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The Best of Berkeley County 2010 Bar
Barbeque 1st Place: Music Man BBQ Runner Up: Moose's Famous BBQ
1st Place: Los Arcos Runner Up: Gilligan's Steamer & Raw Bar
New Restaurant
1st Place: St. James Sports Bar & Grill Runner Up: Miz Scarlett's Table
We appreciated your support throughout the year. Come visit us for lunch and dinner.
Breakfast 1st Place: Waffle House Runner Up: Alex's Restaurant
Buffet
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ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO ENJOY A SUB. To show our appreciation
1st Place: New China Town Runners Up: Golden Corral & Grand China Buffet
Enjoy a FREE sub sandwich of your choice with the purchase of two drinks and a sub sandwich of equal or greater value.
Business Lunch 1st Place: Barony House
Asian
1st Place: Sanno Japanese Express Runners Up: China Chef & China Palace
326 N. Hwy 52, Moncks Corner
Expires 6/1/11. One per customer.
Chicken Fried Steak 1st Place: Alex's Restaurant See WINNERS Page 4
Thank You Berkeley County for Voting us BEST Happy Hour, Steak & Local Hangout and Runner Up for BEST Bar!!!
1/2 price appetizers from 10pm-2am
Neighborhood Bar & Grill 620 Rembert C. Dennis Blvd. 761-4583
5 new items that are better for you with only 550 calories. SJ07-461393
Goose Creek 604 St. James Avenue 553-2868
North Charleston 7800 Rivers Avenue Ste 1070 553-4005
Summerville 613 Old Trolley Road 832-5933
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Overall Favorite Restaurant
WE’RE #1! Thank you Berkeley County for voting our Chinese Restaurant the Best of Berkeley
1st Place: Jimmy's Runner Up: Applebee's
DINING
New Chinatown Restaurant
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Though the immodesty of mentioning such a thing is making her blush...Miz Scarlett would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for these kind accolades of “BEST NEW RESTAURANT” and “BEST SHRIMP & GRITS” by the fine folks of Berkeley County!
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1st Place: All American Diner Runner Up: Alex's Restaurant 1st Place: Howard's Restaurant Runner Up: Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream
Thank you Berkeley County for Voting us The BEST Pest Control Service!
TERMINIX Power over pets
1st Place: Chick-Fil-A Runner Up: Sonic Drive-In
Happy Hour 1st Place: Applebee's Runner Up: Gilligan's Steamer & Raw Bar
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
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1st Place: Carrabba's Italian Grill
Mexican 1st Place: Los Arcos Runner Up: El Maguey 1st Place: Peach Tree Bakery Runner Up: Atlanta Bread Company
Pizza 1st Place: Papa Murphy's Take ‘N Bake Pizza Runner Up: Pizza Hut
Sandwiches/Subs
1st Place: Alex's Restaurant & Howard's Restaurant
*with our quarterly service plan
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Fast Food
Grits
$25 OFF Initial Pest Control Service*
Italian
Pastry
Dessert
(843) 899-7787~ 108 Railroad Ave. Breakfast & Brunch ~ Mon. to Sat. Buffet on Sun. Prime Rib, Steaks, & Seafood selection Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evenings
100 OFF Initial Termite Treatment
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Country Cooking
Do come and partake of our humble offerings to find out what all the fuss is about and to enjoy a little bit of Charleston in the heart of Old Moncks Corner. Fondest Regards, Miz Scarlett’s Table
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WINNERS
1st Place: Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream Runner Up: Sonic Drive-In
1st Place: Subway Runner Up: Larry's Giant Subs
Seafood 1st Place: Gilligan's Steamer and Raw Bar Runner Up: Black's Camp & Restaurant
Shrimp & Grits 1st Place: Miz Scarlett's Table See WINNERS2 Page 5
Thank you for voting AAA
Thank You Berkeley County
BEST TOWING SERVICE
F O R VO T I NG GI L L IGA N ’ S
“ B E S T S E A F O O D R E S TAU R A N T ” and “B E S T H A P P Y H O U R ”
in BERKELEY COUNTY!
WE INVITE YOU TO COME CELEBRATE WITH US... ENJOY A
FREE APPETIZER With your purchase of 2 adult entrees!
Limit 1 per table, not valid with any other offer, Expires 3/3/11
(843) 818-2244
582 Dock Rd.
(843) 761-2244
www.gilligans.net
9980 Dorchester Road Summerville, SC / 843.419.1430 9980 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485 - (843) 419-1420
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WINNERS2 from page 4
Steak
1st Place: Applebee's Runner Up: St. James Sports Bar & Grill
Sweet Tea
1st Place: McDonalds Runner Up: Captain D's
Apartment Complex
1st Place: Cobblestone Village and Woodlocke
Auto Body Shop
1st Place: Bennett’s Paint & Body Runner Up: Carolina Custom
Auto Repair Shop
1st Place: Hill Tire Center Runner Up: Mike's Automotive
Bank/Credit Union
Wings
1st Place: Wild Wings Runner Up: Just Wing It
From all of us at Howard’s Restaurant, we thank you Berkeley County for your support in the Best of Berkeley contest.
We’re #1 50 years and going strong!
1st Place: SC Federal Credit Union Runner Up: First Citizens
Barber Shop
1st Place: Buddy's Barber & Hairstyling and Williams Barber Shop
Cable Provider
1st Place: Home Telephone Runner Up: Comcast
GOODS & SERVICES Alterations
1st Place: CiCi's Alterations Runner Up: Moncks Corner Cleaners
Car Wash
1st Place: Cactus Car Wash Runner Up: Wash Wizard Car Wash
Carpet Cleaner
1st Place: Chem-Dry Runner Up: Wilson's Carpet Plus See WINNERS3 Page 7
HOWARD’S RESTAURANT 336 East Main Street Moncks Corner, SC (843) 761-8565
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Local Annual Event Photo by Stefan Rogenmoser
Berkeley Independent and The Gazette readers selected the The Coastal Carolina Fair as their Favorite Local Annual Event. The 55th edition of The Coastal Carolina Fair takes place on October 27 – November 5, 2011.
Thank you for voting St. John’s Christian Academy as the Best Private School in Berkeley County! Join us to discover what makes SJCA the Best! Open House for Prospective Students March 3, 2011, at 6:00 pm For more information and to view 2011/2012 tuition summary, please visit www.sjcacavaliers.com. 204 W. Main Street, Moncks Corner, South Carolina 843-761-8539 “Promoting academic excellence and fostering spiritual growth through a college preparatory curriculum in a Christian environment.” Students are admitted without regard to race, religion or national origin.
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complete service & repair on all makes and models, foreign and domestic Thank you Berkeley County for voting us one of the Best in Auto Shop Repair.
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WINNERS3 from page 5
Cellular Provider 1st Place: Verizon Wireless Runner Up: AT&T
Church 1st Place: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Day Spa 1st Place: Salon Dv8 & Spa Runner Up: Pizzazz
Dry Cleaners 1st Place: Moncks Corner Cleaners Runners Up: Bates Cleaners and Berkeley Cleaners
Flooring Center 1st Place: Design Flooring Runner Up: Super Carpets
Optical Store
1st Place: Optical Impressions Runner Up: 20/20 Vision
Packaging & Shipping
1st Place: Postal Pal Runner Up: UPS Store
Pest Control
1st Place: Terminix Runner Up: Defense One
Pharmacy
1st Place: Delta Runner Up: Walgreens
Private School
1st Place: St. John's Christian Academy
Printing Service
1st Place: Minuteman Press
Telephone Service Provider 1st Place: Home Telephone
Funeral Home
Tire Store
1st Place: James A. Dyal Funeral Home Runner Up: Russell Funeral Chapel
Towing Service
Gas Station 1st Place: Hess Runner Up: Sunoco
Hair Salon
1st Place: All About Hair Runner Up: Salon Dv8 & Spa
Heating & Air 1st Place: Goose Creek Heating & Air Runner Up: Berkeley Heating & Air
1st Place: Hill Tire Center Runner Up: Firestone 1st Place: AAA Runner Up: Hill's Wrecker
Weight Loss Center
1st Place: Curves for Women Runner Up: Weight Watchers
Workout/Exercise Facility
1st Place: Goose Creek Recreation Center Runners Up: World Fitness & Curves
and The Gazette.
Hotel/Motel
Internet Service Provider
MEDICAL
1st Place: AT&T and Home Telephone
Moving Company
1st Place: Two Men & A Truck
Non Profit Agency
1st Place: Goodwill and Salvation Army Berkeley County
Oil Change
1st Place: Pit Stop Runner Up: Hill Tire
Hospital 1st Place: Trident Medical Center Runner Up: Roper St. Francis Healthcare – Berkeley Hospital
Allergist 1st Place: Allergy & Asthma Consultants, LLP See WINNERS4 Page 8
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1st Place: Holiday Inn Express Runner Up: Hampton Inn
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WINNERS4 from page 7
Chiropractor
1st Place: Adam Foster- HealthSouth Runner Up: Back 2 Health
Dentist
1st Place: Terry L Kunkle, Sr., DMD – Drs. Kunkle & Kunkle, PA Runner Up: Brad Williams, DMD – Crowfield Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dermatologist
1st Place: Sandra N. Hannegan, MD - Lowcountry Dermatology
Family Physician
1st Place: Jeffrey Santi, MD Berkeley Family Practice Runners Up: David Rodgers, MD Palmetto Primary Care and John Sutterlin, MD - Palmetto Primary Care
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
1st Place: Lowcountry Women's Specialists Runners Up: Christine Case, MD Coastal Women's Care
Ophthalmologist/Optometrist 1st Place: Karen King, O.D. Runners Up: Robert G. Brame, MD and Michael Schall, DOD
Orthodontist 1st Place: Roland K. Fulcher, DMD Lowcountry Orthodontics and Michael W. Cox, DDS, MSD Runner Up: Michael F. Grosso, DMD
Pediatrician 1st Place: Joseph R. West, MD Moncks Corner Pediatrics Runner Up: Lowcountry Pediatrics
Pharmacist 1st Place: Gillian Muenow - Delta Pharmacy Runner Up: Amanda FosterWalgreens
Physical Therapist 1st Place: Fran Johnson – Moncks Corner Physical Therapy See WINNERS5 Page 9
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Thank you Berkeley County for choosing us as your favorite Heating & Air Contractor! ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Locally Owned and Operated Established in 1993 Nate Certified Technicians Member of Better Business Bureau SC Heating & Air Contractors Association GOOSE CREEK HEATING & AIR 109 Farm Road •| Goose Creek, SC 29445 Phone: 843-863-0967 Fax: 843-863-0117 GC04-457222
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WINNERS5 from page 8
Physician
1st Place: Sherry J. Viduya, MD Palmetto Primary Care Runner Up: David Rodgers, MD Palmetto Primary Care
Pet Care
Psychologist
1st Place: Goose Creek Veterinary Clinic Runner Up: Lakeside Pet Care & Kennels
1st Place: Brian L. West, PhD Charleston Psychiatry
Family Hair Styling
Plastic Surgeon
1st Place: Brian Widenhouse, MD Port City Plastic Surgery
Thank you Berkeley County for voting Buddy’s #1 in the Best of Berkeley contest.
Podiatrist
1st Place: David Scibek, DPM Crowfield Family Footcare
It has been our pleasure to bring you the latest styles and products on the market. Our goal is to continue to serve you in this professional manner.
Rehabilitation Facility
1st Place: HealthSouth Runner Up: Rehabilitation Centers of Charleston (RRC)
224 North Live Oak, Moncks Corner
Urgent Care/Emergency Facility
1st Place: Moncks Corner Medical Center Runner Up: Nason Medical Center
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Dog Grooming
1st Place: Adorable Pets Runner Up: Pet Shack
Feed Store
1st Place: Williams Farm Supply Runner Up: Tractor Supply
Pet Supplies
1st Place: PetSmart Runner Up: Lakeside Pet Care & Kennels
Veterinarian
1st Place: Park West Veterinary Associates See WINNERS6 Page 10
Thank you Berkeley County Residents for voting us #1 in the Best of Berkeley county 2010 Non Profit Agency
The Salvation Army Berkeley County doing the most good with your contribution of money, time and resources Visit our Social Service office for assistance Monday thru Friday from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. and 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. or visit our website at www.salvationarmycharleston.org for information pertaining to our One Day Saturday sales every 4-6 weeks BI01-458759
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CASSANDRA SHINE Social Service Coordinator
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Driving Range
Chef/Cook
1st Place: Crowfield Golf & Country Club Runner Up: Cypress Point
1st Place: Miss Vern - Howard's Restaurant Runner Up: Larry - MacDaddy's Restaurant
Golf Course
1st Place: Crowfield Golf & Country Club Runner Up: Berkeley Country Club
Insurance Agency
Accountant 1st Place: Biddlecomb, Game & Wise Runner Up: Diane Thompkins
Attorney 1st Place: Jay S. Masty - DeLuca & Maucher, L.L.P. Runner Up: Peagler & Weathers Attorneys at Law
Barber Shop 1st Place: Cindy Long - Shane's Barbershop Runner Up: Lauren - William's Barber Shop
Bowling Center
1st Place: Royal Z Lanes
Dance Center
Insurance Agent 1st Place: Lonnie Morris – Nationwide Insurance Runner Up: Harold Campbell – State Farm Insurance
1st Place: All That Jazz and Lois Dangerfield's School of Dance Runner Up: Planet Dance
Park
1st Place: Wannamaker County Park Runner Up: Old Santee Canal Park
Skating Park
1st Place: Music in Motion See WINNERS7 Page 11
Thank you Berkeley County for Voting Optical Impressions the Best Optical Store! EXAMS • EYEGLASSES • CONTACTS • WINTER SPECIALS
Real Estate Agent 1st Place: Crystal Olheiser- Benchmark Realty
NORTH CHARLESTON 8096 A-Rivers Ave. 843-818-2020 M-F 9:30-7 Sat 9:30-5
1112-E N. Main St.
New Location GOOSE CREEK
843-261-2020 M-F 9:30-6 Sat 9:30-2
216-F St. James Ave. 843-718-2020
SUMMERVILLE
(next to Atlanta Bread)
TRICARE NETWORK PROVIDER | NO REFERRAL NEEDED WALK-INS WELCOME | MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Real Estate Company 1st Place: Benchmark Realty Runner Up: Carolina One
• 1000’s of Frames & Sunglasses to choose from • Computerized 1 hour lab for all types of prescriptions including No-Line Bi-Locals • We do Rimless, in Store • Eye Exams by Independent On Site Optometrist
Dr. Karen King started a career in the optical industry in 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii.She first worked as a lab technician, making the eyeglasses, and later as an optician, dispensing the prescriptions. Dr. King graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1999. She worked in Gaithersburg, Maryland until 2004 when she moved with her family to Goose Creek. Many of you will recognize her as a familiar face, as she has been providing eye care to locals in Goose Creek since 2004. She is now practicing at Optical Impression on St. James Ave., and looks forward to seeing you at the new office!
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PROFESSIONAL
RECREATION
1st Place: State Farm Insurance Runner Up: Nationwide Insurance
$100 OFF
Buy 1 Pair Get 2nd Pair
One discount per customer. Some restrictions apply. See store for details. Exam not included. Not valid w/any other offer or insurances. With Saver coupon. Exp. 2/15/11
One discount per customer. Some restrictions apply. See store for details. Exam not included. Not valid w/any other offer or insurances. With Saver coupon. Exp. 2/15/11
Complete Pair of Glasses
FREE
Dr. Karen King is now practicing at Optical Impressions on St. James Ave. and looks forward to seeing you at the new office! Walk-ins welcome. 718-2020.
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WINNERS6
We Will Meet Or Beat Most Competitors Coupons Locally Owned & Operated
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WINNERS7 from page 10
Sports Team
1st Place: Berkeley Stags and Goose Creek Gators Runner Up: Stratford Knights
Furniture Store
1st Place: Orvin's Furniture & Bedding Runner Up: Oliver Clarke Furniture
Garden/Nursery Store
1st Place: Central True Value Home Center Runner Up: Twig Nursery
Gift Shop
1st Place: Hometown Bath & Body
Grocery Store
SHOPPING
1st Place: Publix Runner Up: Food Lion
Hardware Store Agriculture Store
1st Place: Tractor Supply Runner Up: Williams Farm Supply
Antique Store
1st Place: Rachel's on Main Runner Up: Collector's Corner
Appliance Store
1st Place: Lowe's Home Improvement and Sears Runner Up: Wholesale Appliance
Book Store
1st Place: Agape Christian Book Store & Books On Main Runner Up: Dream A Lot Books
Children's Store
1st Place: Cupcake Kids Runner Up: Once Upon a Child
Computer/Electronic Store 1st Place: Best Buy
Consignment Shop
1st Place: Consignments & Creations Runner Up: Children's Orchard
Department Store
1st Place: Barron's Department Store Runner Up: Kohl's
Discount Store
1st Place: Walmart Runners Up: Big Lots & Dollar Tree
Florist
1st Place: Berkeley Florist Runner Up: Moncks Corner Flower Shop
Frame Shop
1st Place: Frame Art
1st Place: Central True Value Runner Up: Ace Hardware
The entire Palmetto Primary Care family would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to DR. SHERRY VIDUYA, DR. DAVID ROGERS, and DR. JOHN SUTTERLIN for being voted the BEST PHYSICIANS in Berkeley County!
Hunting/Fishing Store
1st Place: Anglers Sporting Goods Runner Up: The Charleston Angler
Jewelry Store
1st Place: D's Jewelers Runner Up: Wyndham Jewelers
Liquor/Wine Store
1st Place: Cheer's Wine & Spirits
Manufactured Housing Store
1st Place: Dixie-George Jones Homes
Mattress
1st Place: America's Mattress
Meat Market
1st Place: Burbage Wholesale Meats
Men's Clothing Store
1st Place: Barron's Department Store
Music Store
1st Place: Musician's Exchange and Larry's Music Center Runner Up: Ye Ole Music Shop
New Car Dealer
1st Place: Woody Bilton Ford
Office Supply Store
1st Place: Staples Runner Up: Office Depot
Pawn Shop
1st Place: Money Man Pawn Runner Up: Gene's Pawn Shop
Pre-Owned Car Dealer
1st Place: Hoover The Mover See WINNERS8 Page 12
Dr. Sherry Viduya (Voted BEST Physician) 105 Springhall Dr. #A Goose Creek, SC (843) 574-0060
Dr. David Rodgers (Voted Runner Up for Best Physician and Tied for Runner Up for Best Family Physician)
115 W Church St. Bonneau, SC (843) 825-3404
Dr. John Sutterlin (Tied for Runner-Up for Best Family Physician)
7 S Alliance Dr. # 201A Goose Creek, SC (843) 553-4383
These doctors proudly represent the excellent care all Palmetto Primary Care physicians seek to offer. SJ05-453476
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WINNERS8 from page 11
Shoe Store 1st Place: Shoe Dept. and Shoe Show Runner Up: Barron's Department Store
Shopping Center/Mall 1st Place: Northwoods Mall Runner Up: Azalea Square
Sporting Goods Store 1st Place: Dick's Sporting Goods
Thrift Store 1st Place: Goodwill
Women's Clothing Store 1st Place: Cato Runner Up: Kohl's See WINNERS9 Page 13
Favorite 2010 Movie Berkeley Independent and The Gazette readers select Tangled as their favorite movie in 2010.
AP Photo
Thank you to our patients and our referring dental practices that voted for us! Dr. Roland Fulcher of Lowcountry Orthodontics was voted: Summerville Journal Scene’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Award: Runner Up - Orthodontist Berkeley Independent & The Gazette’s 2010 Best of Berkeley County Award: 1st Place (tied) - Orthodontist
OR TH ODONTICS Lowcountry
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics www.fulcherorthodontics.com 1708-B Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485 • Phone: (843) 261-7766 • Fax: (843) 261-7767
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Roland K. Fulcher, D.M.D.
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1st Place: Berkeley High School Stags Runner Up: Goose Creek Gators
2010 Movie 1st Place: Tangled Runner Up: Despicable Me
2010 Song
OTHER FAVORITES Local Annual Event 1st Place: Coastal Carolina Fair Runners Up: Halloween in the Swamp and Shuckin' in the Park Oyster Roast
Local Band 1st Place: Custom 4 + 2
Local Celebrity 1st Place: Bruce Ellington and Warren Peper
Local Hangout 1st Place: Applebee's
1st Place: Climb - Miley Cyrus Runner Up: Gone Already
Band 1st Place: Lady Antebellum Runner Up: Hootie & the Blowfish
Male Musician 1st Place: Darius Rucker
THANK YOU
BERKELEY COUNTY FOR YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT IN THE BEST OF BERKELEY COUNTY.
A Beautiful Day Begins With a Beautiful Smile DRS. KUNKLE & POWELL PA 119 Library Street, Moncks Corner, SC 843-761-8065
TV Show 1st Place: NCIS Runner Up: Army Wives
Reality Show 1st Place: Dancing with the Stars
Terry L. Kunkle, Sr., DMD
Terry L. Kunkle, II, DMD
Suzanne S. Powell, DMD
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Local Mascot
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WINNERS9
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Favorite Local Celebrity AP Photo
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Berkeley Independent and The Gazette readers select Hootie and the Blowfish as Runner-Up for their Favorite Band. Pictured is Darius Rucker, lead singer.
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THANK YOU BERKELEY COUNTY FOR VOTING US THE BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE!
Thank you Berkeley County for voting us #1
“The Original Goat Island Treasure Boxes Unique, handmade and full of state pride. Everyone enjoys and cherishes this original work of art, signed and numbered by the artist, Ms. Sarah Sanders.
Mention This Ad & Foxy Will Give You A Little Romance!
Fuzzy gifts are the best kind! M-F 10am - 6pm Sat 10am-4pm Closed - Sundays
Suggested Retail $69.99
Hometown Bath & Body 1008 Old Hwy 52 S Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-761-3113 www.htbab.com
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