Best of the Albemarle - 2022

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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THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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.

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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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THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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

Order Online albemarlefloral.com

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

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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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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THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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Thank you for choosing

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

expertpc.net 252.338.5612

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THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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”

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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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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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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

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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

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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

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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

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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

THE DAILY ADVANCE, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022

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