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Dear Readers,
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013
Your local newspaper is here to stay (hopefully It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years since the start of our annual Readers Choice for another 118 years) and the entire Item staff, whether they work in advertising, the newsroom, Awards here at The Item. This very special section continues to lay claim as our circulation or the business office, is here to most popular edition found inside The Item newspaper. We continue to get huge support from all our readers as every year the number of ballots submitted continues help you. We understand that a strong business environment is critical to the to go up. In fact, we received more than 1500 entries this year, which was an increase over last year. Just about all Item employees, especially in the advertising success of the Sumter area community. The Item has played a significant role department, did their part in counting ballots and spent literally hours and hours in the growth of Sumter for more than doing so. In fact, we had to bring in a few non-employees just to help count them 118 years and we will continue to do so. all! So finally and most importantly, thanks The Item newspaper continues to try and make sections like Readers Choice not only better each year but helpful in terms of locating local businesses to spend your for reading today’s Item and we hope you enjoy the 13th annual Reader’s Choice Awards hard earned dollars. And of course, the most “bang for your buck” is going to be special edition. advertising in The Item newspaper, our website and the many other products we Jack Osteen is Publisher of The Item Newspaper. He offer on a regular basis. Between The Item newspaper and our website, we reach over 53,000 readers every single day. No other advertising medium in this market can be reached at 803-774-1238 or Jack@theitem.com. can make that claim. The advertising department is here to help you, the business owner, to grow your Jack Osteen, business and help bring more customers into your doors. That’s our job so don’t Publisher/VP be afraid to call on any of us at any time to help with anything. We don’t succeed unless you succeed. We have an array of products these days so don’t be shy about letting us show you what we can offer.
Congratulations
THIS YEAR’S $100 WINNER IS
KITTI JOYNER
2013 Readers’ Choice Awards
Publisher
Sales Manager
CEO
Layout & Design
Jack Osteen Larry Miller
Waverly Williams Cary Johnson
Sales Staff
Karen Cave Paige Macloskie Mark Pekuri Bobby Touchberry
Ad Design
Manon Barwick Hailey Hodge Rosie Peavy
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McElveen Manor ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
Southview Apartments APARTMENT COMPLEX
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McLaughlin Ford
AUTO BODY SHOP
McLaughlin Ford AUTO DEALERSHIP [USED CARS]
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McLaughlin Ford
AUTO DEALERSHIP [NEW CARS]
McLaughlin Ford AUTO REPAIR SHOP
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Dinkins Auction AUCTION COMPANY
TIED
Applebees BAR AND GRILL
J.R. Dixon Auctions AUCTION COMPANY TIED
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Miss Kitty’s BABY STORE
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McLean Marine BOATS & BOATING SUPPLIES
Olive Tree
BOOKSTORE
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Kyla Ann’s Bridal Boutique BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
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Time Warner CABLE & SATELLITE CO.
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Sister’s Catering
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Christie & Co. Catery TIED CATERING CO.
CATERING CO. TIED
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Eddie Evans
COUNTERTOPS
Alice Drive Baptist Church CHURCH
NHC Healthcare CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Miss Libby’s
DANCE SCHOOL
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Grace Baptist Church DAY CARE
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Wharton Land & Marine Construction
DECKS & PORCHES
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Belk DEPARTMENT STORE
Chick-fil-a DRIVE-THRU WINDOW SERVICE
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Polar Bear Cleaners DRY CLEANERS
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Roper EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Safe FINANCIAL INSTITUTION/BANK
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Sumter County Flea Market FLEA MARKET
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Dixie Carpet FLOORING CO.
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Michaels Gary’s FLORIST
FRAME SHOP
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Safe FRIENDLIEST BANK
Elmore Hill McCreight FUNERAL HOME
Lowe’s
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GARDEN/NURSERY
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El Cheapo GAS PRICES
Bi-Lo GROCERY STORE
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Simpson Hardware GUN & FIREARMS DEALER
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YMCA
GYM/FITNESS CENTER
The Hair Colorist HAIR SALON
Simpson Hardware
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HARDWARE STORE
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Hatfield Heating & Air
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HEATING & AIR CO.
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Comfort Suites
HOTEL/MOTEL
Palmetto Security
Caris
HOME SECURITY CO.
HOSPICE
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Tri County HOME HEALTH
Central Carolina Technical College COLLEGE
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State Farm INSURANCE COMPANY
Nicole Norris Design Studio
INTERIOR DECORATING CO.
Edward Jones
INVESTMENT FIRM
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Smoak Irrigation
IRRIGATION/LANDSCAPE
Galloway and Moseley JEWELRY STORE
Colonial Aesthetics LASER/SKIN FACILITY
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Sumter Light House LIGHTING & FAN STORE
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BB&T Verizon LOCAL CELLULAR CO.
MORTGAGE COMPANY
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Beacon Homes MANUFACTURED HOUSE DEALER
The NailSpa Salon NAIL SALON
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Legacies FastER Care MEDICAL CENTER/ CARE
NIGHTCLUB
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Lowe’s
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GARDEN/NURSERY
NHC Healthcare NURSING HOME
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El Cheapo GAS PRICES
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Bi-Lo GROCERY STORE
Herald Office Supply
Reliable Pawn Shop
OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO.
PAWN SHOP
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Terminex
PEST CONTROL
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My Buddy Boarding PET BOARDING KENNEL
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Carolina Comfort Pet Sitting PET SITTER
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Sumter Cut Rate Pharmacy
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Petco
PHARMACY
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Megan Manus Photography PHOTOGRAPHER/ STUDIO
PET SUPPLIES
NHC Healthcare Hill Plumbing
PLUMBER
PLACE TO WORK
Charpy’s
POOL COMPANY
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Reliable Medical Equipment
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Wilson Hall
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Lakewood High School PUBLIC SCHOOL
PROSTHETICS CO. PRIVATE SCHOOL
Avant & Associates REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Logans Roadhouse RESTAURANTS
Equity Home Improvement ROOFING CO.
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Tidwell Septic Tanks Inc.
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SEPTIC TANKS
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Sign Wave SIGN CO.
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Sumter Self Services Storage STORAGE SPACE CO.
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Stafford’s
STRAWBERRY FARM
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The Beach Smokey Joe’s TOBACCO STORE
TANNING SALON
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Five Aces TATTOO STUDIO
Ingram & Associates TAX PREPARATION CO.
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Ace Parker Tire TIRE DEALER
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State Tree TREE SERVICE
Unifirst UNIFORM SHOP
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Dixie Products UTILITY BUILDING CO.
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Synergy Wellness & Weight Loss
WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
Shelly Lundberg ACCOUNTANT
Nancyhunter Blanding AESTHETICIAN
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DJ Seruya
BAR TENDER
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Jeanie Crotts BOSS
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Dr. Friday CHIROPRACTOR
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Gainey Construction Company
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CONTRACTOR
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Dr. Gee Rabon, DMD DENTIST
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Nikki Brown HAIR DRESSER
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Charles Bostic INSURANCE AGENT
Dr. Binder OPTOMETRIST
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Anthony Hoefer
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Jessica Stiles
LAWYER
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Mayes DuBose
Susan Duran
PHYSICIAN
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
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Charlene Avant
Tori Johnson
REAL ESTATE AGENT
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Animal Medical Clinic
TEACHER
Debbie Nix SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
VETERINARIAN
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Esteban Rivera WAITER/WAITRESS
Bakers Sweets BAKERY/DESSERTS
Wards
BBQ
Golden Corral BUFFET
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IHOP
Busters
BREAKFAST
KFC
CHICKEN
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Bakers Sweets CUP OF COFFEE
COUNTRY COOKING
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Outback Steakhouse
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Chick-fil-a
DINNER
FAST FOOD
Subway
Duncan Dogs
HEALTHY MEAL
HOT DOGS
Chick-fil-a
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FRIENDLY SERVICE
Sambino’s ITALIAN FOOD
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McDonalds KID’S MEAL
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Legacies Chick-fil-a LUNCH
LIVE MUSIC
Yucatan MEXICAN FOOD
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Cookout MILK SHAKES
Thai House ORIENTAL FOOD
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Pizza Lane PIZZA
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Bradley’s Market PRODUCE
Zaxby’s
SALADS
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Red Lobster SEAFOOD
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Outback Steakhouse
Chick-fil-a
STEAK
Mary Ann’s Deli SANDWICHES
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Leo’s WINGS
SWEET TEA
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Broadstone Manor Antiques ANTIQUES
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Bob’s Appliance APPLIANCES
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NAPA
AUTO PARTS
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Dixie Products
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Staples
CAR ACCESSORIES
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Market Place Spirits BEER/WINE & LIQUOR
COMPUTERS
Belk
Sweet Repeats
Walmart
CONSIGNMENTS CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
ELECTRONICS
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James Formal Wear
Discount Furniture Outlet
FORMAL WEAR
FURNITURE
GIFTS
Discount Furniture Outlet
Belk
Extreme Sports
MATTRESSES
MEN’S & WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Gift Garden
MOTORCYCLE/ ATV’S
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Ace Parker Tires OIL CHANGE
Sherwin Williams PAINT
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Simpson Hardware PROPANE & ACCESSORIES
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Jack’s Shoes SHOES
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Walmart Simpson Hardware SPORTING GOODS
TOYS
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