2022
A S PE C I A L S U PPL E M E N T TO :
The Daily Advance, Chowan Herald and The Perquimans Weekly
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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
ALL MAKES AND MODELS • • • •
Insurance Claims • Glass Installation Certified Technicians Body & Fender • Frame & Unibody Expert Paint matching
338-1502
www.buddygregorybodyshop.com 2 Miles North of Belcross On Hwy 34, 8 Miles North of Elizabeth City.
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S E NTA R A A LBEM A R LE MEDIC A L CE NTER
2022 READER’S CHOICE AWARDS
u o Y nk Us The haVoting TFor
Best In The Albemarle! It’s our honor to care for Northeast North Carolina. With a wide range of healthcare services including inpatient and critical care, surgical services, sophisticated diagnostic imaging
BEST HOSPITAL Sentara Albemarle Medical Center BEST FAMILY PRACTICE Sentara Family Medicine Physicians
Division of Albemarle Physician Services - Sentara, Inc. BEST DOCTOR Dr. Sidney M. Sutton Sentara Family Medicine Physicians
Division of Albemarle Physician Services - Sentara, Inc. BEST OB/GYN Dr. Lindsay Stevenson Sentara Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists
Division of Albemarle Physician Services - Sentara, Inc. BEST NURSE Danielle Bright Intensive Care Unit
technology, comprehensive women’s care, cardiology, cancer treatment, rehabilitation services and more, we are proud to be your local partner in health in 2022 and beyond!
Sentara.com/albemarle
SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER 1144 N. Road Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-335-0531
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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 FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE BEST FRENCH FRIES BEST HOT DOG BEST ICED TEA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (cont.)
Best Of
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS FOOD (cont.)
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
HEALTHCARE & HOME (cont.) BEST FLOORING COMPANY SELF WELLNESS (cont.)
BEST FAMILY PRACTICE BEST FITNESS CENTER BEST HAIRSTYLIST BEST HEARING CARE SPECIALIST BEST HOSPITAL BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST BEST NURSE BEST OB/GYN BEST OPTOMETRIST BEST PEDIATRICIAN BEST PERSONAL TRAINER BEST PHARMACY BEST SENIOR CARE FACILITY BEST TANNING SALON BEST THERAPIST/COUNSELING
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 AGENT BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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BEST APPLIANCE REPAIR BEST BUILDING SUPPLY STORE BEST ELECTRICIAN BEST EXTERMINATOR
BEST ACCOUNTANT BEST AUCTION COMPANY BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION BEST CHURCH BEST COMPUTER/ELECTRONICS REPAIR BEST DAY CARE BEST DRY CLEANERS BEST EMT
LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN ELIZABETH CITY
Thanks to ALL of our greatt customers making it the funnest year ever!
562-6080
505 E. CHURCH ST SUITE 1
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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 SUPPLY STORE BEST SHOE STORE BEST THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT STORE BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
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Best AUTOMOTIVE BEST AUTO DETAILER BIGGS BUICK, GMC TRUCK
2 - Marc Meher, WE Auto Detailers
BEST AUTO PARTS STORE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS 2 - Auto Zone
BEST AUTO REPAIR/MECHANIC DAVID XENOS, BIGGS BUICK, GMC TRUCK 2 - Wood’s Service Center, Hwy 17S
BEST BODY SHOP
BUDDY GREGORY’S BODY SHOP 2 - Biggs Collision Repair Center
Dr. Mathijs Brentjens With Eastern Dermatology would like to thank all of his patients for voting him “Best Dermatologist” in the 2022 Best of the Albemarle.
We look forward to serving you in 2022 800 N. McPherson Street, Elizabeth City 204 Earnhardt Drive, Edenton
Thank you for voting Lowe’s the Best Hardware & Building Supply Store. 1605 W. Ehringhaus St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-331-6160
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BEST CAR SALESPERSON
BEST MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP
BEST TOWING SERVICE
2 - Hal Chappell, Nissan of Elizabeth City
2 - Askew Cycle Shop
2 - Pro Tow & Recovery
BEST OIL CHANGE
BEST NEW AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP
2 - Pitt Road Service Center
2 - Hall Honda
RUTH CHEEKS, BIGGS BUICK, GMC TRUCK
BEST CAR WASH
TURNER’S HONDA
TIDAL WAVE CAR WASH
BIGGS BUICK, GMC TRUCK
BEST DEALERSHIP SERVICE
BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES
2 - Hall Ford
2 - Discount Tire
2 - Magic Spray Car Wash
BIGGS BUICK, GMC TRUCK
BIGGS BUICK, GMC TRUCK
HUDSON & SON
BIGGS BUICK, GMC TRUCK
BEST USED AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP BIGGS BUICK, GMC TRUCK 2 - Hall Ford
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as Best of the Albemarle for Computer/Electronics Repair! Mention this ad and get a FREE 4 pack of RadioShack AA or AAA batteries with any $5+ purchase! Valid through May, while supplies last.
420 N Hughes Blvd Ste B
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Best New Automotive Dealership Biggs Buick, GMC Truck
PRESENTED BY:
ON THIS DAY:
1197 HWY 17 SOUTH
252-338-2131
WWW.BIGGSBUICKGMC.COM
“WE TRULY GO THE EXTRA MILE”
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Best Used Automotive Dealership Biggs Buick, GMC Truck
PRESENTED BY:
ON THIS DAY:
1197 HWY 17 SOUTH
252-338-2131
WWW.BIGGSBUICKGMC.COM
“WE TRULY GO THE EXTRA MILE”
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Best Car Salesperson Ruth Cheeks, Biggs Buick, GMC Truck
PRESENTED BY:
ON THIS DAY:
1197 HWY 17 SOUTH
252-338-2131
WWW.BIGGSBUICKGMC.COM
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Best Auto Repair/Mechanic David Xenos, Biggs Buick, GMC Truck
PRESENTED BY:
ON THIS DAY:
1197 HWY 17 SOUTH
252-338-2131
WWW.BIGGSBUICKGMC.COM
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Best Dealership Service
Best Auto Detailer
Biggs Buick, GMC Truck
Biggs Buick, GMC Truck
PRESENTED BY:
PRESENTED BY:
ON THIS DAY:
ON THIS DAY:
Best Oil Change
Best Place To Buy Tires
Biggs Buick, GMC Truck
Biggs Buick, GMC Truck
PRESENTED BY:
PRESENTED BY:
ON THIS DAY:
ON THIS DAY:
1197 HWY 17 SOUTH
252-338-2131
WWW.BIGGSBUICKGMC.COM
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A Heartf"lt Th#nk You! These accomplishments are so significant to our dealership employees! It’s difficult to find the words to convey our appreciation and gratefulness to each of you who voted. We, the employees are honored. However, our motivation in having the highest level of dedication to our work, our customers and our community comes from the top. We would like to give a huge “Thank you” to our owners, Bruce and Anna Biggs as well as our General Manager Rick Durren, for being the prime example of serving people and serving our community. The Biggs Staff 1197 HWY 17 SOUTH
252-338-2131 WWW.BIGGSBUICKGMC.COM
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A14 THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022
Best FOOD BEST ASIAN FOOD
TOYAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 2 - Volcano
BEST BAKERY/PASTRY SHOP KATHY’S KREATIONS
BEST BREAKFAST
BEST BBQ
2 - Andy’s Pancake and Steakhouse
2 - Belcross Bakery
CURRITUCK BARBECUE
2 - Topside Catering and Deli
BEST BEER/WINE
GHOST HARBOR BREWING COMPANY 2 - 2 Souls Wine Bar
BEST CATERER
COLONIAL CAFE
TOPSIDE CATERING AND DELI
BEST BUFFET
BEST CHICKEN
2 - Montero’s Restaurant
CAPTAIN BOB’S BBQ & SEAFOOD
TOPSIDE CATERING AND DELI
BEST BURGER
BEST COCKTAILS
2 - Hwy 55
2 - 3 Amigos
2 - The Circle II Restaurant
HOPPIN’ JOHNZ
2 - Chick-Fil-A
MONTERO’S
Thank You For Voting Us BEST ELECTRICIAN for The Daily Advance Best of The Albemarle Awards 2022
Your Locally Owned and Operated Heating /Air Conditioning, Electrical Specialist Residential / Commercial / Design Build Maintenance Packages with Discounted Rates Financing Available
(252) 338-6090 Ask About Going Ductless!!! Established
1980
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BEST COFFEE
BEST DESSERTS
BEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
2 - The Sweet Easy
2 - The Sweet Easy
2 - Panera Bread
BEST FARMER’S MARKET
BEST FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE
2 - Meadstown Produce
2 - Orange Crate
MUDDY WATERS COFFEEHOUSE
BEST DELI
THE SANDWICH MARKET 2 - Kathy’s Kreations
KATHY’S KREATIONS
CHICK FIL A
POOR BOY’S PRODUCE AND VEGETABLES
Thank You for voting us BEST WINGS for The Daily Advance Best Of The Albemarle Awards for 2022!
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No Loose Ends 252-333-6023
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Theresa Harris
1805 Weeksville Rd Suite A Elizabeth City Closed Monday & Tuesday Wed-Fri 9-6...Sat 9-5...Sun 11-4
A16 THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022 BEST FRENCH FRIES MCDONALD’S 2 - Hoppin Johnz
BEST HOT DOG
BEST PIZZA
BEST TACOS/BURRITOS
2 - Tony’s Pizza
2 - Big Boss Burritos
BEST SALAD
BEST TAKEOUT
2 - Panera Bread
2 - Quality Seafood
ITZA BOUTZA PIZZA
SONIC
KATHY’S KREATIONS
BEST ICED TEA
BEST SANDWICH/SUB
2 - Sonic
2 - Firehouse Subs
2 - Hwy 55
BOJANGLES
THE SANDWICH MARKET
BEST ITALIAN FOOD
TIED FOR 1ST: PARADISO ROMA RESTAURANTE TONY’S PIZZA
BEST MEXICAN FOOD 3 AMIGOS
2 - Happy Taco
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT MONTERO’S RESTAURANT
BEST SEAFOOD QUALITY SEAFOOD 2 - Frog Island Seafood
BEST SOUP/CHILI
3 AMIGOS
BIG BOSS BURRITOS
BEST WAITER/ WAITRESS
RENEE JERNIGAN, KATHY’S KREATIONS 2 - Madeline Parrish, Montero’s
BEST WINGS JUST WINGS
2 - Big Daddy’s Pizza
2 - Wendy’s
BEST YOGURT/ICE CREAM/ SHAKES
BEST STEAK
2 - Berrilicious
PANERA BREAD
MONTERO’S RESTAURANT
NU QUALITY ICE CREAM
2 - Cypress Creek Grille
2 - Hoppin’ Johnz
Thank You for Voting Us BEST MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP for The Daily Advance BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE AWARDS 2022
Motorcycles • ATV • Power Producta Side x Side • Generators Power Eqipment 1111 W Ehringhaus St, • Elizabeth City, NC 27909 www.turnershonda.com
Thank You For Voting US For BEST HOME BUILDER/REMODELER for The Daily Advance Best of The Albemarle 2022
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Thank You for voting us Best Hunting/Fishing Store for The Daily Advance 2022 Best of the Albemarle Awards
Quality Seafood would like to thank all our customers who voted us “Best Seafood” in the 2022 Best of the Albemarle Awards.
Outdoor Range Open Daily at 10am
309 E Ehringhaus St. 335-7648 Weekly Specials available through Facebook PGF Archery and Hunting Supplies 1623 North Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 | 252-339-4553
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4 LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE YOU
100% NON-ETHANOL GAS AT #3 & #4 BEST CONVENIENCE STORE FOR THE DAILY ADVANCE BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE 2022 AWARDS EAGLE MART #3 (Grill)
1542 Weeksville Rd. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 330-2775 EAGLE MART #4 (No Grill)
1900 N. Road St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335-5608 EAGLE MART #5 (Grill)
444. S. Hughes Blvd. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 621-1114
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Brenda Johnson 1 Year
Skylar Curtis 2 Years
Raj Patel 3 Years
Kelly Elliott 11 Years
Shannon Vanscoy 3 Years
Danielle Baum 4 Years
Jackeb Woods 1 Month
David Rogers 10 Years
Johnessa Williams 2 Years
WE ALL THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Best
HEALTHCARE AND SELF WELLNESS
BEST ALLERGIST
DR. MARGARET DONOHOE, ALBEMARLE ENT ALLERGY & ASTHMA
BEST COSMETIC SPECIALIST CRYSTAL COLSON, MERLE NORMAN 2 - Shenita Moore, Mary Kay Cosmetics
2 - Dr. Timothy Tolson, Albemarle ENT Allergy & Asthma
BEST BARBER SHOP SAMMY’S BARBER SHOP 2 - Premier Visions
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
DR. JASON JONES, JONES FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
2 - Dr. Scott Mawhiney, River City Chiropractic
BEST DENTIST
DR. JASON BANKS, DDS, BANKS DENTISTRY
2 - Dr. Alison Boone, DDS, Boone Dentistry
BEST DERMATOLOGIST DR. MATHIJS BRENTJENS, EASTERN DERMATOLOGY
2 - Dr. Kimberly Silver, Tidewater Skin Care
Thanks to all our friends and loyal customers for voting us Best Barber Shop of 2022! We look forward to your continued patronage in the coming years.
Sammy’s y’s
BARBER BA R SHOP 508 E. Col
al Ave. • Elizabeth City
252-335-7075 Sammy Boyd, Owner
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
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Thank You
Thank you for voting us Best Italian Food for The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2022 Awards
TONY’S
for voting us Best Groomer for the last 7yrs in The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2022 Awards
(252) 335-WAGS
(9247)
1249 HWY 17S Elizabeth City, NC
Ristorante Italiano l & Pizzeria
CALZONES STROMBOLI HOAGIES CHICKEN SEAFOOD STUFFED PIZZA
-In Dine r o Out Take
Beer & APPETIZERS Wine NY STYLE PIZZA SALADS PASTA VEAL DESSERTS
Hours: Sunday & Monday....Closed Tuesday 11am -8pm Wednesday - Friday 11am - 9pm Saturday 4pm-9pm -Hours Subject To Change-
Family owned & operated for over 30 years!
Don’t forget to sign up for Cause For Paws Dog Walk on May 7th
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100 Alexander Court Elizabeth City • 252-338-5757
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BEST DOCTOR
BEST FITNESS CENTER
BEST HEARING CARE SPECIALIST
2 - Dr. Lynn Butler
2 - Madhouse Dance Fit
2 - Beltone Hearing Center
DR. SIDNEY SUTTON
YMCA OF ELIZABETH CITY
BEST FAMILY PRACTICE SENTARA FAMILY PRACTICE 2 - Towne Center Health
BEST HAIRSTYLIST
THERESA HARRIS, NO LOOSE ENDS
ALBEMARLE AUDIOLOGY
BEST HOSPITAL
SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER
2 - Alexis Beals, The Beauty Bar
2 - Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
Thank You for voting Us Best Exterminator for The Daily Advance 2022 Best of the Albemarle Awards
Harden’s PEST CONTROL
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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
THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022
BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
MORGAN WILLIS, NAILS BY MORGAN
RICK ANDERSON, YMCA OF ELIZABETH CITY
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
BEST PHARMACY
2 - Kristen Smith, Rock Paper Scissors
2 - CVS
2 - Kim Bright, True Images
KATIE PARKER, TRUE IMAGES SALON
BEST NURSE
DANIELLE BRIGHT, SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER 2 - Glen Needham, Sentara Healthcare
BEST OB/GYN
DR. LINDSAY STEVENSON, SENTARA OB/GYN 2 - Dr. Ashley Williams, Northeastern OB/GYN
BEST OPTOMETRIST
DR. ERIC BURNS, ALBEMARLE EYE CARE 2 - Dr. Michael Baughan, Eye Care Center
BEST PEDIATRICIAN
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2 - Donnie Markham, No Limit Fitness
HARBOR PHARMACY
BEST SENIOR CARE FACILITY WATERBROOKE OF ELIZABETH CITY 2 - Elizabeth City Health and Rehab
BEST TANNING SALON PLANET FITNESS 2 - Ocean Tanning
BEST THERAPIST/ COUNSELING
NORTHEASTERN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING 2 - Albemarle Counseling Group
COASTAL PEDIATRICS 2 - Sentara Pediatrics
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US “BEST DELI” AND “BEST SANDWICH/SUB” We would like to thank all our customers for supporting us. Stop in and see us again soon!
THE For voting us (AGAIN!)
sandwich market
The Sandwich Market 410 Selden Street, Elizabeth City
252-338-8181
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 - 3:30 Sat. 10:00 - 3:00, Sun. 11:00 - 3:00
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Thanks for voting me Best of the Albemarle 20212 2 Insurance Agent! Melissa Copeland, Agent
252-338-0173
melissa.copeland@ncfbins.com
*North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Company *Farm Bureau® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *Southern Farm Bureau® Life Insurance Company, Jackson, NC *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
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BestHOME BEST APPLIANCE REPAIR
BEST FLOORING COMPANY
ROBERTSON’S REFRIGERATION
STUMM’S HARDWOOD FLOORS AND MORE
BEST BUILDING SUPPLY STORE
BEST HARDWARE STORE
2 - Albemarle Builder’s Supply
2 - Byrum’s Hardware
2 - Lowe’s Home Improvement
LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT
2 - Carpet Connection
BEST ELECTRICIAN B&M CONTRACTORS
2 - Terry Kight, Kight Electric
BEST EXTERMINATOR HARDEN’S PEST CONTROL 2 - Allegiant Pest Control
LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT
BEST HOME BUILDER/ REMODELER BRIGHT’S CONSTRUCTION 2 - Meads Home Builders
BEST HVAC COMPANY GEORGE AND COMPANY 2 - B&M Contractors
K YO !
“ rou udly Sowiing Seedss for You u forr 9 Yearss”
The staff and owners of
TW TWIFORD W FUNERAL HOMES, LLC
ALBEMARLE CREMATORIUM wish to say “thank you” and express our sincere appreciation for the honor of receiving first place in the
Votted Besst Lawn n an nd Garde /N N rssery
2022 BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE AWARDS for
BEST FUNERAL HOME
• Bulk Mulch • Trees and Shrubs • Greenhouse
IN THE ALBEMARLE AREA J. J. Twiford & David H. Twiford, Jr. 252-335-4395 • www.twifordfh.com • 252-473-2449 Proudly Supporting Our Veterans
407 Selden Street • Elizabeth City 252-3 38-2773 • www.theplantpark.com •
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BEST KITCHEN/BATH RENOVATORS
BEST LAWN AND GARDEN/NURSERY
BEST MOBILE HOME DEALERSHIP
2 - Earth Stone
2 - Kenyon Bailey
2 - Forbes Homes
BEST LANDSCAPING SERVICE
BEST LOCKSMITH
BEST MORTGAGE LENDER
2 - Plant Park
2 - Affordable Locksmith
2 - Southern Bank
FORBES PLUMBING
ADAM’S LANDSCAPING
PLANT PARK
CLAYTON HOMES
BILL’S LOCKSMITH
Melvin & Cathy would like to sincerely thank all our customers for 27 years of service and for voting us your #1 Best Pool/Spa Company for 2022
STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION
YO THANK
U FOR VOTING U
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ALLERGIST BEST
Asthma & Alle s rgie
Clear Water Pools Pool & Chemical Sales & Ser vice
110 Mill Street 252-331-7767
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
252-491-2245
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BEST PLUMBING SERVICE FORBES PLUMBING
2 - McPherson Plumbing
BEST POOL/SPA COMPANY CLEARWATER POOLS 2 - Southeastern Pools
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT MEL DIPIETRO, WATER STREET REAL ESTATE GROUP 2 - Heather Sawyer, Water Street Real Estate Group
BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY
WATER STREET REAL ESTATE GROUP 2 - Hall and Nixon Real Estate
When you present this card at the listed McDonald’s with our compliments Expires May 31, 2022 Redeemable Only at McDonald’s of Elizabeth City (3 Locations)
Thanks to all our Amigos for voting us the Best Mexican Food & Best Tacos/Burritos of 2022! It’s a pleasure to serve you.
Gracias Amigos!
1720 City Center Blvd. • 252-331-6500 3amigosmexicanrestaurants.com
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Thank you for voting us Best Buffet for 2022 Best of the Albemarle
CAPTAIN BOB’S 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
Thank you to all of our customers who voted us BEST TOWING
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
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Best PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BEST ACCOUNTANT
BEST CHURCH
2 - Judy Uphill Accounting
2 - Fountain of Life
JOHN P. BROTHERS, CPA
BEST AUCTION COMPANY
CALVARY CHAPEL
BEST PASTOR/PRIEST
CORNER MARKET AUCTIONS
JOHN KING, CALVARY CHAPEL
BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION
BEST COMPUTER/ELECTRONICS REPAIR
2 - Coppersmith Antiques and Auction
STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION 2 - Navy Federal Credit Union
2 - Hans Hess, Fountain of Life
EXPERT PC
TIED FOR 2nd - Compro Computers Practical Computing
Thank you to our amazing patients and community for voting Banks Dentistry as the #1 choice for The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2022 Awards. We are humbled and grateful for your vote of confidence, and we are honored to serve our community. Dr. Jason Banks, Dr. Harry Turner, Dr. Hannah Pinter and staff!
Now Accepting New Patients
(252) 331-2304 1745A City Center Blvd. • Elizabeth City, NC 27909 www.banksdentistry.com • banksdentistry@gmail.com
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BEST DRY CLEANERS COLONIAL CLEANERS 2 - Rochelle Cleaners
BEST EMT
MICHAELA MADDEN 2 - Jerry Newell
BEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANT DAVID SIMPSON, CASCADE FINANCIAL PLANNING 2 - Gene Chory, Financial Management Group
BEST FIREFIGHTER BARRY OVERMAN
BEST FUNERAL HOME TWIFORD FUNERAL HOME 2 - Mitchell’s Funeral Home
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY NC FARM BUREAU INSURANCE
2 - State Farm Insurance, Dawn Covington
2 - Steve Vaughn
Thank you from the team at Ghost Harbor for voting us “Best Beer/Wine” and “Best Venue/Live Entertainment”
for voting Dr. Eric Burns 2022 Best Optometrist of the Albemarle
AlbemarleEye.com
80 75 -7535
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BEST INSURANCE AGENT MELISSA COPELAND, NC FARM BUREAU
2 - Dawn Covington, State Farm Insurance
BEST LAW PRACTICE TWIFORD LAW FIRM
BEST POLICE OFFICER BRENT MCKECUEN 2 - Billy Carawan
BEST SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TIM LAZAR, GRANDY PRIMARY SCHOOL
2 - Keith Teague, Attorney at Law
2 - Amber Davis, Camden County High School
BEST OVERALL EMPLOYER
BEST TEACHER
US COAST GUARD
BEST DAY CARE SUCCESS ACADEMY
2 - First United Methodist Church
BEST PET GROOMER ABBEY’S WAGGIN’ TAILS 2 - Southern Paws
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
AMANDA KIELAR PHOTOGRAPHY 2 - Joel Sutton
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DESTINEE BARRERA, PASQUOTANK ELEMENTARY
2 - Crystal Richardson, Grandy Primary School
BEST VENUE/LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
GHOST HARBOR BREWING COMPANY
BEST VETERINARIAN
DR. BLAKE LUCAS, PASQUOTANK ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2 - Dr. Darlene Lannon, Lannon’s Animal Hospital
Thank you for voting us Best HVAC Company for The Daily Advance Best of the Albemarle 2022 Awards
GEORGE COMPANY & HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL
“EXCELLENT SERVICE IS OUR GOAL” KEVIN HARRELL 105 BEAU PARKWAY ELIZABETH CITY, NC 252-335-2596
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Thank you for an incredible 22 years! Creating a community for all and being supported all these years means the world to us. BIG LOVE from our extended family to yours!
Muddy Waters Coffeehouse “Doing it Downtown since 2000”
100 W Main Street ∙ Elizabeth City
www.muddyscoffee.com
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Best
RETAIL/SHOPPING
BEST BED AND BREAKFAST THE CULPEPPER INN
2 -Blue Ruby at Grice-Fearing House Bed and Breakfast
BEST CELL PHONE COMPANY VERIZON
2 -US Cellular
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE EAGLE MART 2 -7-Eleven
BEST FLORIST
ALBEMARLE FLORAL 2 -Jeffrey’s Greenworld
BEST FURNITURE STORE SAWYER’S HOUSE OF FURNITURE 2 -Ambrose Furniture
BEST HUNTING/FISHING STORE PGF ARCHERY
BEST JEWELRY STORE SASLOW’S JEWELERS 2 -Kay’s Jewelers
BEST MARINA
COINJOCK MARINA 2 -Causeway Marina
BEST OFFICE SUPPLY STORE OFFICE MAX
BEST SHOE STORE RACK ROOM SHOES 2 -Shoe Dept.
BEST GOLF COURSE
BEST THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT STORE
2 -The Pines
2 -CHKD
ALBEMARLE PLANTATION
HOPELINE CLOTHES LINE
BEST HOTEL/MOTEL
BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
FAIRFIELD INN 2 -Hampton Inn
COZY CAROLINA
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST CHICKEN & CATERING AND DELI THE DAILY ADVANCE BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE 2022 AWARDS
EARL WARD 252-562-2807 • 133 W. HWY 158 SUITE C • CAMDEN, NC 27921 NORMA: 252-562-3215 • RESTAURANT: 252-338-0255
THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST KITCHEN/BATH RENOVATORS & PLUMBING SERVICE FOR THE DAILY ADVANCE BEST OF THE ALBEMARLE 2022 AWARDS
HANDLING ALL YOUR PLUMBING & SEPTIC NEEDS
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COME IN TODAY AND EXPERIENCE THE TRUE QUALITY AND COMFORT OF OUR FURNITURE! VOTED #1 IN THE ALBEMARLE AREA 2022!
ACCESSORIES WALL ART LUMPS RUGS
LIFT CHAIRS RECLINING SUITES MOTION BASE BEDS PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA
1015 US HWY 17 SOUTH, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
Sawyers House of Furniture, Inc
(252) 338-3901