2019 Rocky Mount Telegram Reader's Choice

Reader’s Choice 2019

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Able Home Health Care is locally owned and operated in-home health care service employing quality caregivers to assist individuals and families in living dignified independent lifestyles in their own homes.

Proudly serving the clients of Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax and surrounding counties, we provide innovative, high-quality home care services and respite care to our clients.

Since our beginning in 2000, we’ve made our clients a promise, based on our family’s values and commitment to excellence.

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DRUG STORE Thank You For Voting Us A Winner And Top Finalist In The Best Pharmacy Category!

• BEST MEDICAL SUPPLY STORE

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.

2019 Readers’ Choice Awards Thank you Rocky Mount for voting us

1st Place

Best Internet Provider

1st Place

The Winner - 1st Place (Gold)

Best TV/Cable/ Satellite Provider

• 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.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

1ST PLACE IN READER’S CHOICE!

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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AWARDS Voted Best Pizza in Rocky Mount Silver Finalist - Voted Best Salad Bar Bronze Finalist - Voted Best Soup/Chili

Express Employment Professionals in Rocky Mount have spent the last 25 years finding good jobs for good people. We believe that every person we put to work helps our local area to grow and prosper. Whether you are looking for employees, or are an employee looking for a job, we can help with any staffing challenges you may have.

841 South Wesleyan Boulevard Rocky Mount, NC 27803

252-443-1199

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Asian Food

Bakery

BBQ

Hing Ta

Anne’s Donuts

Smithfield’s Chicken

1276 N. Wesleyan Blvd.

252-985-1828 www.hingtarestaurant.com

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

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse

Winde Jackson Cakes & Catering

191 S Wesleyan Blvd.

252-984-0888 www.ichibannc.com

1272 Independence Dr. 252-446-2253 www.windejacksoncakes.com

Tokyo Express

As You Wish Bakery

2816 Sunset Ave. 252-937-2228 www.tokyoexpressrockymount.com

5586 Red Oak Battleboro Rd 252-314-7132 www.asyouwishbakerync.co

Sunset Studios The Rocky Mount Telegram’s Reader’s Choice Awards are a tradition welcomed with much enthusiasm and a lot of ballot counting. 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: • Charles Ezzell • Amy Beavers • Tyler Ward • Ann Rhodes • Rodney Price Thank you all for participating in this year’s voting!

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

Gene & Darwin Cockrell FULLY INSURED - FREE ESTIMATES BACKHOE SERVICE 1109 W. Battleboro Ave. Battleboro, NC 27809

252-442-0548

Garry E. Hodges Thank you for your vote and support.

Dr. Tim Treanor

CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN

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

Get Adjusted!

Treanor Chiropractic Wellness Center

252-210-3490 Hablamos Español www.treanorchiropractic.com

Check us out on

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Facebook!

Doug Sauls’ BBQ

813 Western Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-4247

Gardner’s BBQ

13 Years In Business

An Everlasting Memory Monument Company

CLEAN CLEAN

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

1331 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-2983 841 Fairview Rd 252-442-5522 Westridge Shopping Center 252-443-3996 www.gardnerfoods.com

Breakfast

1036 N. Winstead Ave Rocky Mount, NC 252.937.7399 family owned & operated Owner: Michelle Viverette-Strickland

252-937-8211

Voted 1st Place Photography

Thanks for voting us #1 COCKRELL’S TREE SERVICE

Photography by

670 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-3032 1169 Eastern Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-0092 www.scnbnc.com

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

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 Car Wash 937 N. Fairview Rd.

American Owned and Operated Since 1947 Serving and Supporting Rocky Mount For 72 Years.

Thank you Rocky Mount and the surrounding areas for supporting us for over 38 years!

Cracker Barrel

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

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

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

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

Smith’s Restaurant

3635 N Halifax Rd 252-443-0418 www.smithsredandwhite.com

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

The Highway Diner 910 N Winstead Ave 252-451-5270

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Caterer

Dessert

Drive Thru

Hunter Hill Cafe

Winde Jackson Cakes & Catering

Chick-Fil-A

501 Old Mill Rd 252-443-1311

1272 Independence Dr. 252-446-2253 www.windejacksoncakes.com

French Fries

McDonald’s

7 Area Locations www.mcdonalds.com

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

Chick-Fil-A

Doug Sauls’ BBQ

Anne’s Donuts

813 Western Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-4247

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

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

Sonic 2804 Sunset Ave 252-451-1127 www.sonicdrivein.com

Bojangles

Winde Jackson Cakes & Catering 1272 Independence Dr. 252-446-2253 www.windejacksoncakes.com

Cup of Coffee

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

Doughnuts

Cookout 1020 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-443-0518 www.cookout.com

HOME MEDICAL SUPPLIES

THOMAS

Wellongate Center 110 Jones Rd. Rocky Mount

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

Anne’s Donuts 2714 Sunset Ave. 252-937-6006 www.annesdonuts.com

Starbucks 550 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-451-0123

969 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-6600 www.krispykreme.com

Dunkin Donuts Trax Coffee Bar 301 S Church St 252-210-3022

2120 Stone Rose Dr. 252-972-3483 3646 Sunset Ave www.dunkindonuts.com

Open 7 Days A Week For Lunch, Dinner & Fiestas!

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

Krispy Kreme

W. KING ATTORNEY AT LAW

THANK YOU ROCKY MOUNT! For voting us Best Flower Shop!

Drummond’s Florist & Gifts

Located in The Power Plant 1701 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC

446-8600

Call Shelia Alligood

Thank you for voting us The BEST Consignment Shop!

• CONSIGNMENT • GIFTS • MONOGRAMMING • JEWELRY • ACCESSORIES Monday-Friday 10am - 5:30pm • Saturday 10am - 4pm

227 W. Washington Street • Nashville, NC 27856

252-459-2083

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

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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Fried Chicken

Home Cooking

Smithfield’s Chicken

Hunter Hill Cafe & Catering

670 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-3032 1169 Eastern Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-0092 www.scnbnc.com

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

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

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

Hushpuppies Smithfield’s Chicken

670 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-3032 1169 Eastern Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-0092 www.scnbnc.com

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

Grandson’s Buffet KFC

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

1450 Benvenue Rd 252-748-7000

Hot Dog

Hamburger Central Cafe Barley & Burger

132 S Church St 252-446-8568

2921 Zebulon Rd 252-443-7339 www.barleyandburger.com

Sonic Central Cafe 132 S Church St 252-446-8568

2804 Sunset Ave 252-451-1127 www.sonicdrivein.com

Doug Sauls’ BBQ

813 Western Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-4247 Thank you for voting for us for Best Home Cooking, Rocky Mount!

Cookout

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L & L Food Stores 2558 Hunter Hill Rd 15 area locations in Rocky Mount 252-443-0868

Sonic 2804 Sunset Ave 252-451-1127 www.sonicdrivein.com

Cookout 1020 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-443-0518 www.cookout.com

Pitstop Shoppe 3649 Sunset Ave 252-937-8899

THANKS FOR CHOOSING THE Y FOR BEST FITNESS 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

1020 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-443-0518 www.cookout.com

Ice cream

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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!

Thank you To our CusTomers!

Friendly Service Family Owned And Operated!

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

252-937-1777 2019 | Reader’s Choice Awards | 11

Iced tea Bojangles

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

Mexican Food

Pizza

Ribs

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

Pizza Inn of Rocky Mount

Prime Smokehouse

1296 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-0027 www.eltapatiomexican.com

Chico’s Mexican Restaurant Smithfield’s Chicken

670 N. Wesleyan Blvd 252-937-3032 1169 Eastern Ave. (Nashville) 252-459-0092 www.scnbnc.com

1701 Sunset Ave. 252-446-8600 www.chicosrestaurant.com

McDonald’s

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

Mr. Ribs

Tipsy Tomato

1230 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-3711

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

Outback Steakhouse San Jose Mexican Restaurant

7 Area Locations www.mcdonalds.com

1473 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-2323 101 Fairview Rd 252-446-5141 www.pizzainn.com

1130 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-210-9514

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

Mama’s Pizza

1340 Benvenue Rd 252-977-3600

Overall Restaurant

Thank you Rocky MounT!

Italian Food Prime Smokehouse Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant 3653 Sunset Ave. 252-451-9393 www.mariositaliancuisine.com

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

Lou Reda’s Mama’s Pizza

1340 Benvenue Rd 252-977-3600

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1140 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-1329 www.olivegarden.com

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3646 Sunset Ave. #122 252-443-5188 www.louredas.com

Barley & Burger 2921 Zebulon Rd 252-443-7339 www.barleyandburger.com

1020 Liberty Lane - Rocky Mount, NC 27804 (252) 442-8484

Store Hours Monday-Saturday 10-6 We do pick up’s on Wed. & Sat.

Thank you for voting us Best Thrift Shop!

We invite you to: Share By Donating - Serve By Volunteering - Save By Shopping

Hale’s Towing 2550 N Wesleyan Blvd Rocky Mount

(252) 451-4100

Thank you for voting us one of the Best Childcare Centers!

THANK YOU For Voting

First Baptist Child Care & Preschool As Your Favorite Day Care Center in the Twin Counties!

We Appreciate Your Loyalty and Support!

200 S. Church Street Rocky Mount 252-446-7416 www.fbchildcare.org

We will continue to strive to be

the BEST!

Stonepark childcare, inc. #2 513 oldmill road (252) 443-3218 6 weekS - pre-k

Stonepark afterSchool gang, inc.

1261 S. winStead ave.

(252) 443-2544 all School ageS

stoneparkchildcare.com

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Salad Bar

Ribeye’s Steakhouse

104 W Nashville Dr. (Nashville) 252-462-2356 www.ribeyesteakhouse.com

Sandwich/Subs

Seafood

Steaks

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Mayflower Seafood Restaurant

Outback Steakhouse

1469 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-6777 www.jerserymikes.com

150 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-4002

Red Lobster

Pizza Inn of Rocky Mount 1473 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-2323 101 Fairview Rd 252-446-5141 www.pizzainn.com

Subway 7 area locations www.subway.com

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

Doug Sauls’ BBQ Ruby Tuesday

1457 Benvenue Rd 252-212-1570 www.rubytuesday.com

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

813 Western Ave (Nashville) 252-459-1310

Soup/Chili

Wendy’s

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

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

949 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-3440 1200 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-459-8600 www.wendys.com

210 Gateway Blvd 252-451-7800

Ribeye’s Steakhouse 104 W Nashville Dr (Nashville) 252-462-2356 www.ribeyessteakhouse.com

Western Sizzlin 1041 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-3262

Accountant

David Ess Pate, Horton & Ess 541 E Park Ave (Nashville) 252-459-3186

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

Olive Garden 1140 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-1329 www.olivegarden.com

Randy Fraizer Bunch and Company, LLP 2300 Professional Dr 252-443-0551

ELECTRICAL GENERAL REPAIRS

977-2730

1175 Jefferys Road Rocky Mount, NC

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Pizza Inn of Rocky Mount 1473 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-2323 101 Fairview Rd. 252-446-5141 www.pizzainn.com

Rebecca Parks Overman & Parks, CPAs, P.A 4051 Capital Dr 252-443-3124 www.overmancpa.com

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Attorney

Auto Mechanic

Car Salesperson

Chiropractor

DeLeon Parker Jr. Parker Law

Glenn Bottoms Bottoms Tire

Elbert Fisher Davenport Autopark

John Paul Hammer Hammer Chiropractic

Gene Langley Davenport Autopark

905 W Raleigh Blvd 252-442-4450

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

Tim Treanor Treanor Chiropractic Wellness Center

Dane Taylor Taylor’s Exxon

Jammy Mitchell Jammy Mitchell Auto Sales

Robbie Miller Miller & Clark Chiropractic

120 N Franklin St 252-937-2255 www.parkerlawpllc.com

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

Thomas W. King T.W. King Law

3202 Sunset Ave., Suite F 252-443-0113

Audiologist

151 May Dr 252-446-9466 www.bottomstireandautocenter.com

Wayne Jenkins Jenkins’ Service & Auto Parts

907 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-459-7100 www.exxonmobilestations.com

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

3123 Sunset Ave 252-443-7400 www.drhammerchiro.com

3713 Dortches Blvd 252-972-2277

4161 Capital Dr 252-210-3490 www.treanorchiropractic.com

2747 Sunset Ave # 107 252-446-8800 www.millerclarkchiropractic.com

Barber David Mize Carolina Audiology Associates, Inc. 4065 Capital Dr 252-977-4327 www.caarmt.com

Mike Ezzell The Barber Room

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

3000 Sunset Ave 252-443-3400

www.metro-maintenance.com www.metro-maintenance.com

NC Licenses #12358-P, H-2, H-3, Class 1 Electrical 16474 - L Catherine (Kaye) Keeter Carolina Audiology 4065 Capital Dr 252-977-4327 www.caarmt.com

Emily Beasley UNC ENT at Nash

250 Nash Medical Arts Mall Ste. D 252-962-5300 www.uncpn.com

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

Phil Joyner Phil’s Hair Works

PLUMBING

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

109 North Circle Dr 252-937-7445

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

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Helping

ELECTRICAL GENERAL REPAIRS

All work is guaranteed!

Customers Since 1986!

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

Dentist

Electrician

Electrical Contractor

Family Doctor

Dr. Paul Gaskins Paul Gaskins DDS, PA

John Barnes John Barnes Electric, LLC

John Barnes John Barnes Electric, LLC

Dr. David Browder Boice-Willis Clinic

1802 Sunset Ave 252-442-7002 www.johnbarneselectric.com

91 Enterprise Dr. 252-451-3200 www.boice-willis.com

Al Edwards – ALCO

Dr. Paul Bondy Boice-Willis Clinic (Nashville)

901 N Winstead Ave 252-443-7575 www.paulgaskins.net

Dr. Debra Zombek Rocky Mount Smilemakers 165 Kandemor Ln 252-443-6443

Dr. Jinesh Patel Jinesh S. Patel, DMD, PA; Cosmetic and General Dentistry 4068 Capital Dr 252-937-6636

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

2522 Sunset Ave Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Open Mon - Fri 9-6; Sat 10-1

PHONE 252-443-1668 18 | Reader’s Choice Awards | 2019

1802 Sunset Ave 252-442-7002 www.johnbarneselectric.com

Brian Hinnant Brian Hinnant Electric 4415 Bradford Ln Battleboro, NC 27809 (252) 883-1948

Al Edwards – ALCO

313 Western Ave (Nashville) 252-459-4370

THANK YOU, ROCKY MOUNT!

313 Western Ave (Nashville) 252-459-4370

Brian Hinnant Brian Hinnant Electric 4415 Bradford Ln Battleboro, NC 27809 (252) 883-1948

102 S Eastpointe Ave 252-459-4012 www.boice-willis.com

Dr. Doug Slater Boice-Willis Clinic 901 N Winstead Ave 252-937-0235

Exterminator

Financial Consultant

Alan King King Exterminating

Sherlon Page Edward Jones

4106 Sunset Ave 252-937-8878 www.kingexterminating.com

Randy Warren Dodson Pest Control

4061 Capital Dr 252-937-6997 www.edwardjones.com/sherlon-page

Christy Warrick Edward Jones

807 S. Church Street 252-443-0650

212 N. Winstead Ave 252-443-0011 www.edwardjones.com/christywarrick

Carr Glover Arrow Exterminators

Nathan Lindeman Edward Jones

11693 East NC 97 252-446-3037

3679 N Halifax Rd 252-443-0625

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Fireighter

Home Builder

Locksmith

Manicurist

Eric Summerlin

Dean Holland Dean Holland Builders

Dee Warren Moore’s Locksmith

Savannah Bass The Garden Day Spa

City of Rocky Mount

1895 Rolling Acres Dr 252-459-7868

Johnny Baines

Donald Poland Poland Builders LLC

West Mount Volunteer Fire Department

252-903-8175

247 S Washington St. 252-446-7012 www.mooreslocksmith.com

Chris Webb Chris Webb Locksmith 708 Vestal Rd 252-442-4976

Corey Mercer City of Rocky Mount

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

Hair Stylist Insurance Agent Krista Saputo Angela’s Haven Salon & Spa 1000 N Winstead Ave (252) 442-0512

Kelli Lewis Hair Heart & Soul 3643 Sunset Ave 252-407-7685

Trevor Delano NC Farm Bureau

Seth Varney Moore’s Locksmith

247 S Washington St 252-446-7012 www.mooreslocksmith.com

3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9541 www.thegardenspa.net

Tony Phan Paradise Salon

802 E Washington St.#C (Nashville) 252-459-8814

Leigh Baker Star Nails

986 N Winstead Ave 252-212-3362

Thanks To Everyone who voted!

1630 S Winstead Ave 252-451-1011 www.ncfbins.com

Micah Shearin NC Farm Bureau

255 N Eastpointe Ave (Nashville) 252-459-3181 www.ncfbins.com

*Best Dentist

Call Paul J. Gaskins, DDS Family Dentistry

Emily Williamson Hair Heart & Soul 3643 Sunset Ave 252-407-7685

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Chris Habit State Farm Insurance 3305 Sunset Ave 252-443-0036 www.chrishabit.com

252-443-7575 www.paulgaskins.com

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Massage Therapist

Nurse

OBGYN

Paramedic/EMT

Heather Rogers The Garden Day Spa

Lori Joyner Boice-Willis Clinic

Dr. Dennis Van Zant Nash OB-Gyn

Michael Baker

3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9541 www.thegardenspa.net

91 Enterprise Dr 252-451-3200

Rebecca Murray The Garden Day Spa 3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9541 www.thegardenspa.net

Frankie Williams RMFMC 804 English Rd. 252-443-3133 www.rmfmc.com

200 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-443-5941 www.nashobgyn.com

Nash County

Adam Fisher Dr. Christina Peyton Nash OB-Gyn 200 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-443-5941 www.nashobgyn.com

Nash County

Nicky Joyner Nash County

Dixie Tippette, LMBT Serenity Now 706 E. Church St (Nashville) 252-883-7822

Laurie Ferrell Boice-Willis Clinic 91 Enterprise Dr 252-451-3200

Thank You For Voting Us 1st Place Gold Winner “BEST FURNITURE COMPANY” Carrying quality name brand furniture including:

2019

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

Nancy Hancock Nash OB-Gyn 200 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-443-5941 www.nashobgyn.com

Optometrist/Eye Dr.

140 N. W. Main Street • Rocky Mount

252-446-6598

Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30 AM-6:00 PM 22 | Reader’s Choice Awards | 2019

James Gailliard Word Tabernacle

Dr. Rick S. Adams, OD Eye Care Center

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

3044 Sunset Ave (252) 443-7011

Michael Cloer Dr. Mike Johnson My Eye Doctor

Viverette Furniture

Pastor/Priest

901 N Winstead Ave #190 252-937-7777 www.myeyedr.com

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

Luke Lunceford Dr. Shawn C. Putman, MD Medical Eye Associates 3044 Sunset Ave 252-443-6129

First Baptist Church 200 S Church St (252) 446-9113 www.fbcrm.org

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Pediatrician

Pharmacist

Plumber

Dr. Vasanth Baliga Boice-Willis Clinic

Randy Crawford Medical Park Pharmacy

Jason Sessoms Jason Sessoms Plumbing

91 Enterprise Dr. 252-451-3100 www.boice-willis.com

Dr. David Brantley Boice-Willis Clinic 91 Enterprise Dr. 252-451-3100 www.boice-willis.com

Dr. James Grant Boice-Willis Clinic 91 Enterprise Dr. 252-451-3100 www.boice-willis.com

901 N Winstead Ave 252-443-7979

Police Officer

Sheriff Keith Stone Nash County Sheriff ’s Office

252-885-0218 Find us on Facebook

Angela Stokes Northside Pharmacy

222 W. Washington St. (Nashville) 252-459-4121

Danny Threatt Danny’s Plumbing

3920 Bishop Rd 252-985-4263 www.rockymountfamilypharmacy.com

Route 11 Box 478 252-904-1230 www.dannysplumbingnc.com

Kathy Vaughn CVS

Greg Ashley Ashley’s Plumbing

Four Area Locations www.cvs.com/pharmacy

Lt. Michael Whitley RMPD 330 S. Church St. 252-972-1411

Sergeant David Bowers RMPD 330 S. Church St. 252-972-1411

3718 S. Halifax 252-442-7089

Photographer

JOYNER’S Heating & Air Conditioning

Personal Trainer

Bryan Sweet Bull Sweet Fitness Find us on Facebook

Dennis Ray Body Image 125 Arrow Rd 252-443-9209

Norris Morgan Key Fitness Nashville

145 Nashville Commons Dr 252-459-5055 www.keyfitnessnashville.com

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Garry Hodges Sunset Studios

233 Dover Rd. 252-937-8211 www.sunset-studios.com

Christina Valentine Christina Valentine Photography 105 E Church (Tarboro) 252-308-3133 www.christinavalentine.com

Suzanne Rollman Suzanne Rollman Photography 721 Brassie Club Dr (252) 452-8732 www.suzannerollmanphotography.com

Thank you Rocky Mount

for voting us your

1

#

Swimming Pool & Spa Company!

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our customers and friends for allowing us to supply your swimming pool needs for 44 years!

1610 Sunset Avenue • Rocky Mount, NC 27804 (Across from City Lake)

252-446-7946

www.swimworldpoolsnc.com

SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION

Thank You For Voting For Us! Service On All Makes And Models trane.com

Serving Rocky Mount Since 1974

442-9211 613 Chester St, Rocky Mount Alvin Joyner Owner 52 Yrs. Experience

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Real Estate Agent

Principal

Teacher

Jay Hooks Moorefield Real Estate

Beth Covalo Rocky Mount Academy

Lindsey Brannan Coopers Elementary

2623 Sunset Ave 252-230-3406 www.moorefieldrealestate.com

Stephanie Webb Boone, Hill, Allen and Ricks Real Estate 2311 Sunset Avenue (252) 813-3109 www.rmthomes.com

Mike Allen Boone, Hill, Allen and Ricks Real Estate 2311 Sunset Avenue 252-266-9900 www.boonehillallenricks.com

1313 Avondale Ave 252-443-4126 www.rmacademy.com

Brian Hopkins Northern Nash High 4230 Green Hill Rd 252-937-9040 www.nrms.k12.nc.us

Quintin Mangano Nashville Elementary 209 E. Virginia St. 252-451-2877 www.nes.nrms.org

6833 NC Hwy 58 (Elm City) 252-937-9035 www.nrms.k12.nc.us

Christie Harrell Winstead Avenue Elementary 991 S. Winstead Ave. 252-462-2845 www.nrms.k12.nc.us

Apartment Community

Tau Valley 237 S. Winstead Ave 252-316-2302 www.tauvalley.com

Wildwood Trace 2140 Pine Tree Ln 252-977-7090 www.wildwoodtracell.com

Garrett Shearin Nashville Elementary

209 E. Virginia Ave. (Nashville) 252-451-2877 www.nrms.k12.nc.us

Veterinarian

Rocky Mount Mills 1151 Falls Rd (919) 744-3590 www.rockymountmills.com

Appliance Repair Dr. Stuart Hicks Hicks Animal Clinic

3200 Sunset Ave. 252-443-5994 www.hicksanimalclinic.com

Thank You For Your Votes of Confidence!

- 1st Place -

Best Lawyer

- Finalist -

DeLeon Parker Jr.

Best Overall Employer

Board Certified Specialist in Residential and Commercial Real Property Law by the North Carolina State Bar!

120 N. Franklin Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804

252-937-2255

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Bob’s Appliance 1888 Sunset Ave 252-442-7126 www.bobsapplianceserviceinc.com

Dr. Michael Hicks Hicks Animal Clinic

3200 Sunset Ave. 252-443-5994 www.hicksanimalclinic.com

Dr. Pam Childress Nash County Animal Hospital 926 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-459-4001 www.nashpetcare.com

Appliance Solutions 8938 West Mount Dr 252-443-0761

Freeman’s TV & Appliance 726 E Washington (Nashville) 252-459-2616

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Assisted Living Facility

Auto Body Shop

Auto Detailer

Brekenridge Retirement

Don’s Body Shop

Chris Williams Williams Auto Repair

2500 Hunter Hill Rd 252-443-5400 www.brekenridgeretirement.com

Spring Arbor Assisted Living 1251 S Winstead Ave. 252-469-0990 www.springarborliving.com

1181 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-6021

317 Tarboro St 252-557-0032

Medlin Brothers 829 Hunter Hill Rd 252-443-1912 www.medlinbrothers.com

Best Bank/Credit Union

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

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

PNC Bank Autumn Care of Nash 1210 Eastern Ave (Nashville) 252-462-0070 www.saberhealth.com

Tharrington’s Auto Works 1212 Construction Dr. 252-451-1015 www.tharringtonsautoworks.com

LBJ Chevrolet of Nashville 815 E Washington St 252-220-5387

Voted #1 Manufactured Home Dealer for Over 5 Years!

Holden Temporaries, Inc.

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

Thank You Rocky Mount for Voting Us for Best Employment Services!

Southern Bank

Delilah Tillery

Employee Specialist

Megan Pierce Sales Rep.

Jennifer Gold

Regional Manager

Your Employment Needs Are Our Personal Concern

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

We are a Drug Free Workplace We offer Health Ins. & 401 K Benefits to our employees.

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

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Best Overall Medical Practice Best Pediatrician - James Grant, MD Best Pediatrician - Vasanth Baliga, MD Best Family Doctor - Paul Bondy, MD Best Family Doctor - Doug Slater, MD Best Family Doctor - David Browder, MD Best Nurse - Lori Joyner, RN Best Nurse - Laurie Ferrell, MA www.boice-willisclinic.com

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

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

252-442-9988

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Barber Shop

The Barber Room 3000 Sunset Ave. 252-443-3400

Car Wash

Auto Bell Car Wash 1320 Independence Dr 252-977-1655 www.autobell.com

Carpet Cleaning Britt’s Carpet Service 5838 Dortches Blvd 252-443-3822 www.brittscarpetnc.com

Chiropractor Office

Hammer Chiropractic 3123 Sunset Ave 252-4437400 www.drhammerchiro.com

Express Floors

Englewood Barber Shop 1135 Jeffreys Rd 252-442-8902

Shell Rapid Lube & Auto Spa 2810 Sunset Ave 252-451-0600 www.shelllubeandautospa.com

111 West Nashville Dr (Nashville) 252-266-1700 www.xpressfloors.com

Treanor Chiropractic

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

Chem Dry

Walnut Barber Shop 709 Walnut St. 252-442-2833

Tidal Wave Auto Spa 1615 Benvenue Rd 706-938-0991 www.tidalwaveautospa.com

THANK YOU BEST DAY SPA BEST NAIL SALON BEST MANICURIST SAVANNAH BASS BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST

HEATHER ROGERS

REBECCA MURRAY - Finalist

We Now Sell Granite!

Rocky Mount for your support & for voting!

Carpet Cleaning Silver Winner 2 Room Special

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

3763 Dortches Blvd 252-443-4433

Miller & Clark Chiropractic

Cell Phone Service

2747 Sunset Ave 252-446-8800 www.millerclarkchiropractic.com

Verizon

Best Church

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

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

$65.00 Whole House Special

$99.00 (up to 1,000 square feet)

US Cellular

2520 Sunset Ave 252-937-1811 1440 Jeffreys Rd 252-937-2355 www.uscellular.com

First Baptist Church

Sprint

Englewood Baptist Church

200 S Church St 252-446-9113 www.fbcrm.org

Senior Discount Available 24 Hr. Emergency Service

EXPRESS FLOORS COME SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION:

111 W Nashville Dr. • Nashville NC

1243 Cobb Corners Dr 252-977-0650 www.sprint.com

1350 S Winstead Ave 252-937-8254 www.englewoodbaptist.com

Call: 252-266-1700 • xpressfloors.com

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Computer & Electronic Repair

Consignment

Cool Geeks

Jody’s of Nashville

150 E Thomas St 252-212-1551 www.coolgeeksnc.com

Office Depot 1321 Cobb Corners 252-442-5140 www.officedepot.com

Sunset Computer Techs 2527 Sunset Ave. - 252-210-9335 www.sunsetcomputertechs.com

Convenient Store

Daycare

Sheetz

First Baptist Church Day Care

227 W Washington St 252-459-2083 www.jodysofnashville.com

3 Convenient locations www.sheetz.com

200 S Church St 252-446-9113 www.fbcrm.org

Yours & Mine Boutique

L & L Food Stores

St. Andrew’s Preschool and Kindergarten

3006 Sunset Ave 252-985-0002

Treasure Chest Sale 521 Country Club Rd 919-414-7764 www.thetreasurechestsale.com

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

9 YEARS IN A ROW!

HICKS ANIMAL CLINIC

2558 Hunter Hill Rd 15 area locations in Rocky Mount 252-443-0868

301 S Circle Dr 252-937-2459 st-andrews-rocky-mount.dionc.org

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

Stonepark Child Care Four Area Locations www.stoneparkchildcare.com

Special Thanks For Your Votes!

Best Electrician and Best Electrical Contractor

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

443-5994 The Hicks Family has served Rocky Mount for Over 99 Years!

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Day Spa

Dental Office

Dry Cleaner

Fitness Center

The Garden Day Spa

Hunt & Hunt Dentistry

Clean Clean Dry Cleaner

Harrison Family YMCA

3660 Sunset Ave 252-451-9451 www.thegardendayspa.net

Jon Chelle’s Spa & Salon 129 Foy Dr. 252-937-4161 www.jonchellesspa.com

More than Skin Deep Spa 184 Roundabout Ct 252-231-2628

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

Serving the Twin Counties for 33 years!

Thank you for voting Glenn Bottoms as the best “Best Auto Mechanic” in the 2019 Reader’s Choice Survey Contest!

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

Towing Service Available Call 252-813-9004

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

252-446-9466

Open Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

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111 Candlewood Rd 252-443-2328 www.rockymountdentalarts.com

Rocky Mount Smilemakers 165 Kandemor Ln. 252-443-6443 www.rockymountsmilemakers.com

Drs. Belton & Schrimper, DDS PA 1512 S Winstead Ave (252) 937-7878 www.smilesofrockymount.com

Thanks For Voting For Us For Best Breakfast and Best Home Cooking!

SMITH’S TM

3 locations in Rocky mount 252-443-4700

Imperial Dry Cleaners 571 N Raleigh St 252-442-2159

Planet Fitness 1271 Cobb Corners 252-442-5600 www.planetfitness.com

VIP Cleaners 3468 Sunset Ave 252-937-8768

Employment Services

Express Employment Professionals 841 S. Wesleyan Blvd.

252-443-1199 www.expresspros.com

Holden Temporaries

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

1000 Independence Dr. 252-972-9622 www.harrisonfamily.org

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

Floor Covering

Express Floors 111 West Nashville Dr (Nashville) 252-266-1700 www.xpressfloors.com

Carpet One

3024 Zebulon Rd. 262-451-0004 www.holdentemporaries.net

1117 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-2311 www.carpetlandandcarpetonerockymount.com

Kelly Services

Britt’s Carpet Services

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

3661 N Halifax Rd 252-443-3822 www.brittscarpetnc.com

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Flower Shop

Best Furniture

Golf Course

Gun Shop

Drummond’s Florist & Gifts

Viverette’s Furniture

Belmont Lakes Golf Course

Carolina Jewelry Pawn & Gun

3689 Dortches Blvd 252-442-6110 www.drummondsflorist.com

Flowers and Gifts of Rocky Mount Inc. 3026 Sunset Ave 252-443-2106 www.flowersandgiftsrmt.com

Smith’s Florist 1906 Sunset Ave 252-442-2024 www.smithsflorist.com

Funeral Home

140 NW Main St 252-446-6598 www.viverettefurniture.com

Hardee’s Furniture 4603 Hwy 301 S 252-977-2325 www.hardeesfurniture.com

Benvenue Country Club 100 Southern Blvd 252-443-2141 www.benvenuecountryclub.com

Northgreen Country Club Bulluck Furniture 124 S Church St. 252-446-1138 www.bulluckfurniture.com

Gift Shop/Access

Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N Winstead Ave 252-451-8800 www.wheeler-woodlief.com

201 Belmont Clubway 252-937-0800 www.belmontlakegolfclub.com

Kendall’s Hallmark

930 Northgreen Ln 252-446-7224 www.northgreengolf.net

2522 Sunset Ave 252-443-1668 www.cjpgnc.com

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

CW Outfitters 2463 Hurt Dr. 252-210-3007

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR PATIENTS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE IN US! THANK YOU for making us YOUR FAVORITE CHOICE in Corrective Chiropractic Care!

3623 Sunset Ave 252-443-2203 www.hallmark.com

Cornerstone Funeral Home & Cremations 1052 S First St. (Nashville) 252-459-0001 www.cornerstonefuneralhomeandcreamations.com

Southern Fireflies Art & Boutique 1073 Carriage Trail 252-382-7854

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

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.

H.D. Pope Funeral Home 325 Nash St 252-446-9696 www.hdpopefuneralhome.com

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The Painted Teacher Boutique 205 W. Washington St (Nashville) 252-888-8408

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Hair Salon

Hearing Aid Center

Home Health Agency

Best Hotel

Salon Moxie

Carolina Audiology

Nash County Home Health Agency

Doubletree by Hilton

2929 Zebulon Rd 252-451-7924 www.salonmoxierockymount.squarespace.com

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

200 W. Washington St. (Nashville) 252-446-1777

HearingLife

Kindred Home Health

3643 Westridge Cir Dr. 252-407-7685

3132 Sunset Ave. 252-557-4094 www.hearinglife.com

4013 Capital Dr. 252-443-7083

Hair Trends

Miracle-Ear

Hair, Heart & Soul

1059 N Winstead Ave. 252-442-4247

Thank you for Voting Us Best Real Estate Agency!

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3663 Sunset Ave 252-388-8531

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

Home Maintenance

It is an honor to be voted Best Real Estate Agent.

Thank you to all my customers who I count as friends.

Jay Hooks, Broker/Realtor/BIC 2623 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 (252) 230-3406 jayhooks43@yahoo.com

651 N Winstead Ave 252-937-6888 www.doubletree-1hilton.com

Holiday Inn 200 Enterprise Dr 252-937-7100 www.holidayinn.com

Hampton Inn 530 N Winstead Ave 252-937-6333 www.hamptoninn.com

HVAC Service

Metro Maintenance 1175 Jeffreys Rd 252-977-2730 www.metro-maintenance.com

Jack McManus Heating & AC

Hopkins Construction & Home

Joyner’s Heating & AC

114 Forest View (Nashville) 252-316-2532

128 Shawn Ct, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 (252) 937-8917

613 Chester St 252-442-9211 www.joynershvac.com

Maintenance Free Lawn Care

Metro Maintenance

2841 Berkley Dr. 252-469-8036 www.maintenancefreellc.com

1175 Jeffreys Rd 252-977-2730 www.metro-maintenance.com

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Insurance Agency

Jewelry Store

Lawn/Tree Service

Mattress Store

NC Farm Bureau

Bailey’s Fine Jewelry

Cockrell’s Tree Service

Sam’s Club

3 area locations www.ncfbins.com

State Farm 3 area locations www.statefarm.cm

Nationwide 6 Area locations www.nationwide.com

Internet Provider

Suddenlink 783 Word Plaza STE 103 252-443-1592 www.suddenlink.com

117 Winstead Ave 252-443-7676 www.baileybox.com

Osborne Jewelers 3659 Sunset Ave 252-443-1985

Taylor Made Jewelry 729 E Washington St. (Nashville) 252-459-0095

Kid’s Clothing

1109 W Battleboro Ave. (Battleboro) 252-442-0548

Phillip Joyner - Customized Tree Service 100 Beechwood Court 252-442-4215

Berry Landscape 1730 Hunter Hill Rd 252-452-6892

Thank You For Voting Us No. 1!

(For The 9th Consecutive Year) The Children’s Place 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-6636 www.childrensplace.com

We appreciate your business & continued support!

JACK MCMANUS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

300 Tarrytown Center 252-443-4044

Mattress Warehouse 946 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-451-0130

Mattress Firm 794 Sutters Creek 252-443-1259 www.mattressfirm.com

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools

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

CenturyLink 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-4164 www.centurylink.com

Belk 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-2355 www.belk.com

Spectrum

The Red Caboose

855-797-7712 www.spectrum.com

125 S Winstead Ave 252-937-4692

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Brian Hopkins - Northern Nash High School “Over 42 Years Experience”

Residential Specialists

SERVICE ON All mAkES ANd mOdElS Sales-Service • Replacements Trane Factory Trained State lic #17191

252-977-3735!

BEST TEACHER: Lindsey Brannan - Coopers Elementary Christie Harrell - Winstead Avenue Elementary Garrett Shearin - Nashville Elementary School

Congratulations to our educators and administrators!

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Medical Supply Store

Almand’s Drug Store 3621 Sunset Ave. 252-443-3138 1329 Tarboro St. 252-446-0014 www.almandsdrugstore.com

Men’s Clothing

Motorcycle Dealer

New Car Dealer

Belk

Black Cat Harley Davidson

Davenport Autopark

1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-2355 www.belk.com

Jos. A. Bank 129 S Winstead Ave 252-451-0911 www.josabank.com

928 N Winstead Ave 252-446-7292 www.blackcatharley.com

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

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

Capital Ford Lincoln 2012 Stone Rose Dr. 252-977-1234 www.capitalfordrockymount.com

Home Medical Supply 122 Jones Rd 252-443-7949

JC Penney 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-972-6800 www.jcpennney.com

Respracare 641 Tiffany Blvd 252-937-4110

Mobile Home Sales

Rock City Powersports

Medlin Hyundai

435 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-316-8035

1800 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-985-2601 www.medlinhyundai.com

Nail Salon

Oil Change

The Garden Day Spa & Salon

Shell Rapid Lube & Auto Spa

3660 Sunset Ave. 252-451-9451 www.thegardenspa.net

2810 Sunset Ave 252-451-0600 www.theriptidecarwash.com

Paradise Salon

Pridgen Tire & Auto Center

Memorial & Monument Service Clayton Homes An Everlasting Memory

2120 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-442-9988 www.claytonhomesofrockymount.com

Monument Company 1036 N Winstead Ave 252-937-7399 www.aneverlastingmemory.net

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

802 E Washington St. 252-459-8814 Find us on Facebook

3521 Sunset Ave 252-937-8473 www.pridgentire.com

Legacy Memorial 1150 N Winstead Ave 252-442-8088 www.go2gmg.com

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Oakwood Mobile Homes

Y T Nails

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

3020 Zebulon Rd 252-443-2299

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

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Optical Store

Overall Medical Practice

Pet Groomer

Plant Nursery

Paw’s Inn Boice-Willis Clinic

121 N Circle Dr 252-443-7576 www.pawsinnah.com

Allen’s Nursery

Eye Mart Express

1525 Benvenue Rd 252-557-2252 www.eyemartexpress.com

901 N Winstead Ave 252-937-0200

2817 S Halifax Rd 252-937-2302 www.allensnursery.com

www.boice-willis.com

Eye Care Center

3044 Sunset Ave 252-443-7011 819 Tiffany Blvd 252-972-2020 www.eyecarecenter.com

Coats Veterinary Hospital RMFMC 804 English Rd 252-443-3133

4710 Sunset Ave 252-407-1616 www.coatsvet.com

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

www.rmfmc.com

Wags East Pet Resort & Spa Rocky Mount Eye

400 Nash Medical Arts Mall 252-443-1006 www.rockymounteye.com

Overall Employer

Eastern NC Medical Group 1041 Noell Ln 252-451-2700

Pharmacy

10589 NC 97

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

Pool Spa Company

252-442-1807 www.encmg.com

RMFMC

928 Eastern Ave 252-459-5680

Pawn Shop

CVS Pharmacy Four Area Locations www.cvs.com

804 English Rd 252-443-3133 www.rmfmc.com

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

Walgreens Pharmacy Carolina Jewelry Pawn & Gun The Parker Law Office 120 N Franklin St 252-937-2255 www.parkerlawpllc.com

2522 Sunset Ave 252-443-1668 www.cjpgnc.com

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

Almand’s Drug Store Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools 930 Eastern Avenue 252-459-5220 www.nrms.k12.nc.us

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

3621 Sunset Ave 252-443-3138 1329 Tarboro St 252-446-0014 www.almandsdrugstore.com

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

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

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Radio Station

98.5 The Big Dawg

Roofing Contractor

Briggs Roofing

Snack Shop

Tanning Salon

Sheetz

Sunkissed Tanning

2355 Trooper Ln 252-885-6024 www.briggsroofing.com

3 Area Locations www.sheetz.com

B&M Roofing Contractors

Pitstop Shoppe

905 S Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-7219

Life 103.1

Soul 92 Jams

Real Estate Office

2841 N Church St. 252-442-5300 www.bmroofingcontractors.com

3649 Sunset Ave 252-937-8899

Wayne’s Roofing & Gutter

1271 Cobb Corners Dr. 252-442-5600 www.planetfitness.com

7 area locations www.circlek.com

Shoe Store

2623 Sunset Ave 252-442-8900 www.moorefieldrealestate.com

Planet Fitness

Kangaroo

132 Dalewood Dr. 252-442-2636 www.waynesroofingandguttersnc.com

Moorefield Real Estate

Sun Seekers 2562 Hunter Hill Rd 252-937-8444

Shoe Carnival

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

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

Belk

1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-2355 www.belk.com

The Very Best of Every Season

2090 Eastern Ave. (Nashville) 252-462-5910 www.marketleaderrealty.net

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Shoe Show

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1820 Sunset Ave 252-446-8046 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-446-9978 www.shoeshow.com

Largest Retailer In Five County Area

937-2302

“It’s worth the drive to see the difference.”

Hours: MON-SAT 8AM-5PM • Sundays 12 to 5pm

ROCKY MOUNT

Westridge Shopping Center • 3663 Sunset Ave.

252-505-9228

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Thrift Shop

Injoy Thrift Store 1020 Liberty Ln 252-442-8484

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

Weight Loss Center

Suddenlink

Carolina Weight Loss Center

Belk

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

1633 C. North Winstead Ave. 252-904-8469 www.carolinaweightlosscenter.com

1100 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-2355 www.belk.com

Fit 4 Life

The Painted Teacher

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

3020 Sunset Ave 252-985-0006 www.fit4lifenc.com

205 W Washington St. (Nashville) 252-888-8408 Find us on Facebook

Dish Network

Harrison Family YMCA

CenturyLink

Salvation Army 2153 Lawrence Circle Dr. 252-972-0201

Tire Store

Women’s Clothing

TV/Cable/Satellite Provider

www.dish.com 844-846-8690

1000 Independence Dr 252-937-9622 www.harrisonfamily.org

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Talbots 153 S Winstead Ave. 252-937-7237 www.talbots.com

Winner for Best Accountant Pridgen Tire & Auto Center 3521 Sunset Ave 252-937-8473 www.pridgentire.com

Firestone 1001 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-565-0258

DaviD a. Ess, CPa Jammy Mitchell 3713 Dortches Blvd 252-972-2277 www.jammymitchellautosales.com

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

Pate, Horton & Ess, P.A. Carolina Tire 1525 N Wesleyan Blvd 252-977-7880 www.carolinatirecompany.com

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Tarheel Auto Sales 4595 Sunset Ave 252-937-4800

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

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Thanks to all of our customers for making

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