 2153 Lawrence Circle Dr. 252-972-0201

Faith Christian Ministries 245 W Washington St. (Nashville) 252-459-7977

Thank you for voting us The BEST Consignment Shop!

• CONSIGNMENT • GIFTS • MONOGRAMMING • JEWELRY • ACCESSORIES

DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDRY “Serving Your Fabricare Needs Since 1947” • Pick-Up & Delivery Service • Drapery Cleaning • Alterations

Dry Cleaning & Coin Laundry Hwy. 301 Sharpsburg 446-5379 937 N. Fairview Rd. 443-1481

Dry Cleaners 2408 Sunset Ave 443-4700 Westridge Shopping Center 443-1394

2404 Sunset Ave 937-7731 Pick-Up & Delivery 443-4700

• Suede & Leather Cleaning

Car Wash 937 N. Fairview Rd.

American Owned and Operated Since 1947 Serving and Supporting Rocky Mount For 70 Years.

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Jammy Mitchell 3713 Dortches Blvd 252-972-2277 www.jammymitchellautosales.com

WINNER

1895 Rolling Acres Nashville, NC (252)459-7868

252-459-2083

Thank you to all our customers for making us #1 Best Dry Cleaner!

Finalists Davenport Autopark 600 English Rd 252-937-7500 www.davenportauto.com

Dean A. Holland Builders

227 W. Washington Street • Nashville, NC 27856

Serving the rocky Mount coMMunity for 25 yearS! Your support and trust in us for your chiropractic needs is what has led us to our success of being rocky Mount’S BeSt chiroPractic office

CenturyLink 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-4453 www.centurylink.com

JACK’S USED CARS 1009 N Church St. 252-977-3333 www.jacksusedcarsllc.com

Best Home Builder

Monday-Friday 10am - 5:30pm • Saturday 10am - 4pm

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Best Used Car Dealership

Sam’s Club 300 Tarrytown Center 252-443-4044

Thanks for your support and confidence. Thank you for allowing us to serve you for over thirty years!

SUDDENLINK 783 Word Plaza 252-443-1592 www.suddenlink.com

Dish Network www.dish.com 844-846-8690

Firestone 1001 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-565-0258

Goodwill Thrift 2824 Zebulon Rd 252-446-4639

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Best TV / Cable / Satellite Providor

3123 SunSet Ave. Rocky Mount, nc 27804

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Rick Davenport Auto 1291 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-1333 www.rickdavenportauto.com

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Best Women’s Clothing THE PAINTED TEACHER 205 W Washington St. (Nashville) 252-888-8408 Find us on Facebook Finalists Belk 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-2355 www.belk.com Talbots 153 S Winstead Ave. 252-937-7237 www.talbots.com Lily & Lane 3669 Sunset Ave 252-43-5700 Find us on Facebook

Best Wrecker Service COASTAL WRECKER 631 Fenner Rd 252-977-1025 Finalists Taylor’s Exxon 907 Eastern Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-7100 www.exxonmobilestations.com Bypass Wrecker Service 1721 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-1450 Big Bully Towing 515 N Church St. 252-673-0732

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Reader’s Choice Award 2018

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