2018 Locals Choice Nominees

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Complete Ballot Inside Vote Online at Suffolknewsherald.com OUR FAMILY SERVING YOUR FAMILY SINCE 1885 R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory

Baker-Foster Funeral Home

RWBakerFH.com Downtown Suffolk Chapel 757-539-4691 Association of

Member by Invitation

Independent Funeral Directors of Virginia

Wakefield Chapel 757-899-2971

North Suffolk Chapel 757-483-1316

Thank you for nominating us 4 years in a row in the category of “Best Funeral Service” We are humbled and honored!

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LOCALS CHOICE NOMINEES

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We want your vote!

W

e want to thank the hundreds of readers that took the time to submit nominations for our LOCALS CHOICE edition. Your submissions were used to create this ballot.

This year, the participants in the nomination portion of the Locals Choice contest almost doubled over last year!

Readers are now invited to vote online to help choose the final winners, which will be announced in September.

From the beginning, it was our hope to have your favorite local businesses get recognized for the hard work they put into developing the services that keep us coming back.

Nominees were narrowed down to the top few submissions in each category to create the final ballot presented here.

Readers will see many well-known local businesses. A few have built such an exceptional reputation they appear in several categories.

We hope the contest does even more than give some of Suffolk’s hardest

working business people a tangible reflection of their talents and effort.

We also hope you may be reminded of some old favorites you have not visited in a while, and you find time to visit them again soon.

Likewise, in going through the ballot you may discover a few places destined to become new favorites. We hope you try some new places too.

Most of all, please help us choose the Locals Choice winners by voting!

Voting is quick and easy. Simply visit www.suffolknewsherald.com and click on the LOCALS CHOICE 2018 tab at the top of the page or on any of the LOCALS CHOICE promotional spots.

Voting is open for a limited time, so please log in as soon as you can. Winners will be announced in a special edition planned for the end of September.

Please take a few minutes to go online and enter. Your favorite local businesses need your vote!

John Carr Publisher

Thanks For Best

NOMINATING US PRIVATE SCHOOL....

Isle of Wight Academy

“A Tradition of Excellence” Independent preschool, Elementary and Secondary School *Isle of Wight Academy admits student of any race, color and national or ethnic origin

17111 Court House Hwy/ • Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757.357.3866 • MR. Mark Munford, Headmaster

NOMINATED in the 2018 LOCALS CHOICE

BEST FURNITURE STORE

DR. DAVID A. LOTZ

THANK YOU SUFFOLK, VOTE FOR US!

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1238 HOLLAND RD STE 103, SUFFOLK, VA 23434 • (757) 539-8716

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Complete Ballot Best Bank

 BB&T  Bank of America  Union Bank  Farmers Bank

Best Credit Union

 Navy Federal Credit Union  Bayport Credit Union  Bronco Federal Credit Union  Langley Federal Credit Union

Best Accountant

 Robb, Scott, Bradshaw, & Rawls PC  Frank A. Spady III  Boyce, Spady, & Moore PLC

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Thank you for nominating us this year in the following categories..

Best Sushi Best Asian Restaurant

Best Day Spa

 Stems Spa at 1Foot 2Foot  Remedies Salon & Spa  Massage Envy

Voted Best Sushi and Best Asian Restaurant in 2015, 2016 & 2017

Best Barber Shop

 Professional Touch Barber Shop  The Chop Shop  Mr. D’s Barber Shop

Best Hair Salon

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7386 Harbour View Blvd

 Hair Cuttery  Array 700  Natural Image Salon

(located on Harbour View Blvd in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center)

FREE

Best Tax Preparation

 H&R Block  Robb, Scott, Bradshaw, & Rawls

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THANK YOU FOR NOMINATING US IN THE CATEGORY OF “BEST CEMETERY FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW” We are humbled, flattered and very appreciative of your vote of confidence!!

Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens A few lower levels spaces still available!

Limited Space Available! • Call Today!

NEW MAUSOLEUM COMING!

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Voted Best Cemetery 2017

Affordable Arrangements for any Budget. Local Family Service Counselors on staff Devoted to serving your family with Integrity, Honestly and Respect.

www.dignitymemorial.com • 757-488-4971

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Best Nail Salon

 Oasis Nails  Happy Nails  Stems Spa at 1Foot 2Foot

Best Tanning Salon

 Sundays Blue Box Tanning Resort  Ultimate Tan

Best Fitness Center  Suffolk YMCA  Planet Fitness  Anytime Fitness

Best Pharmacy

 Walgreens  CVS Pharmacy  Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy  Rite Aid

Best Home Health Agency  HLA Home Health Care  Home Instead Senior Care  Amazing Grace  Home Sweet Home Care Inc.

Best General Practitioner  Dr. William G. Jackson, M.D. (Sentara Healthcare)  Dr. Jeannine M. Leadbeater, M.D. (North Suffolk Family Medicine)

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Best General Contractor

 Nathan Carr (Carr Construction)  Kevin Yost Contracting

Best Dry Cleaner

 Master Cleaners  Suffolk Quality Cleaners  Main Street Cleaners

Best Attorney

 Frank M. Rawls (Ferguson, Rawls & Raines)  Joshua Pretlow Jr.  Randolph Alexander Raines Jr. (Ferguson, Rawls & Raines)  E. Grier Ferguson (Ferguson, Rawls & Raines)

We Appreciate Your Confidence In Us & Your Nomination!

Thank To Our Many Friends and Loyal Patrons That Have Helped Us Achieve 30 Years of Service To The Community and Their Pets!

Locally Owned and Operated Since 1988

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Best Realtor

 Harry Cross (Cross Realty)  Lee Cross (Cross Realty)  Billy Chorey (Chorey & Associates)  Candace Saunders (Saunders Real Estate)  Leigh Anne Parks (Chorey & Associates)

Open: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8 - 6, Thurs. 8 - 7 & Sat. 8 - 12

www.harbourvetofc.com 542 E. Constance Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434

Best Real Estate Agency  Chorey & Associates  Cross Realty  Saunders Real Estate

Adults* with hearing loss experience a 30-40% faster decline in cognitive abilities than their peers with normal hearing

Thanks for Nominating us!

Adults’ with untreated hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia THANK YOU FOR THE NOMINATION WE HOPE YOU’LL VOTE FOR US BEST HEARING CARE / SERVICE 2018 LOCALS CHOICE

Best Rehabilitative Services • Best Assisted Living

WE HOPE TO HAVE YOUR VOTE! LOCALS CHOICE ASSISTED LIVING

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THE PILOT’S

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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD

NANSEMOND COMMONS OF 2018

NANSEMOND COMMONS

(757) 539-9109

(757) 539-8744

www.nansemondcommons.com • 200 W. Constance Road • Suffolk, VA 23434

GOLD SUFFOLK-FRANKLIN ISLE OF WIGHT

Carrie A. Knox, Au.D., CCC-A LOCALS CHOICE 2018 Doctor of Audiology 108 Western Ave., Suffolk, Virginia (757) 774-8801 • www.knoxhearingcare.com

Schedule a Hearing Evaluation Today

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Best Insurance Agency

 State Farm  Turntine Insurance Agency  Suffolk Insurance Corporation

Best Insurance Agent

 Sharon Lynch (State Farm)  Hunter Odom (Suffolk Insurance)  Angela Turntine (Turntine Insurance Agency)  Susan Blair (Suffolk Insurance)  B.J. Willie (State Farm Insurance Agent)

Best Caterer

 The Catering Place  Roy’s and Ricky’s Catering  Holland Market

Best Chiropractor

 Sloane Chiropractic  Downing Chiropractic Center  Spinal Source Chiropractic  Dr. Charles L. O’Dea

Best Dentist

 Howell Dentistry  Gwaltney Dental  LWSS  Jana Boyd, DDS  Bradshaw Dentistry  All Kids Dental

Best Cosmetic Dentist/ Implants

 Gwaltney Dental  Nansemond Suffolk Dentistry

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 Jana Boyd, DDS  Affordable Dentures  Howell Dentistry

Best Orthodontist

 Anderson Orthodontics  Smile Orthodontics  Woodard Orthodontics

Best Podiatrist

Smiling is Good for Life

Jana Boyd D.D.S. 2900 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434 P 757-539-1588 • F 757-539-2649 www.janaboyddds.com

 Dr. Jeremy L. Walters (Sentara Healthcare)  1Foot 2Foot

Best Pediatrician

 Dr. Richard Curry (Nansemond Pediatrics)  Dr. Joanne Wunderlich (Nansemond Pediatrics)  Dr. Brittney Drames (Suffolk Pediatrics)  Dr. Jane Robertson (Nansemond Pediatrics)  Dr. Peter Grosso (Nansemond Pediatrics)  Dr. Dolly Gupta

Best Urgent Care

 NowCare (Bayview)  Patient First  Lakeview Medical Center (Bayview Physicians)

Best Computer Repair  Express PC Solutions  MCS Computers  Integrity Computers

WE ARE HONORED TO BE NOMINATED AS 2018 BEST DENTIST & BEST COSMETIC DENTIST/ IMPLANTS!

NOMINATED BEST PROPANE DEALER AGAIN THIS YEAR!

BEST COSMETIC DENTIST/IMPLANTS

WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE AND YOUR BUSINESS!

“ENERGY TO DELIVER”

• PROPANE • APPLIANCES • HEATING OILS • GASOLINE • DIESEL FUEL • LUBRICANTS Proud to be a Family Owned & Operated Suffolk Business

SUFFOLK: 539-4761

THANKS TO OUR LOYAL FRIENDS & CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR VOTE & PATRONAGE...

Ray’s Dog House

Hot Dogs • BBQ • Sandwiches • Subs • Salads • Cold Cuts and more!

We Appreciate Your Business and Your Vote!

Jennifer A. Cochran, (D.V.M.) Emily Clark, (D.V.M.) Christine Fleck, (D.V.M.) www.nansemondvet.com

(757) 539-6371

OUR HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Appointments Preferred

Walk-Ins Welcome VOTE ONLINE

110 Kensington Boulevard Suffolk (Next to YMCA)

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Best Auto Repair

 Sawyer Automotive  Suffolk Automotive  Mike Duman  AAA  Aswell’s Garage  Duke Automotive  Barton Ford  Starr Motors

Best Paving Company  R.C. Paving & Son LLC  The Blair Brothers, Inc.  Driver Contractors

Best Window Repair & Replacement  Kinsey Glass  Suffolk Glass & Aluminum  Sawyer Automotive  Nansemond Exteriors Inc

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Best Hotel

 HIlton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront  Holiday Inn  Hampton Inn

Best Roofing Contractor

 Chuck Parker Roofing Company  Duke’s Roofing Co  Nansemond River Roofing & Siding

A Suffolk Landmark for Good Food for 53 Years Our Family Serving Your Since 1965

NOMINATED FOR BEST BREAKFAST We Appreciate Your Vote…

BUNNY’S RESTAURANT

WILROY RD., SUFFOLK Just off Rt. 58 Bypass • 538-2325

Best Propane Company  Parker Oil Co  Griffin Oil & Propane  AmeriGas Propane

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www.oliverspoolsonline.com

Monday - Friday, 9-5pm • Saturday, 9-3pm

Best Car Wash

 Mickie’s Car Wash & Detail  Mike Duman  The Corner Car Wash

WE ARE PROUD TO BE NOMINATED YOUR 2018 FAVORITE POOL SPECIALISTS!

5013 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434 • 757-255-4550

LINWOOD & ANN OWENS

GENUINE PIT COOKED BAR-B-QUE • SANDWICHES OR BY THE LB. • EAT-IN OR TAKE OUT Tues. - Fri. 10 AM - 2 PM

6124 Everets Rd. Just 1/2 mile off Rt. 10

Call 255-4442

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Nominating us Best Bar-B-Que in Suffolk...

You can have 24/7 power protection with a Generac Automatic Standby Generator®

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Best Funeral Home

 R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory  Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.  Parr Funeral Home & Crematory  T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home

Best Cemetery

 Carver Memorial Cemetery  Meadowbrook Memorial  Cedar Hill Cemetery

Best Mortgage Lender  Farmers Bank  BB&T  Navy Federal Credit Union

Best Oil Change

 Mike Duman  AAA Garage  Big Al’s  Suffolk Alignment & Auto  Dellinger’s

Best Lawn Service

 Shiloh Mulch  George White Lawn Care  LW’s Lawn Service  Strayseed Landscaping

Best Photographer  Shaquille Jordan  MLM Photography  Lauren Solomon  Travis Ilapit

 Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center  Wardell Orthopaedic  Person’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement Center  Virginia Orthopaedic & Spine Specialists

GEAR KNIVES COURSES

AMMO FIREARMS TRANSFERS

Thank you for voting us one of your favorites in the category of "Best Firearms Dealer" for the second year in a row.

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3575 Bridge Rd., Suite 26, Suffolk, VA 23435

(in the Farm Fresh shopping center, corner of Bridge Rd and Shoulders Hill)

Best Plumber

 Luke Willette Plumbing  Jethro Byrd Electrical & Plumbing  Samuel Morgan Plumbing

www.advancedtac.com

THANK YOU, SUFFOLK!

757.394.1662

Best Electrician

 Jethro Byrd Electrical & Plumbing  Winslow & Lewis Electrical  Stan’s Electrical Services

Best Pool Services

 Oliver’s Pools  Suffolk Pool Builders  Wet & Wild Pools  Performance Pool Services, LLC

Best Landscaper

 Shiloh Mulch  LW’s Lawn Service  George White Lawn Care  Bennett’s Creek Landscapes

Thank you

For nominating Engineering For Kids in the category of

"Best Children's Party Location"

Best Tire Shop

Best Optician/Vision Care  Dr. David Lotz, OD  Suffolk Eye  America’s Best

Best Orthopedic Practice

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 Mike Duman  Colony Tire Shop  AAA Suffolk Car Care Center  Dellinger’s

Summer

CAMPS

Still Enrolling 757-335-6221

CAMPS, CLASSES, PARTIES, & MORE www.engineeringforkids.com/hampton-roads

Thank you

For nominating State Farm and Sharon Lynch in the categories of Best Insurance Agency and Insurance agent for the second year in a row.

Thank you

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for nominating Bradshaw Dentistry for the second year in a row in the category of “Best Dentist” Trusted Family Care for over 40 years

5501 Bennetts Pasture Rd., Ste. D • Suffolk, VA 23435 | (757) 484-1444 • Bradshawdentistry.com

Sharon F Lynch, Agent State Farm Agent 5911 Harbour View Blvd.

Suite 101 Suffolk, VA 23435 Bus: 757-686-9000

We appreciate your confidence, trust, and nomination!!

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Best Towing Service

 Chip’s Repair & Towing Service  AAA  Green’s Wrecker Service

Best Wait Staff

 George’s Steakhouse  Metro Diner  Harper’s Table  The Plaid Turnip  Amici’s  Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse  Suffolk BBQ

Best Auto Body Shop  Mike Duman  Chilton’s Auto Service  Gordon’s Body Shop  Duke Automotive

Best Pest Control  Coastal Pest  Suffolk Pest Control  Terminex

Best Storage Facility

 Harbor View Self Storage  My Storage  AAAA Self Storage & Moving

Best Massage Therapist  Hands on Massage  Just for the Health of It  Massage Envy

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 Remedies  Stem Spa

Best OB/GYN

 Specialists for Women  Genis Womens Health  Lakeview Obstetrics and Gynecology - Churchland (Ashley Lubecki, Patricia Collier, Henry Demkowski, Christina Jackson)  Lifetime Women’s Health

Best Rehabilitative Services

 Lake Prince Woods  Pivot Physical Therapy  Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center  Concordia Care (Kindred Care)  The Crossings

 Cedar Point Country Club  Sleepy Hole Golf Course  Suffolk Golf Course  Nansemond River Golf Club

Best Assisted Living

 The Crossings  Lake Prince Woods  Concordia Care (Kindred Care)  Bickford Assisted Living

We Buy Gold & Silver Old Coins & Sterling Silverware LOCALS CHOICE

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LOANS • FIREARMS • TOOLS

SUFFOLK PAWN AND GUN 3215 -1 BRIDGE RD., LOCATED IN THE BENNETT’S CREEK SHOPPING CENTER

757-638-7296 • www.suffolkpawnandgun.com

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REPAIR & TOWING

HEAVY DUTY RECOVERY SPECIALISTS CHIP JOYNER, OWNER

539-4111 • FAX: 539-3098 1137 MYRTLE ST. SUFFOLK, VA

Best Golf Course

Thank you for nominating for 4 years in a row in the categories of "Best Pawn Shop" and Best Firearms Dealer"

WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONTINUED BUSINESS AND STRIVE TO EARN YOUR TRUST EVERYDAY...

2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

903 MAIN ST. SMITHFIELD, VA

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Best Memory Care Facility  Bickford Assisted Living  The Crossings  Lake Prince Woods  Concordia Care (Kindred Care)

Best Independent Senior Living Facility  Lake Prince Woods  The Crossings  Centerbrooke Apartments

Best New Home Builder  Sasser Homes  Kevin Yost  Ryan Homes  Nathan Carr  Custom Homes of Virginia

Best Wedding Venue

 First Lady of Suffolk  Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront

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 Obici House  Double R Ranch Nominate for best propane dealer 2017 and 2018 Thanks for your vote and your business!

Best Firearms Dealer  Advanced Tactical  Suffolk Pawn & Gun  CE Tactical

Best Luxury Apartments  Bainbridge 3200  Meridian Obici Apartments  Meridian Harbourview Apartments  The Lofts at Eastpoint

Best Dog Groomer

 Bubbles Mobile Grooming Parlor  Nansemond Veterinary Clinic  Suffolk Animal Hospital  Harbour Veterinary Office

• Budget Plan • Automatic Delivery • Senior Discounts • HVAC • Fleet Fueling Program • Sales, Service & Installation • Home • Farm • Commercial

We Deliver:

Family Owned Since 1935

Heating Oil - Gasoline - Propane - Diesel - Fuel on and off Road

24 Hour Keep Full Emergency Service!

Suffolk, VA • 539-2358 www.parkeroilcompany.com

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Dentist

Downtown Suffolk 102 Western Ave. Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 539-7695

Cosmetic Dentist/Implants Ralph L. Howell, Jr., DDS | R. Leroy Howell, DDS C. Danielle Howell, DDS | Marvin G. Sagun, DDS Ryan C. Dodge, DDS www.howell.dental

Harbour View

5837 Harbour View Blvd.

Suffolk, VA 23435 (757) 686-3636

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NOMINATED BEST TOWING SERVICE FOR 2017 AND 2018 We Appreciate Your Confidence In Us! Always Available

Best Veterinarian/Animal Hospital  Harbour Veterinary Office  Academy Animal Care  Nansemond Veterinary Clinic  The Cove

Best Private School

 Nansemond-Suffolk Academy  Star Pointe Academy  Suffolk Christian Academy  Isle of Wight Academy

Best Daycare/Childcare  Main Street Daycare  Unique Little Hands  First Baptist Weekly School  The Children’s Center

Best Dance School/Studio  Maureen’s School of Dance  Allongé  Triple T Sports Center  Windsor School of Dance  RPM  Dynamic Movements

Thank you for nominating Hands on Massage four years in a row in the category of “Best Massage”

24-7

• Light to Heavy Duty Towing & Repairs • Complete Automotive Services

539-5511

108 Dill Road, Suffolk, VA Barbecue Wings

Brisket

Ribs

Seafood & More

Please vote for us

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Best Wait Staff Best Hot Dog Best Sports Bar Best Employee’s Best Burger Favorite Restaurant Overall

2018

Why limit happy to one hour?

Happy Hour Every Day from 11am - 8pm 10 HDTV’s

Daily Specials

Handcrafted Desserts

148 Burnett’s Way, Suffolk, VA 757-484-8313 • 3441 Bridge Road, Suffolk • www.handsonmassage.org

757.539.2467 | MasonsVA.com

Full Service Bar

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We’ve never lost sight of putting others first.

Best Preschool

Best Park/Playground

 Montessori Academy  Nansemond-Suffolk Academy  Main Street United Methodist  Suffolk Christian Academy  Appletree Learning Center

 Lakeside Park  Lake Meade Park  Lake Kennedy Park  Bennett’s Creek Park  Windsor Castle Park

Best Campground

Best Children’s Party Location

 Davis Lakes  Big Bear Family Campground

 Engineering for Kids  Suffolk YMCA  Triple T Sports Center  Chuck E. Cheese

Best Museum

Best Live Theatre

 Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts  Smithfield Little Theatre

Best Live Music Venue

 Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts  Constance Wharf  Brick & Mortar Brewing Company  Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront

 Riddick’s Folly  Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society  Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum

Best Art Gallery

 Suffolk Art Gallery  Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts  The Glass Joint Art Gallery

THANKS FOR NOMINATING US FOR BEST CARPET & TILE WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE!!!

WEAVER’S CARPET & TILE, INC. 300 W. Washington St. - Suffolk, VA 23434

Serving Suffolk Over 30 Years Edgar R. Weaver - President Morris Carr - Installations

(757) 539-5520

www.weaverscarpetandtile.com Vinyl, Wood, Ceramic & Laminate

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We know how important it is to listen and understand your needs so you can live your best financial life. So while everyone else may be distracted with other things, rest assured, our focus remains on you.

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BANKING | INSURANCE | INVESTMENTS

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Best Bakery

 O’doodleDoo’s  Kroger  Walmart  Panera Bread

Best Buffet

 Pizza Hut  Golden Corral  Rajput Indian Cuisine  Buffet City

Best Breakfast

 The Plaid Turnip  Bunny’s Restaurant  Chick-fil-A  Holland’s Market  Metro Diner  The Egg Bistro

Best BBQ

 That Good BBQ  The Catering Place  Suffolk BBQ

LOCALS CHOICE NOMINEES

 Roy’s and Ricky’s  Linwood’s BBQ  Rodman’s Bar-B-Que

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Chiropractic

Acupuncture

Hands on Therapy

Thanks for Nominating us......

Best Fast Food

416 Market Street, Suffolk, Virginia 23434 • 757-539-2244 • Military Discount • Medicare

www.drodea.com

 Chick-fil-A  Hardees  Panera Bread  Cookout  McDonald’s

ASWELL’S GARAGE, INC

JASON CARR, Owner Stihl, Big Dog. B & S Engines, Kohler 757-986-4123 4597 Adams Swamp Rd., Suffolk, VA 23438 aswellsgarage@gmail.com

SPECIALIZING IN REPAIRS OF ALL MAJOR BRANDS

Best Fine Dining

 Harper’s Table  Decoys  George’s Steakhouse  Riverstone Chop House  Smithfield Station  Vintage Tavern  Surf Ryders

VOTE FOR US!

OPEN ALL YEAR

NOMINATED BEST CAMPGROUND AGAIN THIS YEAR!!!

200 Byrd St., • Suffolk, VA 23434 • 757-539-1191 • www.DavisLakesCampground.net

“A Beautiful Yard is Our Business”

Thanks for Nominating us Locals Choice Best Lawn Service

WE APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE WE YOU!

THANKS FOR THE CONFIDENCE YOU'VE SHOWN IN US!

Darrell Cary

qualityscaping@aol.com

Cell (757) 536-1960

Thank you for nominating us again this year for Best Dentists...

APPRECIATE THE Dr. J. Ryland GwaltneyOPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOU!

THANKS FOR THE Dr. Whitney B. Gwaltney CONFIDENCE YOU'VE SHOWN IN US!

WE APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE J. Ryland Gwaltney •Dr.Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry YOU! Dr. Whitney6 B. Gwaltney • Digital Imaging and Photography

THANKS Dr. Steve A. Gwaltney FOR THE CONFIDENCE YOU’VE SHOWN Dr.IN Steve US! A. Gwaltney • Comprehensive Dental Care for Adults, 6

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• Cosmetic and Implant Digital Imaging and Photography ••Gentle, PainDentistry Free Dentistry • Digital Imaging and Photography This Compassionate Experienced Staff ••Ask About Our Whitening Special • Compassionate Experienced Staff • Gentle, Pain Free Dentistry • Gentle, Pain Free Dentistry • Ask About Our Whitening Special • Ask About Our Whitening Special

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Same Day Crowns

• Nitrous Oxide Sedation for Apprehensive Patients

2486 Pruden Blvd. (Rout 460) • Suffolk Professional Center www.gwaltneydentistry.com

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Dr. Steve A. Gwaltney

• Same Day Crowns

• Comprehensive Dental Care for Adults,

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Call 539-3021 For Appointment

Adolescents And Children

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Best Steak

 Riverstone Chop House  George’s Steakhouse  Harper’s Table  Texas Roadhouse

Best Hot Dog

 Top Dog  Ray’s Dog House  Suffolk BBQ  Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse

Best Mexican  Plaza Azteca  La Parrilla  Cazadores  Sante Fe Grill

Best Sushi  Ninja  Sushi Aka  Iron Chef

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 Yo Yo Sushi & Pho  Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse

Best Burger

 George’s Steakhouse  Barons Pub  Harper’s Table  Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse

Best Deli

 Bennett’s Creek Farm Market  Walmart  Food Lion  Kroger

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VOTED BEST PIZZA AND BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT 8 YEARS IN A ROW

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- Best Electritian & Best Plumber Professional Service at Reasonable Rates • Prompt Quality Work Licensed • Insured • Trenching & Backhoe Service

Best Asian

 Ninja Japanese Steakhouse  Tokyo Grill  China Moon  Iron Chef  Yo Yo Sushi & Pho  Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse LOCALS CHOICE

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! 2018 LOCALS CHOICE - BEST CEMETERY 2018

Originally established in 1955, Carver Cemetery is honored to have had the opportunity to serve more than 5,000 families of all faiths.

2320 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA 757-539-9902 • WWW.CARVERCEMETERY.COM

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Nominated Again This Year For Best Pest Control 2017

VOTED BEST PEST CONTROL 11 YEARS IN A ROW! • Fleas • Ants • Roaches • Bed Bugs • Termites • Moisture Control • Termite Pre-Treatment • Monthly Maintenance • Inspections FREE INSECT IDENTIFICATION Bring In Your Bugs

Best Pizza

 Al Forno Pizzeria  Pizza Hut  Amici’s  Gianna’s  Sal’s Pizza  Salvatore (Main Street)

Best Coffee

 Starbucks  Suffolk BBQ  Dunkin’ Donuts  Wa-Wa

Best Seafood

 George’s Steakhouse  Decoys  Old Bay  Smithfield Station  Surf Ryders  Captain Chuck-A-Muck’s

PROUD TO BE NOMINATED FOR THE 3RD IN A ROW IN THE CATEGORY OF “BEST STORAGE” Thanks for your trust in US and your vote is greatly appreciated!!

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Best Ice Cream

 Sweet Frog  Smithfield Ice Cream  Brighter Day Cafe  Coldstone Creamery  Bennet’s Creek Farmers Market  Hollands Market

Best Fried Chicken

 Bennett’s Creek Farm Market  Feather-N-Fin Chicken & Seafood  Roy’s and Ricky’s Catering  Holland’s Market

Best Sweet Tea

 Hardee’s  Chick-fil-A  George’s Steakhouse  McDonald’s  Holland’s Market

Best Chef

 Harper Bradshaw (Harper’s Table)  Victor Taglis (George’s Steakhouse)  Corey Duncan (The Catering Place)

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Nominated for 2018 LOCALS CHOICE AWARDS

Best Comfort Soul/Food  Mr. Boogie’s Soul Food  Holland’s Market  Bennett’s Creek Farm Market

Best General Practitioner

Best Urgent Care

Best Wine Shop  UnCork’d  Bon Vivant  Great Bottles

Best Sports Bar

 Big Woody’s Bar & Grill  Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse  The Baron’s Pub

Jeannine Leadbeater, MD

NowCare Urgent Care

Board Certified in Family Medicine

3060 Godwin Boulevard Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 935-5310

North Suffolk Family Medicine 3235 Bridge Road, Suite 15 Suffolk, VA 23435 (757) 606-1656

Best OB/GYN Lakeview Obstetrics & Gynecology 2000 Meade Parkway, Suite 150, Suffolk, VA 23434 • (757) 934-9314

Thank you for nominating T.E. COOKE-OVERTON FUNERAL HOME FOR 2 YEARS IN A ROW IN THE CATEGORY “BEST FUNERAL HOME”.

• State-of-the-Art Facility • Pre-Planning Consultation Services • Knowledgeable Staff • At Need Funeral Arrangements • Serving ALL of Virginia • Cremation Services & North Carolina • Serving ALL Faiths & Religions • On Site Dining Facility • Comfort Meal Provided With • Ongoing After Care Enrollment Every Funeral Service

Go to www.suffolknewsherald.com to vote.

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405 Johnsen Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia 23434 (757) 539-4861 - Business • (757) 539-8400 - Fax

www.cookeovertonfuneralhome.com Family Owned & Operated Partnership with Carver Memorial Cemetery Proud Sponsor Of:

William Adkins, MD, FACOG

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Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Ashley Lubecki, DO, FACOG

Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Kelly Parsons, WHNP, MSN, RNC

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Best Women’s Clothing Store  Cato’s  Belk  Cecilia’s

Best Menswear Store

 Belk  Broadway Fashions In Style

Best Jewelry Store  D.B. Bowles Jewelers  Kay’s Jewelry  Hi-Ho Silver  Zales

 Mike Duman  Starr Motors  Barton Ford  Duke Automotive  W&W Auto Sales

Best Florist

 Harris Teeter  Johnson’s Gardens  Kroger’s  Pinner’s Florist

 Fireflies  Jester’s Gallery  Knot Hole Station  A. Dodson’s  Hallmark  Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy

 Kroger  Food Lion  Aldi  Walmart

Best Hardware Store

Best Furniture Store

 Brandon House  Schewels Furniture Company  Carter’s Furniture  Grand Furniture

Best New Auto Dealer  First Team Auto  Duke Automotive  Starr Motors  Barton Ford

Best Pre-Owned Auto Dealer

Best Gift Shop

Best Grocery Store

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THANKS FOR NOMINATING US AGAIN!

GEORGE’S STEAK HOUSE

LOCALS CHOICE 2018 LOCALS CHOICE FOR 2015, 2016 & 2017 BEST - Fine Dinning • BEST - Steak BEST - Seafood • BEST CHEF - Victor Taglis BEST - Burger • BEST - Sweet Tea BEST - Customer Service • BEST - Overall Restaurant Holland Plaza Shopping Center, 1260 Holland Rd., Suffolk, VA | 757-934-1726

STATE FARM INSURANCE NOMINATED BEST AGENCY AND BEST AGENT AGAIN THIS YEAR

"Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there."

We Are Proud to Serve Our Customers With HOME, CAR, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED TRUST IN OUR PRODUCTS AND OUR PERSONEL

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 Taylor’s Do-it Center  Lowe’s Home Improvement  Tractor Supply

Best Bait & Tackle

 Nature’s Edge Bait & Tackle  Dick’s Sporting Goods  Perry Minnow Farm  Lake Meade & Cohoon Bait & Tackle  Hearns General Store

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTE, YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR TRUST IN US...

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Thanks For Nominating Us For Best Pre-School and Childcare.

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Light & Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery GREENE'S WRECKER SERVICE 24 HOURS SERVICE

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Nominating Us....

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Best Consignment Shop  Goodwill  CHKD  Michelle’s Hybrid Boutique  Treasured Memories

Best Antiques Shop

 Harmony House Antiques  Nansemond Antique Shop  Main Street Antiques  Time After Time Antiques & Gifts

Best Nursery/Landscaping Supply  Landcaster Farms  Johnson’s Gardens Inc.  Bennett’s Creek Nursery  Kelly’s Nursery & Greenhouses  Tractor Supply

Best Lawn & Garden Equipment

 Lowe’s  Turf & Garden Inc.  Tractor Supply  White Oak Equipment Inc.

 G.M. Epps Farm Supply  South Pointe Saddlery

Best Generator Sales & Service  White Oak Equipment Inc.  Lowe’s  Womble Generator  Taylor’s Do-it Center

Best Home Improvement Store  Taylor’s Do-it Center  Lowe’s Home Improvement  Home Depot

Best Pet Supply Store  Tractor Supply  Petco  PetSmart

Best Pawn Shop

 Suffolk Pawn & Gun  Exclusive Gun & Pawn  Precision Pawn Shop

Thanks for Nominating us Best Window Repair and Replacement.... www.nansemondexteriors.com

3508 Robs Drive Suite C, Suffolk, VA • 539-6363

Nominated For Best Roofing Contractor

Best Equestrian Tack Shop/Stable

Specializes in: Vinyl Replacement Windows, Vinyl Siding and Trim.

Assist with: Color and Style Selections.

We carry only top of the line, name brand products

986-3072 (OFFICE) • 334-4963 (Cell) 40 Years of Roofing Experience Owner & Operator Charles E. Parker

We Appreciate Your Nomination Again This Year!

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For best Thanks for your Continued business

3201 Holland Rd., Suffolk • www.johnsongardensva.com • 539-0293

We Thank You for the Nomination in the 2018 Locals Choice Awards Jesse B. Trent • President/CEO Clarence W. Ash III - Chief of Operation.

William M. Hill - Operations Mngr.

Serving Suffolk and

Full Range of Affordable Services surrounding areas since 1909 Traditional Funeral Options Pre-Need Options • Cremation

Member of Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

Member Chamber Hampton Roads

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757-539-7443

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Voted #1 Among Minority Funeral Homes

Life Member NAACP

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VOTE Mr. D’s Barber Shop - Best Barber Shop MANY THANKS TO OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS!

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404 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434 • Phone: (757) 539-7039

NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS 757-774-5051 The World’s Trusted Source of Non-Medical Companionship and Home Care of Seniors.

• Companionship • Transitional Care • Light Housekeeping • Medication Reminders • Escort to Shopping and Errands • Personal Care • Meal Preparation • Respite Care

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THANKS FOR NOMINATING US! WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE!

WE’VE MOVED!

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Best Medical Supply Company

Best Employer

Best Country Store

Best Employees

 LMS Medical  Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy  Kerma Medical

 Bennett’s Creek Farm Market  Farmer Frank’s  Holland’s Market  Darden’s Country Store

Best Carpet and Flooring  Lowe’s Home Improvement  Lilly Flooring LLC  Weaver’s Carpet & Tile  Solutions by Chris Ellis

Favorite Restaurant Overall

 Decoys  George’s Steakhouse  The Plaid Turnip  Amici’s  Captain Chuck-A-Muck’s  Mason’s Grill & Steakhouse

Best Customer Service  Chick-fil-A  Turntine Insurance Agency  Mike Duman  Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy

 Mike Duman  Robb, Scott, Bradshaw & Rawls  Chick-fil-A  Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy

 Mike Duman  Ferguson, Rawls & Raines  Chick-fil-A  Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse  Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy

Best Curb Appeal

 Bickford Assisted Living  Meridian Obici Apartments  First Lady of Suffolk  Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront

Best Community Service Organization

 Suffolk Humane Society  Western Tidewater Free Clinic  American Red Cross  Suffolk Meals On Wheels

Best Hearing Care/ Services

 Beltone Audiology-Hearing Care  Knox Audiology  Connect Hearing  Avada Hearing Care Centers

SUFFOLK INSURANCE CORP. NOMINATED BEST INSURANCE AGENCY...

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NOMINATED BEST INSURANCE AGENTS...

We Appreciate Your Continued Business We Pledge To Your Our Customers, The Best Possible Service We Can Give You

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THANK YOU FOR NOMINATING US BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY IN SUFFOLK!

Home is where you hang your keys!

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NOMINEE 2018

www.SaundersRealEstatePros.com Left to right- Danielle Jones Licensed Real Estate Agent | Ashley Parker Licensed Real Estate Agent Shannon Ward Licensed Real Estate Agent | Krystle Tomlin Licensed Office Manager | Tiffany Butler Licensed Real Estate Agent Julie Young Licensed Real Estate Agent | Woody & Candace Saunders CEO & Co-Owner

1009 Centerbrooke Ln., Suffolk, VA 23434 (O)757.935.1020 | 209 N. College Dr., Franklin, VA 23851 (O)757.562.2172

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NOMINEE 2018 Candace Saunders

757.651.0007

Thanks for Nominating me BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT in Suffolk!

www.SaundersRealEstatePros.com 209 N. College Dr., Franklin, VA 23851 (O)757.562.2172 | 1009 Centerbrooke Ln. Ste., 203 Suffolk, VA 23434 (O)757.935.1020

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AmeriGas

the Biggest Little Propane Store in Town We're AmeriGas. Your friends. Your neighbors. We're local, yet part of a national company big enough to ensure that you'll have all the propane you need - in winter, and all year long. We are always at your service.

CALL US TODAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF: • 24-Hour Fully Staffed Emergency Service • Automatic Delivery • Flexible Payment Options - Including Automatic, Online and Telephone Payments • Competitive Pricing Plans • Local, Dedicated Employees • Customer Referral Awards

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