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Market Place Spirits

LARGEST ARGEST SELECTION & BEST PRICES PRICE IN 40 COUNTIES!

Thank you for voting us the Best Place to Buy Wine and Liquor!

SPIRITS • OVER 1800 DIFFERENT WINES DOMESTIC & IMPORTED BEERS KEG BEERS • PARTY SUPPLIES

803.469.7760

1220 ALICE DRIVE

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CORNER OF ALICE & WESMARK NEXT TO JERSEY MIKE’S

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Dear Readers, Now in its 15th year, the annual Readers Choice Awards still holds the title as our most popular and anticipated special section in The Sumter Item. Year after year the staff here spends many hours counting ballots so you, the readers of The Sumter Item, can choose your favorite business or person in each of the categories.

In the ever-changing newspaper world, it’s always refreshing to know so many people still take stock in winning such a contest. It’s good for their business. I feel confident it helps drive new customers as well as improve morale among their own employees.

Think about how many businesses in town have Sumter Item “Readers’ Choice” plaques on their walls. If they have ever won this contest whether it be this year or anytime in the past, you will most probably see their plaque(s) proudly displayed in their place of business. We certainly appreciate the recognition at The Sumter Item as well!

Lucky for us, Sumter is indeed a growing community, not only in population numbers but by per capita income as well.

That means more families with more disposable income are out

and about shopping and dining at your stores and restaurants.

Many of these folks are new to the Sumter community which means you HAVE to get your message out there.

The Sumter Item, whether it’s news, advertising, circulation, business or any other department here, is eager and ready to serve your every need. There are multiple ways we can help you drive traffic to your business through our many print and online choices we have available. All you need to do is call me or anyone else here at our offices.

As the oldest family-owned business in the Sumter area, we understand that a strong business environment is critical to the success of the Sumter community. So, we are here to serve you for at least another 120 years!

Jack Osteen is Editor and Publisher of The Sumter Item Newspaper. He can be reached at 803-774-1238 or Jack@ theitem.com.

Jack Osteen, Editor and Publisher

Congratulations THIS YEAR’S $100 WINNER IS

ERNIE SERUYA

2015 Readers’ Choice Awards Publisher

Sales Manager

Sales Staff

Ad Design

Jack Osteen

Waverly Williams

CEO

Layout & Design

Larry Miller

Cary Howard

Karen Cave Paige Macloskie Mark Pekuri Kathy Stafford

Ryan Galloway Eddie Hodges Leigh Mitchell Rosie Peavy Megan Ray

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Thank you again, Sumter, Shaw and surrounding communities for voting Discount Furniture Outlet

“#1 Furniture and Mattress” 4 YEARS IN A ROW! (You are appreciated at DFO)

BRAD

CATHY

WAYNE

MATT

MATTHEW

We shop hard and buy large quantities to get you the best quality furniture at the best prices.

Come in and let us serve you with a smile smile..

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Great Quality 22014 014 Great Prices Great Service This is what makes us #1!

Live Better For Less!

2891 2 891 Broad Broad Street Street | Sumter, Sumter SC SC 2 29150 9150

803-469-8733 Open: Mon-Fri: 9:30am-7pm | Sat: 9:30am-5pm | Closed Sunday www.outletfurniture.com rniture. com

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CASH, CHECK, CREDIT CARDS & FINANCING ARE AVAILABLE. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. -LAYAWAY AVAILABLE-

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The

BEST Assisted Living Facility Covenant Place

Auto Body Shop McLaughlin Ford

Apartment Complex Companion at Carter Mill

Auto Dealership (New Cars) McLaughlin Ford

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Thank You for voting Covenant Place #1

Covenant Place

Sumter’s Only Full Service Continuing Care Retirement Community

Call today for your personal visit to our community to discover why so many have chosen a home here.

Covenant Place of Sumter, Inc. is a locally owned, not-for-profit, continuing care community. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

2825 Carter Road • 803.469.7007 • www.covenantplace.org

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Auto Dealership (Used Cars) McLaughlin Ford Auto Repair Shop McLaughlin Ford

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Auction Company J.R. Dixon Auctions Baby Store Belk Bar/Grill Legacies

Thank you for your Support!

3355 Patriot Parkway, Sumter

(803) 469-2500 Open Everyday 11am - 11pm Bar Open Until ...

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Boats & Boating Supplies Co. McLean Marine Book Store The Olive Tree

WALTON COUNTER TOPS

Granite | Quartz | Marble | Solid Surface | Laminate

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(803) 518-0696 (803) 795-9896 (803) 983-8545 (803) 775-2080

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Bridal Boutique Kyla Ann Bridal Boutique

Car Wash Franks Car Wash and Kenny’s Car Wash

Cable/Satellite Co. Time Warner Cable

Catering Co. Serendipity Catering & Café

WHEN EXPERIENCE & GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE MEET. We share a commitment to serve our community.

Your good neighbor State Farm agents thank you The ITEM readers for voting us #1 for all your insurance and financial needs 8 years in a row.

SEE ONE OF THESE STATE FARM AGENTS TODAY

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® Providing Insurance and Financial Services

Bill Denny

Tammy Kelly

Bostic Insurance Agency, Inc.

Ben Griffith, Jr.

Gary Herlong

848 West Liberty Street Sumter, SC 29150 Bus: 803-773-2269

105 E. Wesmark Blvd.

Sumter, SC 29150 Bus: 803-773-8322

Charles Bostic, Jr. 704 Bultman Drive Sumter, SC 29150 Bus: 803-775-8371

577 Broad Street Ext. Sumter, SC 29150 Bus: 803-469-6800

1214 Alice Drive Sumter, SC 29150 Bus: 803-469-6430

State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois • statefarm.com®

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Countertops Co. Walton Countertops

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Customer Service Aycock Richardson Monument Co.

Church St. Anne Catholic Church

Dance School Freed School of Performing Arts

You Want the Best for Your Pet.

So Do We. We’d like to “Paws” to say Thank You and we are honored by your continued trust in us for the care of your furry co family members.

James R. Breland, MS, DVM, Addie K. Williams MS, DVM, Lester M. Bell, DVM Jayne Kohnen, Kimberly Champagne, Sarah Compton, Rebecca Bishop Sara Anderson, Evelyn Deininger, Rebekah Coleman, Denise Curry

www.animalmedicalsumter.com

Excellence in Small Animal Care

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Day Care Archway Academy Decks and Porches Aycock Construction Department Store Belk Voted Best Interior Design

Thanks!

10th Year Running!

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc. 466 N. Guignard 803•773•8083 www.nicolenorrisdesign.com

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Drive-Thru Window Service Chick-Fil-A Dry Cleaners Polar Bear Employment Agency Norman Williams and Associates

THANK YOU SUMTER FOR VOTING US #1

MERCURY

MERCRUISER

OUTBOARDS

STERNDRIVES

6 years !in a row

OUTBOARDS

McLean Marine, Inc.

455 E. Liberty Street • Sumter, SC 29150 803-773-2290 Harvey W. Achziger, Sr. Harvey W. Achziger, Jr. -- Sales and Service --

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Financial Institution/Bank Safe Federal Credit Union Flea Market Sumter County Flea Market Flooring Co. Dixie Carpet

Thank you Sumter, Shaw, & Surrounding Communities for voting g BILLY AYCOCK #1 in 3 Categories!

The Best Contractor C ontra actor Real Estate Agent Porches and Decks 803.309.4574

voted #1 again this year for toys & electronics 1283 Broad Street Sumter, SC 29150 0

803-905-5500 www.walmart.com

Thank You Sumter For Voting Us

The Best Employment Agency Norman Williams & Associates, Inc. “Serving The Tri-County Area Since 1978” 344 W. Liberty St. • Sumter, SC • 775-5308 • Fax: 773-3854 www.williamstemporary.com Email: norwil@ftc-i.net

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Florist Gary’s Florist, LLC Frame Shop Michael’s

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Friendliest Bank SAFE Federal Credit Union Funeral Home Bullock Funeral Home & Crematorium

THANK YOU SUMTER FOR VOTING US #1 BEST STEAK IN 2015

Old Fashioned Service never goes out of style!

Thank You For Making Us #1

OVER 70 COMBOS STARTING AT $6.99

33 West Liberty Street • Downtown Sumter 18 N. Brooks Street • Downtown Manning

CURBSIDE SERVICE AVAILABLE

2480 BROAD STREET SUMTER, SC 29150

803-469-4329

Always Buying Gold!

Lowest Pawn interest rate in the area and best layaway plan in town

Sumter & Manning’s Oldest & Largest Pawn Shop

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Garden/Nursery Treehouse Nursery Gas Prices Tanners Grocery Store Piggly Wiggly Thank you, Sumter, for voting us Best Auction TWICE! SOLD!

Is an Auction right for you? Call us and see!

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

J. Rafe Dixon, SCAL 4059 (803) 774-6967

SOLD!

www.jrdixonauctions.com

SOLD!

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Thank you Sumter for voting Archway way Academy #1 Child Care Center Archway Academy is celebrating our 30 year Anniversary i and d we h have enjoyed j d every d day off caring for and educating our children. Thanks again for our vote of confidence and letting us be a part of you and our children’s lives.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

773.6480 2049 McCrays Mill Road

www.archwayacademy.us

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Open 6:30am - 6:30pm

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THANKS FOR VOTING C h i c k - f i l-a S u m t e r Best DriveThru Window service

BEST FAST FOOD FRIENDLIEST SERVICE

Sumter Mall

SUMTER LOCATIONS

| 1057 Broad St. • Ste. 7 | Sumter, SC 29150 | (803) 775-9072 1170 Broad St. | Sumter, SC 29150 | (803) 905-2620

© 2013 CFA Properties, Inc. Chick-fil-A ®, Chick-fil-A Stylized ® and the Chick-fil-A Cows ® are registered trademarks of CFA Properties, Inc.

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Guns & Firearms Hair Salon Dealer 3:16 Salon & Spa Simpson Hardware & Sporting Goods Hardware Store Simpson Hardware & Gym/Fitness Center Sporting Goods YMCA Heating & Air Co. Briggs Air Systems

Southern Ink TThanks hankks ffor or vot voting ting us

Tattoos

BEST TATTOO STUDIO Custom Work • Cover-Ups err Ups • RRestorations estorratio ions We do it all • Military Discounts Available

3322 22 PPinewood inewood RRd. d • SSumter, umter SSC C • 8803.775.0135 03 775 0135 • 8803.565.8555 03 55665 8555

Home Health NHC Healthcare

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Home Security Co. Farmers Telephone Company Hospice Caris Healthcare Hotel/Motel Comfort Suites College USC Sumter Insurance Company State Farm

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Thank you for voting, Sumter!

ADVANCED CARE Prosthetics & Orthotics, LLC

“We’re Here For You”

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Interior Decorating Co. Nicole Norris Design Studio Investment Firm Edward Jones Irrigation Landscaping Co. Smoak Irrigation Jewelry Store Galloway & Moseley

ADVANCED CARE Prosthetics & Orthotics, LLC 116 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150 Phone: (803) 774-5462

Laser/Skin Care Facility Colonial Aesthetics

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Lighting & Fans Store Sumter Lighting & Home Local Cellular Co. Farmers Telephone Company Manufactured House Dealer Clayton Homes of Sumter

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Thank you for 21 years of Support and Voting Computer Upgraders the #1 Computer Store in Sumter!

PC, Tablet, Smart Phone, ne, TV, and Printer Repair.

New and Used PC, TV, Laptops, and Tablets.

Come by to see our selection.

Come in and see our newly remodeled location!

Martial Arts Team Robinson MMA 19 Pinewood Road • Sumter, SC 29150

803-773-2881 www.computerupgraders.com Like our Facebook page to see our weekly specials.

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Medical Center/Care Nail Salon Advanced Care Destination Spa Prosthetics & Orthotics Nightclub Chuckwagon Mortgage Co. BB&T Nursing Home NHC Healthcare

piggly wiggly YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ONE STOP SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Thank You! Piggly Wiggly #88

Piggly Wiggly #91

1455 S. Guignard

114 E. Calhoun St.

778-5758

775-3020

Piggly Wiggly #90

Piggly Wiggly #84

1011 Broad St.

343 Pinewood Rd.

773-6378

773-5114

Thank you for voting Piggly Wiggly the BEST GROCERY STORE, locally owned and operated for 4 generations, the McLeod Family and all of the Piggly Wiggly Employees say thank you for letting us serve the Sumter community for 60+ years!

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Office Equipment Co. Staples Pawn Shop Reliable Pawn Shop Pest Control Co. Gamecock Exterminating Pet Boarding Kennel My Buddy Boarding Inn Pet Sitter Carolina Comfort Pet Sitting

THANK YOU SUMTER FOR VOTING US #1 CALL US FOR A DETAILED HOME PLUMBING INSPECTION

438 N. Main Street, Sumter HILL PLUMBING 800-849-8884 / 803-773-6689

& electric company, inc.

24/7 Emergency Services

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Pet Supplies Petco Pharmacy Walgreens

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Photographer/Studio Brent King-Limelite Photography Place to Work NHC Healthcare

www.statetree.net (803) 773-1320 852 S. Guignard Street THANK YOU SUMTER & SURROUNDING AREAS FOR VOTING US

BEST TREE SERVICE

Serving the Midlands Over 33 Years

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Plumber Hill Plumbing Pool Company Charpy’s Pools

Thank You for Voting Best Place for Hot Dogs and Milkshakes!

1091 Broad St. (803) 938-9767

2022 McCrays Mill Rd. (803) 934-8822

“Hot dogs and Milkshakes have never been better, expecially with so many yummy flavors to choose from”

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NHC H C EALTH

ARE

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Proud winners of Best Nursing Home Best Place to Work Best Home Health Best Boss - Jeanie Crotts Best Physical Therapist - Susan Duran

Seven Years In A Row! ★★★★★ Sumter’s only freestanding CMS 5 star rated facility NHC Healthcare • 1018 N. Guignard Dr. • Sumter, SC • (803) 773-5567

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Prosthetics Co. Advanced Care Prosthetics & Orthotics Private School Wilson Hall Public School Sumter High Real Estate Agency ERA Wilder GENTLE KINDNESS At Caris, we strongly believe that the last days of life are a sacred time and that grace should be provided when and where it is needed most.

Thank you Sumter for voting Honda of Sumter the best Motorcycle/ATV dealer.

Celebrating 43 years in business.

or Visit www.carishealthcare.com

2544 Broad Street • Sumter, SC (803) 469-3598 www.hondaofsumter.com

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Restaurant Willie Sue’s Roofing Fort Roofing Septic Tanks Co. T&N Septic Tank Co. Thank you for voting us

#1 ROOFING COMPANY IN SUMTER! FORT, A Name That Stands For Quality FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ROOFING SERVICES

Trusted Roofing Professionals Since 1936 803.773.9391 • 1.866.341.2491 14 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC 29150

www.FORTROOFING.com

Thank you to our faithful and loyal customers for voting us #1 IN CUSTOMER SERVICE TWO YEARS IN A ROW! 650 South Guignard • Sumter, SC 803.773.2654

SUMTER’S OLDEST MONUMENT COMPANY

VOTED #1 SHOE STORE

15 Years Straight THANK YOU SUMTER!

NAME BRAND SHOES, SANDALS & BOOTS CHILDRENS, MENS & WOMENS SPECIAL ORDERS AVAILABLE THOUSANDS OF SHOES KEPT IN STOCK

Jack’s Shoes Since 1922

337 W. LIBERTY • 773-7933 • JACKSSHOES789@YAHOO.COM

Stafford’s

Strawberries Thank you for your patronage throughout the years.

We will truly miss your smiling strawberry faces.

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Strawberry Farm Stafford’s Tobacco Store Discount Tobacco Tanning Salon LaMer Tattoo Studio Southern Ink Tattoo Tax Preparation Co. Barrineau Accounting Tire Dealer Ace Parker Tires

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Tree Service State Tree Utility Building Co. Dixie Products Weight Loss Program Curves Service with a Smile Thank You, Sumter for voting

Carolina Comfort Pet Sitting Best Pet Sitting Service 7 years in a row!

We are “paws”itively honored!

Kathy DeVan, Owner 803-469-3646 www.CarolinaComfortPetsitting.com

Over 3 acres of beautiful trees, shrubbery and plants to choose from!

HOURS

Monday thru Saturday 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

July thru Oct. Closed Sunday Until Fall

Big Selection!

Expert Service!

Expert Advice!

Growing Tips!

Low Prices!

SEMINOLE FEED

®

We would like to thank all of our customers for a wonderful season and for a great year.

Harold & Linda Johnson 3750 Thomas Sumter Hwy (521) • Dalzell, South Carolina

803.499.7601

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I, Monica Phan, owner, would like to thank you all my wonderful customers for voting us at

TANNERS #1 GAS PRICES IN SUMTER

2 YEARS IN A ROW!

TANNERS IS YOUR ONE STOP SHOP 2 LOCATONS TO SERVE YOU

Monica Phan OWNER

2605 WAREHOUSE BLVD. (HWY 15 SOUTH) • SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA • (803) 506-2804 3088 ALEX HARVIN HWY. (HWY 301 & RACCOON RD.) • MANNING, SOUTH CAROLINA • (803) 473-2050

• 100% Gas 87 Octane • 100% Gas 93 Octane • CAM2 Race Gas • Regular Gas • On Road & Off Road Diesel • Propane Fill Station

DAILY KITCHEN SELECTION Great Foods • Pizza • Hamburgers • Subs Hot Dogs • Chicken Wings Hot Bar–Breakfast and Lunch

FULL SERVICE CONVENIENCE STORE Beer • Wine • Cigarettes Lottery • ATM • Clean Bathrooms

WE INVITE YOU TO SEE WHY TANNERS IS VOTED #1 • FRIENDLY SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON...

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BEST

Individual

Accountant Al BarrineauBarrineau Accounting

Aesthetician Dana Bethea Bar Tender Darren Galloway -Ravens Nest

SAMBINO’S

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

Owner/ Personal Trainer

Thank you for voting us #1 in 2015

The Best Place For Italian Food Appetizers, Salads, Pizza, Pasta & More...

DINE IN • DELIVERY • TAKE OUT Indepedently Owned & Operated

1305 Peach Orchard Road in Sumter (By Shaw AFB)

494-9494

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Boss Jeanie Crotts Chiropractor Dr. D. Friday Contractor Billy Aycock Catherine K. Watkins CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor 776 W. Liberty St., Ste. A 803-773-8373

Brant A. Bahnmuller AAMS® Financial Advisor 2575B Lin-Do Ct. 803-469-8684

Charlie Burns AAMS® Financial Advisor 227 Alice Drive, Ste.1 803-934-8887

Amanda Miller Financial Advisor 2065 Wedgefield Road 803-775-5311

David Felder CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor 210 W. Calhoun Street 803-773-0801

Donald Corry Financial Advisor 678 Bultman Drive 803-775-2911

Mitchell Williams, Jr. AAMS® Financial Advisor 1116A Alice Drive 803-905-4217

We became Edward Jones financial advisors because we wanted to be part of a firm that truly puts its clients’ needs first. We believe our longterm investment philosophy, conveniently located offices and personal, face-to-face approach show our commitment to helping the people in the communities we serve every single day. We’re Grateful for the Support of Our Community.

Thank you to our friends and clients for letting us be a part of reaching your financial goals with a solid strategy.

May your futures be full of good health, happiness, success, and prosperity.

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Dentist Gee RabonRestorative Arts Dental Center Hair Dresser Nikki Brown-Great Clips “Home of the Chicken Wing” Eat In or Take Out

Thank You For Voting Us T Best Place For Wings!

The 13 years in a row!

1961-B McCrays Mill Rd. • Gamecock Plaza • 775-6538

MY BUDDY BOARDING INN Thank You Sumter for Voting Us

“BEST PET BOARDING KENNEL” 773-2501

1140 S. GUIGNARD DR.-SUMTER Hours 9am - 5:30pm • Closed Wednesday & Sunday

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Young, Keffer & Associates, Pa Attorneys At Law

Voted Best Attorney for 2

years

John Keffe r

We are happy to serve the Legal needs of the community and look foward to zealously representing our clients in the future.

23 West Calhoun Street Sumter, SC 29150 803-773-4371

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Insurance Agent Stephanie Barkley Lawyer John Keffer

The Staff & Management would like to thank our customers for voting us

Best Country Cooking Breakfast • Lunch Sandwiches, Salads & More

Guignard Diner Since 2001

“Country Cooking” 439 N. Guignard Drive • Sumter, SC 418-5532

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Massage Therapist Hannah Christenson Optometrist Larry Scheele Physical Therapist Susan Duran THANK YOU SUMTER FOR VOTING US #1

Thank you for voting us the

Best place to buy Men’s Clothing!

TIRE DEALER & BEST PLACE FOR OIL CHANGE Come see your Home Town Boys!

Your Sumter hometown clothing store TIMMY

Service Manager

BILLY

ARTHUR

ACE PARKER TIRE 930 N. LAFAYETTE DR. • SUMTER • 775-1277 • ACEPARKER@FTC-I.NET SERVING SUMTER & THE SURROUNDING AREAS FOR 34 YEARS!

2 N. Main Street Corner of Liberty and Main

803-905-4299

www.canthonysmenswear.com

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Physician Mayes DuBose Real Estate Agent Billy Aycock

Let’s be

Honest F R E S H F R O M T H E FA R M

Thank You Sumter for Voting us

Best Produce • Vine Ripe Tomatoes Boiled Peanuts Pine Straw • SC Peaches • Nursery • Hydrangeas • Fern Rental

Satisfied Customers are the best Advertising.

Thank You! Phone

Digital TV

Internet

Security

Wireless

All from the area’s best full-service communications, entertainment and security provider.

www.ftc-i.net | 888-218-5050

940 N. Main Street • Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 775-9104

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CONGRATULATIONS to all of our winners AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO VOTED!

20 N. Magnolia Street

803-774-1200 www.TheItem.com

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School Principal Fred Moulton

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Waiter-Waitress May Davis

Teacher Frances James

Thank You Sumter & Surrounding Counties

OF SUMTER

Veterinarian Dr. Lester Bell

for Voting Clayton Homes of Sumter #1 Manufactured Housing 2015.

SAVE!

We have enjoyed serving your Housing needs and look forward to many more great years.

2735 Broad Street Extension, Sumter, SC 803-469-3222 • www.claytonhomes.com

Gary’s Florist, LLC

Thank You for voting us

Sumter’s Best Florist.

Gary & Ann Duby, Owners

674 Bultman Drive, Sumter, SC 803-775-7768 / 803-775-7769

Thanks for voting us #1 FITNESS CENTER! SUMTER FAMILY YMCA 510 Miller Road Sumter, SC 803.773.1404 ymcasumter.org

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Bakery-Desserts Bakers Sweets

Breakfast IHOP

Bar-B-Q Wards

Buffet Golden Corral Thank you for voting us the

Best Catering Company • On and Off Premise Catering Available • Wedding Receptions • Anniversary Celebrations • Birthday Parties • Class Reunions

in Sumter!

CATERING AND CAFÉ

Book your wedding receptions and parties in our upstairs private rooms.

Outside catering available.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!

• Church Events • Employee Appreciations • Corporate Meetings • Cultural Events • Holiday Celebrations

“A Must Have Experience” 118 South Main St • Sumter

803.774.4007 SerendipityCaterers.com SerendipityCateringAndCafe

SerendipSumter

RESTAURANT HOURS: 11-3 Tuesday-Thursday • 11-6 Friday • Saturday/Sunday Reserved for Catered Events Only.

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Chicken KFC Country Cooking Guignard Diner Cup of Coffee Starbucks

Thank You Sumter for voting Al Barrineau & Staff

BEST TAX PREPARER & ACCOUNTANT IN 2015 Tax Preparation, Monthly Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Tax Resolution

BARRINEAU ACCOUNTING ESTABLISHED 1969 259-C BROAD STREET | SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA 29150 | (803) 775-7220

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Dinner Willie Sue’s Fast Food Chick-Fil-A Friendly Service Chick-Fil-A Hamburgers Five Guys

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Sumter for 20 years g n i v r e S Bullock Funeral Home & Crematorium “Where Caring Makes The Difference” We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for Bullock Funeral Home in the Reader’s Choice Awards.

It has been a true pleasure and privilege to serve the families of the Sumter and the surrounding communities for the past 20 years during their time of need.

We “Thank You” from the bottom of our hearts for acknowledging that our hard work has not gone unnoticed and for all of your tremendous support and encouragement. It has been a community effort all around.

Thank You for Voting Us #1!!!

Healthy Meal Be Fit Eat Fit Hot Dogs Sonic

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Bullock Funeral Home & Crematorium 1190 Wilson Hall Road Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 469-3400 “SETTING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN FUNERAL SERVICE”

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Ice Cream Sweet Frogs Italian Food Sambino’s Kid’ Meal McDonald’s For All Your Sign Needs!

Thank You For Voting Sign Wave the #1 Sign Company in Sumter 5 years straight!

Thank you for voting us #1 Bridal Boutique 9 YEARS IN A ROW! Serving Sumter 17 years and without you it wouldn’t be possible.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1!

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for trusting us with all your skin care needs and continued loyalty. We are truly honored by your recognition. We do strive to exceed your expectations.

Colonial Aesthetics Staff

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Now offering our new revolutionary non-surgical contouring treatment that freezes stubborn fat, which is then naturally eliminated from your body. It’s safe, FDA-cleared and effective!

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Lunch Mary Ann’s Deli Live Music Legacies Mexican Food Yucatan

T hank You Sumter for Voting Us “BEST PLACE FOR MEXICAN FOOD”

(803) 905-1955 1316 BROAD STREET SUMTER, SC 29150

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Milk Shakes BEST Sonic Place to

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Oriental Food Sachi Pizza Marco’s Pizza Produce Bradley’s Market

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CHARPY’S POOLS

#1Pool Company and Accessories SEE RICK AT

110 H W. Wesmark Blvd.

803.774.SWIM

SEE RUSS OR JULIE AT

332 W. Liberty Street

803.773.POOL

Thank you to all those who voted us

BEST CHIROPRACTOR DR. FRIDAY

PHYSICIANS HEALTH AND INJURY CLINIC 711 BULTMAN DR. • SUMTER, SC • 773-3421

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Salads Zaxby’s Seafood Red Lobster Steak Outback Steakhouse Thank you Sumter for voting us #1 Martial Arts 2015 We are celebrating 15 yrs in Business specializing in Self Defense, FITNESS, + WEIGHT LOSS

Thank you Sumter for Voting us #1 Car Wash Serving Sumter 14 years!

COME JOIN US AND GET FIT!

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Thanks Sumter for Voting Dana Bethea

Best Esthetician 1147 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 6

Jody 5DI¿HOG

Best Nail Salon

803.773.7529

VOTED BEST IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE Smoak Irrigation Company Serving Sumter and Surrounding Communities Since 1986

803-773-3400

JOEY SMOAK

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527 N. Guignard Drive 803.773.2847 www.freedschool.com

Celebrating 60 Years of Dance Thanks for voting us #1 Dance School

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Sandwiches Mary Ann’s Deli Sweet Tea McDonald’s Wings Leos

VOTED BEST HOTEL 3 YEARS STRAIGHT

Thank You Sumter for Voting Us #1 REA MAYNARD • BOBBIE OWENS • ALISON WATFORD • CINDY SCHEELE • DONNA SHARP • BOB SHARP

2500 BROAD ST. | SUMTER, SC | (803) 469-0200

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Antiques Appliances Broad Stone Antiques Ard’s Appliance Sales & Service

Thank you for voting us

#1 Chicken

SERVING YOU AT THESE LOCATIONS: 1014 Broad Street • 215 E. Liberty Street 4630 Broad Street Ext.

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Auto Parts CarQuest Auto Parts Beer/Wine & Liquor Market Place Spirits Car Accessories CarQuest Auto Parts

Since 1958

Thank You to all the voters for voting us #1 Pest Control Company!

We look forward to another great year serving you and your pest control needs!!

Residential/Commercial Serving Sumter, Lee & Clarendon

803-469-7378 1570 Airport Rd. • Sumter, SC

Thanks for voting us your favorite lighting and fan store!

bridal registry available 135 W. Wesmark Blvd. • Sumter, SC 803.77-LIGHT MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. WWW.SUMTERLIGHTINGANDHOME.COM

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Children’s Clothing The Children’s Place Computers Computer Upgraders Consignments Goodwill Thank you for voting Palmetto Gas as

The Best Place to Buy Propane and Accessories!

To show our appreciation, we are offering 100 Gallons of Propane Free with the purchase and installation of a tankless water heater!

Schedule your free in home estimate today.

Call (803) 775-4321 for details.

www.palmettogascorp.com 170 S Lafayette Blvd Sumter, SC 29150 803-775-4321

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Electronics WalMart Formal Wear James Formal Wear Furniture Discount Furniture Outlet

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Men’s Clothing C. Anthony’s Menswear Motorcycles/ATV’s Honda of Sumter Oil Change Ace Parker Tires THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 ASK US FOR SPECIAL PRICING! GE® STAINLESS STEEL SIDE

BY SIDE REFRIDGERATOR 25.4 CU. FT. ENERGY STAR GSE25HSHSS

• LED LIGHTING • INTEGRATED SHELF SUPPORT SYSTEM • ADJUSTABLE SLIDE-OUT, SPILLPROOF GLASS SHELVES • FRESH FOOD MULTI-LEVEL DRAWERS • ADJUSTABLE CLEAR LOOK DOOR BINS

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APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE 773-2737 • 21 W. Wesmark Blvd., Sumter

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Dr. Gee Rabon and staff would like to thank you for voting him BEST DENTIST in the Readers’ Choice Awards. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to servee our patients.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY.

Restorative Arts Dental, P.A. 669 B. West Wesmark Blvd., Sumter, SC

(803) 905-3567

I.V. Sedation, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry www.sumterdentistry.com

We look forward to providing the community and the state the same “attention-to-detail” service that we’ve been giving for the past 35 years.

Call us today or visit our website. Let us know how best to serve you!

120 Broad Street • Sumter, SC 29150 • www.briggsair.com

(803) 773-9090

Thank you Sumter for voting us the

#1 PLACE TO BUY AUTO AND TRUCK PARTS & ACCESSORIES 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

4494 Broad Street 803.494.4444

816 S. Guignard Drive 803.778.1841

YOUR FULL LINE PART STORE WHERE YOU GET IT ALL! PARTS • AUTO PAINT MIXED TO MATCH • HYDRAULIC HOSES MADE HERE

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Paint Lowe’s

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Sporting Goods Simpson Hardware & Sporting Goods

Propane Accessories Palmetto Gas Toys WalMart Shoes Jack Shoes Uniforms Southern Uniform & Thank You Sumter for Voting Us #1 place for Gifts again this year.

Screen Printing It is our pleasure serving you!

Gift Garden Mon-Sat 9:30am-6:00pm

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803 775 3523 803.775.3523 Wesmark Plaza

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US DEPARTMENT STORE, BABY STORE & WOMENS CLOTHING

1057 BROAD STREET • SUMTER MALL

803-778-1811

Women’s Clothing Belk Sumter m te r Count C o u n t y Flea F le a M Market ar 2205 Myrtle Beach Hwy • 378 East, Sumter, SC

sumtercountyfleamarket.com

803-495-2281

Thank you for voting us

BEST FLEA MARKET

10 years in a row!

Bring the family out for a day of fun!

Open Saturday & Sunday Tables $6 and $8 Each “More fleas than a junkyard dog!”

Military Discount

SUMTERʻS YARD SALE HEADQUARTERS

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THANK YOU SUMTER FOR VOTING US #1 IN 4 CATEGORIES 4 YEARS IN A ROW

Sales and Administration Team

Service Team

Voted Best “New” Car and Best “Used” Car Dealership

Collision Center Team

Voted Best Auto Repair Shop Voted Best Auto Body Shop

Parts Team

CELEBRATING 54 YEARS IN BUSINESS!

773-1481 www.mclaughlinford.com

950 N. Main Street • Sumter, SC

GOOD CREDIT, NO CREDIT, BAD CREDIT – NO PROBLEM!

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Thank You Sumter

WE ARE HONORED THAT YOU HAVE LET US SERVE YOU FOR OVER 6O YEARS!

40 W. Wesmark Blvd.

110 N. Brooks St., Manning • Chip Key Cutting • Chip Key Cutting • Propane • Propane • Hunting and Fishing • Hunting and Fishing License License • Glass Cutting • Paint Color Matching • Paint Color Matching • Glass Cutting • Screen Repair • CO2 Tank Refill • Mount /Boresight scopes • Pipe Threading • Mount and boresight • Pool Water Testing scopes • Stihl Repair Center • Re-spool Fishingg Reels • Re-Spool p Fishing ingg Reels

350 Pinewood Rd. • Chip Key Cutting • Hunting and Fishing License • Glass Cutting • Paint Color Matching • Lock-Rekeying • Pool water testing

320 W. Liberty St. • Chip Key Cutting • Propane • Glass Cutting • Paint Color Matching • Blade Sharpening • Screen Repair • Carpet Cleaners Rental

Visit any of our 4 stores and let us help you with these services!