Best of the Boot — 2024

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E D I T OR I A L EDITOR Ken Fine EDITOR Renee Carey DESIGN DIRECTOR Shan Stumpf PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR Casey Mozingo A DVE R T ISIN G ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE McKayla Alves ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Lara Landers ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Hallie Hulse C O N TAC T S EDITORS kfine@newoldnorth.com rcarey@newoldnorth.com

A newcomer might have taken home the award for Best Restaurant, but several seasoned food and drink establishments that have won top honors in years past got another Boot to add to their collection.

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This category has it all — from a cancer doctor known for his compassion and a throwback pharmacy that treats its customers like family to pet groomers who literally jumped for joy when they learned they were finalists.

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If you are looking for the perfect gift for the vintage lover in your life or you want to buy something made by a group of women with "a story," check out the winners in this category.

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A Downtown Goldsboro tattoo parlor made a major splash and one of Wayne County's most beloved local musicians took home top honors as he prepares to chase his dream in Nashville.

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They do not do what they do for honors, awards, and accolades, but tens of thousands of voters ensured these public servants got some much-deserved attention anyway.

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A photographer who has won this competition every year is joined by some new faces — including a former high school basketball star who has turned into one of the community's must-watch entrepreneurs.

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e started Best of the Boot as a love letter, of sorts, to the community we call home at a time when the world was seemingly falling apart.

A global pandemic was pushing places like Wayne County to the brink — creating a disconnect between neighbors and threatening the livelihoods of those who run the family-owned businesses that, in many ways, define this little slice of Eastern North Carolina.

The contest was our way of generating buzz for those establishments — an excitement that, perhaps, would inject some life into places that were fighting for their survival.

But we had no idea, back then, that Best of the Boot would become a phenomenon — that thousands upon thousands of votes would pour in and men and women would shed tears when they received their Finalist stickers.

We never could have imagined the impact it would have on the many friends and neighbors who have sent us notes thanking us for allowing their patrons to honor them.

Well, here were are.

And this year, another chapter was added to the Best of the Boot story.

Earlier this year, just before this magazine was set to go to press, Hurricane Helene devastated countless lives and businesses in Western North Carolina, Tennessee, and beyond.

Sure, Wayne County dodged that bullet.

But many local businesses felt the downstream impacts of that horrendous act of God. We were among them.

Our magazine partner — the team we have worked with since New Old North began printing the many magazines

we have produced over these many years — took some severe damage.

And it looked, for a moment, like they might fold.

They gave us an opportunity to take our business elsewhere to avoid what would become a serious delay in our release of the list of winners for this year's Best of the Boot.

They told us to take a few days to think it over.

Well, it only took a matter of seconds for us to respond.

There was no way, we told them, that we could live with knowing that our dollars — money that might have an impact on their ability to rebuild — would be spent with someone else.

Nobody, we told them, could match the quality our customers have come to expect.

And more importantly, loyalty means something to the New Old North team.

So, we took the hit — understanding that we would likely receive some questions from folks who were eager to know just who won "the boot."

But we did so because of what this contest was born out of — a desire to stand arm and arm with those facing desperate times in the wake of COVID. We did so because here in Wayne County, many have their own stories about a storm that nearly took everything away from them.

And we did so to show our magazine partner that there is hope when we all stick together — when we stare adversity in the face and pick up the pieces with tears in our eyes.

Your patience allowed us to send that message.

It's another reason we are so grateful to call this community home.

And you should all be proud that this community — one that wears its own scars from Mother Nature's wrath — will forever be a part of the survival of one of our neighbors to the west.

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BEST RESTAURANT THE BOROUGH 115 East Walnut Street, Goldsboro

2nd PLACE: Brisas Latin Cuisine 3rd PLACE: The Laughing Owl HONORABLE MENTION: The Plow House

One of Goldsboro's newest eateries was packed every single night for its first few months in business and when it came time to vote for the best restaurant in Wayne County, it looked like those who tasted what the Strickland family is offering at The Borough enjoyed every single bite — and the love their team of friends puts onto every plate.

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2134 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Hwy 55 3RD PLACE: Three65 Bar & Grill HONORABLE MENTION: Terry’s Tasty Shoppe

BEST SEAFOOD VAILHOUSE OYSTER BAR AND GRILLE

301 North Spence Avenue, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Jay’s Kitchen 3RD PLACE: Mayflower Seafood Restaurant HONORABLE MENTION: McCall’s BBQ & Seafood

BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH CHICK-FIL-A 1201 North Berkeley Boulevard, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: The Borough 3RD PLACE: P.T.’s Olde Fashioned Grille HONORABLE MENTION: Zaxby’s

BEST SANDWICH (NOT CHICKEN) GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. 1721 East Ash Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Jersey Mike’s 3RD PLACE: The Borough HONORABLE MENTION: Skullies Street Q

BEST BBQ SANDWICH GRADY’S 3096 Arrington Bridge Road, Dudley

2ND PLACE: Wilber’s Barbecue 3RD PLACE: Adam’s Roadside BBQ HONORABLE MENTION: The Borough

BEST BBQ JOINT GRADY’S BBQ

3096 Arrington Bridge Road, Dudley 2ND PLACE: Wilber’s BBQ 3RD PLACE: Adam’s Roadside BBQ HONORABLE MENTION: Smithfield’s Chicken ’N BAR-B-Q

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BEST FRENCH FRIES P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE

2134 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Chick-fil-A 3RD PLACE: Hwy 55 HONORABLE MENTION: Terry’s Tasty Shoppe

BEST BREAKFAST SPOT EAGLETOWN GRILL 516 N.C.-581 South, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Lantern Inn 3RD PLACE: B&G Grill HONORABLE MENTION: Kathy's Kitchen

BEST ASIAN FOOD THE LAUGHING OWL

100 North Center Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Nai Thai 2 3RD PLACE: Jay’s Kitchen HONORABLE MENTION: Wafu Japanese Steakhouse

BEST PIZZA BROOKLYN PIZZERIA

912 North Spence Avenue, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Brick’s Woodfired Pizza 3RD PLACE: Pizza Inn HONORABLE MENTION: Up North Pizzeria

BEST MEXICAN FOOD MEZCALITO

808 North Berkeley Boulevard, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: La Terraza 3RD PLACE: Dos Marias Grill & Cantina HONORABLE MENTION: Torero’s Mexican Restaurant

BEST STEAK CARL & ’CHELLE’S GRILL ROOM 702 Corporate Drive, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Village Steakhouse 3RD PLACE: Longhorn Steakhouse HONORABLE MENTION: Texas Roadhouse

BEST DONUTS KRISPY KREME

2607 East Ash Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Dunkin’ 3RD PLACE: Mickey’s Pastry Shop HONORABLE MENTION: Café Le Doux

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118 West Chestnut Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: R&R Brewing Co. 3RD PLACE: Goldsboro Brew Works HONORABLE MENTION: Well Travelled Beer

BEST COCKTAILS CHURCH SPIRITS & COCKTAILS 136 North Center Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: The Borough 3RD PLACE: The Laughing Owl HONORABLE MENTION: Brisas Latin Cuisine

BEST ICE CREAM STAY SWEET BAKERY

469 Buck Swamp Road, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Heritage Farms General Store 3RD PLACE: Sweet Frog HONORABLE MENTION: Cry Freedom Missions

BEST BARTENDERS CHURCH SPIRITS & COCKTAILS 136 North Center Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: The Laughing Owl 3RD PLACE: The Borough HONORABLE MENTION: The Owlamo

BEST COFFEE GYPSY BEAN COFFEE SHOP

114 South Center Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Labrar Coffee Company 3RD PLACE: Café Le Doux HONORABLE MENTION: Dunkin'

BEST BARISTAS GYPSY BEAN COFFEE SHOP

114 South Center Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Labrar Coffee Company 3RD PLACE: Café Le Doux HONORABLE MENTION: Starbucks (Wayne Memorial Drive)

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BEST DESSERT CAFÉ LE DOUX

506A North Spence Avenue, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Stay Sweet 3RD PLACE: Legacy Cakes and Courtesies HONORABLE MENTION: Turtle Creek Trading Company

BEST PRODUCE COUNTRY FRUIT STAND #3 303 Goldsboro Street, Pikeville

2ND PLACE: Farm Credit Farmers Market 3RD PLACE: Elroy Farms Market HONORABLE MENTION: Odom Farming Co.

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A classically-trained French pastry chef and her coffee-loving partner opened up Cafe Le Doux in an attempt to provide a "quiet little coffee shop" for their friends and neighbors to enjoy. They had no idea that their business would become so popular that they ould outgrow their location in less than a year.

BEST CATERER THE PLOW HOUSE

BEST FOOD TRUCK SKULLIES STREET Q

2ND PLACE: Adams Roadside BBQ 3RD PLACE: Chick-fil-A HONORABLE MENTION: Artis Daily Bread

2ND PLACE: Brick’s Woodfired Pizza 3RD PLACE: Gents’ Bounty BBQ HONORABLE MENTION: Jimmy’s Cookin Shack

3524 Highway 13 South, Goldsboro

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Health & Fi t n es s BEST DOCTOR DR. SAMER KASBARI

Southeastern Medical Oncology Center 203 Cox Boulevard, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Dr. Stephen Lies — UNC Health Wayne 3RD PLACE: Dr. Hervy Kornegay Jr. — Immediate Care of Goldsboro HONORABLE MENTION: Dr. Thad West — UNC Health Wayne

This is not the first time Dr. Samer Kasbari has received Best of the Boot honors and based on the many notes we have received about the care he provides his patients, it's understandable. Cancer might be a word that brings even the toughest among us to their knees, but Kasbari and his team at SMOC have a simple answer to the fear that accompanies

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BEST NURSE HOLLY HARDEE

BEST FITNESS CENTER ELITE PHYSIQUE FITNESS

2ND PLACE: Marquita Ingram — UNC Health Wayne 3RD PLACE: Dorisa Couling — Southeastern Medical Oncology HONORABLE MENTION: Stephanie Sauls — UNC Health Wayne

Gentiva Hospice

1705 East Ash Street, Goldsboro

BEST PHARMACY DOWNTOWN PHARMACY

151 North Center Street, Goldsboro

BEST VETERINARIAN WAYNE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

2ND PLACE: Gold’s Gym 3RD PLACE: Planet Fitness HONORABLE MENTION: SJAFB Fitness Center

2ND PLACE: Wayne Pharmacy 3RD PLACE: Rosewood Pharmacy HONORABLE MENTION: Harris Teeter

2ND PLACE: Berkeley Veterinary Clinic 3RD PLACE: Landmark Animal Clinic HONORABLE MENTION: North Wayne Animal Hospital

2004 U.S. Highway 117 Bypass North

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Health & Fi t n es s BEST HOSPICE CARE KITTY ASKINS HOSPICE CENTER 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: UNC Health Wayne 3RD PLACE: Gentiva Hospice HONORABLE MENTION: Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation

BEST DENTIST SMITH, ADAMS & PILKINGTON FAMILY DENTISTRY

2300 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Goldsboro Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 3RD PLACE: LaFevers Dental Team HONORABLE MENTION: Riccobene Associates Family Denistry

BEST HAIR SALON HAIROLOGY OF GOLDSBORO

108 West Mulberry Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: The Loft Hair Studio & Spa 3RD PLACE: Val’s Hairport HONORABLE MENTION: Babez-N-Bladez Salon

THE LOFT HAIR STUDIO & SPA

BEST SPA THE LOFT HAIR STUDIO & SPA 224 North Center Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Natural Beauty Aesthetics 3RD PLACE: Skin Therapy HONORABLE MENTION: Radiant Serenity Esthetics & Spa

BEST ORTHODONTIST POTTS ORTHODONTICS

2300 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: LaFevers Dental Team 3RD PLACE: Goldsboro Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

BEST HEALTH CARE PROVIDER UNC HEALTH WAYNE 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Mt. Olive Family Medicine 3RD PLACE: Goldsboro Pediatrics HONORABLE MENTION: Goldsboro Spine Center

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BEST MENTAL CARE PROVIDER GOLDSBORO COUNSELING CENTER 208 Malloy Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Waynesboro Family Clinic 3RD PLACE: Tatum Hardison HONORABLE MENTION: Godwin Psychiatry

BEST PET GROOMER TWO PAWS UP

3684 Salem Church Road, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Eli’s Friends 3RD PLACE: Groomingdails HONORABLE MENTION: Cutts 4 Muttz

BEST TANNING SALON SUN OF A GUN 501 Patetown Road, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Dream-Makers 3RD PLACE: Ultimate Raaz HONORABLE MENTION: B’s on Breazeale

BEST EYE DOCTOR ATLANTIC EYE CENTER

2803 Cashwell Drive, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Mitchell Eye Center 3RD PLACE: Parker Family Eye Center HONORABLE MENTION: Eye 1 Optical

BEST CHIROPRACTOR DEMOCKO CHIROPRACTIC 1802 East Ash Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Nackley Chiropractic 3RD PLACE: Goldsboro Spine Center HONORABLE MENTION: Chiropractic Advantage

BRINGING A NEW ERA OF MEDICAL EXCELLENCE TO WAYNE COUNTY At UNC Health Wayne, we’re proud to be the leading edge of medical technology east of I-95.

Our facility is equipped with two state-of-the-art surgical robots, and equipment specifically designed to enhance care for cardiac patients and those suffering from COPD. As an accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center, we are committed to offering the highest standards of care. By continuously investing in advanced technology, we ensure that our patients have access to the very best in modern healthcare, right here in Wayne County.

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BEST THRIFT STORE LOLA'S VINTIQUES 154 South Center Street, Goldsboro

2nd PLACE: InJoy Thrift Store 3rd PLACE: Second Fling

There are handmade soaps, candles, and even dog treats, but those who stroll into Lola's say they are looking for items that were made in a bygone era — a time when care was taken to ensure every piece of clothing, furniture, and jewelry met a quality standard that can be difficult to find these days.

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BEST FURNITURE STORE JERNIGAN FURNITURE 2101 East Ash Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Daniels Furniture 3RD PLACE: Crawford Furniture Co. HONORABLE MENTION: Red Shed

BEST HARDWARE STORE DELMUS’ HARDWARE 1051 North Berkeley Boulevard, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Farmer’s Ace 3RD PLACE: Jones True Value HONORABLE MENTION: Lowe’s

BEST GARDEN CENTER CASEY GARDEN CENTER

2360 U.S. Highway 70 West, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Brooke’s Fresh Cut Flower Farm 3RD PLACE: Jericho Farms HONORABLE MENTION: Timmy’s Roadside Garden

BEST CLOTHING STORE FOR HER BICYCLE WORLD

137 North Center Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Mimi’s Boutique 3RD PLACE: 3 Olive Chic HONORABLE MENTION: Emily’s Boutique

BEST CLOTHING STORE FOR HIM RYE ALWAYS FRESH

108 East Mulberry Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Bicycle World 3RD PLACE: Country View Western Store HONORABLE MENTION: 2nd Amendment on Main

BEST UNIQUE GIFT STORE CRY FREEDOM MISSIONS SHOPPE

111 North Center Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Heritage Farms General Store 3RD PLACE: Lola’s Vintiques HONORABLE MENTION: Grate Sauces and Rubs

BEST OFFICE SUPPLY STORE ACCUCOPY

322 North John Street, Goldsboro

BEST BOUTIQUE MIMI’S BOUTIQUE

107 North Center Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Cry Freedom Missions Shoppe 3RD PLACE: Anna Jack’s Children Boutique HONORABLE MENTION: Emily’s Boutique

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2ND PLACE: Staples 3RD PLACE: Harris Teeter HONORABLE MENTION: Target

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BEST TATTOO SHOP IRON TRADITION 206 East Walnut Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Deep Space Tattoo & Piercing 3RD PLACE: Dark Rose Tattoo Gallery HONORABLE MENTION: Gold City Tattoo & Body Piercing

Downtown Goldsboro has welcomed more than one tattoo parlor to its community, but Iron Tradition's artists must be doing something special when they give their clients a forever piece of body art, as the shop ran away with the vote in Best of the Boot's first-ever Best Tattoo Shop race.

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Play BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN TYLER DAVIS

2ND PLACE: Jimmy Deve 3RD PLACE: Eli Winders HONORABLE MENTION: Victoria Atkins

BEST LOCAL ARTIST ANNA HINSON 2ND PLACE: Savannah Ivey 3RD PLACE: Lewis Braswell HONORABLE MENTION: Dreamweaver

BEST FESTIVAL/ COMMUNITY EVENT N.C. FREEDOM FEST 2ND PLACE: Wings Over Wayne 3RD PLACE: Downtown Lights Up HONORABLE MENTION: Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair

BEST EVENT VENUE THE CORNEALIUS PROPERTIES 1536 Old Smithfield Road, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: The Firehouse 3RD PLACE: The Maxwell Center HONORABLE MENTION: The HUB THE CORNEALIUS PROPERTIES

BEST GOLF COURSE LANE TREE COUNTRY CLUB

2317 Salem Church Road, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Walnut Creek Country Club 3RD PLACE: Southern Wayne Country Club HONORABLE MENTION: Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course

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Public Service

BEST LOCAL POLITICIAN JOHN BELL 2ND PLACE: Beverly Weeks 3RD PLACE: Julie Whitfield HONORABLE MENTION: Jamie Taylor

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He has secured money for schools, non-profits and local governments. He has fought for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base — and was among the most vocal elected officials when the Air Force decided to divest F-15E Strike Eagles. But for his constituents, what makes Rep. John Bell so special is that he has never let his power or titles go to his head, and remains, in their eyes, a simple family man from Rosewood.

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BEST NON-PROFIT UNITED WAY OF WAYNE COUNTY 2ND PLACE: Rewarding Responders 3RD PLACE: Wayne Pregnancy Center/Cry Freedom Missions HONORABLE MENTION: Wayne Memorial Hospital Foundation

BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER ANNA KING, ROSEWOOD ELEMENTARY 2ND PLACE: Lori Darden, Wayne Christian School 3RD PLACE: Kelly Sasser, Spring Creek Elementary HONORABLE MENTION: Joy Brown, Wayne Country Day

BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER JORDYN MCGHEE, CHARLES B. AYCOCK 2ND PLACE: Sara McLamb, Wayne Christian School 3RD PLACE: Andrew Lassiter, Goldsboro High School HONORABLE MENTION: Bethany Stewart, Wayne School of Engineering

BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER STEPHEN FREDERICK, WAYNE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 2ND PLACE: Leigh Ann Horton, Norwayne Middle 3RD PLACE: Anna Jarrett, Norwayne Middle HONORABLE MENTION: Sharon Britt, Mount Olive Middle

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL WAYNE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1201 Patetown Road, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Wayne Country Day 3RD PLACE: Wayne Montessori School HONORABLE MENTION: St. Mary Catholic School

BEST EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY GROUP PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN 800 North William Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Literacy Connections 3RD PLACE: Kriquette’s Kidz HONORABLE MENTION: Wayne County Public Library

BEST ATTORNEY GEOFF HULSE

233 East Walnut Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Nina Jackson 3RD PLACE: Tonya Barber HONORABLE MENTION: Billy Strickland

GOLDSBORO POLICE CHIEF MIKE WEST

BEST GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE GOLDSBORO POLICE CHIEF MIKE WEST

BEST PROFESSOR — UMO BRENDA CATES

2ND PLACE: Pikeville Police Chief Rodney Jarman 3RD PLACE: Kenny Talton, City of Goldsboro HONORABLE MENTION: Tim Biggerstaff, Town of Pikeville

2ND PLACE: Jill Mills 3RD PLACE: Aaron Carter HONORABLE MENTION: Natalie Kemp

BEST LOCAL MENTOR BEVERLY WEEKS 2ND PLACE: Kate Daniels 3RD PLACE: Jordyn McGhee HONORABLE MENTION: Andrea Freile

BEST LAW FIRM HAITHCOCK BARFIELD HULSE & KING 233 East Walnut Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Nina Fields Jackson 3RD PLACE: Barber & Webster HONORABLE MENTION: Strickland Agner Pittman

BEST YOUTH GROUP YOUNG LIFE

1104 East Ash Street Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Emerge 3RD PLACE: Flow Students HONORABLE MENTION: Bethel Youth

BEST PROFESSOR — WCC KATIE HOLLOMAN 2ND PLACE: Paul Casey 3RD PLACE: Erin LeGrand HONORABLE MENTION: Ariana Reyes

BEST DAYCARE WAYNE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1201 Patetown Road, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Rosewood Daycare 3RD PLACE: Wayne Community College HONORABLE MENTION: Small World Child Care

BEST CHURCH BETHEL CHURCH

2308 North William Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: The Bridge 3RD PLACE: City Church HONORABLE MENTION: First Church

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Services BEST LANDSCAPE COMPANY LANDSCAPE DESIGN OF GOLDSBORO 380 Washington Street, Pikeville 2ND PLACE: Case's Lawn Care 3RD PLACE: Wright Brothers Lawn Care HONORABLE MENTION: Bogue

Their work takes them across the East Coast, but Mark and Lauren Metzler's Landscape Design of Goldsboro has not won Best of the Boot every year since the contest was born because of big-ticket government contracts. The couple — and their team — are likely so beloved is because of the tens of thousands of dollars they have donated, in materials and labor, to causes across Wayne County, from the local school district to Goldsboro Union Station.

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BROOKE’S FRESH CUT FLOWER FARM

BEST FLORIST BROOKE’S FRESH CUT FLOWER FARM

BEST ENGINEERING FIRM T.A. LOVING

1024 Old Smithfield Road, Goldsboro

400 Patetown Road, Goldsboro

2613 North Park Drive, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Pinewood Florist 3RD PLACE: Front Porch Florist & Gifts HONORABLE MENTION: Pinkney Farm

2ND PLACE: Cox-Edwards 3RD PLACE: McDavid Associates HONORABLE MENTION: BR Kornegay Inc.

2ND PLACE: The Barrister’s Loft 3RD PLACE: Towneplace Suites by Marriott HONORABLE MENTION: Hampton Inn

BEST PEST CONTROL GRIFFIN EXTERMINATING

BEST MARKETING/ ADVERTISING FIRM NEW OLD NORTH MEDIA

BEST DISTRIBUTOR COKER FEED MILL

2212 North William Street, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: The Pest Dr. 3RD PLACE: Terminix HONORABLE MENTION: Arrest-a-Pest Exterminators

BEST HEATING & AIR COMPANY JACKSON & SONS 2308 Indian Springs Road, Dudley

2ND PLACE: E.T. Ferrell & Son Heating & Air Conditioning 3RD PLACE: Quinn Heating and Cooling HONORABLE MENTION: Daniels Heating & Air Conditioning

219 North John Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: AccuCopy 3RD PLACE: Blue Big Couch Media HONORABLE MENTION: The Buzz Around Wayne County

BEST INSURANCE AGENT DANA JONES, ROSEWOOD INSURANCE 502 N.C. Highway 581 South, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Gaston Lewis 3RD PLACE: Justin Perry HONORABLE MENTION: Hilt Winders

BEST HOTEL HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON

1439 Hood Swamp Road, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Southco Distributing 3RD PLACE: Best Distributing HONORABLE MENTION: Goldsboro Builders Supply

BEST FIRE EXTINGUISHERS BUCK’S FIRE EXTINGUISHER 252 Saulston Road, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Quality Fire Extinguisher 3RD PLACE: A1 Fire Extinghuisher Sales

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Services BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT RILEY WILKINS 2209 East Ash Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Rob Phillips 3RD PLACE: Jesse Lancaster HONORABLE MENTION: Arnie Jones

BEST FUNERAL HOME SEYMOUR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE

1300 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home 3RD PLACE: J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home Honorable Mention: Howell Funeral Home

BEST STORAGE COMPANY BEKINS MOVING SOLUTIONS 106B U.S. Highway 117 South, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Compass Self Storage 3RD PLACE: All-American Storage HONORABLE MENTION: Ample Storage Center

BEST FARM ODOM FARMING CO.

1426 Claridge Nursery Road, Goldsboro 2ND PLACE: West Family Farms 3RD PLACE: Jericho Farms HONORABLE MENTION: Britt Farms

BEST TRAVEL AGENT MALLORY DUMOND, TRAVELMATION 2ND PLACE: Ashley Stroud 3RD PLACE: Pandy Hinson HONORABLE MENTION: All About Travel

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY WILKINS & LANCASTER 2209 East Ash Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: BHHS — McMillen & Associates 3RD PLACE: The Firm HONORABLE MENTION: Down Home Realty

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BEST CONSTRUCTION CO. DANIELS AND DANIELS 178 NC Hwy 111 South, Goldsboro

BEST CARPET/FLOORING JOHNSON CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME 214 North Spence Avenue, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: T.A. Loving 3RD PLACE: Doug Herring Construction HONORABLE MENTION: Stone Construction

2ND PLACE: Premiere Carpet & Flooring 3RD PLACE: Abbey Carpet HONORABLE MENTION: Tarheel Flooring

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER PAYTON HERRING

BEST CAR WASH CASE'S DETAILING

2ND PLACE: Casey Mozingo 3RD PLACE: Kristin Lassiter HONORABLE MENTION: Wild Hearts Photography

BEST CAR DEALERSHIP DEACON JONES AUTO GROUP 3301 McLain Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Team Chevrolet of Goldsboro 3RD PLACE: Toyota of Goldsboro HONORABLE MENTION: Sports Durst

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2ND PLACE: Rocket Wash 3RD PLACE: Scrubbles HONORABLE MENTION: ModWash

BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP TONY’S SERVICE CENTER 1393 North Breazeale Avenue, Mount Olive 2ND PLACE: Goldsboro Tire Pros 3RD PLACE: Circle Tire HONORABLE MENTION: Deacon Jones Collision Center

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Services BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR LARRY TYNDALL 2ND PLACE: Jimmy Hare 3RD PLACE: John Best HONORABLE MENTION: Miranda Rackley

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BEST CPA RALPH STROUD 2ND PLACE: Parker & Parker 3RD PLACE: Rex Markham

BEST PROPERTY MANAGER REA PROPERTIES 1506 East Ash Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Down Home Realty & Property Management 3RD PLACE: Blue Yonder Properties HONORABLE MENTION: Seymour Homes Realty

BEST PLUMBING COMPANY KEEN PLUMBING 1209 US-117, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Cooley Plumbing 3RD PLACE: Rosewood Plumbing HONORABLE MENTION: Precision Plumbing

BEST INSURANCE COMPANY O’BERRY & LEWIS 200 East Spruce Street, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Farm Bureau 3RD PLACE: Crawford Henderson HONORABLE MENTION: Kornegay Insurance

BEST MORTAGE BROKER LAURA WISE, ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP 305 North Spence Avenue, Goldsboro

2ND PLACE: Blake Herring 3RD PLACE: Carrie Fesler HONORABLE MENTION: Karen Russo

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THANK YOU, WAYNE COUNTY !

The real award is the opportunity to serve as your Clerk of Court— but I am humbled to be a Best of the Boot finalist!

Love , Julie Whitf

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THANK YOU, WAYNE COUNTY FOR MAKING US A BEST OF THE BOOT FINALIST!

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