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2023
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WAS AWARDED BEST HOSPITAL AND BEST PLACE TO WORK. TINA RUTHERFORD WAS AWARDED BEST NURSE, FLEETWOOD FAMILY MEDICINE WAS AWARDED BEST MEDICAL PRACTICE AND DR. MELINDA WONSICK WAS AWARDED BEST PHYSICIAN. PICTURED HERE ARE KATIE MILLER, BEVERLY BARKER, KATRINA ROLAND, ALYSSA ROTEN, BRIAN YATES, RICHARD BRODEUR, RITA RICHARDSON, BRANDY OLIVE, JAMES LAMBERT AND DR. MELINDA WONSICK.
PHOTO BY TERESA ROARK-LAWS. BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY GOES TO HERITAGE PROPERTIES. ACCEPTING THE AWARD WAS JOSH JOHNSON, BROKER IN CHARGE AND GREG JOHNSON, BROKER. NOT PICTURED: CHRISTY BARR, BROKER AND KRISTY JOHNSON, OFFICE MANAGER.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE BADGER FUNERAL HOME WAS AWARDED BEST FUNERAL HOME, ASHELAWN MEMORIAL CHAPEL & GARDENS WAS AWARDED BEST CREMATION SERVICE AND JOSH ROTEN WAS AWARDED BEST PRE-PLANNING AGENT. LILA KATHERINE ROTEN, JOSH ROTEN AND LAWSON ROTEN ACCEPTED THE AWARDS.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE JIM’S CORNER FURNITURE WAS CHOSEN AS BEST FURNITURE STORE AND BEST MATTRESS STORE. DOT FRANCIS ACCEPTED THE AWARDS.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE JOEL YATES JR., DDS WAS AWARDED BEST DENTIST AND BEST ORTHODONTIST. AMANDA KIRBY, KATE YATES, JOEL YATES JR., HELEN HOLT AND SARAH BERTH ACCEPTED THE AWARDS.
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Best of ASHE COUNTY ACCOUNTANT Jennifer Byland Byland & Associates.................... WINNER Christina H. Wagoner, CPA .............. Second Place ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC Current Chiropractic.................... WINNER Westhaven Aesthetics & Wellness.... Second Place ANIMAL CLINIC Animal Hospital of Ashe.............. WINNER ANTIQUE STORE Antiques On Main......................... WINNER Not Just Old Antiques & Gallery of Shops............................ Second Place APPLIANCE REPAIR Ashe Appliance Services............. WINNER Jefferson Appliance Services............. Second Place APPLIANCE STORE Lowe’s Home Improvement......... WINNER Ashe Appliance Services................... Second Place ART GALLERY Ashe County Arts Council........... WINNER Catch Light Gallery........................... Second Place ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Forest Ridge Assisted Living....... WINNER Generations Adult Day Center........... Second Place ATTORNEY Jak Reeves Reeves DiVenere Wright............. WINNER John Kilby - Kilby & Hurley................. Second Place
AUTO SUPPLY STORE Carquest Auto Parts .......................... WINNER AutoZone Auto Parts........................ Second Place
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT Oldhouse Goods.................................. WINNER Bojangles........................................ Second Place
BAKERY Oldhouse Goods.................................. WINNER Sweet & Savory............................... Second Place
BISCUIT Bojangles........................................... WINNER McDonalds...................................... Second Place
BANK LifeStore Bank.................................... WINNER Skyline National Bank........................ Second Place
BREWERY Molley Chomper Hard Cider................. WINNER Boondocks Brewing Brew Haus & Event Venue............................................. Second Place
BANQUET FACILITY Jefferson Landing Club........................ WINNER Timber Ridge Wedding Venue............ Second Place BAR Boondocks Brewing Brew Haus............ WINNER New River Brewing Taproom & Brewery.......................... Second Place BARBECUE RESTAURANT Smoky Mountain Barbecue................... WINNER Kristin’s Hook’d On Smoke Food Truck............................ Second Place BARBER Casey Miles - Olde Towne Barber Shop.. WINNER Betty Bennett - The Cutter’s Edge...... Second Place BEAUTY SALON Becky’s Hair Boutique.......................... WINNER The Cutter’s Edge............................ Second Place BED & BREAKFAST River House Inn & Restaurant.............. WINNER Meadowsweet Gardens.................... Second Place
AUTO REPAIR SHOP Ashe County Car Care Center.... WINNER Big Dave’s Automotive...................... Second Place
BEER/WINE STORE Carolina Country Wines & Craft Beers.. WINNER ABC Store of West Jefferson............ Second Place
AUTO SALESPERSON NEW Mike Little Randy Marion Ford of West Jefferson... WINNER Barry Richardson Randy Marion Ford of West Jefferson.Second Place
BODY SHOP Shepherd’s Collision & Detailing............ WINNER J&M Body Shop............................... Second Place
AUTO SALESPERSON USED Bobby Ashley - Ashley’s Automotive LP.. WINNER Brandon Rash - Rash Auto Sales....... Second Place
BOOT STORE Bull’s Boots & Western Wear............... WINNER MO’s Boots..................................... Second Place
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BUFFET The Dough Shed Pizzeria...................... WINNER Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks........ Second Place BUILDING SUPPLY STORE Parker Tie Company Inc....................... WINNER Lowe’s............................................ Second Place CABLE TV COMPANY SkyBest Communications..................... WINNER Ashe County Cable.......................... Second Place CAMPGROUND Twin Rivers Campground...................... WINNER Helton Creek Campground................ Second Place CAR DEALER NEW Randy Marion Ford of West Jefferson... WINNER Randy Marion Chevrolet.................... Second Place CAR DEALER USED Steve Johnson Auto World, Inc............. WINNER Mount Jefferson Motors................... Second Place CAR WASH Aqua Shine......................................... WINNER Jim’s Auto Cleaning.......................... Second Place CARPET CLEANING SERVICE Waddell and Blevins Carpet Cleaning.... WINNER Blue Ridge Cleaning......................... Second Place CHICKEN RESTAURANT Bojangles........................................... WINNER Smoky Mountain BBQ....................... Second Place
CHINESE RESTAURANT Ingles Market..................................... WINNER Osaka............................................. Second Place CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Cameron Current Current Chiropractic........................... WINNER Dr. Brad Batchelor Batchelor Chiropractic Clinic............. Second Place
CONTRACTOR Greg Testerman New River Custom Builders................. WINNER Daniel Gambil - GamCo..................... Second Place
EMT Ricky Roark - Ashe Medics................... WINNER Randy Porter - Ashe Medics............. Second Place
CONVENIENCE STORE Creston Superette Inc......................... WINNER 163 Service & Grocery..................... Second Place
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Parkway Theater................................. WINNER Jimmy and Jean’s Family Entertainment and Arcade................ Second Place
CHIROPRACTOR OFFICE Current Chiropractic........................... WINNER
COSMETOLOGIST Chelsea Roop - Becky’s Hair Boutique.... WINNER Madison - The Cutters Edge.............. Second Place
FARM SUPPLY STORE Parsons Farms and Supply................... WINNER Tractor Supply Co............................ Second Place
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Frosty’s Choose and Cut...................... WINNER Cline Church Nursery....................... Second Place
CREMATION SERVICE Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens.. WINNER Boone Family Funeral Home.............. Second Place
FAST FOOD RESTAURANT McDonalds......................................... WINNER Wendy’s.......................................... Second Place
CHURCH Appalachian Church............................. WINNER Bald Mountain Baptist Church........... Second Place
DANCE STUDIO High Country Performing Arts Academy.WINNER April’s School of Dance..................... Second Place
FESTIVAL Christmas In July Festival.................... WINNER Vendorfest in Lansing....................... Second Place
CHURCH LEADER Steve Ashley - Appalachian Church....... WINNER John Elledge Bald Mountain Baptist Church........... Second Place
CHILD CARE CENTER Learning Thru Play Too Child Development Center ................... WINNER Mount Jefferson Child Development... Second Place
FINE DINING RESTAURANT Craft Bistro ....................................... WINNER River House Inn & Restaurant........... Second Place
CIVIC/COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GLAD Greater Lansing Area Development.............. WINNER Jefferson Odd Fellows Lodge #38 IOOF.............................. Second Place
DELI Backstreet Subs................................. WINNER The Corner Market........................... Second Place
FIRE FIGHTER Anthony Richardson - Lansing VFD........ WINNER Greg Chatham Glendale Springs VFD....................... Second Place
DENTIST Joel Yates Jr. DDS, PLLC..................... WINNER Timothy M. Rector, DDS .................. Second Place
FLOORING STORE Hometown Flooring & More.................. WINNER Appalachian Flooring & Tile................ Second Place
DINNER RESTAURANT Kalman’s Get Smashed........................ WINNER Craft Bistro in the Old Artists’ Theater......................... Second Place
FLORIST/FLOWER SHOP Julie - Village Florist Co....................... WINNER Lilylee’s Florist................................. Second Place
COACH OF LOCAL SPORTS Noah Wyatt - Ashe Co. Parks & Rec..... WINNER Brianna Ashley ACHS....................... Second Place COFFEE SHOP New River Barista............................... WINNER Bohemia Coffee............................... Second Place COLLEGE Wilkes Community College, Ashe Campus............. WINNER Appalachian State University............. Second Place COMPUTER REPAIR/SERVICE AppleJuice iRepairs Apple Specialist Repair & Sales!........... WINNER Max5 Computers Inc........................ Second Place CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Vannoy Construction........................... WINNER C. Sharpe Construction LLC.............. Second Place
DONUT SHOP Hole Lotta Doughnuts.......................... WINNER Ingles Markets................................ Second Place DRUG STORE People’s Drug .................................... WINNER Warrensville Drug Store................... Second Place
FORMAL WEAR Pam’s Unique Boutique........................ WINNER Pretty n Pearls................................ Second Place FUNERAL HOME Badger Funeral Home.......................... WINNER Boone Family Funeral Home.............. Second Place
DRY-CLEANING STORE Mountaineer Cleaners......................... WINNER
FURNITURE STORE Jims Corner Furniture......................... WINNER Hometown Furniture......................... Second Place
ELECTRICIAN Tim Russell - Russell Electric & Builders .WINNER Luke Staley - Staley Electric.............. Second Place
GIFT SHOP The Vintage Farmhouse General Store.. WINNER Third Day Market............................. Second Place
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GOLF COURSE Mountain Aire Golf Course................... WINNER Jefferson Landing Golf Club............... Second Place
HOSPICE Medi Home Health ............................. WINNER Amorem ........................................ Second Place
JEWELRY STORE Perry’s Gold Mine................................ WINNER The Jefferstone by Sheets & Co......... Second Place
GOVERNMENT AGENCY Ashe County Economic Development..... WINNER Ashe County Auto License Plate........ Second Place
HOSPITAL Ashe Memorial Hospital...................... WINNER Watauga Medical Center.................. Second Place
GROCERY STORE Food Lion........................................... WINNER Ingles Market.................................. Second Place
HOTDOG Backstreet Subs................................. WINNER Hardees.......................................... Second Place
LANDSCAPE COMPANY Mountain Advantage Tree & Landscape. WINNER Phoenix Mountain Property Maintenance...................... Second Place
GUN STORE WJ Hardware .................................... WINNER ETG Gun Shop................................. Second Place
HOTEL/MOTEL Holiday Inn Express West Jefferson ..... WINNER Nation’s Inn..................................... Second Place
GYM Ashe CrossFit.................................... WINNER Little’s Health & Fitness.................... Second Place
HOUSEKEEPING Blue Ridge Cleaning & Property Maintenance......... WINNER 2 Girls & A Bucket........................... Second Place
HAMBURGER Rodie’s Parkway Restaurant................. WINNER Kristin’s Hook’d On Smoke Food Truck.Second Place HARDWARE STORE Parker Tie Company Inc....................... WINNER WJ Hardware ................................. Second Place HEARING AID SERVICE Blue Ridge ENT................................... WINNER Best Value Hearing Care Center........ Second Place HEATING & AIR COMPANY Scott Brothers Heating & Air............... WINNER Billings Heating & Cooling................. Second Place
LAW FIRM Reeves DiVenere Wright...................... WINNER Kilby & Hurley Attorneys at Law......... Second Place LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLY Deeply Rooted.................................... WINNER Lowe’s Home Improvement............... Second Place LAWN MOWER STORE Weaver Equipment Inc......................... WINNER Hart Power Equipment..................... Second Place
ICE CREAM/SLUSHIE SHOP Oldhouse Goods.................................. WINNER McB’s Mercantile Ice Cream............. Second Place
LUMBER STORE Parker Tie Company Inc....................... WINNER Lowe’s Home Improvement............... Second Place
INSURANCE AGENCY AUTO/HOME/LIFE Miller Insurance Agency....................... WINNER LifeStore Insurance.......................... Second Place
LUNCH RESTAURANT Backstreet Subs................................. WINNER Louise Sweet T’s Cafe....................... Second Place
INSURANCE AGENT AUTO/ HOME/LIFE Christy Brittain - Alliance Insurance...... WINNER Amy Covard - Farm Bureau Insurance.Second Place
MANUFACTURING FACILITY American Emergency Vehicles.............. WINNER GE Aviation...................................... Second Place
INTERNET SERVICE SkyLine SkyBest.................................. WINNER Optimum......................................... Second Place
MASSAGE THERAPIST Brittany Worley Lavender Rain Massage & Wellness...... WINNER Kenzie Ollis Mountain Serenity Massage Therapy.. Second Place
INVESTMENT FIRM Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jason N Sutherland............................. WINNER
MATTRESS STORE Jims Corner Furniture......................... WINNER Hometown Furniture......................... Second Place
ITALIAN RESTAURANT HOME COOKING RESTAURANT Pie On the Mountain............................ WINNER The Loghouse at Lansing, LLC.............. WINNER Slice WJ......................................... Second Place Hillbilly Grill..................................... Second Place JAPANESE RESTAURANT HOME DÉCOR STORE Thong Summit Thai & Sushi.................. WINNER Third Day Market................................ WINNER Osaka............................................. Second Place Naked Creek FARMacy and Dry Goods................................. Second Place JEWELER Steve Segraves - The Jewel Shoppe...... WINNER HOME SECURITY SERVICE Coleman Perry - Perry’s Gold Mine..... Second Place SkyBest Communications..................... WINNER End of Times Guns & Ammo.............. Second Place
MEDICAL PRACTICE Fleetwood Family Medicine................... WINNER Mount Jefferson Family Medicine....... Second Place
HEATING OIL DEALER Blue Ridge Energy............................... WINNER Colvard Oil Co Inc............................ Second Place HOME BUILDER New River Custom Builders ................ WINNER Phipps Construction......................... Second Place
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MEN’S CLOTHING STORE Footsloggers Outdoor & Travel Outfitters.WINNER Bull’s Boots & Western Wear............ Second Place MEXICAN RESTAURANT Monte D Rey...................................... WINNER Plaza del Sol.................................... Second Place
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THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US BEST HOME BUILDER AND BEST CONTRACTOR FOR 2023 9 YEARS IN A ROW Owner Greg Testerman has been building in the Blue Ridge Mountains for Over 30 Years
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MOBILE PHONE COMPANY Carolina West Wireless...................... WINNER Verizon........................................... Second Place
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION Ashe Habitat For Humanity.................. WINNER Ashe Food Pantry............................. Second Place
OPTOMETRIST OFFICE Western Carolina Eye Associates, P.A.. WINNER Dr. Michael Vollmer, OD.................... Second Place
MORTGAGE COMPANY LifeStore Bank.................................... WINNER State Employees’ Credit Union........... Second Place
NURSE Tina Rutherford - Ashe Memorial Hospital............. WINNER Morgan Shatley Ashe Memorial Hospital................... Second Place
OPTOMETRIST Dr. John Ryan..................................... WINNER Dr. Michael Vollmer, OD.................... Second Place
MOTORCYCLE/ATV SHOP Central Cycle Sales Yamaha................. WINNER Weaver’s Equipment Inc................... Second Place MUSICAL GROUP Those Three Guys............................... WINNER Sacred Ground Gospel Group............ Second Place NAIL SALON Cutters Edge...................................... WINNER Today Nails...................................... Second Place NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Parkway Theater................................. WINNER Jimmy and Jean’s Family Entertainment and Arcade................ Second Place
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Best Physical Therapy 2023 and Tracy-Lynn Schuster Best Physical Therapist
NURSE PRACTITIONER Derek Mcclure - Ashe Family Healthcare.WINNER Katie Miller - Fleetwood Family Medicine.....Second Place NURSING HOME Margate Health & Rehab .................... WINNER Generations Adult Day Center........... Second Place HEALTH CNA Debbie Trainor - Margate Health .......... WINNER Lisa Edwards Private Care................ Second Place OFFICE SUPPLY STORE Creative Printers & CPI Signs............... WINNER Walmart ....................................... Second Place
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ORTHODONTIST Joel Yates Jr. DDS, PLLC..................... WINNER Alvin Jenkins DDS............................ Second Place
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Find what fills your heart in the High Country. We understand what matters most to you, because it’s what we value too. Our team has made the High Country our home for its warm sense of family, deep-rooted traditions, and the unparalleled comfort that comes with living in such a remarkable place. That’s why we’re passionate about helping you do the same. Start building your lifelong legacy with us today. HeritagePropertiesNC.com - 336-846-2484 9 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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BEST PLACE TO WORK Ashe Memorial Hospital BEST HOSPITAL Ashe Memorial Hospital BEST SURGEON Dr. Charles Jones
BEST MEDICAL PRACTICE Fleetwood Family Medicine BEST PHYSICIAN Dr. Melinda Wonsick BEST NURSE Tina Rutherford
Delivering patient-centered, high-quality care you can trust For more than 80 years, the people of Ashe County and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains have relied on Ashe Memorial Hospital to deliver patient-centered, high-quality care where it is needed most: close to home. Our dedicated team of board-certified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and staff work diligently to keep the community as safe as possible while caring for our neighbors in their time of need.
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THANKS ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US BEST MANUFACTURER 2023
AEV Feels Like Home.” More than a simple statement that sums up the atmosphere at the AEV facility, this recognition is exemplified in the employees that make up the AEV team. Nearly half of AEV’s 500 employees have been with the company for more than 10-years. That’s decades of pride, expertise, and family that walk the AEV halls, manufacturing the life-saving units that crews and patients have come to trust during times of emergency.
One-of-a-Kind Ambulance Manufacturer Bringing a Variety of Best-in-Class Ambulance Types to the Market
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PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION Ashe County Transportation Authority... WINNER Passenger Transportation Eventive Transportation Solutions...... Second Place PAVING COMPANY Tri-County Paving Inc........................... WINNER Shatley Paving................................. Second Place PAWN STORE Fast Cash Pawn.................................. WINNER PEST CONTROL COMPANY Rid-A-Bug.......................................... WINNER A-1 Pest Control.............................. Second Place PET GROOMER Susie Blevins - Bed Bath And A Bone.... WINNER Megan Staley Ruffing It Pet Spa and Supplies LLC... Second Place PET SUPPLY STORE Barks & Co......................................... WINNER Ruffing It Pet Spa and Supplies LLC... Second Place PHARMACIST Aletha Eller - Peoples Drug Store......... WINNER Joyce Grubb - Warrensville Drug....... Second Place PHARMACY People’s Drug Store............................ WINNER Warrensville Drug Store................... Second Place PHOTOGRAPHER Sheila Reed - Sheila Reed Photography.. WINNER Shannon Blevins Dream Catcher Photography............. Second Place PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC Schuster Physical Therapy................... WINNER Ashe Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services..................... Second Place PHYSICAL THERAPIST Tracy-Lynn Schuster Schuster Physical Therapy................... WINNER Dustin Absher Ashe Memorial Hospital................... Second Place PHYSICIAN Dr. Melinda D. Wonsick, MD Mount Jefferson Family Medicine.......... WINNER Dr. Richard Rody MD Ashe Memorial ER........................... Second Place
PIZZA RESTAURANT The Dough Shed Pizzeria...................... WINNER Domino’s Pizza................................. Second Place
POWDER COATING BUSINESS Mendoza’s Powder Coating LLC............ WINNER Bare’s Customz............................... Second Place
PLACE TO FIND A BARGAIN Goodwill Store & Donation Center......... WINNER White Elephant Clothing Exchange..... Second Place
POWER EQUIPMENT SHOP Hart Power Equipment........................ WINNER Weaver Equipment Inc...................... Second Place
PLACE TO WORK Ashe Memorial Hospital...................... WINNER Appalachian Mountain Builders.......... Second Place
PRE-PLANNING AGENT Josh Roten -Badger Funeral Home........ WINNER David Boone Boone Family Funeral Home.............. Second Place
PLUMBER Steve Doby- Doby’s Plumbing................ WINNER Rick Vannoy -The Plumbing Metic....... Second Place POLICE OFFICER Chief Bradley Jordan West Jefferson Police......................... WINNER Kevin Richardson - Jefferson PD........ Second Place POLITICIAN Jonathan Jordan Jordan & Jordan Law Offices, PLLC...... WINNER Peter Eller - Jefferson Mayor............ Second Place
THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US BEST POWDER COATING BUSINESS FOR 2023
PRINTING & CUSTOM SCREENING SHOP Bare Customz.................................... WINNER Creative Printers & CPI Signs............ Second Place PRODUCE Welch’s Produce................................. WINNER Used To Be Buster’s......................... Second Place PROPANE COMPANY Thank you Ashe for voting us Ferrellgas Partners, L.P...County .................... WINNER Thank you Ashe County for voting us Thank you Ashe County for voting us Blue Ridge Energy ........................... Second Place
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REAL ESTATE AGENCY Heritage Properties............................ WINNER Realty One Group Results Jefferson... Second Place REAL ESTATE AGENT Kim Hurley - Ashe High Country Realty.. WINNER Beverly Greene A1 Mountain Realty.......................... Second Place RENTAL STORE Jefferson Rent All & Party Plus............. WINNER RETAIL STORE Naked Creek FARMacy and Dry Goods... WINNER The Foundry Downtown..................... Second Place SALAD BAR The Dough Shed Pizzeria...................... WINNER Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks........ Second Place SCHOOL Mountain View Elementary School......... WINNER Westwood Elementary School........... Second Place
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BEST HOSPICE IN ASHE COUNTY FOR 2023
Delivering quality skilled care in the home environment
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SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Jennifer Holden Westwood Elementary......................... WINNER Dustin Farmer Ashe County High School.................. Second Place SEAFOOD MARKET High Country Seafood Co..................... WINNER Ingles Markets................................ Second Place SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks........... WINNER High Country Seafood Co.................. Second Place SERVICE REPAIR SHOP Ashe County Car Care......................... WINNER Steve Johnson Auto World, Inc.......... Second Place SIGNS & GRAPHICS STORE Bare Customz.................................... WINNER Renegade Graphics.......................... Second Place SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SHOP Greer Small Engine Repair................... WINNER Lansing Garage................................ Second Place
Thank You Ashe County for Voting Us Best Housekeeping Services 2023 BEST IN ASHE COUNTY
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SNOW REMOVAL BUSINESS Mountain Life Property Care ............... WINNER Kenneth Patrick Snow Removal.......... Second Place SOFT DRINK PLACE Dr Pepper West Jefferson Sales & Distribution..... WINNER Pepsi Bottling Company.................... Second Place MEDSPA Westhaven Aesthetics & Wellness....... WINNER Lavender Rain Massage & Wellness... Second Place STEAKHOUSE Craft Bistro ....................................... WINNER The Tavern...................................... Second Place SURGEON Charles W Jones, M.D........................ WINNER TACO PLACE Kalmans Bon Appetit Food Truck........... WINNER Taco Bell......................................... Second Place TAX SERVICE Byland & Associates............................ WINNER Professional Business Services......... Second Place TEACHER Briana Davis - Westwood Elementary.... WINNER Courtney Elliott - Westwood Elementary......Second Place TELEPHONE COMPANY Skyline Telephone................................ WINNER Carolina West Wireless................... Second Place TIRE STORE L.A. Tire Service................................. WINNER Ashe Tire Services........................... Second Place TOURIST ATTRACTION Lansing Creeper Trail Park................... WINNER Great Southern Gothic: Escape Room & Curiosity Shoppe........................................... Second Place TOWN Lansing.............................................. WINNER Jefferson........................................ Second Place
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TOWN MANAGER Charity Shatley - Jefferson Town Hall..... WINNER Brantley Price West Jefferson Town Hall................. Second Place
TREE SERVICE Northwest Tree Service, LLC................ WINNER Casey Miller Tree Service.................. Second Place
WEDDING VENUE The Barn on New River........................ WINNER Summit on Cross Mountain............... Second Place
TRUCKING & HAULING COMPANY Mike Neaves Trucking Co..................... WINNER Maurice Jordan Builders................... Second Place
WINDOW/DOOR STORE Parker Tie Company Inc....................... WINNER Sheets Brothers Inc......................... Second Place
TV DEALER Mountain View TV Center.................... WINNER Walmart ........................................ Second Place VETERINARIAN Dr. Matt Blevins Animal Hospital of Ashe....................... WINNER Dr. Nash Williams Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital........... Second Place WAITER/WAITRESS Kaitlyn Beaulieu - Oldhouse Goods........ WINNER Lydia Worley - Oldhouse Goods......... Second Place
WINERY VENUE Old Barn Winery and Vineyards............ WINNER Molley Chomper Hard Cider.............. Second Place WINGS Kristin’s Hook’d On Smoke Food Truck... WINNER New River Brewing Taproom & Brewery....................................... Second Place WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE Madi’s Clothing & Accessories.............. WINNER Maizy’s On Main............................... Second Place
WEDDING STORE Pam’s Unique Boutique........................ WINNER Pretty ‘n Pearls................................ Second Place
Thank you for voting me Best Photographer in Ashe County 2023!
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Specializing in portraiture for families, newborns, children, and weddings
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE ASHE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY WAS VOTED AS BEST PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION. TAMMY BRELAND, ANDY FARMER, AMANDA ROTEN, GREGORY GROGAN, SAMANTHA BAUGUESS AND MACK HAMBY ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF ASHE WAS AWARDED BEST ANIMAL CLINIC AND DR. MATT BLEVINS WAS AWARDED BEST VETERINARIAN. ACCEPTING THE AWARDS WERE KELSI MCKIDDY AND MELISSA PENNINGTON.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE AEV WAS AWARDED BEST MANUFACTURING FACILITY. ROY BADGER, JEFF DREYER AND JAMES REED ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE ANTHONY RICHARDSON OF THE LANSING FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CHOSEN AS BEST FIREFIGHTER.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE ASHE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WAS CHOSEN AS THE BEST GOVERNMENT AGENCY. CATHY BARR AND ADAM STUMB ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE ASHE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAS CHOSEN AS BEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. CHRISTINE FRANKLIN AND DOUG MATNEY ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE ASHE CROSSFIT WAS CHOSEN AS BEST GYM. HEATHER PETERS, MAGGI BIRDSELL, DR. GEORGE FLEMMING, BRENT PITTS AND MICHELLE STEWART ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE BACKSTREET SUBS WAS AWARDED BEST DELI, BEST LUNCH RESTAURANT AND BEST HOT DOG. MASON HARRIS AND MATTHEW SCHWEIGER ACCEPTED THE AWARDS.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING MIKE LITTLE BEST NEW CAR SALESMAN
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Thank you, Ashe County, for voting us your Number 1 Furniture Store 14 years in a row and Best Mattress Store 2023!
OUR TEAM: L-R, Eddie Roten, Super Salesman/Bedding Manager (32 Years); Michael Bennett, Warehouse Manager/Professional Delivery (9 Years) Joe Eachus, Professional Delivery (1 Year) Dot Francis, Owner/Operator/Buyer (43 Years), Charlotte Peak, Accountant/Sales (22 Years)
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE BARE CUSTOMZ WAS AWARDED BEST PRINTING & CUSTOM SCREENING SHOP AND BEST SIGNS & GRAPHICS STORE. MIKE BARE AND MICHAEL BARE JR. ACCEPTED THE AWARDS.
THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US BEST GOVERNMENT AGENCY 2023 Ashe Economic Development offers developed sites in the new Ashe Industrial Park. Whether your interest is in finding a new location or expanding operations, we will work enthusiastically to serve you. • Available: 2-13 acre lots • Shovel-Ready Sites with Infrastructure • Competitive Tax Rate (9th Lowest in NC) • Gigabit-Capable Broadband • Performance Based Incentives • Low Cost of Doing Business • Appalachian State University (30 min.); Ashe Campus - Wilkes Community College • Customized Workforce Development • Stunning Natural Beauty • Excellent Quality of Life • Expanded Transportation Network
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE BLUE RIDGE CLEANING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE WAS AWARDED BEST HOUSEKEEPING. CINDY MILLER, KESHEA ROLAND AND AMANDA HAMM ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE BARKS & CO. WAS VOTED AS BEST PET SUPPLY STORE. TODD LOY AND MELISSA LOY ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
The High Country’s Complete Mountain THANK YOU The High Country’s Adventure Store ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US Complete Mountain BEST OUTFITTER Adventure STORE 2023Store BEST IN ASHE COUNTY
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE BOJANGLES WAS AWARDED BEST CHICKEN RESTAURANT AND BEST BISCUIT. MARIA CRUZ ACCEPTED THE AWARDS.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE DR. CAMERON CURRENT, OWNER OF CURRENT CHIROPRACTIC, RECEIVED THREE AWARDS FOR BEST CHIROPRACTOR, BEST CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE AND BEST ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE CAROLINA WEST WIRELESS WAS AWARDED BEST MOBILE PHONE COMPANY. COURTNEY ALOIA AND DAISY POE ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE CHRISTY BRITTAIN OF ALLIANCE INSURANCE WAS AWARDED BEST INSURANCE AGENT FOR AUTO/HOME/LIFE. SHE IS PICTURED HERE WITH JOHN BRITTAIN.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE JEFFERSON TOWN MANAGER CHARITY SHATLEY WAS CHOSEN AS BEST TOWN MANAGER.
You want the best for your pet & so do we!
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Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Blevins Best Veterinarian
Thanks Ashe County for Voting us Best Animal Clinic!
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Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 5:30PM | SAT: 8:00AM -NOON | CLOSED 1:00-2:00PM FOR LUNCH 425 MAIN STREET . JEFFERSON . 336-246-3441
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY WAS AWARDED BEST FESTIVAL. JUDY CURRENT, DOROTHY INGRAM, JONI RAY AND REBECCA ELDRETH ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY TERESA ROARK-LAWS COLEMAN PERRY, OWNER OF PERRY’S GOLD MINE, WAS HONORED TO BE VOTED BEST JEWELRY STORE IN ASHE COUNTY FOR 2023.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE DEEPLY ROOTED WAS AWARDED BEST LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLY. KAREN REED ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE DOBY’S PLUMBING WAS AWARDED BEST PLUMBER. STEVE DOBY AND SHANE DOBY ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
Thank you for voting us Best Heating Oil Dealer in Ashe County
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE DR. JOHN RYAN WAS AWARDED BEST OPTOMETRIST. PICTURED HERE ARE ROSE STIDHAMS, LINDA STANLEY, LINDA BLEVINS AND DR. JOHN RYAN.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PRODUCE IN ASHE COUNTY FOR 2023!
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HOT Boiled Peanuts! Lots of North Carolina Produce! Several Varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes! South Carolina Peaches! Corn - Peppers - Squash - Cucumbers Onions - Potatoes - Melons - Jams, Jellies, Honey - Homemade Baked Goods & Lots More!
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE FOOD LION WAS CHOSEN AS BEST GROCERY STORE. DONNA ELLIS AND MIKE JONES ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE FOOTSLOGGERS OUTDOOR & TRAVEL OUTFITTERS WAS AWARDED BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE. EMILY HAMMELL AND LORA YOUNG ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
Thank you Ashe County for voting me
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From the moment you step on our lot until the time you drive away in your next car, your buying experience with Ashley’s Automotive LP is our number one priority.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE GLAD GREATER LANSING AREA DEVELOPMENT WAS AWARDED BEST CIVIC/COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION. JAMES LITTLEJOHN AND RENE SHUFORD ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE FOREST RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING WAS AWARDED BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. HEATHER SAMUDIO, SARAH REEDY AND KAYLA TRIVETT ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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FULFILLING YOUR BUILDING NEEDS FOR OVER 88 YEARS!
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY WAS AWARDED BEST DANCE STUDIO. SUZANNE RIEDER ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE HOMETOWN FLOORING WAS CHOSEN AS THE BEST FLOORING STORE. TRAVIS DARNELL, LANEY LITTLE AND LAUREN DARNELL ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
We carry name brand Andersen and Quaker windows and doors in a variety of styles and designs.
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Rick, Terry & the staff of Parker Tie wishes to thank all voters for picking us #1 in Ashe County, it is an honor to meet our customers needs & we look forward to serving you in 2024!!
Ethan is hard at work in the Best Lumber and Building Supply Business in Ashe County.
Joey McClure and his paint department were selected top paint distributor for #1 in the World by Orgill Distributors and number 1 by the readers of the Ashe Post & Times! Thanks Ashe County for voting us Best Hardware Store 2023
Joey is the first face customers sees when they walk through the door and the entire staff is always ready to answer questions, help plan your project or deliver your material.
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PHOTO SUBMITTED JAK REEVES WAS HONORED TO BE VOTED BEST ATTORNEY AND REEVES DIVENERE WRIGHT AS BEST LAW FIRM FOR 2023.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE KAITLYN BEAULIEU OF OLDHOUSE GOODS WAS CHOSEN AS BEST WAITER/WAITRESS.
THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING
SUSIE BLEVINS BEST PET GROOMER 2023 BEST IN ASHE COUNTY
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BED BATH AND A BONE 604 S. Jefferson Avenue WEST JEFFERSON NC 28694
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE KIM HURLEY OF ASHE HIGH COUNTRY REALTY WAS AWARDED BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE MADI’S CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES WAS CHOSEN AS BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE. MADISON WEAVER AND SUZANNE WEAVER ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT 2023! ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL Promoting West Jefferson’s Arts District
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THANKS, ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US THE BEST ART GALLERY IN 2023!
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Thanks, Ashe County WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2024! 7 S. Jefferson Ave. | West Jefferson, NC 28694 Mobile: 336-877-6317 / Office: 336-246-6348 kim@ashecountyrealestate.com www.ashecountyrealestate.com
for voting us the ASHE COUNTY COUNCIL Best Art ARTS Gallery 303in SCHOOL AVENUE 2021! WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 336-864-2787 We ASHECOUNTYARTS.ORG look forward to seeing you in 2022!
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Ashe County Arts Council 303 School Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-2787 ashecountyarts.org
THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US BEST CHICKEN AND BEST BISCUIT IN 2023 THE APP FOR CHICKEN AND BISCUIT LOVERS DOWNLOAD TODAY
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE L.A. TIRE SERVICE WAS AWARDED BEST TIRE STORE. TOM RICHARDSON, KAREN RICHARDSON AND ANTHONY RICHARDSON ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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THANK YOU FOR MAKING US BEST RENTAL STORE
10 years in a row!
Complete Equipment Rental for Contractors & Homeowners Party Supplies
• Tables • Chairs • Linens • Dance Floors • Tent (all sizes) • Excavators • Portable Restrooms • Trencher • Pressure Washers • Skid Steers
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE MILLER INSURANCE AGENCY WAS VOTED BEST INSURANCE AGENCY FOR AUTO/HOME/LIFE. CHRIS MILLER AND MARK HUDLER ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE LANSING WAS AWARDED BEST TOWN AND THE LANSING CREEPER TRAIL PARK WAS AWARDED BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION. MACK POWERS, LARRY BLEVINS, SANDY ROTEN AND JIM BLEVINS ACCEPTED THE AWARDS.
THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING LANSING 2023 BEST TOWN - Lansing BEST TOURISM ATTRACTION - Lansing Creeper Trail Park BEST CIVIC COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION - GLAD BEST IN ASHE COUNTY
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Check out our website for 2023 schedule of events and meetings 250 N & W Lane • Lansing NC 28643 1-336-384-3938 • lansingnc.us • GLAD-nc.org FEBRUARY 2024 • Mountain Times Publications • THE BEST OF ASHE COUNTY | 37
THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR YOUR TRUST THANK YOU ASHE PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE LIFESTORE BANK WAS AWARDED BEST BANK AND BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. PICTURED HERE ARE ANGELIA CHURCH, MICHELLE COX, MARTIN LITTLE, SANDY GRUBB, PAM DEVALL AND STEPHANIE TRIVETT.
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BEST DELI - BEST HOTDOG AND BEST LUNCH RESTAURANT WHERE WE DO FRESH FOOD - NOT FAST FOOD Subs Hotdogs Sandwich Flatbread Pizza Salads Wraps Chips Party Platters
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Celebrating over 70 years serving Ashe County! 107 S. Jefferson Avenue • Downtown West Jefferson 336-246-7151 • millerinsurance.org
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE MEDI HOME HEALTH WAS AWARDED BEST HOSPICE. RACHEL JOHNSTON, SARA COLEY, SHERRY DOLLAR, DEVON BROWN AND DR. MELINDA WONSICK ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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Thank you For Voting us Best Flower Shop & Best Florist in Ashe County for 14 consecutive years It is with great pride that we prepare our arrangements specifically for each occasion. Every arrangement is custom desined to fit your occasion and your budget. Thank you! We promise to continue to do the best flowers in Ashe County. I give you my word.
www.myvillageflorist.com 638 S. Main Jefferson, NC
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE MENDOZA’S POWDER COATING WAS CHOSEN AS BEST POWDER COATING BUSINESS. BEATRIZ MENDOZA, DAVID MENDOZA AND JUANA CHAVEZ ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE MOUNTAIN AIRE GOLF COURSE WAS AWARDED BEST GOLF COURSE. PHILIP SHEPHERD ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BYTERESA ROARK-LAWS OSCAR AND HIS TEAM FROM MONTE D REY IN WEST JEFFERSON WERE EXCITED TO ONCE AGAIN BE NAMED BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT.
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I truly enjoy working with brides and bridal parties. I look forward in assisting the groom and groomsmen to look stunning on that special day. I look forward to making many more long lasting memories in the coming years!
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Best Optometrist Ashe County 2023
We look forward to serving you in 2024! Dr. John O. Ryan, Jr., O.D., F.A.C.O.P.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE WESTHAVEN AESTHETICS & WELLNESS WAS AWARDED BEST MEDSPA. PICTURED HERE ARE NATASHA PARSONS, ANGELA RIDINGS, KRYS ELDRETH, DEBBIE BOWER, SARAH MCNEIL, KIMBERLY MCNEIL AND CARRIE MCNEIL.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE RANDY MARION FORD OF WEST JEFFERSON WAS AWARDED BEST NEW CAR DEALER AND MIKE LITTLE WAS NAMED BEST AUTO SALESPERSON – NEW CARS. MIKE LITTLE, JOSH HARROLD AND JOSH HILEMAN ACCEPTED THE AWARDS.
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Thank you Ashe County for voting MOUNTAIN AIRE SEAFOOD Best Seafood Restaurant 2023
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE RODIE’S PARKWAY RESTAURANT WAS AWARDED FOR THE BEST HAMBURGER. CRYSTAL HAM AND CINDY PERRY ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE RID-A-BUG WAS AWARDED BEST PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MARTY ROBERTS ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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Thank you, Ashe County, for once again voting Carolina West Wireless as the area’s Best Mobile Phone Company in 2023. We’re proud to serve the High Country, and we owe our success to your continued support.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE RUSSELL ELECTRIC & BUILDERS WAS AWARDED BEST ELECTRICIAN. CASEY MILLER, TIM RUSSELL, HUNTER RUSSELL AND MATTHEW WILLIAMS ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE WESTERN CAROLINA EYE ASSOCIATES WAS AWARDED BEST OPTOMETRIST OFFICE. ALLISON DILLOW AND BLAIR HOLDEN ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE SCOTT BROTHERS HEATING & AIR WAS AWARDED BEST HEATING AND AIR COMPANY. RANDALL SCOTT AND CHAD SCOTT ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE SHEILA REED, OWNER OF SHEILA REED PHOTOGRAPHY, WAS VOTED AS BEST PHOTOGRAPHER. SHE IS PICTURED HERE WITH JAMES REED.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE SHEPHERD’S COLLISION & DETAILING WAS AWARDED BEST BODY SHOP. SAM SHEPHERD AND VICTORIA SHEPHERD ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE STEVE ASHLEY WAS AWARDED BEST CHURCH LEADER AND APPALACHIAN CHURCH WAS AWARDED BEST CHURCH.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE THE VINTAGE FARMHOUSE GENERAL STORE WAS CHOSEN AS BEST GIFT SHOP. KAITLYN COX AND PATRICIA JORDAN ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE TRI-COUNTY PAVING WAS AWARDED BEST PAVING COMPANY. PATRICIA JORDAN, LUCIAN JORDAN AND KAITLYN COX ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY TERESA ROARK-LAWS STEVE SEGRAVES, OWNER OF THE JEWEL SHOPPE, WAS HONORED TO ONCE AGAIN BE VOTED BEST JEWELER IN ASHE COUNTY FOR 2023.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE PAM NEAVES, OWNER OF PAM’S UNIQUE BOUTIQUE, WAS AWARDED BEST FORMAL WEAR AND BEST WEDDING STORE.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE WELCH’S PRODUCE WAS AWARDED BEST PRODUCE. TINA GREER AND TERESA WELCH ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
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PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE WAS AWARDED BEST COLLEGE. KRISTIN MACEMORE, DR. CALEB MARSH AND BECKY GREER ACCEPTED THE AWARD.
PHOTO BY DAWN SHUMATE SCHUSTER PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS AWARDED BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC AND TRACY-LYNN SCHUSTER WAS NAMED BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST. GREG SCHUSTER ACCEPTED THE AWARDS.
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