Ashe County Best of the Best 2022

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Carrie McNeil, Brittany Testerman, Tara Burgher, Sarah McNeil, Kim McNeil and Kattie Krips with Westhaven Aesthetics and Wellness, accept the award for Best Spa.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Brittany Testerman, with Lavender Rain Massage, awarded Best Massage Therapist.

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Best New Car Dealer was awarded to Randy Marion Ford of West Jefferson, accepted by Greg Walker, Brad Bounds and Krista and Josh Harrold.

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Best Bakery was awarded to The Vintage Farmhouse, accepted by Kaitlyn Cox and Patricia Jordan.

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Kelly Buckley, owner of Bohemia Coffee Shop, accepts the award for Best Coffee Shop and Best Waiter/Waitress on behalf of Samantha Jarman.

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Jak Reeves accepts the award for Best Attorney.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Steve Adams accepts his award

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BESTNew Car Sales Manager

Barry Richardson: Winner

Kevin Roland: Runner Up

Tire Store

L.A. Tire Service: Winner

Ashe Tire Service: Runner Up

Used Car Salesperson

Brandon Rash: Winner

Parker Johnson: Runner Up

Bakery

The Vintage Farmhouse: Winner

Sweet & Savory Bakery & Deli: Runner Up

Breakfast Restaurant

Oldhouse Goods: Winner

Hardee’s: Runner Up

BBQ Restaurant

Smoky Mountain Barbecue: Winner

New River Brewing Taproom And Eatery: Runner Up

Buffet

The Dough Shed: Winner

Winner’s Circle Restaurant: Runner Up

Chicken Restaurant

Bojangles’ Famous Chicken: Winner

Smoky Mountain Barbecue: Runner Up

Chinese Restaurant Ingles Markets: Winner Osaka: Runner Up

Coffee Shop

Bohemia Coffee Shop: Winner Oldhouse Goods: Runner Up

Deli

Backstreet Subs: Winner Ingles Markets: Runner Up

Dinner Restaurant

The Tavern: Winner

High Country Seafood Co.: Runner Up

Donut

Hole Lotta Doughnuts: Winner

Ingles Markets: Runner Up

Fast Food Restaurant

McDonald’s: Winner Hardee’s: Runner Up

Fine Dining Restaurant

Craft Bistro: Winner

The Tavern: Runner Up

Grocery Store

Food Lion: Winner Ingles Markets: Runner Up

Hamburger

Kristin’s Hook’d On Smoke: Winner

New River Brewing Taproom

And Eatery: Runner Up

Home Cooking Restaurant

Hometown Diner: Winner

The Whistle Stop Cafe: Runner Up

Hot Dog

Backstreet Subs: Winner

Hardee’s: Runner Up

Ice Cream/Slushie Shop

Oldhouse Goods: Winner

McB’s Mercantile: Runner Up

Italian Restaurant

Bobby D’s: Winner

Home Slice Of WJ: Runner Up

Japanese Restaurant

Oshu House: Winner Ingles Markets: Runner Up

Lunch Restaurant

Backstreet Subs: Winner

Kristin’s Hook’d On Smoke: Runner Up

Mexican Restaurant

Monte D Rey: Winner Plaza Del Sol: Runner Up

Pizza Restaurant

The Dough Shed: Winner

Bobby D’s: Runner Up

Produce

Welch’s Produce: Winner Used To Be Buster’s: Runner Up

Salad Bar

Pizza Hut: Winner

Winner’s Circle Restaurant: Runner Up

Seafood Market

High Country Seafood Co.: Winner Ingles Markets: Runner Up

Seafood Restaurant

Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks: Winner

Copper Mine Grill: Runner Up

Soft Drink

Dr Pepper Bottling Company: Winner

Pepsi: Runner Up

Steakhouse

Copper Mine Grill: Winner

Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks: Runner Up

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Dr. John Ryan accepts the award for Best Optometrist along with Linda Stanley, Sandy Ball and Rose Stidhams.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Greg Schuster and Cheyenne Eicher from Schuster Physical Therapy accept the awards for Best Physical Therapy and Best Physical Therapist on behalf of Tracy-Lynn Schuster.

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Best Lunch Restaurant, Best Deli and Best Hot Dog were awarded to Backstreet Subs, accepted by owner Mason Harris.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Kathy Hijek accepts the award for Best Dinner Restaurant on behalf of The Tavern.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Zachary Wantland, with Hole Lotta Doughnuts, accepts the award for Best Donut.

T H A N K Y O U F O R V O T I N G U S

T h a n k y o u f o r v o t i n g

O l d B a r n W i n e r y a n d

F r o s t y ' s C h o o s e a n d C u t

" B e s t o f t h e B e s t "

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p a r t o f t h i s s u p p o r t i v e ,

g r o w i n g c o m m u n i t y .

FULFILLING YOUR BUILDING NEEDS FOR OVER 87 YEARS!

Rick, Terry & the staff of Parker Tie wishes to thank all voters for picking us #1 in Ashe County, it is an honor to meet our customers needs & we look forward to serving you in 2023!!

We carry name brand Andersen and Quaker windows and doors in a variety of styles and designs.

were

Thanks Ashe County for voting us Best Hardware Store 2022

Joey is the first face customers sees when they walk through the door and the entire staff is always ready to answer questions, help plan your project or deliver your material.

Joey McClure and his paint department

selected top paint distributor for #1 in the World by Orgill Distributors and number 1 by the readers of the Ashe Post & Times!

Ethan is hard at work in the Best Lumber and Building Supply Business in Ashe County.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Best Fast Food Restaurant went to McDonald’s, accepted by MaryAnne, Don and Anderson Moore.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Oldhouse Goods was awarded Best Breakfast Restaurant and Best Ice Cream, accepted by Kaitlin Carpenter and Heather Abbott.

Waiter/Waitress

Samantha Jarman Bohemia: Winner

Bryce Espinoza High Co Seafood: Runner Up

Wings

Kristen’s Hook’d On Smoke: Winner

New River Brewing Taproom And Eatery: Runner Up

Acupuncture Clinic

Current Chiropractic: Winner

Ashe Memorial Hospital Rehab: Runner Up

Animal Clinic

Animal Hospital Of Ashe: Winner

Twin Oaks: Runner Up

Assisted Living

Forest Ridge Assisted Living: Winner

Ashe Assisted Living: Runner Up

Attorney

Jak Reeves: Winner

John Kilby: Runner Up

Chiropractor

Current Chiropractic: Winner

Ashe Memorial Hospital: Runner Up

Dentist

Dr. Joel Yates: Winner

Mountain Town Dental: Runner Up

Health

CNA

Debbie Trainor-Margate Health & Rehab: Winner

Lisa Edwards - Private Care: Runner Up

EMT

Steve Adams - Ashe Medics: Winner

Rebecca Roten - Ashe Memorial: Runner Up

Fire Fighter

Anthony Richardson- Lansing: Winner

James Latham - Laurel Springs: Runner Up

Gym

Little’s Health & Fitness: Winner

Ashe Crossfit: Runner Up

Hearing Aid Service

Beltone Hearing Care Centers: Winner

Best Value Hearing Care Center: Runner Up

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Philip Shepherd, with Mountain Aire Golf Course, accepts the award for Best Golf Course.

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Best Seafood was awarded to Mountain Aire Seafood and Steaks, accepted by Brenda Barker.

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Dr. Joel Yates accepts the award for Best Dentist and Best Orthodontist.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Anthony Richardson was awarded Best Fire Fighter.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Best Assisted Living was awarded to Forest Ridge Assisted Living, accepted by Mindy Wagoner and Heather Samudio.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Becky Pike, Bob Nichols and Jared Yelton, with Craft Bistro, accept the award for Best Fine Dining Restaurant.

SURGEON Dr. Charles Jones

BEST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Mount Jefferson Family Medicine

BEST PHYSICIAN Dr. Melinda Wonsick

BEST NURSE

Tori Adams

BEST NURSE PRACTITIONER

Katie Miller

For more than 80 years, the people of Ashe County and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains have relied on Ashe Memorial Hospital to deliver patient-centered, high-quality care where it is needed most: close to home. Our dedicated team of board-certified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and staff work diligently to keep the community as safe as possible while caring for our neighbors in their time of need.

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200 Hospital Avenue, Jefferson, NC 28640

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Jonathan Jordan was voted Best Politician.

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Dan Wilson, Dr. Cameron Current, Amy Miller, Molly Ball and Trish Osborne, with Current Chiropractic, accept the awards for

Chiropractor and

Hospital

Ashe Memorial Hospital: Winner

Massage Therapist

Brittany Shepherd, Lavender Rain Massage: Winner

Alexia Blevins Mountain Serenity Massage: Runner Up

Medical Doctor

Dr. Melinda Wonsick: Winner

Dr. Derek McClure: Runner Up

Medical Practice

Mount Jefferson Family Medicine: Winner

Ashe Family Healthcare: Runner Up

Nurse

Tori Adams Ashe Memorial Hospital: Winner

Bridget Twilley Mash Ashe Memorial Hospital: Runner Up

Nurse Practitioner

Katie Miller, FNP: Winner

Heather Peters, FNP: Runner Up

Nursing Home

Margate Health & Rehab: Winner

Forest Ridge Assisted Living: Runner Up

Optometrist

Dr. John Ryan: Winner

Savannah Sheets: Runner Up

Optometry Office

Western Carolina Eye Associates: Winner

Ashe Optometric Eye: Runner Up

Orthodontist

Joel Yates, DDS: Winner

Peyton Absher, DDS: Runner Up

Pharmacist

Aletha Eller - People’s Drug: Winner

Joyce Grubb- Warrensville Drug: Runner Up

Pharmacy

Peoples Drug Store : Winner

Jefferson Drug: Runner Up

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Maria Cruz accepts the award for Best Chicken Restaurant on behalf of Bojangles.

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Gail Sheets and Tina Greer, with Welch’s Produce, accept the award for Best Produce.

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Donna Ellis and Mike Jones, manager, on behalf of Food Lion, accept the award for Best Grocery Store.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Best

Home went to Margate Health and Rehab, accepted by Grayson Hill and Laneice Davis.

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Representing Hometown Flooring, Best Flooring Store, are Travis and Lauren Darnell and Laney Little.

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Accepting a number of awards for Ashe Memorial Hospital are: Back row: Richard Brodeur, Charles Wright, Tori Adams (Best Nurse), Brian Yates, CEO (Best Place to Work, Hospital, Medical Practice), Allysa Roten, JoAnn Smith and Rita Richardson. Front row: Brandy Olive, Dr. Melinda Wonsick (Best Physician) and Katie Miller (Best Nurse Practitioner).

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Melissa Pennington accepts the award for Best Animal Clinic on behalf of Ashe Animal Hospital and the award for Best Veterinarian on behalf of Dr. Matt Blevins.

Thank you to everyone who voted Jefferson Landing

“BEST OF THE BEST

We are honored that you’ve chosen us for this award of acknowledgment and excellence. The team at Jefferson Landing takes pride to provide memorable banquet services to our esteemed members and visiting guests.

Do you have a banquet or event need? Your comfort is our mission, your pleasure is our goal, and your happiness is our reward. We welcome you to contact our Membership Director and Event Planner, Courtney Harmon (336) 982-6405. Jefferson Landing is private, offering, the perfect setting for that special getaway or event.

We sincerely appreciate your confidence in us and will continue to hold exceptional service in the highest regard.

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Thank you to everyone who voted Jefferson Landing

“BEST OF THE BEST Banquet Facility 2022”.

For over 60 years, our #1 priority has been your better hearing. From our award-winning technology to our exclusive Lifetime care program; you can count on us to be there for all your hearing care needs.

If you haven’t experienced the Beltone difference yet, give us a call and find out for yourself why we were voted #1.

If you haven’t experienced the Beltone difference yet, give us a call and find out for yourself why we were voted #1.

• Serving the area for almost 60 years

• Stable, established Local offices for your convenience

• Approved providers with over 400 different insurance plans, including BCBS, UHC and Humana

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Bobby Black, Melissa Miller and Julie Wyatt accept the awards for Best Florist and Best Floral Shop.

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Taylor Lonon, with Mountain Life Property Care, accepts the awards for Best Painter, Best Carpet Cleaner and Best Snow Removal.

Thank you for voting us Best Heating Oil Dealer and Best Propane Company in Ashe County!

Thank you for voting us Best Heating Oil Dealer in Ashe County!

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PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Accepting the award for Best Mattress Store and Best Furniture Store, on behalf of Jim’s Corner Furniture, is Dot Francis.

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Third Day Market was voted Best Home Decor. Accepting the award is Kaitlin Carpenter, Heather Abbott, Sharon Young and Kelly Powell.

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Zara Worley, Hallie Grubb, Haleigh Hogg and Robin Miller accept the awards for Best Telephone Company, Best Home Security, Best Internet Provider and Best Cable TV Company on behalf of SkyLine/SkyBest.

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Cathy Barr and Adam Stumb accept the award for Best Government Agency on behalf of Ashe County Economic Development.

BEST

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Physical Therapist

Traci-Lynn Schuster: Winner

Ashe Memorial Hospital Pt Department: Runner Up

Physical Therapy

Schuster Physical Therapy: Winner

Ashe Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Department: Runner Up

Surgeon

Dr. Charles Jones: Winner

Veterinarian

Dr. Matt Blevins: Winner Spa

Westhaven Aesthetics & Wellness: Winner

Building Supply Store

Parker Tie Company Inc: Winner

Lowe’s Home Improvement: Runner Up

Carpet Cleaner

Mountain Life Property Care: Winner

Elite Carpet & Rug Cleaning: Runner Up

Church

Peace Haven Community Church: Winner

Divine Hope Baptist Church: Runner Up

Contractor

Greg Testerman: Winner

Tom Jarman: Runner Up

Florist

Julie Wyatt: Winner

Nancy Reeves: Runner Up

Floral Shop

Village Florist: Winner

Four Gals And A Florist: Runner Up

Flooring Store

Hometown Flooring & More: Winner

Appalachian Flooring & Tile: Runner Up

Furniture Store

Jim’s Corner Furniture: Winner

Hometown Furniture: Runner Up

Heating And Air Company

Scott Brothers Heating & Air: Winner

Unlimited Heating And Air LLC: Runner Up

Home Builder

New River Custom Builders Inc: Winner

Richard Christian Construction: Runner Up

Home Decor

Third Day Market: Winner

Mamaw B’s Mountain Crafts: Runner Up

Home Security

Skyline Skybest: Winner

Home Service Repair

Steve Johnson Auto World Inc.: Winner

Farmer’s Towing & Recovery: Runner Up

Landscape Company

Mountain Advantage Tree & Landscape: Winner

Mountain Life Property Care: Runner Up

Lawn And Garden Store

Deeply Rooted: Winner

Third Day Market: Runner Up

Lawn Mower Store

Hart Power Equipment: Winner

Lowes Home Improvement: Runner Up

Mattress Store

Jim’s Corner Furniture: Winner

Hometown Furniture: Runner Up

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Kayla Absher, with Generations Child Development Center, accepts the award for Best Child Development Center.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Jen Byland, with Byland and Associates, accepts the awards for Best Tax Service and Best Accountant.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Owner of Mountain View TV Center, Jerry Abreu, accepts the award for Best TV Dealer.

Paint Store

Parker Tie Company Inc.: Winner

Lowe’s Home Improvement: Runner Up

Painter

Mountain Life Property Care: Winner

Jeff Key - Key’s Painting: Runner Up

Pest Control Company

Rid-A-Bug: Winner

Terminix Triad: Runner Up

Plumber

Doby’s Plumbing: Winner

Vannoys Water And Waste Repair: Runner Up

Telephone Company

Skyline Skybest: Winner

Bark Mobile: Runner Up

Tree Service

Northwest Tree Service, LLC: Winner

Casey Miller And Family Tree Service: Runner Up

TV Dealer

Mountain View TV Center: Winner

Walmart Supercenter: Runner Up

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Steve Ashley, Pastor of Appalachian Church, accepts the award for Best Church Leader.

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Brett Lewis, from Ashe County Middle School, was voted Best Coach.

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Josh and Christy Brittain accept the award for Best Insurance Agent, given to Christy Brittain from Alliance Insurance.

Window And Door Store

Parker Tie: Winner

Lowe’s Home Improvement: Runner Up

Accountant

Jen Byland And Associates: Winner

Steve Goodman Liberty Tax: Runner Up

Barber

Casey Miles: Winner

Lewis Miles: Runner Up

Church Leader

Steve Ashley: Winner

Mitchell Mash: Runner Up

Coach

Brett Lewis - Ashe Co Middle School: Winner

Aaron Shaw- Ashe Co Middle School: Runner Up

Cosmetologist

Britnie Woods - Salon Volume: Winner

Haley Hart - The Hair Loft: Runner Up

Electrician

Tim Russell, Russell Electric: Winner

John Parker, Parker Electric: Runner Up

Government Agency

Ashe County Economic Development: Winner Ashe Co Sheriffs Office: Runner Up

Insurance Agent (Home, Auto, Life)

Christy Brittain - Alliance Insurance: Winner

Alex Edmisten - Lifestore Insurance: Runner Up

Jeweler

Steve Segraves: Winner

Kathy Sheets: Runner Up

Photographer

Sheila Reed Photography: Winner

Brii Camacho: Runner Up

Police Officer

Jacob Bledsoe - Ashe Co Sheriff’s: Winner

Steven Marvel - Ashe Co Sheriff’s: Runner Up

Pre-Planning Agent

Josh Roten: Winner

Linda Holman: Runner Up

Real Estate Agent

Heather Beach - New River Realty & Rental: Winner

Beckie Savage - Realty One Group: Runner Up

School Principal

Dustin Farmer - Ashe Co High : Winner

David Blackburn - Mountain View: Runner Up

Teacher

Kendra Wineberg - Ashe Co Middle: Winner

Holly Mcclure - Ashe Co Middle: Runner Up

Town Manager

Charity Rae Shatley - Town Of Jefferson: Winner

Brantley Price - Town Of West Jefferson: Runner Up

Antique Store

Antiques On Main: Winner

Pam’s Place: Runner Up

Appliance Repair

Jefferson Appliance : Winner

Lowe’s Home Improvement: Runner Up

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Hunter Russell, Tim Russell, Casey Miller and Jackson Matthews accept the award for Best Electrician.

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Best Photographer was awarded to Sheila Reed Photography, accepted by James Reed.

on behalf of Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens.

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Representing Lifestore Bank and accepting the awards for Best Mortgage Company and Best Bank are Angela Church, Michelle Cox, Sandy Grubb and Stephanie Trivett.

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Kendra Wineberg, teacher at Ashe County Middle School, was voted Best Teacher.

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Heather Beach with New River Realty and Rental was voted Best Real Estate Agent.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Kelsey Church and Courtney Harmon, on behalf of Jefferson Landing, accept the award for Best Banquet Facility.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Kristen Hodges and Kathleen Smith accept the award for Best Bar on behalf on Boondocks Brewing Restaurant.

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Tlaker, representing Carolina Country Wine & Craft Beer, accepts the award for Best

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The Town of Lansing was voted Best Town. Accepting the award is Mayor Mack Powers and Town Clerk Sandy Roten.

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Appliance Store

Jefferson Appliance Store: Winner

Lowes Home Improvement: Runner Up

Art Gallery

Ashe County Arts Council: Winner

Catch Light Gallery: Runner Up

Bank

Lifestore Bank: Winner

State Employee’s Credit Union: Runner Up

Banquet Facility

Jefferson Landing : Winner

Boondock’s Brewing Restaurant: Runner Up Bar

Boondock’s Brewing Restaurant: Winner

New River Brewing Smokehouse & Eatery: Runner Up

Beauty Salon

Salon Volume: Winner

Salon 27: Runner Up

Bed And Breakfast

Glendale Springs Inn & Restaurant: Winner Buffalo Tavern: Runner Up

Beer And Wine Store

Carolina Country Wine & Craft Beer: Winner Ingles Market: Runner Up

Boot Store

Bull’s: Winner Mo’s Boots: Runner Up

Civic Community/Non-Profit

Greater Lansing Area Development: Winner Lansing Volunteer Fire Department: Runner Up

Computer Repair

Max5 Computers Inc.: Winner

His Business Lansing: Runner Up

Construction Company

Vannoy Construction: Winner

High Country Drywall: Runner Up

Convenience Store

The Corner Market: Winner

Creston Superette Inc.: Runner Up

Brewery

New River Brewing Smokehouse & Eatery: Winner

Boondock’s Brewing Restaurant: Runner Up

Cable TV Company

Skyline Skybest: Winner Morris Broadband: Runner Up

Christmas Tree Farm

Frosty’s Choose & Cut: Winner

River Ridge Tree Farm: Runner Up

Cremations Service

Badger Funeral Home & Ashlawn Memorial

Chapel: Winner

Boone Family Funeral Home: Runner Up

Dance Studio

April’s School Of Dance: Winner

High Country Performing Arts Academy: Runner Up

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Vannoy Properties was voted Best Real Estate Agency. Christy Barr, Jimmy Miller, Josh Johnson and Dana Phillips accepted the award.

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Greater Lansing Area Development was awarded the Best Civic Community/Non-profit. Accepting the award is President James Littlejohn and Sandy Roten.

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Larry Blevins and Mack Powers, representing the Lansing Creeper Trail Park, accept the award for Best Tourist Attraction.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Zach Lawrence and Karrah Shepherd, representing Miller Insurance, accept the award for Best

Agency.

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On behalf of Footsloggers Outdoors, Jessie Kotzmoyer accepts the award for Best Outfitters Store.

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Live piano music was provided by Betty Upchurch during the awards ceremony.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Representing the Parkway Theater, Rebecca and Tony Eldreth accept the awards for Best

and Best Family

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On behalf of the Holiday Inn, Shanna Eldreth and Lena Dillard accept the award for Best Hotel/Motel.

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Child Developmental Center

Generations Developmental Center: Winner

Mt Jefferson Child Development: Runner Up

Dry Cleaner

Mountaineer Cleaners: Winner

Ashe Cleaners: Runner Up

Family Entertainment

Parkway Theater: Winner

Mountain Warrior Renaissance Faire: Runner Up

Farm Supply Store

Parson’s Farm & Supply: Winner

Tractor Supply Co.: Runner Up

Formal Wear

Pam’s Unique Boutique: Winner

Pretty ‘N Pearls Runner Up

Funeral Home

Badger Funeral Home & Ashlawn Memorial

Chapel: Winner

Boone Family Funeral Home: Runner Up

Gift Shop

The Gift Nook WJ Hardware: Winner

Mamaw B’s Mountain Crafts: Runner Up

Golf Course

Mountain Aire Golf Course: Winner

Jefferson Landing: Runner Up

Gun Shop

WJ Hardware: Winner

Etg Guns: Runner Up

Hardware Store

Parker Tie Co.: Winner

Lowe’s Home Improvement: Runner Up

Heating And Oil Dealer

Blue Ridge Energy: Winner

Colvard Oil Co. Inc.: Runner Up

Hotel/Motel

Holiday Inn: Winner

Nation’s Inn: Runner Up

Insurance Agency

Miller Insurance: Winner

Alliance Insurance: Runner Up

Internet Provider

Skyline/Skybest: Winner

Morris Broadband: Runner Up

Investment Firm

Edward Jones Jason Sutherland: Winner

Edward Jones Wiley Mock: Runner Up

Jewelry Store

Perry’s Gold Mine: Winner

The Jefferstone: Runner Up

Law Firm

Kilby & Hurley Law Firm: Winner

Reeves Divenere Wright Attorney At Law: Runner Up

Lumber Store

Parker Tie Company Inc.: Winner

Lowe’s Home Improvement: Runner Up

Manufacturer

American Emergency Vehicles: Winner

GE Aviation: Runner Up

Men’s Clothing Store

Mountain Outfitters: Winner

Bull’s: Runner Up

Mobile Phone Company

Carolina West Wireless: Winner

Bark Mobile: Runner Up

Mortgage Company

Lifestore Bank: Winner

State Employee’s Credit Union: Runner Up

Motorcycle/ATV

Central Cycle Sales Yamaha: Winner

Hill River Cycles: Runner Up

Nail Salon

Today’s Nail: Winner

Cutter’s Edge: Runner Up

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American Emergency Vehicles was voted Best Manufacturer. Accepting the award is Jake Miller, Jaime Arnold and Jeff Dreyer.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Todd Loy and Melissa Smith, from Barks & Co., accept the award for Best Pet Supply Store.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Dr. Susan Mochen, Principal of Ashe County Middle School, accepts the award for Best School.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Madi and Suzanne Weaver, with Madi’s Clothing and Accessories, accept the award for Best Women’s Clothing Store.

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Representing Tri-County Paving, Lucian, Ethan and Patricia Jordan and Kaitlyn Cox accept the award for Best Paving Company.

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The Best Housekeeper award was given to Blue Ridge Cleaning. Keshea Roland, owner, accepted the award.

BEST

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Night Entertainment

Parkway Theater: Winner

Boondock’s Brewing Restaurant: Runner Up

Office Supply

Creative Printers: Winner Walmart Supercenter: Runner Up

Outfitters Store

Footslogges Outdoors: Winner Mountain Outfitters: Runner Up

Passenger Transportation

Ashe County Transportation: Winner

CC Rides: Runner Up

Paving Company

Tri-County Paving: Winner

Shatley Paving: Runner Up

Pawn Shop

Fast Cash Pawn : Winner

Pet Supply Store

Barks & Co.: Winner Tractor Supply Co.: Runner Up

Place To Find A Bargain

Goodwill Industries: Winner

Salvation Army: Runner Up

Place To Work

Ashe Memorial Hospital: Winner

Ashe County Middle School: Runner Up

Politician

Jonathan Jordan - Commissioner: Winner

Todd McNeill - Commissioner: Runner Up

Power Equipment Shop

Hart Power Equipment: Winner

Central Cycle Sales Yamaha: Runner Up

Printing And Custom Screening

Bare Customz: Winner

Renegade Graphics: Runner Up

Propane Company

Ferrell Gas: Winner Blue Ridge Energy: Runner Up

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Barbara Proctor and Daisy Poe accept the award for Best Mobile Phone Company on behalf of Carolina West Wireless.

Thank

Family Owned & Operated from Day One!

Located in Warrensville, NC, Jim’s Corner Furniture, the area’s oldest furniture store, was founded in 1980 with the idea of selling quality bedding and furnishings at an honest and fair price. That mission statement still holds true today!

With 15,000 square feet of showroom space, you’ll find the very latest in home furnishings and decor, hand-selected for every room in your home! We are NOT your ordinary furniture store— come experience the difference!

Years come and go, but one thing never changes— We are ALWAYS grateful

OUR TEAM: L-R, Eddie Roten, Super Salesman/Bedding Manager (52 Years); Charlotte Peak, Accountant, Sales (21 Years); Michael Bennett, Professional Delivery (8 Years); Dot Francis, Owner/Operator/Buyer (42 Years); Kenny Johnson, Professional Delivery (4 Years); and Robert Sole, Warehouse Manager (20 Years)

Owners Jim “The Furniture Man” Francis, now retired, and Dot Francis, Christmas 2022

Sarah, Media Manager Daughter of Jim & Dot Francis

BEST

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Real Estate Agency

Vannoy Properties: Winner

Realty One Group: Runner Up

Rental Store

Jefferson Rent All: Winner

Pretty ‘N Pearls: Runner Up

School

Ashe County Middle School: Winner

Mountain View Elementary: Runner Up

Snow Removal

Mountain Life Property Care: Winner

Gam/Co Snow Mizer Plowing: Runner Up

Tax Service

Byland & Associates: Winner

Liberty Tax: Runner Up

Tourist Attraction

Lansing Creeper Trail Park: Winner

Ashe County Cheese: Runner Up

Town

Town Of Lansing: Winner

Town Of West Jefferson: Runner Up

Wedding Store

Pretty ‘N Pearls: Winner

Pam’s Unique Boutique: Runner Up

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON

Accepting the award for Best Hospice, on behalf of Medi Home Health and Hospice, are Sara Coley, Devon Brown, Melinda Wonsick and Rachel Johnston.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Best Passenger Transportation was awarded to Ashe County Transportation, accepted by Andy Farmer and Samantha Bauguess.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON Sheriff B. Phil Howell was voted Best Government Official.

BEST

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Wedding Venue

Timber Rivers Wedding & Event Venue: Winner

On The Windfall: Runner Up

Women’s Clothing Store

Madi’s Clothing & Accessories: Winner

Catos Fashions: Runner Up

Housekeeper

Blue Ridge Cleaning: Winner

Teresa Woods- Ashe Memorial: Runner Up

Hospice

Medi Home Health & Hospice: Winner

Amorem Hospice: Runner Up

Sign & Graphics

Bare Customz: Winner

2 Gals Graphics: Runner Up

Truck & Haulin

Banjo Trucking: Winner

Bower Brothers: Runner Up

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON

Representing both Old Barn Winery and Vineyards and Frosty’s Choose and Cut, Robin and Andrew Sexton accept the awards for Best Winery Venue and Best Christmas Tree Farm.

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON

David Mendoza, with Mendoza’s Powder Coating, LLC., accepts the award for Best Powder Coating.

PHOTO BY TERESA ROARK-LAWS

Heather Jordan, from The Foundry Downtown, accepts the award for Best Retail Store.

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County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jacob Bledsoe was voted Best Police Officer.

PHOTO BY TERESA ROARK-LAWS Coleman Perry, owner of Perry’s Gold Mine, was honored to be voted Best Jewelry Store in Ashe County in 2022.

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voted Best

PHOTO BY TERESA ROARK-LAWS

Owners Rick and Barbara Woodie of Parker Tie Company racked up five Best of Ashe Awards for 2022: Best Lumber Company, Best Paint Store, Best Hardware Store, Best Window and Door Company, and Best Building Store.

BEST

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Winery Venue

Old Barn Winery And Vineyards: Winner

Watson Foods: Runner Up

Government Officer

Phil Howell - Sheriff: Winner

Sandy Roten - Town Of Lansing: Runner Up

Powder Coating

Mendoza’s Powder Coating LLC: Winner

Bare Customz: Runner Up

PHOTO BY TERESA ROARK-LAWS

Steve Johnson and his son Parker Johnson, owners of Steve Johnson Auto World, were happy to be named Best Used Car Dealer and Best Service Repair for 2022.

THANK

THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US

THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US BEST JEWELRY STORE Stop in today, and see what’s in store for Valentines

Fine Jewelry Gifts • Citizen Watches

Fine Jewelry Gifts • Citizen Watches

Birthstone Jewelry • Engagement Rings

Fine Jewelry Gifts • Citizen Watches

Birthstone Jewelry • Engagement Rings

Charm Bracelets • Custom Designs

Birthstone Jewelry • Engagement Rings

We can size or adjust your purchase same day

Charm Bracelets • Custom Designs

Charm Bracelets • Custom Designs

We can size or adjust your purchase same day

We can size or adjust your purchase same day

The Jewel Shoppe  Mountain Village Shopping Center 785 East Main Street • Jefferson NC  336-246-4155

The Jewel Shoppe

The Jewel Shoppe

Mountain Village Shopping Center 785 East Main Street • Jefferson NC  336-246-4155

thejewelshoppe.net

Mountain Village Shopping Center 785 East Main Street • Jefferson NC  336-246-4155

thejewelshoppe.net

thejewelshoppe.net

PHOTO BY CHANDA RICHARDSON

Randall and Chad Scott, owners of Scott Brothers Heating and Air, accept the award for the Best Heating and Air Company.

PHOTO BY TERESA ROARK-LAWS Oscar with Monte D Rey is honored to once again get the award for Best Mexican Restaurant for 2022.