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Thank you for voting us Best Real Estate Company
Why Re/Max Southern? • Most recognized name in real estate • Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX • RE/MAX offers support and services not available at other real estate companies • RE/MAX agents have the experience to get the job done in today’s market • RE/MAX associates have more real estate experience than other real estate agents • RE/MAX associates have the most professional designations earned by agents • RE/MAX has the most productive sales force in real estate
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Call Shannon & Toni today! 843-549-1900 Toni Pinckney, Broker, REALTOR® 843-909-3329
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Food & Drink Best Breakfast 1st Shoney’s 2nd Dairy Land 3rd Olde House Cafe
Best Lunch
1st Dairy Land 2nd Olde House 3rd Fat Jack’s Cafe
Best Dinner 1st Dairy Land 2nd Shoney’s 3rd Fat Jack’s
Best Buffet
1st Dukes BBQ 2nd Shoney’s 3rd Olde House Cafe
Best Pizza 1st Bucks Pizza 2nd Pizza Hut 3rd Dominos
Best Delivery
1st Bucks Pizza 2nd Pizza Hut 3rd Castillo’s Pizzeria
Best Hamburger 1st Dairy Land 2nd Wendys 3rd Hardees
Best Fried Chicken 1st Dukes BBQ 2nd KFC 3rd Bojangles’
The Copeland Family would like to thank Colleton County for 30 years of patronage. We appreciate your business. Especially for voting us Best Farm and Garden! - Jamey, Patricia & Jennifer -
Best Wings
1st Fat Jack’s 2nd (Tie) Bojangles’ 2nd (Tie) China Express 3rd Zaxby’s
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Best Steak
Bonnie Plants • Fruit Trees Sweet Peas • Onions • Potatoes
1st Fat Jack’s 2nd Ruby Tuesday 3rd Olde House Cafe
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1st Subway 2nd Quiznos 3rd Dimitrios
THANK YOU COLLETON COUNTY! IT IS AN HONOR TO BE CHOSEN BEST VIDEOGRAPHER. GRAPHIC DESIGN WEDDINGS DOCUMENTARIES BROADCAST COMMERICALS
1st China Express 2nd Fuji 3rd China Wok
Best Sub
Best Ice Cream
Best Mexican Restaurant
Best Fountain Drink
Best Seafood Restaurant
1st El Pueblo 2nd Los Abuelitos
1st Dairy Land 2nd Hiott’s Pharmacy 3rd Dairy Queen
- JASON COOK Owner, Cook Productions 843-909-0086
1st Hiott’s Pharmacy 2nd Dairy Land 3rd Sonic
1st Courtney Bay 2nd Captian D’s 3rd Shoney’s
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1st Hiott’s Pharmacy 2nd Dairy Land 3rd Sonic
Best Catering Service
and for voting Pam Brownlee as Best Waitress
1st Baker Shrimp 2nd Jeb’s Seafood 3rd Williams Seafood
Best Coffee
1274 Bells Highway 538-2614 Mon-Sat. 6:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Sun. 6:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Best Local Produce Market
1st Hardee’s 2nd McDonalds 3rd Downtown Books
1st Farmer’s Market 2nd Rizer Pork & Produce 3rd Bi-Lo
Best Oriental Restaurant
Best Bed & Breakfast
Thank you Colleton County for your support in 2012! I look forward to serving you again in 2013.
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Best Law Firm Hetrick, Harvin & Bonds Best Public Elected Official Bobby Bonds
Best Attorney Bobby Bonds
125 South Walter St. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-6432
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Best Catering
1st Olde House Cafe 2nd Dukes BBQ 3rd Jimmy Fitts Catering
Entertainment Best Live Entertainment Spot 1st Main Street Grille 2nd Time Out 3rd Birdie & Sharon’s
Best BBQ
Best Tourist Attraction
Best Bakery
Best Karaoke Spot
Best Bar
Best Community Event Or Festival
1st Dukes BBQ 2nd B&D BBQ 3rd Jimmy Fitts Catering
1st Bi-Lo 2nd Olde Bank 3rd Walmart
1st Main Street Grille 2nd Birdie & Sharon’s 3rd Time Out
Best Cheap Eat 1st Dairy Land 2nd McDonalds 3rd Taco Bell
1st Downtown Walterboro 2nd Great Swamp Sanctuary 3rd Colleton Museum
1st Main Street Grille 2nd Time Out 3rd Birdie & Sharon’s
Thank You Colleton County!
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1st Hampton House Bed & Breakfast 2nd Old Academy Bed & Breakfast 3rd Holiday Inn
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• Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Casual Dining in a Friendly Atmosphere • Full Service Bar and Frozen Drinks • Daily $7.29 Lunch Specials • Catering Available
For Voting Us Best Steak • Best Wings Best Restaurant
1st Rice Festival 2nd Christmas Parade 3rd Criterium
Best Place For A Family Outing
1st Downtown Walterboro
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2nd Edisto Beach 3rd Great Swamp Sanctuary
1st Hetrick, Harvin & Bonds 2nd Dorcas Tuten 3rd Duffie Law Firm
Professional Services
Best Attorney 1st Bobby Bonds 2nd Dorcas Tuten 3rd Duffie Stone
Best Bank
1st SCB&T 2nd Enterprise 3rd (Tie) Heritage Trust 3rd (Tie) 1st Federal 3rd (Tie) Bank of Walterboro
Best Bail Bondsman 1st Don Mescia (A Bail Now) 2nd Ray Chaplin (Chap’s Bail Bonding)
Best Bank Teller
Best Auto Repair/ Service
1st Teresa Kirkland (SCB&T) 2nd Vickie Tripp (SCB&T) 3rd Sara Herndon
1st Bishop’s Body Shop 2nd Hill Tire 3rd (Tie) Rizer 3rd (Tie) Tommie’s Auto & Diesel
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Best Tax Service 1st Walker Accounting 2nd Don Holmes 3rd Ulmer
Best Auto Parts Store 1st Dixie Auto Parts 2nd Napa Auto Parts 3rd Advance Auto Parts
Best Tax Preparer 1st Paul Walker 2nd Don Holmes 3rd Terri Price
Best Body Shop
Best Accounting Firm 1st Walker 2nd Holmes 3rd Ulmer Tax
1st Paul Walker 2nd Don Holmes 3rd Harold Watley
Best Small Engine Repair
Best Finance Company
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1st Springleaf Financial 2nd Security Finance 3rd Eastern Finance
1st K&K Power Sports 2nd Mike’s Repair Shop 3rd Madison Auto, Cycle & ATV Repair
1st Edward Jones 2nd David Williamson
Best Car Detail Shop
1st Advance America Cash Advance 2nd ACE Cash Advance 3rd Title Max
Best Law Firm
1st Glenn’s Small Engine 2nd Air Cooled Motors 3rd Rizer
Best ATV Service
Best Financial/ Investment Service
Best Cash Advance Business
Best Wrecker Service 1st Circle C 2nd McClure’s 3rd Gerald’s
Best Accountant
SERTA PERFECT SLEEPER KEYNES PERFECT SLEEPER QUEEN
1st Bishop’s Body Shop 2nd Pellum’s Body Shop 3rd Mixson’s Body Shop
1st Magic Shine 2nd Sunshine 3rd Starlite
Best Auto Accessories & Customs 1st Blocker Boys Customs & Service Center
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Les Jordan III, Agent Les Jordan III, Agent 361 Washington Street 361 Washington Street Walterboro, SC 29488 Walterboro, SC 29488 Bus: 843-549-7413 Bus: 843-549-7413 les.jordan.bwso@statefarm.com les.jordan.bwso@statefarm.com
I’m I’m where where II am am today. today. I’m proud to be recognized I’m proud to be recognized as as aa member member of of State State Farm’s Farm’s
Les Jordan III, Agent 361 Washington Street Walterboro, SC 29488 Bus: 843-549-7413 les.jordan.bwso@statefarm.com
Thank you for the Thank you fortoday. the opportunity opportunity I’m where I am to serve as agent. I’m where Iyour am today. to serve as your agent. I’m proud to be recognized Like a good neighbor, I’m proud to be recognized Like a good neighbor, as Best Insurance Agent and ® State Farm is there. as member State® Farm’s State Farm Agency. isofthere. BestaInsurance
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Thank You for Choosing Us Best Body Shop 11 Years in a Row! We are honored! 1109 South Jeffries Blvd., Walterboro, SC 29488 • 549-1111 www.bishopsbodyshop.com 2012-2013 Readers’ Choice Awards | Page 8
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Best Bakery Best Appliance 3rd Place Store 3rd Place
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Best Paint Store 3rd Place
Best Grocery Store 3rd Place
Best Medical Supply Store 3rd Place
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2nd Autozone 3rd Advance Auto Parts
Best Place To Get Pampered
1st Palmetto Hair Gallery & Day Spa 2nd Clarity Spa 3rd Kalee’s Hair & Tanning
Best Beauty Salon
1st Palmetto Hair Gallery & Day Spa 2nd The Head Shed 3rd Hairitage Salon
Best Hair Stylist 1st Audra Hudson 2nd (Tie) Kaylee Barsha 2nd (Tie) Gloria Warren 3rd Mandi Nettles
Best Place To Get A Manicure/Pedicure
1st Palmetto Hair Gallery & Day Spa 2nd Kalee’s Hair & Tanning 3rd Nail Spa
Best Manicurist 1st Marti Cook 2nd Jennifer Martin 3rd Kalee Barsha
Best Tanning Salon 1st Island Tan 2nd Kalee’s Hair & Tanning 3rd (Tie) The Head Shed 3rd (Tie) Country Curls 3rd (Tie) JoAnn’s Beauty
Best Barber Shop
1st Thurston’s Barber Shop 2nd Mike’s Barber Shop 3rd Carter’s Barber Shop
Best Barber
1st Mike Halter 2nd Mike Thurston 3rd Christy Evans
Best Doctor’s Office
1st Walterboro Family Practice 2nd Rice Planter Pediatrics 3rd Dr. Kramer
Best Doctor/Physician 1st Dr. Haynes — Carolina Family Medicine
2nd Dr. Recken — Walterboro Family Practice 3rd Dr. Smith — Walterboro Family Practice
Best Nurse
1st Lanee Summers 2nd (Tie) Frances Ulmer 2nd (Tie) Mary Alice Craven 3rd Bonny Priester
Best Dentist 1st Dr. Hazel 2nd Dr. Pye 3rd Dr. Yarbrough
Best Dental Assistant 1st Courtney Wilkins 2nd Lisa Barwick 3rd Penny
1st Herndon & Sons Funeral Home 2nd Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home 3rd (Tie) Hamilton’s Funeral Home 3rd (Tie) Koger’s Mortuary Service
Best Pharmacy 1st Walmart 2nd Bi-Lo 3rd Walgreens
Best Pharmacist 1st Paige Bates 2nd Cindy Colson 3rd James Bull
Best Assisted Living/ Nursing Home
Real Estate 2nd Blocker White 3rd Century 21
A Very Big Thank-you to Our Clients. When You’re Happy, We’re Happy. We’re pleased to announce that Edward Jones has been ranked “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Full Service Brokerage Firms” according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Full Service Investor Satisfaction StudySM. We’ve always believed our way of doing business made sense for our clients. It seems they agree.
Best Optical Service
1st Fitlife 2nd Curves
1st (Tie) Edisto Realty 1st (Tie) Re/Max Southern
1st Steedley Monuments
1st Eder Chiropractic 2nd Gallagher Chriopractic 3rd Carns
Best Fitness Center
Best Real Estate Company
Best Monument Company
Best Chiropractor
1st Carolina Eyecare 2nd Walterboro Eyecare 3rd Clearvision
2nd Herndon Monument Co.
Best Funeral Home
Edward Jones received the highest numerical score among full service brokerage firms in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study SM. Study based on responses from 4,401 investors who used full-service investment institutions. Fourteen investment firms that received a representative sample of investor opinions were measured on seven factors: investment advisor; investment performance; account information; account offerings; commissions and fees; website; and problem resolution. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in February 2012. Your experiences may vary. Rating may not be indicative of future performance and may not be representative of any one client’s experience because it reflects an average of experiences of responding clients. Visit jdpower.com.
Call or visit your local Edward Jones financial advisor today.
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1st Veteran’s Victory House 2nd (Tie) Colleton Place 2nd (Tie) Oakwood 3rd Uni Health
Best Home Healthcare 1st Amedisys 2nd Agape 3rd Oakwood
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Member SIPC
Best Real Estate Agent 1st Marie Bost 2nd Shannon Guess 3rd Toni Pinckney
Best Insurance Company
1st State Farm, Les Jordan 2nd Farm Bureau 3rd CT Lowndes
Best Insurance Agent
1st Les Jordan — State Farm 2nd Kesia Brown — State Farm 3rd Steve Frazier — Farm Bureau
Best Non-Profit Organization
1st United Way 2nd United House of Prayer 3rd Habitat for Humanity
Best Apartment Complex
1st Forest Pointe Apartment Homes 2nd Plantation Oaks 3rd Bay Meadows
Best Environmental Company 1st US Waste 2nd Clean Management 3rd (Tie) B&E 3rd (Tie) S&S
Best Landscaping Business
1st Ackerman Landscaping 2nd Coach’s Landscaping 3rd Pinckney’s Yard Services
Best Heating/Air
1st Lucas Electric 2nd Davis Heating & Air 3rd (Tie) Priester Heating & Air Conditioning 3rd (Tie) Greene Heating & Air
Best Plumber
1st Groves Plumbing 2nd Dandridge Plumbing 3rd Dunky Crosby
Best Building Supply
BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
The Board of Directors, employees and volunteers of United Way of Bamberg, Colleton and Hampton, Inc. sincerely thank you for your vote of faith and support. We are humbled and inspired by your love and recognition of our efforts to create a stronger community.
1st Westbury’s ACE Hardware 2nd Corbett’s Building Supply
1st Got Ya Covered 2nd Hodges Roofing 3rd Smoaks Roofing & Construction
Best Mobile Home Dealer
Best Electrical Business
1st Palmetto Mobile Homes 2nd D&S Housing 3rd Clayton Homes
1st H&H Electric 2nd Beach Electric 3rd Wendell McDonald
Best Contractor/ Builder
Best Pest Control
1st Palmetto Exterminators 2nd Lowcountry Pest Control 3rd Carolina Pest Pro
1st Mitchell Construction 2nd Hiott Construction 3rd IP Builders
Best Cabinet Company
Best Well Drilling
1st George White 2nd (Tie) Sloman Custom 2nd (Tie) Fracasso 3rd Lowcountry Kitchen & Bath
Best Septic Company
Best Alarm/ Security Systems
1st Breland Well Drilling 2nd Johnny Martin Well Drilling 3rd Lane’s Well Drilling
1st Lane’s Well & Septic 2nd Knight’s Septic Tank Services 3rd All One Plumbing
1st CSI Security Systems 2nd ADT 3rd Sentinel Alarm Co.
Best Roofing Company
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377 Bells Hwy. • Walterboro, SC 29488 • Open Mon-Fri 9-6:30, Sat 9-6, Sun 1-6 tel 843-542-9602 • Fax 843-782-3752 • Service 800-473-7247 • Parts 800-366-7278
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Best Auction Company 1st Seymour Auctions 2nd JG Blocker Auctions 3rd (Tie) Cook Auctions 3rd (Tie) Carolina Self Storage
Best Propane Gas Provider 1st Butler LP Gas 2nd Carmichael Oil Co. 3rd Cummings Oil Co.
Best Gas Station/ Convenience Store 1st EZ Shop 2nd BoBops 3rd The Loop
Best Daycare
1st Academy Road Country Care 2nd Little Bloomers 3rd Forest Hills Preschool
Best Preschool
1st Bethel UMC Preschool 2nd Forest Hills Preschool 3rd First Baptist Church Preschool
Best School
1st Colleton County High School 2nd Forest Hills Elementary 3rd Colleton County Middle School
2nd Deloris Dog House 3rd Brenda Groves — Royal Pet Salon
2nd Carpets of Walterboro 3rd Southwind Carpet & Upholstery
Best Taxidermist
Best College/University
1st Freddy’s Taxidermy 2nd Big Bear Taxidermy 3rd Risher’s Deer Processing
Best Home Phone Provider
Teacher
Best Wild Game Processor
Best Internet Service Provider
Best Gun Shop
Best Electric Service Provider
1st USC Salk 2nd Clemson Extension
1st Melissa Warren 2nd Sonya Inabinett 3rd (Tie) Pitts 3rd (Tie) Melissa O’Quinn
1st Risher’s Deer Processing 2nd Breland Deer Processing 3rd Lowcountry Deer Processing
Principal
1st PRTC 2nd Verizon 3rd Comcast
1st PRTC 2nd Comcast 3rd Verizon
1st Cliff Warren 2nd Cindy Riley 3rd Barbara Steele
1st Walterboro Gun Shop 2nd CMH 3rd Westbury
Best Veterinarian
Best Dry Cleaner
1st Anderson One Hour Cleaners 2nd Strickland’s Dry Cleaners 3rd Sentry Cleaners
Best TV Station
1st Campbell 2nd Deloach 3rd Morrison
Best Pet Groomer
Best Carpet Cleaner
Best Radio Station
1st Weeks Cleaning Services
1st Abe’s Pet Grooming
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1st Kickin’ 92.5
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1st Coastal Electric Coop. 2nd SCE&G
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3rd Lowcountry Kitchen & Bath
Best Home Furnishings Store
Best Medical Supply Business
1st Bachelor Hill Antiques & Framing 2nd Lucas Street Antiques 3rd Choice Collectibles
Best Appliance Center
Best Florist
Best Downtown Store
Best Carpet/ Flooring Store
Best Jewelry Store
Best Specialty Gift Shop
1st Jason Cook 2nd Mitchell Headden
1st Especially Yours Too 2nd Colleton’s Fine Clothing 3rd (Tie) Olde Bank 3rd (Tie) Off the Wall
Shopping
Best Antique Store
Best Videographer
Best Men’s Clothing Store 1st Belk 2nd Superbad 3rd Goodies
Best Women’s Clothing Store 1st Belk 2nd Colleton’s Fine Clothing 3rd Cato’s
Best Sports Apparel Store 1st Jus’ Sports 2nd Hibbet Sports
1st Colleton’s Fine Clothing 2nd Old Bank 3rd (Tie) Downtown Books 3rd (Tie) Off the Wall
Best Thrift Store
1st Hamilton’s Fine Furniture 2nd Southern Home Furnishings 3rd Badcock
1st Sears of Walterboro 2nd Badcock 3rd Walmart
1st Carpet Country 2nd Carpets of Walterboro 3rd Hamilton’s Fine Furniture
Best Paint Store
1st Goodwill 2nd Habitat for Humanity Restore 3rd Factory Outlet
1st Westbury’s ACE Hardware 2nd Corbett’s Building Supply 3rd Walmart
Best Portable Buildings
Best Remodeling Store
1st Wiggins Portable Buildings 2nd Carter & Robin Portable
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1st Corbett’s Buildling Supply 2nd Westbury’s ACE Hardware
1st Palmetto Medical Supply 2nd Aerocare 3rd Walmart
1st Petal Palace Florist 2nd Bi-Lo 3rd Gladys Murray’s
1st Griffin Jewelers 2nd Infinger Jewelry 3rd Hayes Jewelers
Best ATV Sales
1st K&K Power Sports 2nd Mike’s Repair Shop
Best Car Dealership
1st Rizer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC 2nd Walterboro Ford 3rd A&D Auto Sales
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1st A&D Auto Sales 2nd Rizer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC 3rd Hudson’s Auto Brokers
Best Place To Buy Tires 1st Hill Tire Centers 2nd Tire King 3rd Blocker Boys Customs &
3rd Do It Best
Best Grocery Store 1st Bi-Lo 2nd Reids 3rd Walmart
Best Health Food Store
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1st No Junk Julie’s 2nd GNC 3rd Annie’s Organic
Best Equipment Rental/Sales
Best Liquor & Wine Store
Best Farm & Garden Center 1st The Flower Barn 2nd Benton’s Feed & Seed 3rd Westbury’s ACE Hardware
Best Hardware Store 1st Westbury’s ACE Hardware 2nd Tractor Supply
1st Louie’s Liquor & Fine Wine 2nd Bi-Lo
Best Fireworks Store 1st Firework Supermarket 2nd Hobo Joes
Best All Around Clothing Store
1st Belk 2nd Colleton’s Fine Clothing 3rd Cato
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Waitress or Waiter
Fast Food Restaurant
Business Manager
1st Fat Jack’s 2nd Dimitrios 3rd Cracker Barrel
1st Wendy’s 2nd Sonic 3rd McDonald’s
Business
1st Mitchell Construction 2nd SCB&T 3rd Walker Accounting
Cashier
1st Kristin Roberts 2nd Mary Hudson 3rd (Tie) Anna Carrol Bell 3rd (Tie) Shawna Gerard
Receptionist
1st Monica Jones 2nd Chastity Ginn 3rd (Tie) Traci Williams 3rd (Tie) Billy Shoupe
1st Pam Brownlee 2nd Terry Brown 3rd Mary Hudson
1st Robbie Smoak — Bi-Lo 2nd Cindy Hunt — SCB&T 3rd Paul Walker — Walker Accounting & Tax
Customer Service 1st Sharon O’Quinn 2nd Traci Wiliams 3rd Mary Hudson
Best Salesperson
1st Kenny Beach — Belk 2nd Toni Pinckney — Re/Max 3rd James Smoak — Rizer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC
Best Colletonian 1st Jeffery Herndon 2nd Bernard Warshaw 3rd Joe Flowers
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JOE BEN BUTLER, MARY ANN SMITH, WITSELL FRASER, JR
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BEST VETERINARIAN Campbell Veterinary Clinic 113 Elizabeth St., Walterboro • 843-549-5645
From Milk Dud and the Staff of Carpet Country
Thank You Colleton County for voting us Best Carpet Store!
Best Police Officer
Mailman
1st Bert Sweat 2nd Jason Chapman 3rd Jacob O’Quinn
1st Jeff Musgrave 2nd Kathy Hiers 3rd Karen Kiegen
Best Sheriff’s Officer
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Congratulations to all of the winners!
Best Firefighter 1st Barry McRoy 2nd James Varnadoe 3rd Chris Cook
Thank You for voting us Best Towing Company!
Thank you to all of our readers who voted!
Best EMT
1st KC Campbell 2nd James Varnadoe 3rd Terri Heirs
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Public/Elected Official 1st Bobby Bonds 2nd Bill Young 3rd (Tie) Joe Flowers 3rd (Tie) Andy Strickland
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CHINA EXPRESS Best Oriental Restaurant 418 S. Jefferies Blvd Walterboro, SC 29488
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Miriam is our $100 Readers’ Choice Ballot Winner!
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Thank you Colleton County for voting us Best Pest Control for the past 6 years! Professional pest management can not only help you to prevent pests – such as mice, cockroaches, and termites – before they become a major infestation, but also ensure that you are providing a safe and healthy living environment for your family.
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A “thank you” to our loyal customers. Serving Walterboro for 32 years. Our excellent products, fair prices, and professional employees are #1! Thanks to Shirley Crosby, Craig Meyers, and Betty Benton! 1289 Sniders Hwy. | Walterboro, SC | I-95 Exit 53 | 843-538-8488
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For 30 years I’ve had the privilege of serving the residents of Colleton County and surrounding areas. I humbly thank each and everyone for your loyalty, friendship and vote of confidence. I will strive to continue to give you the service you desire. It is an honor & privilege to be chosen “Best Small Engine Repair”. Thanks, & May God Bless You! Glenn
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING ME BEST TAXIDERMIST FREDDY’S LOWCOUNTRY TAXIDERMY “Bringing your trophies back to life!”
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Best Catering Business Olde House Café
Best All Around Fast Food Wendy’s
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Best Clothing Store Belk
Best Funeral Home Brice W. Herndon & Sons Funeral Home
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
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Best Internet Service Provider Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative
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Best Chiropractor Eder Chiropractic 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
BEST ELECTRICAL BUSINESS H&H Electrical Service, LLC would like to say of Thank You for voting us the Best Best Electrical Business!
The Hampton House Bed and Breakfast would like to thank all of our guests and dear friends for voting our Bed and Breakfast the best B&B for 2012-2013. Thank you all again and wishing you a very prosperous New Year.
For reservations and information please call 843-542-9498 Book Now for Weddings! 500 Hampton Street, Walterboro, SC 29488
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Special thanks to all the current students, parents, alumni, and community members who voted Colleton County High School the 2013 Best School in Colleton County, and Cliff Warren as 2013 Best Principal.
K&K will fix, service and upgrade all of your Harley, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris and Suzuki products, as well as ALL American V-Twin and Custom Bikes.
4039 Bells Hwy. Walterboro, SC 1 1/5 Miles Past Walmart
538-6147
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“Thanks so much for shopping in Walterboro! We love our customers!” - Sandy, Donna & Prissy
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689 Bells Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-6995
Thank you for voting us 1st place for: “Best jewelry store”
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Visit a vet today and change the life of someone who changed yours! Serving Those Who Have Served Us Advantage Veterans Services of Walterboro 2461 Sidneys Rd., Walterboro, SC 29488 • 843-538-3000
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FitLife 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001
Best BBQ Duke’s BBQ 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Thank You for voting us Best Preschool!
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Best Sub Business Subway
Bethel United Methodist Church 355 Hampton Street • Walterboro, SC 843-549-7691
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Best Well Drilling Breland Well Drilling
Best Fitness Center
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Florist
We at the Petal Palace, would like to thank you, our friends and customers, for selecting us “Best Florist”. We look forward to serving you in the years to come. Thanks Again, Bill, Raiford, Debra, Alice, Karen, & Jordon
Petal Palace Florist 897 Bells Hwy., Walterboro, SC 29488 Shop: 843-549-7506 • Toll Free: 1-888-548-6565 www.thepetalpalaceflorist.com
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B E S T CONTRACTOR/ B U I L D E R
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B E S T RECEPTIONIST MONICA JONES
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MITCHELL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 1807 Hampton Street • Walterboro, SC • 843-549-7112 • www.mitchellcon.com
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Come see us this tax season. We look forward to serving you!
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302 Medical Park Dr. Next to Colleton Medical Center
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Best Florist Petal Palace
Best Men’s Clothing Store Belk
Best Hardware Store Westbury’s ACE Hardware
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Best Place to Buy Tires Hill Tire
Best Portable Buildings Wiggins Portable Buildings
Best Used Car Dealership A&D Auto Sales
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
2013, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
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Best Body Shop Bishop’s Body Shop 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001
Best Small Engine Repair Glenn’s Small Engine 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002
2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Accounting Firm Walker Accounting 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Best Tax Preparer Paul Walker 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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Best Optical Service ClearVision 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2001
2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Mike Halter • Best Barber
Best Heating and Air Service Lucas Electric 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Landscaping Business Ackerman Landscaping
Best Liquor Store Louie’s Liquor 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2001
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Mike’s Barber Shop
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2013, 2012, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001
Best Auto Repair Service Gerald’s Alignment
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Best All Around Business SCB&T
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Best Propane Gas Provider Carmichael Oil & Gas
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Best Farm & Garden Center Walterboro Feed & Garden
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BEST MEDICAL SUPPLY BUSINESS
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Best Medical Supply Business Palmetto Medical Services
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Best Wrecker Service McClure’s Wrecker Service
Best Auto Parts Store 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, Advance Auto Parts
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Best Law Firm Hetrick, Harvin & Bonds 2013, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
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Best Insurance Company State Farm
Best Daycare Facility Academy Road Country Care 2013, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Best Women’s Clothing Store Belk 2013, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
WALTERBORO GUN SHOP
Best Car & Truck Accessories Dealer A&D Auto Sales 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Best Pet Groomer Polly’s Pet Grooming 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Deer Processor Risher’s Deer Processing 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
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Thank you for voting the Rice Festival Best Community Event/Festival! For information on the 2013 Rice Festival, including applications for vendors, contests, pageants & more visit our website... http://thericefestival.org/
BEST WILD GAME PROCESSOR Thank you for your support and patronage in 2012.
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Best Car Detail Shop Magic Shine
Nursing Home Heritage Health Care
Best Police Officer Jason Chapman
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
2012, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003
2011, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Waitress/ Waiter Terri Brown
Best APPLIANCE CENTER Sears of Walterboro
2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2002
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2002
Best Manufactured Housing Dealer Palmetto Homes 2013, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
7 years Best Furniture Store Dixie Furniture
Best Carpet/Flooring Business Carpets of Walterboro 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Firefighter Chris Cook 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2001
Best Salesperson 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003 Dane Roessler 2010, 2007, 2006 (with Nick Delong) , 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Doctor Dr. Gunther Rencken 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Best Assisted Living/
Best Veterinarian Morrison Veterinary Clinic
Best Tanning Salon Kalee’s Hair & Tanning Salon 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Best Cellular Store Electronic Warehouse 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Book Store Downtown Books & Espresso 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Car Rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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Best Secretary (Business) Paula Dantzler 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Best Pest Control Palmetto Exterminators 2013, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Best Dental Service/ Orthodontist Sam Hazel, D.M.D. 2013, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2002
Best Taxidermist Freddy’s Lowcountry Taxidermy 2013, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Best SPECIALTY GIFT SHOP Especially Yours Too
Best SPECIALTY GIFT SHOP
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BEST FRESH PRODUCE MARKET Thank you Colleton County for voting us #1 Fresh Produce Market. It has been a pleasure to serve you in 2012, and we look forward to serving you again in 2013.
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We would like to Thank all of Colleton County that took the time to vote for us. We are looking forward to working harder to provide you with even more in 2013!
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Best Investment/ Financial Service Edward Jones - Jim Nolte
Best BED & BREAKFAST Hampton House Bed & Breakfast 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Best ORIENTAL RESTAURANT China Express 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Best ELECTRICAL BUSINESS H&H Electrical 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Best carpet/flooring business Carpet Country 2013, 2012, 2011, 2006, 2005, 2001
Best jewelry store Infinger’s Jewelry 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2001
5 years Best Real Estate Agent Anne Oswald 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Nurse/Employer Mary Alice Craven
Thank you Walterboro! When you donate your gently used items to Goodwill, you are helping people in your community achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work!
2012, 2011, 2009, 2005, 2004
Best BANK TELLER Teresa Kirkland 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008
2009, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Real estate company Re/Max
Best Electronics Store Radio Shack
2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2006
2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Thank you for choosing Goodwill as your favorite thrift store to shop and donate!
Best BUFFET Shoneys
Best Cleaning Service Ospitale’s Cleaning Service 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Best FURNITURE STORE Hamilton’s Furniture 2013, 2010, 2004, 2002, 2001
Best Bail bondsman “A” Bail Now - Don Mescia 2013, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Best INSURANCE AGENT Les Jordan 2013, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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Thank you for trusting us of with your dental care. COURTNEY WILKINS Best Hygienist
OFFERING GENERALIZED, RESTORATIVE, AND COSMETIC DESIGN, TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.
Office Hours by Appointment Monday-Friday 664 Hiers Corner Road, Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-5913 • www.drpye.com
I appreciate your vote of confidence in me as BEST SHERIFF’S OFFICER I look forward to serving and protecting you in 2013! - Andy Strickalnd -
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST HOME PHONE PROVIDER & BEST INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER
DIGITAL TV: PRTC offers over 230 channels full of premium programming including over 50 music channels, where service is available.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET: The fastest speeds and best prices available in the Lowcountry. Access to streaming video, email and all of your favorite sites.
PHONE: Includes features like: Call Waiting, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Unlimited Local calls and more!
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