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to The Herald-Sun and The Chapel Hill Herald 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards We provided our readers the opportunity to share their opinions via the U.S. Postal Service. In response, they cast thousands of votes for their favorite places to get a bite to eat, to take care of themselves, to buy goods and services, to take their children to play, in more than 70 separate categories. For your convenience, we have divided the categories into sections: Food & Drink, Look Good/Feel Good, Shopping, Nightlife, Recreation and Services.
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Here’s your chance to see if your opinions are the same as your neighbors’ when it comes to picking the top businesses in our area.
Congratulations to all our first place, runners-up and finalists.
Advertiser index A Step to Health ............. 10
Hillandale Golf Course ... 17
Avada Hearing Care Center ......................... 17 Bano Boutique................ 13
Hutchings and Hutchings Certified Public Accountants, PA ......... 20
Bullock’s BBQ .................... 4
Ingold Tire ...................... 19
Carolina Air Conditioning Co. Inc ........................... 5
John Elkins Photography............... 20
Classic Treasures ............... 6
King’s Red & White Food Stores ................... 8
David Michael Jewelers.. 23 Don Cecilio’s Mexican Restaurant .................. 16
Kurama Japanese Seafood and Steak House - Sushi Bar ................................. 9
Durham Bulls .................. 17
Lamps Ltd........................ 16
Durham Garden Center . 15
Mayflower’s XVI ............... 3
Durham’s Auto Mart ...... 21
Neo-China Restaurant ...... 4
Farm Bureau Insurance .. 22
Original Mattress Factory ........................ 24
GCF Donation Center & Store............................ 22 Global Hearing Aids, Inc.20 Hakky Instant Shoe Repair.......................... 13
Paula Walls Team ........... 19 Peak Swirles & Cavallito Properties ................... 15 Pomodoro Italian Kitchen........................ 16
Pulcinella’s Italian Resturant ...................... 8 Refinements.................... 14 Riverview Galleries ......... 11 Rockwood Ready to Finish Furniture ..................... 23 Ross & Company Jewelers ...................... 14 Sew Fine II ....................... 12 Sheer Bliss Salon ............. 10 Sitar Indian Cuisine .......... 4 Spartacus Restaurant ..... 15 The Durham Ritz ............ 12 The Maids ....................... 18 Travel Leaders ................. 23 TROSA ............................. 19 University Ford/Kia ........... 7 Upchurch Drugs .............. 21 Upchurch Optical.............. 8 Whitehall at The Villa Antiques ....................... 9 Window Designs, Inc. ..... 14
the Gift Certificate winner is ...
The winner of the 2013 Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice drawing is Lois Hedgepeth of Durham. She was randomly selected from this year’s voters and received a $100 gift certificate.
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Fried, Grilled, Broiled and Steamed Seafood! Dine-In or Take-Out • 919-401-9888 / 919-403-0883 3742 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd • Durham Across from Super Target & Sam’s / Next to Michael Jordan Nissan
Mon.–Thurs. 11am-9:30pm • Fri.–Sat. 11am-10pm • Sun. 12 noon-9pm
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Division I
Food & Drink
BBQ
Best Kept Secret
1st Place
1st Place
Bullocks BBQ
Monuts Donuts
Runner-up Hog Heaven
Runner-up Bennett Point Grill
Finalist The Original Q Shack
Finalist Refectory Café
Thank You For Voting Us Your Top Choice Again!
INDIAN CUISINE
Voted #1 Indian Cuisine Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice
Where Elegance and Excellence Matter
2007, 2009, 2010, 2012 & 2013
1st Place in Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice
We Sincerely Thank You! Sitar Celebrates All Indian Festivals with Traditional Decor and Authentic Dishes
Lunch Buffet Daily Elegent Private Dining for Parties up to 60 Guests Full Service Catering
Serving Our Community for 14 years! 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard • Durham 919-490-1326 • www.sitar-indiancuisine.com
Authentic Chinese Cuisine 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013
4015 University Drive, BB&T Plaza Durham (Behind Target & Sams)
919-489-2828 • www.neochinarestaurant.com
Thank You for Voting Us #1 BBQ
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3330 Quebec Street Durham • 919-383-3211
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$39
919-683-2421
5 Star 26 Point Cooling Checkup
Servicing Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill area. Subject to 24-hr cancellation policy, with a $35 rescheduling fee. Must call to schedule appointment. Appointments subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. No cash value/cash back. $39 charge is per system.
www.carolinaac.com 4537 Hillsborough Rd. Durham, NC 27705
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Butcher
1st Place
1st Place
Brigs Restaurant
King’s Red & White
Runner-up Elmo’s
Runner-up Whole Foods
Finalist Honey’s
Finalist Harris Teeter/Willowdale
Buffet
Chinese
1st Place
1st Place
Runner-up Spartacus Restaurant
Runner-up Handy Kitchen
Finalist C&H Cafeteria
Finalist Hong Kong Chinese
Golden Corral
Neo-China
Thanks for Voting Classic Treasures #1 for Consignment Furniture! Dining Room and Kitchen Tables • Bedroom Furniture Sofas • Lamps • Love Seats Recliners • Side Tables China Cabinets Oriental Rugs AND SO MUCH MORE!
Classic Treasures Consignment & New Furniture furnishings for a new generation www.classictreasures.org
2659 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. • Durham • 919-401-5777 • Monday – Thursday 10-5 • Friday & Saturday 10-6 • Closed Sunday
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Italian
1st Place
1st Place
Spartacus Restaurant
Finalist Milo’s
Pomodoro Italian Kitchen Runner-up Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Finalist Italian Pizzeria
Indian Cuisine
Japanese
1st Place
1st Place
Runner-up Poppas
Sitar Indian Cuisine Runner-up Saffron Finalist Dales
Kurama Japanese Seafood & Steak House - Sushi Bar Runner-up Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi Finalist Koumi
KING’S
Red & White Food Stores
Thank you for Voting us as the #1 Butcher!
Rated #1 four years running!!!
For 8 years Running 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013! See our weekly ad each Wednesday in the Herald-Sun. Corner of Roxboro Rd. & Club Blvd. • Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-8:00pm, Sun. 11:30-6:00 For Custom Cuts and Special Orders Call 220-2192
The staff of Upchurch Optical would like to thank all the readers that voted us #1. Now With a Second Location Serving South Durham and Chapel Hill! 5826 Fayetteville Rd. • Suite 104 Sutton Station, Durham NC. 27713 M-F 9am_6pm • Sat. 10am-2pm 919-405-2888
5108 N. Roxboro Road Riverview Shopping Center Durham, NC 27704 Mon.- Fri. 9:00am-7:00pm 919-477-9113
Thanks You! Reader’s Choice Winner for 6 Years!
Pasta • Fresh Veal, Chicken & Seafood Pizza • Salads Mon - Sun 11am-10pm • 919-490-1172 • pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com
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Mexican
Pizza
Steakhouse
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
Dos Perros Runner-up El Rodeo
Italian Pizzeria
Finalist Don Cecilios
Finalist Lilly’s
Mom & Pop
Seafood
1st Place
Runner-up Texas Roadhouse
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Finalist Metro 8
Outback
Runner-up Randy’s Pizza
1st Place
Bennett Point Grill
Mayflower XVI
Runner-up Bullock’s BBQ
Runner-up Bonefish
Finalist Rick’s Diner
Finalist Red Lobster
It’s Our Pleasure To Serve You! 3644 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham • 919-489-2669
Whitehall at The Villa Antiques Providing Period Antiques with Integrity, Service & Value Since 1930
Annual Antiques Sale “Name Your Own Price” Sale - No Reasonable Offer Refused! Just 2 Weeks - this Saturday June 15th through Saturday June 29th. Find that perfect piece for your home or collection at the best price! A Tuscan Villa filled with over 7,500 sq. ft. of fine antiques – a treasure trove of unique items for your home or collection
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1213 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919.942.3179 • whchnc@aol.com Monday to Saturday: 11am - 6pm
Take a virtual tour on our homepage: www.whitehallantiques.com
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Division 2
Look Good/Feel Good Cosmetic Store/Counter
Fitness Studio/Gym
Manicure/Pedicure
Yoga Studio
Winner
Winner
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Merle Norman at Northgate
Velocity Fitness
Sheer Bliss Salon
Velocity Fitness
Runner-up Ulta Finalist Macy’s
Runner-up Curves Finalist Fitness World
Runner-up Rose Nails Finalist Golden Nails
Runner-up Blue Point Yoga
Day Spa
Salon
Tanning
Winner
Winner
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Sheer Bliss Salon
Hair Razor
Velocity Fitness
Runner-up Bella Trio Day Spa
Runner-up Posh Finalist Sheer Bliss Salon
Runner-up Eclipse Tanning Finalist Suntan City
A STEP TO HEALTH Your Integrative HealthCare Center Dr. Jena Friedel Hands-On Chiropractic A Step To Health Also Offers To all of my loyal patients that voted for me, Thank You for Your Continued Trust and Support!
Traditional Naturopathy Therapeutic Massage NeuroMuscular Therapy Personal Training Infrared Sauna Speech Language Therapy Professional Counseling Doula Services Holistic Birth Classes
Finalist Patanjali’s Place
WOW! We did it again! Thank you so much to all our clients and contacts for supporting us this year in winning #1 Day Spa, #1 Manicure and Pedicure and one of your favorite salons!
SALON
4015 University Dr., Suite F • Durham
919-403-8159
109-B Millstone Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Conveniently located between I-40 and I-85 on Old NC 86 (S Churton St)
(919) 643-2273
www.asteptohealth.com
www.sheerblisssalon.com We strive always to do our best for our clients and to make sure they have a truly blissful experience when they come to the salon. Voting for us is the highest compliment that our clients and friends could have paid and makes all our hard work and willingness to go the extra mile so worthwhile!!
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Shopping
Thank You For Choosing Us Your Choice For Furniture!
Antiques
Collectibles
1st Place
1st Place
Runner-up Everything But Grannies Panties
Runner-up Once & Again
Whitehall
Lamps Ltd
Finalist Once & Again
Finalist Fargo Hanna Oriental Rug Gallery
Boutique
Consignment/Clothes
1st Place
1st Place
Bano Boutique
Encore Boutique
Runner-up Smitten Boutique
Runner-up Refinements
Finalist Sara’s Too Boutique
Finalist My Secret Closet
#1
We enjoy serving you and offering the finest in furniture and interiors.
Serving the Triangle for over 40 years.
5122 North Roxboro Street, Durham • 919-477-0481 www.furniturestorenc.com • Monday-Friday 10-7 • Saturday 10-6
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Reader’s Choice Winner in Three Different Categories!
Consignment/Furniture
Furniture
1st Place
1st Place
Classic Treasures
Riverview Galleries
Runner-up Always Home
Runner-up Rooms to Go
Finalist Once & Again
Finalist TROSA
Florist
Gift Shop
1st Place
1st Place
Flowers by Gary
Upchurch Gift Shop
Runner-up 9th St. Flowers
Runner-up Morgan Imports
Finalist Sanders Florist
Finalist Great Little Gift
The Durham Ritz Car Wash
Thank You for Voting for Us 8 Years In A Row! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your home and office beautiful & stylish. We look forward to helping you with your future decorating projects! Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-2
Family Owned & Operated for Over 25 Years! 5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 104, Sutton Station, Durham 919.806.3638 • www.sewfine2.com
Thanks for Voting Us # 1
Full Service Car Wash Detail Center • Exterior • Interior • Engine Free Loaner Vehicle with Complete Detail!
3639 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. • Durham 919-490-6868 www.durhamritz.com
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Home Décor
Mattress
1st Place
1st Place
Home Goods Runner-up Lowe’s
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Thank You from
Bano
Runner-up America’s Mattress
Finalist The Home Depot
Finalist Sleepy’s
Jewelry
Nursery/Plants
1st Place
1st Place
Ross & Co. Jewelers
Durham Garden Center
Runner-up David Michael Jewelers
Runner-up Stone Bros. & Byrd
Finalist Jewelsmith
Finalist Lowe’s
Lamps
Flooring
1st Place
1st Place
Lamps Ltd
Flooring by Design
Runner-up Home Goods
Runner-up Frazee Carpet & Interiors
Finalist Fargo Hanna Oriental Rug Gallery
Finalist Lowe’s
Thanks for Voting us We Appreciate Your Business!
#1 Boutique #1 Alteration 2013 Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice A Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice winner since 2006
#1!
Hakky Instant Shoe Repair
Your Source for Boots, Belts, Buckles, Hats & More Northgate Mall • Durham • 919-286-4172 Between Carousel & Optometric Eyecare
www.banoboutique.com DURHAM’S PREMIER ALTERATIONS, TAILORING & DRESS MAKING
919-489-9006 2699 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham, NC 27707
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Thrift Store
Tires
1st Place
1st Place
Runner-up Durham Rescue Mission
Runner-up Discount Tire
Finalist Goodwill
Finalist Glenn Tire
Tile & Stone
Unfinished Furniture
1st Place
1st Place
Habitat ReStore
Flooring by Design Runner-up Lowe’s
Ingold Tire
Rockwood Ready To Finish Furniture
Finalist Best Tile
INC. Family Owned Serving The Triangle Since the 1980’s Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Windows Design “Congratulations to Nana & Papa, 1st and a BIG THANK YOU for e c a l P voting for Window Designs!”
Ross & Company Jewelers
A Very Special
Thank You
For All Your Jewelry Needs On Site Repairs, Appraisals, &Watch Batteries
for voting us #1
Northgate Mall • Durham 919-286-5656 • Tues-Sat 10-6
Curtis, Jackie & Eric Ross
8 years in a row!
fine clothing on consignment for women since 1997
Call for a Free In-Home Est., Professional Measuring & Installation. Best Quality • Oustanding Customer Service • Discount Prices.
SUMMER SALE UP TO 70% Off on Blinds, Shutters, Shades & Draperies
MSRP
Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 • Fri. 9-12 Sat & Evenings by Appointment 3213 Roxboro Rd. (Next to Biscuitville) www.windowdesignsinc.com
Call for FREE In-home estimates!
919-220-1145
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2010,2012, and 2013 Finalist “Best Consignment Shop” Reader’s Choice Awards 1728 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC Ram’s Plaza ♦ 919-969-9040 www.refinementsinc.com
Mon.- Fri. 10-6 Sat. 10-5 ♦ Sun. 1-5
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DURHAM GARDEN CENTER
1st Place Lowe’s
Best Nursery Winners of 2013
Runner-up Sew Fine II
1st Place
Window Designs Runner-up Sew Fine II Finalist Linda Dickerson Interiors
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PLANTS - POTTERY - GARDENING SUPPLIES - GARDEN ART - BIRDFEEDERS - BIRDSEED
Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice #1 Winner Since 2007
Celebrating 20 Years in Durham! • Daily Buffet • Catering • Private Rooms • Weekend Events • Lots of OPA! 4139 DurhamChapel HIll Blvd. Durham
919-489-2848 spartacus restaurant.com
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Peak Swirles Cavallito P R O P E RT I E S Call us at 919.419.1234
www.pscp.com www.pscp.com 919.419.1234 For over twenty years we have been a delightfully different real estate company. Find out how great buying and selling a property can be with us! Thank You all for your support through the years! Visit us at
www.pscp.com
Peak, Swirles & Cavallito ♦ 5102 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd Suite 100 Durham, NC 27707 ♦ 919.419.1234
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Nightlife
After Work Scene
Outdoor Venue
1st Place
1st Place
Charlie’s Pub & Grille
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Runner-up Full Steam Brewery
Runner-up Full Steam Brewery
Finalist Tobacco Roadhouse
Finalist Geer Street Garden
Bar with Best Beer
Sports Bar
1st Place
1st Place
Tyler’s Tap Room
Tobacco Roadhouse
Runner-up Bull City Burgers
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Thanks for Voting Us #1 for Lamps and #1 for Collectibles!!
Finalist Carolina Brewery
Live Entertainment DPAC
Stop by or visit website for details!
Runner-up Motor Co.
2501 University Dr., Durham • 919-403-LAMP (5267) www.lampsltd-durham.com • Monday-Saturday 10:00-5:30
Finalist Pinhook
Don Cecilio’s
Present coupon for
10% off
See www.pomodoroitaliankitchen.com for complete menu & more coupons!
1811 Hillandale Rd. • Durham • 919-382-2915
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Finalist Carolina Ale House
1st Place
30th Anniversary “Crazy Hat” Sale June 15-22
Thanks for voting us #1 Italian Cuisine!
Runner-up Charlie’s Pub & Grille
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919-479-9757 5279 N. Roxboro Rd. #2 Durham Follow us on Facebook!
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Recreation Family Fun 1st Place Frankie’s
Runner-up Palace Point Finalist Wheels
Golf 1st Place
Hillandale Golf Course Runner-up Lake Winds Finalist Hope Valley Country Club
Avada
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Thank You Durham!
Susan Murphy
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Always at Avada: Free hearing tests 60-day trials Honor most HMO plans 3-year battery plan 3-year warranty plan
3101 Guess Road Durham
477-0636 www.avada.com
We Have The Honors.
We’re proud of being a Reader’s Choice Winner and a Finalist in the Best of the Triangle awards this year. It proves that we’re offering a challenging golf course, as well as a great experience at Hillandale. We also offer our Honors Program that gives you a FREE round of golf and discounts on every round you play, as well as pro shop and practice range discounts, too. We welcome you to come out and play Hillandale. You’ll quickly understand why we’re one of the best. HillandaleGolf.com | Tee Times: 919.286.4211 1600 Hillandale Road | Durham, NC 27705
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Services
Accounting
Auto Dealer/New
1st Place
1st Place
Hutchings and Hutchings, CPAs
University Ford Runner-up Performance
Runner-up Nelson and Company, P.A.
Finalist Michael Jordan Nissan
Finalist Koonce, Wooten, & Hayward
Alterations
Auto Dealer/Used
1st Place
1st Place
Bano Boutique
Durham Auto Mart
Runner-up Lee’s Tailors
Runner-up CBS
Finalist Thu’s Tailor Shop
Finalist CarMax
WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR LOYAL SUPPORT
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CBS Runner-up J&R Auto Repair Finalist Clayton Car Care
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THANK YOU
Thank you, Herald Sun Readers, for voting us the BEST MOVER & BEST IN LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE for 2013!
MOVING Local & Long Distance Relocation
Residential & Commercial
Free Estimates & Low Rates
Packing Materials & Boxes
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The Paula Walls Team wants to thank all our loyal readers and clients for voting us #1 in the Readers Choice Awards in Real Estate. Please remember The Paula Walls Team for ALL Your Real Estate Needs
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TROSA is a nonproďŹ t organizaďż˝on in Durham that helps substance abusers change their lives. Our businesses help support our programming. Thank you!
THANK YOU! INGOLD TIRE THANKS OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS FOR MAKING US #1! FROM OUR FAMILY BUSINESS 4/ 9/52 &!-),9
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Dance Studio
1st Place
1st Place
The Durham Ritz
Nina’s School of Dance
Runner-up Touch of Class
Runner-up Barriskill Dance Studio
Finalist Bunkey’s of Durham
Finalist 9th St. Dance
Chiropractic Clinic
Dry Cleaners
1st Place
1st Place
A Step To Health
Sunshine Cleaners
Runner-up
Runner-up Regency Cleaners
Broad St. Chiropractic
Finalist Durham Cleaners
Thanking our loyal customers for 12 years MEBANE
We Would Like To Thank All Of Our Clients And Friends For Your Votes In The Herald-Sun’s 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards.
DURHAM
Always Free Hearing Tests Walk-In’s Welcome CAROL COLLINS Audiologist
GLOBAL HEARING AIDS INC. Durham: 3314 Guess Rd • 919-732-4327 Mebane: 106 W. Center St • 919-304-1116
The CPAs and Employees at Hutchings and Hutchings Have Been Dedicated To Providing Quality Accounting And Income Tax Related Services To Durham And The Triangle For Over 75 Years. We Look Forward To Serving You And Your Families In The Future. james d. hamilton, cpa antoinette h. holloman, cpa rick jorgensen, cpa Andrew Hutchings Andrew Hutchings
philip w. hutchings, iii, cpa p.y. sawyer, jr., cpa susan r. miller, cpa steve harris, cpa janet m. campbell, cpa ellen granger, cpa hutchingsnancy wilkins Sandra sandy sandy hutchings sandraWay way
KARI HALL Hearing Specialist
Weddings - Portraits - Publicity Thank You for Voting Us #1 “WOW, we’ve been in business for 40 years!”
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Office Area #2 Northgate Mall Open Mon to Fri 10 to 6 www.johnelkinsphoto.com 919-286-4049
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Hearing Aids
House Cleaning
1st Place
1st Place
Avada
Thank you for your votes in The Herald Sun‛s
The Maids
Readers Choice Awards,
Runner-up Select Hearing
Runner-up Carpe Diem
and your continued
Finalist Miracle Ear
Finalist Merry Maids
A Great Little Gift Shoppe
support of
UPCHURCH DRUGS
Heating & A/C
Insurance
1st Place
1st Place
Serving Durham for Over 40 Years
State Farm
upchurchdrugsandgifts.com
Runner-up Brown Bros.
Runner-up Farm Bureau
Finalist CWJ
Finalist Protective Agency
Riverview Shopping Center 5108 N. Roxboro Rd. Durham, NC 27704 Hours • M-F: 9am-9pm • Sat: 9am-6pm Closed Sundays Phone: 919-477-7325 Fax: 919 479-1797
Carolina Air
Thanks for Voting us Best Used Auto Dealer
Durham's Auto Mart Since 1972
919-383-5651 www.automartdurham.com
SALES & SERVICE
Family owned & operated since 1972
3601 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705 | Open Monday - Saturday: 9.00 AM - 8.00 PM
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Lawn & Garden
1st Place
1st Place
Runner-up Linda Dickerson Interiors
Runner-up The Edge Effect
Finalist Sew Fine II
Finalist Ranto’s Maintenance
Jewelry Repair
Movers
1st Place
1st Place
Runner-up Ross & Co. Jewelers
Runner-up Two Men And A Truck
Finalist Jewelsmith
Finalist De Haven’s Transfer & Storage, Inc.
Window Designs
TROSA
David Michael Jewelers
Michael Decker Farm Bureau Agency Manager
TROSA
Andrew Hogan Farm Bureau Agent
Robbie Norris Farm Bureau Agent
Auto • Home • Life • Health • Business • Retirement
109 S. Elliott Road, Chapell Hill, NC 27514 Bus: 919-960-6801 An Authorized Agent for BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina
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Optometrist/Optical Real Estate Agency 1st Place
1st Place
Travel Agent 1st Place
Upchurch Optical
Paula Walls
Travel Leaders
Runner-up Eye Care Associates
Runner-up Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties, Inc
Runner-up AAA Vacations
Finalist N.C. Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
Finalist Fonville Morisey
Photography
Shoe Repair
1st Place
1st Place
John Elkins Photography
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