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Thank You for your support and for voting us “Best Body Shop”! EARNING YOUR TRUST SINCE 1967 Car-O-Liner Frame System Spray Bake Paint Booth & Oven
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We would like to thank all our customers for your loyalty and support, and for voting us #1! Ruby Tuesday
17 Bypass
Carpet Connection
Highway 17 Hughes Blvd. Eagle Mart
Halstead Blvd.
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM - 5:00PM SATURDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT
Red Apple
Taylor Mueller
441 S. HUGHES BLVD., ELIZABETH CITY
252-338-2050
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AUTOMOTIVE
Best Auto Detailer Best Auto Parts Store Best Auto Repair/Mechanic Best Body Shop Best Car Salesperson Best Car Wash Best Dealership Service Best Motorcycle Dealership Best New Automotive Dealership Best Oil Change Best Place To Buy Tires Best Towing Service Best Used Automotive Dealership
FOOD
Best Asian Food Best Bakery/Pastry Shop Best BBQ Best Beer/Wine Best Breakfast Best Buffet Best Burger Best Caterer Best Chicken Best Cocktails Best Coffee Best Deli Best Desserts Best Farmer’s Market Best Fast Food Restaurant Best French Fries Best Hot Dog 4 | BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE | 2021
Best Iced Tea Best Italian Food Best Mexican Food Best Overall Restaurant Best Pizza Best Salad Best Sandwich/Sub Best Seafood Best Soup/Chili Best Steak Best Tacos/Burritos Best Takeout Best Waiter/Waitress Best Wings Best Yogurt/Ice Cream/Shakes
HEALTHCARE & SELF-WELLNESS
Best Allergist Best Barber Shop Best Chiropractor Best Cosmetic Specialist Best Dentist Best Dermatologist Best Doctor Best Family Practice Best Fitness Center Best Personal Trainer Best Hairstylist Best Hearing Care Specialist Best Hospital Best Manicure/Pedicure Best Massage Therapist Best Nurse
Best OB/GYN Best Optometrist Best Pediatrician Best Pharmacy Best Senior Care Facility Best Tanning Salon Best Therapist/Counseling
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Best Appliance Repair Best Building Supply Store Best Electrician Best Exterminator Best Flooring Company Best Hardware Store Best Home Builder/Remodeler Best HVAC Company Best Kitchen/Bath Renovators Best Landscaping Service Best Lawn and Garden/Nursery Best Locksmith Best Mobile Home Dealership Best Mortgage Lender Best Plumbing Service Best Pool/Spa Company Best Real Estate Company Best Real Estate Agent
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Best Accountant Best Bank/Credit Union Best Church Best Computer/Electronics Repair Best Day Care
Best Dry Cleaners Best EMT Best Financial Consultant Best Firefighter Best Funeral Home Best Insurance Agency Best Insurance Agent Best Law Practice Best Overall Employer Best Pastor/Priest Best Pet Groomer Best Photographer Best Police Officer Best School Principal Best Teacher Best Venue/Live Entertainment Best Veterinarian
RETAIL/SHOPPING
Best Bed and Breakfast Best Cell Phone Company Best Convenience Store Best Florist Best Furniture Store Best Golf Course Best Hotel/Motel Best Hunting/Fishing Store Best Jewelry Store Best Marina Best Office Suppy Store Best Shoe Store Best Thrift/Consignement Store Best Women’s Boutique
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AUTOMOTIVE
BEST CAR SALESPERSON
ELIZABETH MEADS, MIDWAY AUTO BEST AUTO DETAILER
HALL AUTO GROUP 2nd - Sean Whidbee
BEST AUTO PARTS STORE
ADVANCED AUTO PARTS 2nd - NAPA Auto Parts
BEST AUTO REPAIR/MECHANIC
CB’S AUTO TIRE AND SERVICE 2nd - Gates Auto Repair
BEST BODY SHOP
BUDDY GREGORY’S BODY SHOP
2nd - Cartwright’s Collision and Customs
2nd - Chris Northrop, Carolina Chrysler Dodge Jeep
BEST CAR WASH
TIDAL WAVE CAR WASH 2nd - Magic Spray Car Wash
BEST DEALERSHIP SERVICE
HALL FORD
2nd - Biggs Cadillac, Buick, GMC Truck
BEST MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP
TURNER’S HONDA 2nd - Askew’s Cycle Shop
BEST NEW AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP
CAROLINA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 2nd - Biggs Cadillac, Buick, GMC Truck
Thank you for voting us Best Optometrist for 2021 Best of the Albemarle.
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BEST OIL CHANGE
PITT ROAD SERVICE CENTER 2nd - CB’s Auto Tire & Service
BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES
DISCOUNT TIRE
2nd - CB’s Auto Tire and Service
BEST TOWING SERVICE
HUDSON & SON 2nd - Pro Tow & Recovery
BEST USED AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP
MIDWAY AUTO 2nd - Hall Ford
For the last twelve years we have proudly served our community. Offering affordable and reliable transportation for our customers. It is an honor to know our efforts have not gone unnoticed. Because of you we are able to serve our community and give back a fraction of what you provide for us. From the bottom of hearts we thank you.
Thank you for voting us BEST HOME BUILDER/REMODELER for the 2021 Best of the Albemarle
MEADS HOME BUILDERS New Home Construction President Troy Meads
Superintendent Kris Meads
1700 Darien Dr. Elizabeth City
Secretary/Treasurer Darian Meads
252-335-7900
AUTO GROUP
1223 HIGHWAY 17S, ELIZABETH CITY, NC
(252) 335-9800
I’m so thankful and blessed for the opportunity to have helped so many wonderful people in the past 25 yrs in the automobile business. Thank you for your love & support.
Elizabeth Meads
We want to thank the community for their support in voting Blackwell Preschool and Kindergarten Best of the Albemarle. Also, thank you to Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church for providing this wonderful school for our community.
Blackwell Preschool & Kindergarten 700 North Road Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-334-9582 www.blackwellpreschoolandkindergarten.com
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FOOD BEST ASIAN FOOD TOYAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 2nd - Volcano
BEST BREAKFAST THE VILLA RESTAURANT 2nd - Andy’s Pancake and Steakhouse
BEST CHICKEN TOPSIDE CATERING AND DELI 2nd - Chick-Fil-A
BEST BAKERY/PASTRY SHOP KATHY’S KREATIONS 2nd - Flour Girls
BEST BUFFET CAPTAIN BOB’S BBQ & SEAFOOD 2nd - The Circle II Restaurant
BEST COCKTAILS 3 AMIGOS 2nd - Montero’s Restaurant
BEST BBQ CURRITUCK BARBECUE 2nd - Topside Catering and Deli
BEST BURGER HOPPIN’ JOHNZ 2nd - Cookout
BEST COFFEE MUDDY WATERS COFFEE HOUSE 2nd - The Sweet Easy
BEST BEER/WINE GHOST HARBOR BREWING COMPANY 2nd - Big Daddy’s Pizza
BEST CATERER MONTERO’S RESTAURANT 2nd - Topside Catering and Deli
BEST DELI THE SANDWICH MARKET 2nd - Kathy’s Kreations
Thank you for voting us Best Wings for The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2021 Awards
More Than Just Pizza! Check out our page for our menu and entertainment!
For your convenience try our pickup window for to-go orders. Thank you so much for once again recognizing Montero’s Restaurant and more importantly, the incredible staff here, who work tirelessly to make everything happen! We appreciate your past, present and future support, and for allowing us to be part of this incredible community.
~Karin and Andy Montero 8 | BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE | 2021
103 Capital Trace Elizabeth City, NC
252-338-5599
No Loose Ends 252-333-6023
It is quite humbling to be voted best breakfast for the third year in a row. We greatly appreciate everyone that voted for us, our customers and our amazing staff.
Thank you for voting us Best Hairstylist for The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2021 Awards Help Wanted
Theresa Harris
1805 Weeksville Rd Suite A Elizabeth City
Open 7 days Monday-Friday 9-6 a week! Saturday 9-5 • Sunday 11-4
Breakfast ∙ Lunch ∙ Dinner 846 Halstead Blvd. Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-338-6206
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FOOD BEST DESSERTS KATHY’S KREATIONS 2nd - Flour Girls
BEST ICED TEA CHICK FIL A 2nd - Bojangles
BEST FARMER’S MARKET MORRIS FARM MARKET 2nd - Meadstown Produce
BEST ITALIAN FOOD TONY’S PIZZA 2nd - Paradiso Roma Restaurante
BEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANT CHICK FIL A 2nd - Panera Bread
BEST MEXICAN FOOD 3 AMIGOS 2nd - La Tiendita
BEST FRENCH FRIES CHICK FIL A 2nd - McDonald’s
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT MONTERO’S RESTAURANT 2nd - Hoppin’ Johnz
BEST HOT DOG SONIC 2nd - Cookout
BEST PIZZA ELIZABETH CITY PIZZA CO 2nd - Tony’s Pizza
Thank you for voting us Best Italian Food for The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2021 Awards
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST CHICKEN THE DAILY ADVANCE BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE 2021 AWARDS
TONY’S Ristorante Italiano l & Pizzeria
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Beer & APPETIZERS Wine NY STYLE PIZZA SALADS PASTA VEAL DESSERTS
Hours: M, T, W, Th...11:00 am - 8:30 pm Friday...11:00 am - 8:30 pm Saturday...4:00 pm - 8:30 pm CLOSED SUNDAY -Hours Subject To Change-
Family owned & operated for over 30 years!
100 Alexander Court Elizabeth City • 252-338-5757 10 | BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE | 2021
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BEST SALAD KATHY’S KREATIONS 2nd - Panera Bread
BEST TACOS/BURRITOS 3 AMIGOS 2nd - Big Boss Burritos
BEST SANDWICH/SUB THE SANDWICH MARKET 2nd - Firehouse Subs
BEST TAKEOUT QUALITY SEAFOOD 2nd - Shun Xing
BEST SEAFOOD QUALITY SEAFOOD 2nd - Frog Island Seafood
BEST WAITER/WAITRESS MEGAN DERR, HOPPIN’ JOHNZ 2nd - Renee Jernigan, Kathy’s Kreations
BEST SOUP/CHILI PANERA BREAD 2nd - Wendy’s
BEST WINGS BIG DADDY’S PIZZA 2nd - Itza Boutza Pizza
BEST STEAK MONTERO’S RESTAURANT 2nd - Cypress Creek Grille
BEST YOGURT/ICE CREAM/SHAKES NU QUALITY ICE CREAM 2nd - Berrilicious
Thank You for Voting Us the Best Dealership for Service. HallFordElizabethCity.com • HallHyundaiElizabethCity.com • 252.338.4783
Elizabeth City
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HEALTHCARE & SELF WELLNESS BEST ALLERGIST
DR. MARGARET DONOHOE, ALBEMARLE ENT ALLERGY & ASTHMA
2nd - Dr. Timothy Tolson, Albemarle ENT Allergy & Asthma
BEST BARBER SHOP
SAMMY'S BARBER SHOP 2nd - Premier Visions
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
DR. JASON JONES, JONES FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
BEST DENTIST
DR. JASON BANKS, DDS, BANKS DENTISTRY
2nd - Dr. Alison Boone, DDS, Boone Dentistry
BEST DERMATOLOGIST
DR. MATHIJS BRENTJENS, EASTERN DERMATOLOGY
2nd - Dr. Ken Tompkins, Tidewater Skin Care
BEST DOCTOR
DR. SIDNEY SUTTON, SENTARA FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS
2nd - Dr. Stephen VanGiesen, Albemarle Chiropractic
2nd - Dr. Maria Pharr, Sentara Family Medicine Physicians
BEST COSMETIC SPECIALIST
BEST FAMILY PRACTICE
CRYSTAL COLSON, MERLE NORMAN
2nd - Shenita Moore, Mary Kay Cosmetics
SENTARA FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS 2nd - Manuli Internal Medicine
BEST FITNESS CENTER
YMCA OF ELIZABETH CITY 2nd - Planet Fitness
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
RICK ANDERSON, YMCA OF ELIZABETH CITY 2nd - Alysia Mizelle, That Life Fitness
BEST HAIRSTYLIST
THERESA HARRIS, NO LOOSE ENDS 2nd - Heather Ambrose, Rock, Paper, Scissors
BEST HEARING CARE SPECIALIST
ALBEMARLE AUDIOLOGY 2nd - Hearing Life
BEST HOSPITAL
CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
2nd - Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Thank You for voting Us Best Exterminator for The Daily Advance 2021 Best of the Albemarle Awards
Harden’s PEST CONTROL
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE 14 | BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE | 2021
PHILIP HARDEN FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED LICENSED IN N.C. & V.A.
Cell: (252) 333-9753 Bus: (252) 264-2891
686 Mt. Herman Church Rd. Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Thank you for voting us Best Buffet for 2021 Best of the Albemarle
CAPTAIN BOB’S Restaurant & Catering Restaurant & Catering
Still here over 36 years! US17 BY PASS, HERTFORD
252-426-1811 Catering For All Occasions
252-333-0553 The only 2 places to eat … home and Captain Bob’s
GARAGE, INC.
GENERAL REPAIR WORK (MAJOR & MINOR) LARGE & SMALL TOWING • 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE 1366 Northside Road • Elizabeth City, NC Office: 252-771-2404 Nights 252-333-5052 • 252-771-2668 2021 | BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE | 15
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BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE
BEST PEDIATRICIAN
KIM BRIGHT, TRUE IMAGES
COASTAL PEDIATRICS
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
BEST PHARMACY
2nd - Tina, Tina's Nail Salon
2nd - Sentara Pediatrics
KRISTEN SMITH, ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
TODD'S PHARMACY
BEST NURSE
BEST SENIOR CARE FACILITY
2nd - Katie Parker, True Images Salon
GLEN NEEDHAM, SENTARA HEALTHCARE 2nd - Karin Carver, Total Healthcare for Women
BEST OB/GYN
2nd - Walgreens
WATERBROOKE OF ELIZABETH CITY
2nd - Elizabeth City Health and Rehab
DR. LINDSAY STEVENSON, SENTARA OB/GYN
BEST TANNING SALON
BEST OPTOMETRIST
BEST THERAPIST/COUNSELING
2nd - Dr. Ashley Williams, Northeastern OB/GYN
DR. ERIC BURNS, ALBEMARLE EYE CARE 2nd - Dr. Michael Baughan, Eye Care Center
Melvin & Cathy would like to sincerely thank all our customers for 26 years of service and for voting us your #1 Best Pool/Spa Company for 2021
OCEAN TANNING 2nd - Planet Fitness
NORTHEASTERN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING 2nd - Albemarle Counseling Group
Dr. Mathijs Brentjens With Eastern Dermatology would like to thank all of his patients for voting him “Best Dermatologist” in the 2021 Best of the Albemarle.
Clear Water Pools Pool & Chemical Sales & Ser vice
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We look forward to serving you in 2021 800 N. McPherson Street, Elizabeth City 204 Earnhardt Drive, Edenton
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HOME BEST APPLIANCE REPAIR ROBERTSON’S REFRIGERATION 2nd - Lowe’s
BEST EXTERMINATOR HARDEN’S PEST CONTROL 2nd - Albemarle Termite & Pest Control
BEST BUILDING SUPPLY STORE ALBEMARLE BUILDER’S SUPPLY 2nd - Lowe’s
BEST FLOORING COMPANY CARPET CONNECTION 2nd - Earth Stone
BEST ELECTRICIAN JERRY ROLLINSON, EXCELLENT ELECTRIC 2nd - Terry Kight, Kight Electric
BEST HARDWARE STORE LOWE’S 2nd - Byrum’s Hardware
BEST HOME BUILDER/ REMODELER MEADS HOME BUILDERS 2nd - Bright’s Construction BEST HVAC COMPANY GEORGE AND COMPANY 2nd - Allstar Heating and Cooling BEST KITCHEN/BATH RENOVATORS FORBES PLUMBING 2nd - Earth Stone
Thank you for voting us Best Oil Change for The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2021 Awards
PITT R OAD E L XPRESS
711 N. Hughes Blvd. Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 20 | BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE | 2021
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331-5818
Owners / Operators Gina Albertson John Winslow , Jr.
Thank You
to all our clients and friends for voting us Best Financial Consultant! We look forward to your continued patronage.
Thank you from the team at Ghost Harbor for voting us “Best Beer/Wine” and “Best Venue/Live Entertainment”
Thank you for voting us Best HVAC Company for The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2021 Awards
GEORGE & COMPANY HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL
“EXCELLENT SERVICE IS OUR GOAL”
KEVIN HARRELL 105 BEAU PARKWAY ELIZABETH CITY, NC 252-335-2596
SYSTEMS NOW AVAILABLE WITH 12 YEAR PARTS & LABOR
Thank You for voting Lowe’s the Best Hardware Store 1605 W. Ehringhaus St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-331-6160
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Lowes is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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BEST LANDSCAPING SERVICE ADAM’S LANDSCAPING 2nd - Plant Park
BEST MOBILE HOME DEALERSHIP CLAYTON HOMES 2nd - Forbes Homes
BEST LAWN AND GARDEN/ NURSERY PLANT PARK 2nd - Kenyon Bailey
BEST MORTGAGE LENDER STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION 2nd - Towne Bank
BEST LOCKSMITH BILL’S LOCKSMITH 2nd - Affordable Locksmith
BEST PLUMBING SERVICE FORBES PLUMBING 2nd - McPherson Enterprizes
BEST POOL/SPA COMPANY CLEARWATER POOLS 2nd - Southeastern Pools BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY WATER STREET REAL ESTATE GROUP 2nd - Taylor Mueller Realty BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT HEATHER SAWYER, WATER STREET REAL ESTATE GROUP 2nd - Erin Nixon, Hall and Nixon Realty
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US “BEST DELI” AND “BEST SANDWICH/SUB” We would like to thank all our customers for supporting us, especially in this difficult past year. Stop in and see us again soon!
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The Sandwich Market
410 Selden Street, Elizabeth City
252-338-8181
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 - 3:30 Saturday 10:00 - 3:00 Sunday 11:00 - 3:00 2021 | BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE | 23
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BEST ACCOUNTANT THERESE TOMLINSON, S W HIBBARD,CPA 2nd - Richard Arnold, Chappell Accounting
BEST DRY CLEANERS ROCHELLE CLEANERS 2nd - Colonial Cleaners
BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION 2nd - Navy Federal Credit Union BEST CHURCH FOUNTAIN OF LIFE 2nd - Calvary Chapel BEST COMPUTER/ ELECTRONICS REPAIR EXPERT PC 2nd - Practical Computing
BEST DAY CARE BLACKWELL PRESCHOOL 2nd - First United Methodist Church
BEST EMT MICHAELA MADDEN 2nd - Kim Meads
TWIFORD FUNERAL HOME 2nd - Mitchell's Funeral Home BEST INSURANCE AGENCY NC FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 2nd - State Farm Insurance BEST INSURANCE AGENT
BEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANT GENE CHORY, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP 2nd - Andy Elliot, Edward Jones BEST FIREFIGHTER BARRY OVERMAN 2nd - Chris Byrum
BEST FUNERAL HOME
MELISSA COPELAND, NC FARM BUREAU 2nd - Dana O’Neal, Nationwide Insurance BEST LAW PRACTICE HORNTHAL, RILEY, ELLIS, & MALAND 2nd - Twiford Law Firm
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Quality Seafood would like to thank all our customers who voted us “Best Seafood” and “Best Takeout” in the 2021 Best of the Albemarle Awards.
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309 E Ehringhaus St. 335-7648
• Bulk Mulch • Trees and Shrubs • Greenhouse
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Thanks to all our friends and loyal customers for voting us Best Barber Shop of 2021! We look forward to your continued patronage in the coming years.
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BARBER BA R SHOP 508 E. Col
al Ave. • Elizabeth City
252-335-7075 Sammy Boyd, Owner
Thank you to all our friends and loyal customers for voting us BEST CAR WASH
The staff and owners of
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ALBEMARLE CREMATORIUM wish to say “thank you” and express our sincere appreciation for the honor of receiving first place in the 3880 Patrick Way • Elizabeth City, NC 27909
706-938-0991 Choose your wash and get the-ULTIMATE CAR WASH VALUE! All washes include FREE vac m Ask us about our fundraisers!- o buc e , no ponge or hoses
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IN THE ALBEMARLE AREA J. J. Twiford & David H. Twiford, Jr. 252-335-4395 • www.twifordfh.com • 252-473-2449 Proudly Supporting Our Veterans 2021 | BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE | 25
BEST OVERALL EMPLOYER PASQUOTANK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2nd - US Coast Guard BEST PASTOR/PRIEST HANS HESS, FOUNTAIN OF LIFE 2nd - John King, Calvary Chapel BEST PET GROOMER ABBEY'S WAGGIN' TAILS 2nd - Eastern Pet Company BEST PHOTOGRAPHER JOEL SUTTON 2nd - Abigail Weeks BEST POLICE OFFICER CHRISTOPHER TERRY 2nd - Brent McKecuen
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BEST SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TIM LAZAR, GRANDY PRIMARY SCHOOL 2nd - Dena Banks, JC Sawyer Elementary School BEST TEACHER NICK SIMMONS, CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2nd - Misty Wooten, Central Elementary BEST VENUE/LIVE ENTERTAINMENT GHOST HARBOR BREWING COMPANY 2nd - Crawfish Shack BEST VETERINARIAN DR. COOPER, PASQUOTANK ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2nd - Dr. Lannon, Lannon's Animal Hospital
Thank You for voting us Best Hunting/Fishing Store for The Daily Advance 2021 Best of the Albemarle Awards Outdoor Range Open Daily at 10am
Thank You
FOR VOTING US BEST PHARMACY FOR THE DAILY ADVANCE BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE 2021 AWARDS! Around the Corner. Around for Life. toddspharmacyinc.com
TODD’S PHARMACY...................................................................................................................(252) 335-2901 207-209 S. POINDEXTER ST. • ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
TODD’S NORTHSIDE PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY, INC.............(252) 331-1333 1141 NORTH ROAD ST. • ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
TODD’S PHARMACY OF CAMDEN............................................................................(252) 340-8560 Weekly Specials available through Facebook PGF Archery and Hunting Supplies 1623 North Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 | 252-339-4553
100 PLANK BRIDGE RD. STE. A • CAMDEN, NC 27921
TODD’S PHARMACY OF CURRITUCK .................................................................(252) 232-0278 534-A CARATOKE HWY • MOYOCK, NC 27958
TODD’S PHARMACY OF GATESVILLE .................................................................(252) 357-1800 504 MAIN ST. • GATESVILLE, NC 27938
Thank You
for voting us Best Groomer for the last 6yrs in The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2021 Awards
(252) 335-WAGS Thanks to all our Amigos for voting us the Best Tacos/Burritos, Best Cocktails & Best Mexican Food of 2021! It’s a pleasure to serve you.
Gracias Amigos!
1720 City Center Blvd. • 252-331-6500 3amigosmexicanrestaurants.com
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RETAIL/SHOPPING BEST BED AND BREAKFAST THE CULPEPPER INN 2nd - The Pond House Inn
BEST FURNITURE STORE SAWYER’S HOUSE OF FURNITURE 2nd - Ambrose Furniture
BEST CELL PHONE COMPANY VERIZON 2nd - US Cellular
BEST GOLF COURSE KNOBBS CREEK 2nd - Albemarle Plantation
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE EAGLE MART 2nd - Handee Hugo’s
BEST HOTEL/MOTEL FAIRFIELD INN 2nd - Hampton Inn
BEST FLORIST ALBEMARLE FLORAL 2nd - Mildred’s Florist and Gifts
BEST HUNTING/FISHING STORE PGF ARCHERY 2nd - Elizabeth City Pawn & Guns
ALBEMARLE AUDIOLOGY
(252) 331-2304
1745A City Center Blvd. • Elizabeth City, NC 27909 www.bankdentistry.com • bankdentistry@gmail.com
Thank you to our amazing patients and community for voting Banks Dentistry as the #1 choice for The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2021 Awards. Thank you to our amazing patients for voting Albemarle Audiology We are taking all necessary precautions for your safety in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
252-331-2437
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We are humbled and grateful for your vote of confidence, and we are honored to serve our community. Dr. Jason Banks, Dr. Harry Turner and staff!
BEST JEWELRY STORE SASLOW’S JEWELERS 2nd - Kay Jewelers
BEST SHOE STORE RACK ROOM SHOES 2nd - Shoe Dept.
BEST MARINA COINJOCK MARINA 2nd - Causeway Marina
BEST THRIFT/CONSIGNEMENT STORE HOPELINE CLOTHES LINE 2nd - CHKD
BEST OFFICE SUPPY STORE COASTAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2nd - Office Max
BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE COZY CAROLINA 2nd - Elle Lynn Boutique
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Margaret R. Donohoe, MD, FAAAAI Alison Neal, MS-PA-C Specializing in Allergies, Asthma and Immunologic Diseases of Adults and Children. 1134 N. Road Street, Bldg #2 Elizabeth City, NC 27909
8845 Caratoke Hwy., Suite 3 Harbinger, NC 27941
252-335-2923
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Thanks for voting us Best of the Albemarle 2021 – Insurance Agency! Pasquotank County Farm Bureau
252-338-0173 911 Halstead Blvd Elizabeth City, NC 27909
An Authorized Agency for
Thanks for voting me Best of the Albemarle 2021 – Insurance Agent! Melissa Copeland, Agent
An Authorized Agency for
252-338-0173
melissa.copeland@ncfbins.com
911 Halstead Blvd
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Real service. Real people. *North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Company * Farm Bureau® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. * Southern Farm Bureau® Life Insurance Company, Jackson, MS * An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
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