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PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL Hundreds filled Alliance Bible Fellowship on Tuesday, April 23, for the 2019 Best of the Best Awards ceremony.
WATAUGA’S BEST IN 2019 Local businesses honored at 2019 Best of the Best BY THOMAS SHERRILL thomas.sherrill@wataugademocrat.com
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ver 330 guests, staff and servers packed Alliance Bible Fellowship for the ninth annual Watauga Democrat Best of the Best awards ceremony to celebrate the top tier of businesses in the Boone area on April 23. Hosted by the Watauga Democrat, presented by Blue Ridge Energy and Peabody’s Wine and Beer Merchants and cosponsored by Farm Bureau of Watauga County and Ross Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, the results were read by Mountain Times Publications Advertising Director Charlie Price and Advertising Sales Manager Manuel Zepeda. The winners walked down the VIP red carpet to receive their award from MTP Marketing Consultant Nathan Godwin, then took part in a winner’s photo booth to show off their accomplishments. “The overwhelming response pays tribute to area
businesses and their loyal customers,” Price said of the over 7,000 people who participated in the Best of the Best voting. Price noted that voters were limited to one vote per category on each device. A total of 81 award-winning businesses and agencies were honored at the event, with 91 awards in total given out, plus more for those who could not attend. The evening began with an introduction by Mountain Times Publications Publisher Gene Fowler and an invocation by Zepeda. After eating a meal catered by CR Catering of Boone and listening to the smooth sounds of the Todd Wright Trio, Fowler introduced the keynote speaker Julie O’Dell, who is senior vice president, chief administrative officer and ethics officer with Lenoir-based utility cooperative Blue Ridge Energy. O’Dell’s speech focused on how to be the best. “I’m a firm believer that it
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Julie O’Dell, senior vice president, chief administrative officer and ethics officer for Blue Ridge Energy, gives the keynote speech at the 2019 Watauga Democrat Best of the Best Awards ceremony in Boone.
actually comes from within and that it’s deep rooted,” O’Dell said on what it takes
to be the best. “We must desire to be the best and that’s absolutely a word you do not
take lightly.” “Nobody here is average tonight,” O’Dell added.
O’Dell shared quotes from the Bible and other books and influential figures. “Leadership is nothing more than character with action, a conscious choice to just do it,” O’Dell quoted. Self-control, kindness, honesty, being humble, listening to others, showing respect, showing appreciation to others, learning to forgive and showing unconditional love were the themes O’Dell asked the audience to focus on going forward. “I am of the belief that ... the seven most important words in the English language are, ‘I made a mistake, I am sorry,’” O’Dell said. Building character should be a lifelong practice, and will benefit everyone around you, O’Dell added. O’Dell implored the crowd to avoid being average, saying it’s a failure of potential. Fowler echoed O’Dell’s remarks. “When you are the best, there’s only one place to go and it’s a struggle to stay there,” Fowler remarked.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Accepting the award for Best Civic Club is Lane Robinson, Nick Friedman and Bill Caroselli for Boone Sunrise Rotary.
2019 Best of the Best winners BAKERY Winner: Stick Boy Runner-up: Sassy Cat Bakery Runner-up: Appalachian Bakery
BARBECUE RESTAURANT Winner: Pedalin’ Pig Runner-up: Woodlands Runner-up: BBQ Burgers and Brews
BREWERY Winner: Appalachian Mountain Brewery Runner-up: Booneshine Runner-up: Blowing Rock Ale House
Runner-up: Melanie’s Food Fantasy
CHINESE RESTAURANT Winner: Taste Grill Runner-up: New China Buffet Runner-up: Osaka
COFFEE SHOP Winner: Local Lion Runner-up: Higher Grounds Runner-up: Hatchet Coffee
FAST FOOD RESTAURANT Winner: Come Back Shack Runner-up: Chick-Fil-A Runner-up: Wendy’s
Runner-up: The Cardinal Runner-up: Five Guys
RESTAURANT SERVICE Winner: Town Tavern Runner-up: Troy’s Diner Runner-up: Sunrise Grill
ITALIAN RESTAURANT Winner: Bella’s Italian Restaurant Runner-up: Casa Rustica Runner-up: Café Portofino
HOME COOKING RESTAURANT Winner: Dan’l Boone Inn Runner-up: Cracker Barrel
JAPANESE RESTAURANT BURRITO Winner: Black Cat Burrito Runner-up: Dos Amigos Runner-up: Barberitos
FINE DINING Winner: Joy Bistro Runner-up: The Peddler Steakhouse Runner-up: The Gamekeeper
BISCUIT Winner: Bojangles Runner-up: Hardee’s Runner-up: Sunrise Grill
FRENCH FRIES Winner: Comeback Shack Runner-up: McDonald’s Runner-up: Troy’s Diner
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT Winner: Troy’s Diner Runner-up: Sunrise Grill
Winner: Taste Grill Runner-up: Makoto’s Runner-up: Hokkaido
PIZZA RESTAURANT Winner: Mellow Mushroom Runner-up: Capones Runner-up: Bella’s
MEXICAN RESTAURANT Winner: Dos Amigos
HAMBURGER Winner: Comeback Shack
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The award for Best Cell Phone Repair goes to AppleJuice iRepair and Recycling. Photographed are: Joseph Wheeler, Jordan Buchanan, Jeremiah Wheeler, Dylan Johnson, James Stutchman, Andrew Thorp, Seth Grossman and Alex Bergen.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Donna Tate, FNP wins the award for Best Nurse Practitioner.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Staff from Labonte Plumbing accept the award for Best Plumbing Contractor. Photographed are: Matt Thompson, Raymond Labonte, Allison Labonte, Valerie Thompson, Anita Dolovacky and Dave Dolovacky.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Anna Wilson with Appalachian Brian Estates accepts the award for Best Retirement Community.
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Runner-up: Puerto Nuevo Runner-up: Los Arcoiris
ICE CREAM/YOGURT RESTAURANT Winner: Sweet Frog Runner-up: Kilwins Runner-up: Ben and Jerry’s
INDIAN RESTAURANT Winner: Mint Runner-up: Cha Da Thai Runner-up: Coyote Kitchen
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Winner: Mike’s Inland Seafood Runner-up: Savannah’s Oyster House Runner-up: Captain Jim’s
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SPORTS BAR Winner: River Street Ale House Runner-up: The Rock Runner-up: Town Tavern
HOT DOG Winner: The Cardinal Runner-up: Come Back Shack Runner-up: River Street Ale House
GLUTEN FREE RESTAURANT Winner: Clean Eatz Runner-up: Coyote Kitchen SEE BEST ON PAGE 7
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Winner of the Best Teacher award is Madison Hollar from Cove Creek School.
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Runner-up: Kindly Kitchen Runner-up: Coyote Kitchen
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ANTIQUE STORE Runner-up: Kindly Kitchen
DELI/SUB Winner: Jersey Mike’s Runner-up: Jimmy John’s Runner-up: Subway
DONUT Winner: Local Lion Runner-up: Krispy Kreme Runner-up: Ingles
STEAKHOUSE Winner: Peddler Steakhouse Runner-up: Sagebrush
Winner: Appalachian Antique Mall Runner-up: Antiques on Howard Runner-up: Antiques on Main
APPLIANCE STORE Winner: Lowe’s Home Improvement
ART GALLERY Winner: Turchin Center Runner-up: Carlton Gallery Runner-up: BRAHM
AUTO PARTS Winner: Charlie’s NAPA Runner-up: Advance Auto Runner-up: Auto Zone
SUSHI Winner: Cobo Runner-up: Taste Grill
TACO Winner: Dos Amigos Runner-up: Taco Bell Runner-up: Taqueria
VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT Winner: Sabeing Boone King Runner-up: My Pho Runner-up: Cha Da Thai
CAR REPAIR Winner: Alray Runner-up: AJ’s Runner-up: Friendship Honda
BANK Winner: Highlands Bank Runner-up: Lifestore Runner-up: Wells Fargo
BODY SHOP Winner: Hampton’s Runner-up: Modern Collision
VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT Winner: Clean Eatz
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Tiffany Leonard and Kat Dillashaw accept the Best Student Housing award on behalf of Winkler Organization.
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PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL Denise Jarvis, Perry Fidler, Melissa Cornett, Ernesto Flores and Adriana Flores pose during dinner at the 2019 Best of the Best award ceremony.
PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL Marc, Jillian and Lorah Young post during dinner of the 2019 Best of the Best award ceremony on Tuesday, April 23.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Best of the Best honorees enjoy a meal catered by CR
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Mike Willis handles percussive duties for the Todd Wright Trio.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Dr. Mark Harter wins the award for Best Family Doctor. Pictured are Amanda Hampton, Connie Simoneau, Sabina Norris and Mark Harter. Not pictured is Heather Arnold.
Voted Best Animal Clinic, Pet Boarding, & Veterinarian
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Car Repair award and Tire Store goes to Alray Tire and Auto. Photographed are: Steven Gragg, Elpidio Gomez, Wesley Lewis, Gray Huffman, Bradley Maine, Jim Gragg and Judd Huffman.
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Italian Restaurant
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Cay Harkins from Studio K accepts the award for Best Dance Studio.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Walter Johnson is given the Best Pre-Arrangement Agent award for his work with Heritage Family Funeral Services.
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We are proud to have helped so many people in the High Country Rest Well and Live Better.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Accepting the Best Mailing/Shipping award for Go Postal are Christy Gottfried and Jason McElreath.
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Runner-up: Friendship Honda Runner-up: Modern Toyota/Subaru
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CAR WASH Runner-up: Discovery Chevrolet
BOOK STORE Winner: Cornerstone Runner-up: Foggy Pine Runner-up: Ram’s Rack
WINE AND BEER Winner: Peabody’s Wine and Beer Merchants Runner-up: Benchmark Provisions Runner-up: Lowes Foods
Winner: Bubbles Runner-up: Auto Bell Runner-up: Ride With Pride
CARPET CLEANING Winner: Dolbier Runner-up: Mike’s Carpet Cleaning Runner-up: Bush Carpet Cleaners
CATERER Winner: Reid’s Catering Runner-up: Dan’l Boone Inn Runner-up: Boonetown BBQ
Rest Well Live Better
BICYCLE STORE Winner: Boone Bike Runner-up: Magic Cycles Runner-up: Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
CELL PHONE SERVICE Winner: Verizon Runner-up: Carolina West Runner-up: AT&T
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CABLE COMPANY Winner: Spectrum/Charter Runner-up: SkyLine/SkyBest
CHILDREN’S STORE Winner: Bluebird Exchange Runner-up: Wee Cycle
CAR DEALER (NEW) Winner: Ross Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Runner-up: AutoStar Nissan Runner-up: Modern Toyota
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Winner: Cornett Deal Christmas Tree Farm Runner-up: Circle C Tree Farms Runner-up: Clawson’s Tree Farm
CAR DEALER (USED) Winner: Ross Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Bank award is given to Highlands Union Bank. Accepting the award is Mary Kate Litchfield, Krista Cockerham, Emily Parsons, Mindy Smith, Sarah Mathesius, Darlene Long, Tim Schools, Bill Caroselli and David Lecka.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Madison Winkler, Molly Northern and Amy Reese receive the award for Best Gift Shop for The Bee and the Boxwood.
DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Natural Food Store award is given to Earth Fare, represented by Bradley Ellis and Heather Hornaday.
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COFFEE ROASTER Winner: Hatchet Coffee Runner-up: Bald Guy Brewing
COMPUTER REPAIR Winner: Nordic PC Runner-up: Apple Juice Runner-up: Dougnet
CRAFT STORE Winner: Hobby Lobby Runner-up: Michael’s Runner-up: Art Mart
DANCE STUDIO Winner: Studio K Runner-up: Northwestern Studio Runner-up: High Country Dance
DRUG STORE Winner: Boone Drug Runner-up: Walgreens Runner-up: CVS
DRY CLEANER Winner: Mountaineer Cleaners Runner-up: A Cleaner World Runner-up: Appalachian Cleaners
GYM/FITNESS CENTER Winner: Broyhill Wellness Center SEE BEST ON PAGE 15
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Melissa Bahleda, Wolf, Judy Vincent, Eva Hyatt and Dee Dundon accept the award for PARTNERS! Canines for Best Nonprofit.
DOLBIER
BEST AUTO SALESPERSON
DICK BROOKSHIRE
Three Time Winner!
Thank You! For your support over the past 34 years in Watauga County. “Please stop by any time.” Specializing in Pre-owned Subarus
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CARPET CLEANING
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Runner-up: Anytime Fitness Runner-up: Deer Valley Athletic Club
FOR VOTING US
BEST SPA!
EYEWEAR STORE Winner: Blue Ridge Vision Runner-up: Graystone Eye Runner-up: Western Carolina Eye Associates
FARM SUPPLY STORE Winner: Miller’s Farm Supply Runner-up: Tractor Supply Runner-up: Boone Stockyard
FENCING COMPANY Winner: VPC Builders Runner-up: Wallace Fencing Runner-up: Lowe’s Home Improvement
We work hard to provide the most relaxing, enjoyable, and affordable experience in the High Country.
FIREPLACE STORE Winner: Wallace Propane Runner-up: Mountain Home and Hearth Runner-up: Appalachian Energy
FLOORING STORE Winner: Lowe’s Home Improvement Runner-up: Midway Carpet & Tile Runner-up: Abbey Carpet & Flooring
FLORIST/FLOWER SHOP Winner: Bouquet Florist Runner-up: Log House Runner-up: Fuschia Moss SEE BEST ON PAGE 19
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Dr. Jeffrey R. Sutton wins the award for Best Optometrist.
Make the right move. Let our experienced staff make our community your new home!
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Bouquet Florist and Gifts 828-264-3313 186 Boone Heights Dr. bouquetfloristinboone.com
246-D Wilson Drive • Boone, NC 28607 828.264.4335 www.HeavenlyTouchBoone.com
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For Voting Willow Valley Baptist
Best Church & Ray Greene Best Religious Leader 603 Phillip's Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
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Best Heating and AC Company
492 Corbett McNeil Rd | Boone, NC 28607 828.264.0130 | www.edmistenhvac.com
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Dwayne Hampton and Toby Hampton with Hampton’s Body Shop win the award for Best Body Shop.
Voted Best Running Store We're not just for 'elite runners'. We are here for your exercise recovery and therapy needs, as well as shoes to increase stability. Remember - joint health starts at your feet!
www.upnrunningboone.com 205 New Market Centre | 828.386.4031
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Dick Brookshire obtains the award for Best Auto Salesperson.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Accepting the Best Wedding Venue award on behalf of Chetola Resort is Bethany Grube.
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Antique Shop
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Nate Solberg receives the Best Computer Repair award on behalf of Nordic PC.
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Chiropractor
Fidler Chiropractic 2301 NC-105 • Boone, NC 28607
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Robin Morehouse accepts the award for Best Hearing Aid Service for Blue Ridge Ear, Nose and Throat.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Toby Oliver is joined by Grant Oliver, Payton Oliver and Hailey Oliver in the acceptance of the Best Insurance Agent award.
Thanks to all of our wonderful customers who voted us
Best Fuel Oil Dealer
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2968-A Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607 828.355.9559
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Propane • Heating Oil Fireplaces • Outdoor Kitchens Tankless Water Heaters
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Blaire Warren and Lee Warren receive the award for Best Dentist for Warren General Dentistry.
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FUEL OIL DEALER Winner: Appalachian Energy Runner-up: Blue Ridge Energy Runner-up: Thompson’s Fuel Oil
FURNITURE STORE Winner: Badcock Furniture Runner-up: Appalachian Furniture Runner-up: Home Goods
GENERAL STORE Winner: Mast General Store Runner-up: Cove Creek Runner-up: Goober Peas
GIFT SHOP Winner: The Bee and the Boxwood Runner-up: Mast General Store Runner-up: Shoppes at Farmers Hardware
GLASS REPLACEMENT Winner: Miller Industries Runner-up: Appalachian Auto Glass Runner-up: Jack’s
GOLF COURSE Winner: Boone Golf Course Runner-up: Willow Valley Runner-up: Hound Ears
HARDWARE STORE Winner: Lowe’s Home Improvement Runner-up: New River Building Supply Runner-up: Miller’s Farm Supply
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Winner: Edmisten Heating and Cooling Runner-up: Mountaineer Heating & Cooling Runner-up: Boone Heating and Cooling
HOME DECOR Winner: Home Goods Runner-up: Hobby Lobby Runner-up: The Bee and the Boxwood
HOME SECURITY Winner: Creekside Electronics Runner-up: Jared Munday Electric Runner-up: SkyLine/SkyBest
HOTEL Winner: Hampton Inn & Suites Runner-up: The Horton Hotel Runner-up: Courtyard by Marriott
INTERNET PROVIDER Winner: SkyLine/SkyBest Runner-up: Spectrum Runner-up: AT&T
INVESTMENT COMPANY Winner: Edward Jones, Jason Sirmon Runner-up: Edward Jones, John Ritter Runner-up: Edward Jones, Matt Mosha
JEWELRY STORE Winner: Village Jewelers Runner-up: The Stone Runner-up: Saslow’s
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Tina Townsend and Jordan Register represent The Pet Place as the business wins the award for Best Pet Store.
Thank You, Watauga for voting us
Best Dentist!
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE David Shore with Edmisten Heating and Cooling receives the award for Best Heating and AC Company.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Karen Powell and Brett Yates with SkyLine/SkyBest win the award for Best Internet Provider.
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Best Mexican Restaurant and Best Taco Call for Take Out 828.265.1674 New Market Center
828.264.2762 142 Doctors Drive | Boone, NC 28607 www.BooneNCDentist.com
287 Bamboo Road Boone, NC 828.264.0336
HOURS: MON-THURS: 11AM-10 PM FRI & SAT: 11AM-11PM SUN: 11AM-9:30 PM www.DosAmigosMexicanRestaurant.net
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NATURAL FOOD Winner: Earth Fare Runner-up: Be Natural Market Runner-up: Clean Eatz
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LANDSCAPING COMPANY Winner: Ground Effects Runner-up: Maple Ridge Landscaping Runner-up: Twin Oaks Landscaping
NIGHT SPOT Winner: Café Portofino Runner-up: The Local Runner-up: Ransom
LUMBER STORE Winner: New River Building Supply Runner-up: Lowes Runner-up: Mountain Lumber
OFFICE OUTFITTERS Winner: Staples Runner-up: WJ Office Runner-up: App Inn Keepers
MATTRESS COMPANY Winner: Blackberry Creek Runner-up: Appalachian Furniture Runner-up: Mattress Clearance Center
OIL CHANGE Winner: Mountaineer Quick Lube Runner-up: Oil Exchange Runner-up: Mr. Tire
MENS CLOTHIER Winner: Mast General Store Runner-up: Belk Runner-up: Old Navy
PEST CONTROL Winner: A1 Pest Control Runner-up: Terminex Runner-up: McNeely Pest Control
MOTORCYCLE/ ATV SHOP PET STORE
Winner: Action Cycles Runner-up: Stamey’s
Winner: The Pet Place Runner-up: Pet Supplies Plus Runner-up: Mountain Dog
MUSIC STORE Winner: Appalachian Music Runner-up: Kudzu
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO Winner: Timeless Treazures Runner-up: Boone Portraits
NAIL SALON Winner: Top Nail Runner-up: Natural Nails Runner-up: City Nails
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Dr. Michael Mayhew Dr. Nicole Scheffler Orthodontist & Pediatric Dentist
828.264.0110
Orthodontist
Dr. Adam Whiteley Orthodontist
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We offer quality repairs on all of your old or damaged Apple devices, a certiďŹ ed pre-owned line of iPhones and MacBooks, and a recycling program for all of your old Apple hardware
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE James Boyatt, Stephen Smith, Max Brown and Carrie Herman accept the award for Best Pest Company on behalf of A-1 Pest Control.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Terry Scott, Kim Scott, Colby Scott and Ethan Scott with Timeless Treazures Photography receive the award for Best Photography Studio.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEALSHUMATE The Best Wedding Rentals award is given to Boone Rent-All represented by Chaska Motz, Jacob Taylor, Kelly Harmon and Missy Harmon.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Danielle Shook, Vanessa Hensley, Marie Brown and Devon Brown represent Medi Home Health and Hospice for the Best Hospice award.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEALSHUMATE Lane Robinson accepts the Best Home Security Company for Creekside Electron-
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Matt Rice, Sara Rice and Robert Rice are the winners of the Best Running Store award for the business Up ‘N Running.
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POWER EQUIPMENT Winner: Farmers Rentals Runner-up: Boone Rent-All Runner-up: A&B Outdoors
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SKI SHOP Winner: Recess Skate and Ski Runner-up: Appalachian Ski Shop Runner-up: First Track
SPORTING GOOD STORE Winner: Hibbett Sports Runner-up: Regear Runner-up: Sports Fanatics
PRINTING Winner: SOS Runner-up: Precision Printing Runner-up: Creative Printing
SPA Winner: Heavenly Touch Runner-up: Westglow Spa Runner-up: Chetola
PROPANE Winner: Wallace Propane Runner-up: Blue Ridge Energy Runner-up: Blossman Propane
STORAGE FACILITY Winner: Blue Skies Storage Runner-up: Web Company Runner-up: Alpine
RUNNING STORE Winner: Up ‘N Running Runner-up: Footsloggers Runner-up: Mast General
TIRE STORE Winner: Alray Tire Runner-up: Mr. Tire Runner-up: AJ’s Tires
SECONDHAND STORE Winner: Anna Banana’s Runner-up: Goodwill Runner-up: Bluebird Exchange
WEDDING DRESS STORE Winner: South’s
WEDDING RENTALS SHOE/BOOT STORE Winner: Mo’s Boots Runner-up: Watsonatta Runner-up: Mast General
SKI SLOPE
Winner: Boone Rent-All
WEDDING VENUE Winner: Chetola Resort Runner-up: Inn at Crestwood Runner-up: White Fence Farm
Winner: Appalachian Ski Mtn.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Fidler Chiropractic Center is given the award for Best Chiropractor, represented by Melissa Cornett and Dr. Perry Fidler.
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Best Optometrist Dr. Jeffrey R. Sutton
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3908 Beaver Dam Road | Vilas, NC 28692 www.timelesstreazuresphoto.com 828.964.5912
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Thanks for voting us Best Insurance Agency of 2019*!
Watauga County Farm Bureau 135 State Farm Road | Boone, NC 28607 www.ncfbins.com/watauga-oliver/boone.html An Authorized Agency for
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Real service. Real people. *Annual votes compiled by Mountain Times Publications
*North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Co. *Farm Bureau® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *Southern Farm Bureau® Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
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Best Attorney
TRAVEL AGENCY
Winner: Magic Bound Travel Runner-up: Mickey’s Travel-Haley Walton
WINDOW OR DOOR STORE Winner: New River Building Runner-up: Lowe’s Home Improvement Runner-up: Miller Industries
ASSISTED LIVING Winner: Deerfield Ridge Runner-up: Foley Center Runner-up: Appalachian Brian Estates
INSURANCE AGENCY Winner: Farm Bureau Runner-up: Peak/Nationwide Runner-up: High Country Insurance
HOSPICE Winner: Medi-Home Hospice Runner-up: Caldwell Hospice
HEARING AID SERVICE
Nathan Miller
Winner: Blue Ridge ENT Runner-up: All American Runner-up: Beltone
SEE BEST ON PAGE 31
An attorney you can trust.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The award for Best Biscuits is given to Marjorie Minter with Bojangles.
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Best of the Best Glass Replacement in Watauga County!
828.264.1125 millerandjohnsonlaw.com
766 W King Street Boone, NC 28607
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Best Indian Restaurant
Come try our exquisite Indian cuisine. We serve a buffet at lunch or dine in for dinner.
Miller Industries 1134 W King St | Boone, NC 28607 828.264.8824
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Women’s Boutique award is given to Boone Belles, represented by Leigh Ann Pless and Jenny Darcy.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Toby Oliver, Johnny Carson, Eddie Alejandro and Tyler Jones with Farm Bureau are awarded Best Insurance Agency.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEALSHUMATE Brett Silver, Shawn Parks and Steve Silver accept the award of Best New Car Dealership for Ross Chrysler Jeep Dodge
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Blackberry Creek Mattress is declared the winner of the Best Mattress Store — accepted by Lorah and Marc Young.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEALSHUMATE Brad McGuire, Gary Johnson and Kathy Cook accept the award for Best Fuel Oil Dealer for Appalachian Energy.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Steve Pace and Karen Cole with Bouquet Florist for the Best Florist award. PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL -SHUMATE The Public Servant award was given to Diane Cornett Deal.
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DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Roland Hardy and Meghan Hardy accept the award for Best Shoe/Boot Store on behalf of Mo’s Boots.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Maggie Farrington and Brad Farrington accept the award for the Best Travel Agency for Magic Bound Travel.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Evan Simmons and James Dunn acquire the Best Italian Restaurant award on behalf of Bella’s Italian Restaurant.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Taylor House Inn — represented by Tessa Russo and Bernard Russo — wins the Best Bed and Breakfast award.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Catharine Milner and Tamra Shaw receive the award for Best Preschool Child Care on behalf of Boone United Methodist Preschool. PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Posing together for a photo are Pam Johnson, winner of the Best Cosmetologist award with Hair Creations, and Walter Johnson winner of the Best Pre-Arrangement Agent award with Heritage Family Funeral Services.
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ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC Winner: Blue Ridge Acupuncture Runner-up: Wellspring Chiropractic Runner-up: Jung Tao
WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE Winner: Boone Belles Runner-up: Lililu on King Runner-up: KT Leigh’s Boutique
Celebrating our 60th Anniversary
Thank you for voting Dan’l Boone Inn Best Home Cooking Restaurant 2019!
YOGA STUDIO Winner: Neighborhood Yoga Runner-up: High Country Yoga
CHIROPRACTOR Winner: Dr. Perry Fiddler Runner-up: Drs. Hawthorne, Peak Chiro Runner-up: Dr. Mark Torrey
CELL PHONE REPAIR Winner: Apple Juice Runner-up: CPR Runner-up: Boone Cellular
BED AND BREAKFAST Winner: Taylor House Inn Runner-up: Mast Farm Inn
SEE BEST ON PAGE 35
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Car Wash is given to Bubbles Car Wash and accepted by Andrew Wade.
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Creating Global Change TAP - Tanzania Aqua Project Polio Plus Shelter Box
Visit us at boonerotary.org
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PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL Evan Simmons and James Dunn pose during dinner of the 2019 Best of the Best awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 23.
PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL Gene Fowler, publisher of Mountain Times Publications, addresses the 2019 Best of the Best honorees.
PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL Members of the Todd Wright Band play a song during the 2019 Best of the Best awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 23.
PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL PARTNERS! Canines accepts their award for best nonproďŹ t at the 2019 Best of the Best awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 23. Pictured is Wolf the dog, Melissa Bahleda, Judy Vincent, Eva Hyatt, Dee Dundon and Nathan Godwin.
PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL Lee Dundon, Melissa Bahleda and Tom Bahleda pose during dinner of the 2019 Best of the Best award ceremony on Tuesday, April 23.
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Voted Best Pest Control Company
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AROUND THE BEST OF THE BEST
Providing Premier Pest and Termite Control Services Since 1966
8487 Valley Blvd | Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828.264.4656 | www.a-1pc.com
PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL Cay Harkins, left, and Catherine Milner, right, of Studio K, dance down the red carpet to receive the best dance studio award at the 2019 Best of the Best award ceremony on Tuesday, April 23.
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Best Hotel
HAMPTON INN & SUITES 1252 US HIGHWAY 421 SOUTH BOONE, NC 28607 • (828) 386-6464
PHOTO BY THOMAS SHERRILL Jennifer Pillow poses with her best massage therapist award from the 2019 Best of the Best award ceremony on Tuesday, April 23.
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Best Night Spot 5 years in a row!
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970 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 828-264-7772 • www.CafePortofino.net
Dr. David Linzey wins the award for Best Veterinarian.
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CPA Winner: Luke Copeland CPA PC Runner-up: Freda and Kelsey Smith Runner-up: Sam Wilson
COSMETOLOGIST Winner: Pam Johnson Runner-up: Jezabel Lebatard Runner-up: Clynda Dowd
DENTIST Winner: Warren General Dentistry Runner-up: Appalachian Dentistry Runner-up: Blue Ridge Dentistry
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GYNECOLOGIST Winner: Dr. Beverly Womack Runner-up: Dr. Cecilia Grasinger Runner-up: Carrington Pertalion, CNM
FAMILY DOCTOR
Voted Best Car Wash
Winner: Dr. Mark Harter Runner-up: Dr. Leslie Smith Runner-up: Dr. Mark Hater
BEAUTY SALON Winner: Serendipity (formerly Changes) Runner-up: Mane Habit Studio Salon Runner-up: Shine Hair Salon
WINERY Winner: Grandfather Winery
FUNERAL HOME Winner: Austin and Barnes Runner-up: Hampton’s Funeral Home
PRE-ARRANGEMENT AGENT Winner: Walter Johnson
BARTENDER Winner: Travis Rector Runner-up: Jesslyn Forsyth Runner-up: Amanda Carr
AUTO SALES PERSON Winner: Dick Brookshire Runner-up: John Cook Runner-up: Brett Silver
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Winner: Jared Munday Electric Runner-up: David Bodenheimer Runner-up: Brent McDonald
APPLIANCE REPAIR Winner: R&C Appliance Repair
HOME BUILDER Winner: VPC Builders Runner-up: Mountain Craft Homes Runner-up: Capehart & Washburn
ANIMAL CLINIC Winner: Pet Care Clinic Runner-up: Watauga Veterinary Hospital Runner-up: Animal Hospital of Boone
ATTORNEY Winner: Nathan Miller Runner-up: Tom Speed Runner-up: Tamara Devinere SEE BEST ON PAGE 39
Visit our Boone locations today! 2890 Highway 105 South | 1175 Highway 421 South www.washatbubbles.com
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Pet Care Clinic of the High Country wins the awards for Best Animal Clinic and Best Pet Boarding. Photographed are Amanda Ready, Stacey Withrow, Sarah Tringali, Eryn Edman, Kara Bush, Kelly Allen, David Linzey and Austin Boggs.
Thanks to all of our customers for voting us
Best of the Best Car Repair and Tire Store! 828-265-4742 | 124 Realty Row | Boone, NC Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Thank you for voting Travis Rector Best Bartender 3 years in a row! 970 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 828-264-7772 • www.CafePortofino.net Follow us on Facebook & stay up to date on special events and daily specials!
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Representing Hampton Inn and Suites — winner of the Best Hotel award — are Sarah Gunderson, Tara Brossa, Sara Roark, Ryan Parker, Anthony Brumfield, Duane Wade and James Gragg.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Dr. Adam Whiteley accepts the award for Best Orthodontist on behalf of OP Smiles.
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Best Shoe/ Boot Store!
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Best Golf Course
Best of the Best!
for five years running!
Specializing in:
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Dinner Parties • Weddings • Receptions Corporate Events • Inflatable Fun Small Intimate Gatherings 1586-F 421 S. | Boone, NC In Gateway Center 828.265.2668
1818 Hwy 105-421 Bypass | Boone, NC 828.264.5002 | www.partiestoo.com
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Kelly Redmon, Carolynn Johnson, Justin Wood and Sheriff Len Hagaman accept the award on behalf of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office for Best County Agency.
We appreciate all our loyal customers and continue to place your safety and satisfaction as our number 1 goal. Special thanks to our outstanding employees!
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Winner of the Best Surgeon award is Dr. Anne-Corinne Beaver.
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MATTHEW HOWARD PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Julie Goldsmith accepts the award on behalf of Jared Munday Electric for Best Electrical Contractor.
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“Best Orthopedist 2019” Call 828.264.1100 today to make an appointment. OrthoCarolina – Boone Orthopedics 950 State Farm Rd. Suite 200 Boone, NC 28607
OrthoCarolina – Boone Physical Therapy 895 State Farm Rd. Suite 303 Boone, NC 28607
Runner-up: Dr. Steven Anderson Runner-up: Dr. James Califf
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INSURANCE AGENT Winner: Toby Oliver Runner-up: Joey Lucas Runner-up: Chuck Eyler
MAILING/SHIPPING Winner: Go Postal Runner-up: Boone Mailing Center Runner-up: U.S. Postal Service
MASSAGE THERAPIST Winner: Jennifer Pillow Runner-up: Denise Brown
ORTHODONTIST Winner: OP Smiles, Schleffer, Mayhew, Conn
PET BOARDING Winner: Ridge Runner Runner-up: Woof Pack Runner-up: Fetching Ridge
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BEST ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC We appreciate your continued support and trust in us.
PHOTOGRAPHER Winner: Tommy White Runner-up: Kim Scott Runner-up: Chelsea Zimmerman
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR NURSE Winner: Kelly Trivette Runner-up: Jessica Null Runner-up: Danielle Shook
Winner: Lobonte Plumbing Runner-up: Brooks Plumbing Runner-up: Jeff’s Plumbing
PRE-SCHOOL CHILD CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER Winner: Donna Tate Runner-up: Jerrica Smith Runner-up: Leanne Young-Fritchie
ONCOLOGIST Winner: Dr Anna Sobel Runner-up: Dr. Flint Gray
Winner: Boone United Methodist Pre-School Runner-up: ASU Lucy Brock Child Care Runner-up: Greenway Baptist Child Care
PUBLIC SERVANT Winner: Diane Cornett Deal Runner-up: Amy Davis Runner-up: Michael Baker
OPTOMETRIST/OPHTHAMOLOGIST Winner: Dr. Jeffrey Sutton Runner-up: Dr. Joseph Allen Runner-up: Dr. Daniel Krontz
ORTHOPEDIST Winner: Matthew Howard
REAL ESTATE AGENCY Winner: Vincent Properties Runner-up: Blue Ridge Realty & Investments SEE BEST ON PAGE 43
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Serving the High Country (and beyond) since 2003! OFFERING: Acupuncture Functional and Naturopathic Medicine Personalized Herbal and Nutritional Medicine Comprehensive Testing – Blood, Saliva, and GI panels Bioidentical Hormones Personalized Wellness Education – Online Curriculums Lipo-Light Fat Reduction Drug-Free Pain Management www.blueridgeintegrativehealth.com
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Jennifer Pillow wins the Best Massage Therapist award with her business Restoration Massage and Bodywork.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Matthew Howard, PA-C, with OrthoCarolina, wins the award for Best Orthopedist.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Assisted Living award goes to Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, represented by Lorie Fidler and Candice Myers.
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Best of the Best Electrical Contractor!
828.295.0707
1257 Poplar Grove Rd S Boone, NC 28607 828.355.9024
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BEST CAR DEALER NEW & PRE-OWNED
op by Today! 2282 HIGHWAY 105 S • BOONE
(828) 264-3626
www.RossChryslerJeepDodge.com
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Runner-up: Premier Sotheby’s
REAL ESTATE AGENT Winner: Chad Vincent Runner-up: Don Williams
Runner-up: The Cottages Runner-up: Mountaineer Village
SURGEON Winner: Dr. Anne-Corrine Beaver Runner-up: Dr. Tim Edmisten Runner-up: Dr. Paul Dagher
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COACH Winner: Jerry Moore Runner-up: Josh Honeycutt Runner-up: Colton Blackmon
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THANKS TO ALL WHO VOTED! Best of the Best CPA 2019
Winner: Madison Hollar
Winner: Ray Greene Runner-up: Vern Collins Runner-up: Scott Andrews
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Winner: Appalachian Brian Estates Runner-up: Deerfield Ridge Runner-up: Foley Center
STUDENT HOUSING Winner: Winkler Organization
COUNTY AGENCY VETERINARIAN
Runner-up: Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Runner-up: Watauga County Social Services
Winner: Dr. David Linzey Runner-up: Dr Susan Mast Runner-up: Dr. Boyd Newlin
CHURCH
NONPROFIT
Winner: Willow Valley Baptist Runner-up: Mt. Vernon Baptist Runner-up: Boone United Methodist
Winner: Partners! Canines Runner-up: High Country Breast Cancer Foundation Runner-up: Hospitality House
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ENERGIZING
new ways to serve YOU
At Blue Ridge Energy, it’s all about serving you. That’s why we’re launching new services and enhancing existing ones. Reliable, affordable energy. 24/7 convenience. Blue Ridge Energy. Energizing new ways to serve YOU.
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Check out our products and services! You can visit our showrooms at the following locations or visit us online at BlueRidgeEnergy.com. Boone 2491 US Hwy. 421 South 828-264-8894
Lenoir 100 Cooperative Way 828-754-9071
Morganton 434 E. Fleming Drive 828-437-1344
Sparta 1889 Hwy. 21 South 336-372-4646
West Jefferson 2375 NC Hwy. 163 336-846-7138