FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2013
BEST OF
BERKELEY COUNTY
2012
From the readers of
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Bar 1st Place: Applebee's Runner Up: Crazy D's
Barbeque 1st Place: Music Man BBQ Runner Up: Joe Bessingers BBQ
Breakfast 1st Place: Howard's Restaurant Runner Up: Waffle House
DINING
Buffet
Overall Favorite Restaurant
1st Place: China Buffet Runner Up: Pizza Hut
1st Place: Gilligan's Steamer and Raw Bar Runner Up: The Barony House
Burger 1st Place: TJ's Beef & Brew Runner Up: Hardee's
Family-Friendly Restaurant 1st Place: Music Man BBQ Runner Up: Cracker Barrel
Kids Eat Free/Cheap Restaurant
Business Lunch 1st Place: Miz Scarlett's Table Runner Up: Tie: The Barony House
& Gilligan's Steamer and Raw Bar
1st Place: Moe's Southwest Grill
Country Cooking Asian 1st Place: Tie: Little Tokyo
& Sanno Japanese Express
1st Place: Cracker Barrel Runner Up: Duke's See DINING 1 Page 4
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Old Santee Canal Park was named as one of the Best Places to Take Visitors in Berkeley County. Readers submitted their favorite choices in Dining, Goods & Services, Medical, Pets, Recreation, Shopping & Other Favorites in the Berkeley Independent & The Gazette's 2012 Best of Berkeley County Awards.
DINING 1
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Dessert
1st Place: Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream Runner Up: Sonic Drive-In
1st Place: Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream
Italian
from page 3
Fast Food
1st Place: Carrabba's Italian Grill Runner Up: Olive Garden
1st Place: Chick-Fil-A Runner Up: Zaxby's
Lunch Value
Grits
1st Place: Howard's Restaurant Runner Up: Chick- Fil-A
1st Place: Howard's Restaurant
Happy Hour 1st Place: TJ's Beef & Brew Runner Up: Crazy D's
Mexican 1st Place: Los Arcos Runner Up: El Maguey See DINING 2 Page 5
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DINING 2 from page 5
Pizza 1st Place: Pizza Hut Runner Up: Papa Murphy's
Sandwiches/Subs 1st Place: Subway Runner Up: Larry's Giant Subs
Seafood 1st Place: Gilligan's Steamer
and Raw Bar
Steak 1st Place: Tie: St. James Place & Texas Roadhouse
Sweet Tea 1st Place: McDonalds
Wings 1st Place: Wild Wings Café Runner Up: Pizza Hut
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Berkeley Independent & The Gazette readers choose Cypress Gardens as their favorite place to take visitors in Berkeley County.
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Barber Shop 1st Place: Buddy's Barber & Hairstyling Runner Up: Williams Barber Shop
Cable Provider 1st Place: Comcast Runner Up: Home Telephone
Car Wash 1st Place: Cactus Car Wash
GOODS & SERVICES Alterations 1st Place: CiCi's Alterations Runner Up: Moncks Corner
Cleaners
Cellular Provider 1st Place: Verizon Wireless Runner Up: T-Mobile
Church
1st Place: Fender Mender Runner Up: A-1 Body Shop
1st Place: Pinopolis United Methodist Runner Up: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Auto Repair Shop
Day Care/Pre-School
1st Place: Hill Tire Center Runner Up: Pit Stop Services Center
1st Place: Oakley Christian Academy
Bank/Credit Union
1st Place: Moncks Corner Dry Cleaners Runner Up: Sweetgrass Cleaners
Auto Body Shop
1st Place: First Federal Runner Up: South Carolina Federal
Credit Union
Dry Cleaners
See GOODS 1 Page 7
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GOODS 1 from page 6
Hotel/Motel 1st Place: The Berkeley Holiday
Inn Express
Flooring Center
Runner Up: St. Stephen Econo
1st Place: Design Flooring Runner Up: The Carpet Shop
Lodge
Funeral Home 1st Place: Russell Funeral Chapel Runner Up: Dial Murray
Funeral Home
Gas Station 1st Place: Sunoco Runner Up: Hess
Internet Service Provider 1st Place: Home Telephone Runner Up: AT&T
Insurance Agency 1st Place: State Farm Insurance Runner Up: JP Morgan
Nail Salon Hair Salon
1st Place: Tie: Diamond Nail and Spa
1st Place: DV8 Salon & Spa Runner Up: Salon 201
& Star Nails
Heating & Cooling 1st Place: Goose Creek Heating
and Air Runner Up: Tie: Berkeley Heating
and Air & Coastal Air Solutions
Home Healthcare 1st Place: AllCare Living Services
Non Profit Agency 1st Place: Helping Hands Runner Up: The Red Cross
Oil Change 1st Place: Performance Fast Lube Runner Up: Walmart See GOODS 2 Page 8
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Private School 1st Place: St. John's Christian
Academy
Optical Store
Runner Up:
1st Place: Hodges Optical Runner Up: Appel Vision
Faith Christian School
Real Estate Packaging & Shipping
1st Place: Carolina One
1st Place: Postal Pal
Towing Service
Wi-Fi Hot Spot
1st Place: Hill's Wrecker Service Runner Up: AAA Carolinas
1st Place: Tie: Moncks Corner Library
Weight Loss Center
Workout/Exercise Facility
1st Place: Weight Watchers Runner Up: East Shore Athletic Center
1st Place: Goose Creek Community Center Runner Up: Planet Fitness
& McDonald's
CONGRATULATIONS!
Retirement Community Pest Control
1st Place: Del Webb
1st Place: Terminix
Tanning Salon Pharmacy 1st Place: Delta Pharmacy
1st Place: Ultra Tan Runner Up: Planet Tan
& Medical Supply Runner Up: Walgreens
Taxidermy 1st Place: Pernell'sTaxidermy
Pool/Spa Maintenance 1st Place: Paradise Pools & Spas Runner Up: Blue Haven Pools
Telephone Service Provider
& Spas
1st Place: Home Telephone Runner Up: AT&T
Printing Service
Tire Store
1st Place: Minuteman Press Runner Up: The Print Shop
1st Place: Hill Tire Center Runner Up: Gerald's Tire & Brakes
Congratulations to Alexi Valencia of Goose Creek who won $100 by voting for their favorites in Dining, Goods & Serivces, Medical, Pets, Professional, Recreation, Shopping & Other Favorites!
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Chiropractor 1st Place: Kirar Chiropractic Runner Up: Adam Foster
- HealthSource
Dentist 1st Place: Dr. Julie S. Horton, DMD Runner Up: Kunkle & Kunkle
Dermatologist 1st Place: Hudson C. Rogers, MD - Trident Dermatology Runner Up: Dr. John Freedy
MEDICAL Hospital
Family Physician
Healthcare
1st Place: David Rodgers, MD - Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Runner Up: Meredith Floyd, MD - Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
Allergist
Hearing Aid Center
1st Place: Brian S. Dantzler, MD -
1st Place: Charleston Ear, Nose & Throat Associates
1st Place: Trident Medical Center Runner Up: Roper St. Francis
Allergy Partners of Charleston
Audiologist 1st Place: Megan Cates, AuD, CCC-A
- Charleston Ear, Nose & Throat Associates
Obstetrician/Gynecologist 1st Place: Christopher R. Accetta,
MD Runner Up: James T. Martin, Jr., MD See MEDICAL 1 Page 10
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Controversy swirled around Goose Creek High School during the 2012 football season. Undefeated Gators were barred from state playoffs after a special needs student was named ineligible. Berkeley Independent and The Gazette readers named this story as their most memorable Local Story of 2012.
MEDICAL 1 from page 9
Pediatrician 1st Place: Joseph R. West, Jr. MD
Physical Therapist Ophthalmologist/Optometrist
1st Place: Moncks Corner Physical
1st Place: Karen King, O.D.
Therapy
Oral Surgeon
Plastic Surgeon
1st Place: Jeffrey S. Hall, MD
- Coastal Oral & Maxillofacial
Orthodontist 1st Place: Cane Bay Orthodontics Runner Up: Dr. Michael W. Cox,
DDS, MSO
Pain Management Physician 1st Place: Joseph E.Nolan, MD - Trident Pain Center Runner Up: Todd P. Joye, MD - Intervene MD
1st Place: Brian G. Widenhouse, MD
- Port City Plastic Surgery
Podiatrist 1st Place: David Scibek, DPM - Crowfield Family Footcare
Rehabilitation Facility 1st Place: HealthSouth
Urgent Care/Emergency Facility 1st Place: Nason Medical Center Runner Up: Moncks Corner
Medical Center
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Berkeley County Berkeley County is Beautiful
PETS
1st Place: Williams Farm Supply Runner Up: Tractor Supply Company
Pet Care 1st Place: Lakeside Animal Hospital Runner Up: Animal Medical Clinic
of Goose Creek
Pet Supplies
Cypresss Gardens
1st Place: PetSmart Nobody follows the
Pet Grooming
Veterinarian
1st Place: Special Pets Runner Up: Grooming Room
1st Place: Lakeside Animal Hospital Runner Up: College Park Road
Feed Store
Veterinary Clinic
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Clergy 1st Place: David Coleman Runner Up: Allen Byers
- New Beginnings
Electrician 1st Place: Chubb Electric Services Runner Up: Mister Sparky
Financial Planner 1st Place: Tie: Jim List - Edward Jones & Chrys Rogge - Cornerstone Runner Up: Jerry Moneer - Edward Jones
PROFESSIONAL Accountant 1st Place: Biddlecomb Game & Wise
Hair Stylist 1st Place: Sandra Zurdner Runner Up: Sarah Hoxworth
- Salon DV8 & Spa
Attorney
Insurance Agent
1st Place: Peter DeLuca
1st Place: Peggy Pinnell - State Farm Insurance Runner Up: Harold Campbell - State Farm Insurance
- DeLuca & Maucher Runner Up: John B. (Jack) Williams - Williams & Hulst LLC, MC
Landscaper Bail Bondsman
1st Place: Wayne Shuler
1st Place: Sydney Wren
Locksmith
Runner Up: Bennett Bail Bonds
1st Place: Berkeley Locksmith
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Berkeley Independent & The Gazette Runner Up: Planet Dance Center
Park
Bowling Center
For the Arts
1st Place: Swamp Fox Lanes Runner Up: Royal Lanes
1st Place: Old Santee Canal Park Runner Up: Wannamaker
Golf Course
RECREATION
1st Place: Crowfield Golf & Country
Skating Park
Camping Resort
Club
1st Place: Tie: Short Stay & Somerset Campground Runner Up: Cross/Santee Cooper Lakes KOA
Runner Up: Yeamans Hall Country Club
1st Place: Carolina Ice Palace Runner Up: Music in Motion Family
Dance Center 1st Place: Happy Feet Dance Studio
Fun Center
Lowcountry Beach 1st Place: Isle of Palms Runner Up: Folly
Sports Team 1st Place: Berkeley Stags
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SHOPPING Accessories Store 1st Place: Town & Country Golf
Carts Runner Up: Po Girlz
Agriculture Store 1st Place: Williams Farm Supply
Antique Store 1st Place: Collector's Corner Runner Up: Royal Crown
Antiques See SHOPPING 1 Page 15
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Trident Medical Center (Trident Medical Center was chosen by Best Hospital in the Berkeley Independent & The Gazette's Best of Berkeley County Awards. This is the fourth year the hospital has been chosen by the readers since the beginning of the awards.
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SHOPPING 1 from page 14
Appliance Store
Runner Up: Belk
Discount Store 1st Place: Goodwill Runner Up: Dollar General
1st Place: Sears (Hometown)
Bait & Tackle Shop 1st Place: The Charleston Angler
Book Store 1st Place: Barnes & Noble Runner Up: Books-A-Million
Boutique 1st Place: Dancewear Closet Runner Up: Po Girlz
Computer/Electronic Store 1st Place: Best Buy
Florist 1st Place: Berkeley Florist Runner Up: The Bird's Nest Floral
& Gifts
Furniture Store 1st Place: Orvin's Furniture & Bedding Runner Up: Infinger Furniture
Garden/Nursery Store 1st Place: Central True Value
Home Center Runner Up: Middle Earth Nursery
Consignment Shop 1st Place: Twice is Nice
Gift Shop
Department Store
1st Place: Hometown Bath & Body Runner Up: Crafts Plus Unique
1st Place: Barron's Department
Gifts
Store
See SHOPPING 2 Page 16
Bruce Ellington was named Favorite Local Celebrity in the Berkeley Independent & The Gazette’s 2012 Best of Berkeley County Awards. Ellington is a South Carolina Gamecock athlete and alumni of Berkeley High School. Ellington served as co-Grand Marshall at the 2012 Fourth of July parade in Downtown Moncks Corner. Dan Brown/Independent
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Hunting/Fishing Store 1st Place: East Coast Guns Runner Up: The Charleston Angler
Jewelry Store Grocery Store 1st Place: Bi-Lo Runner Up: Publix
Hardware Store 1st Place: Central True Value Runner Up: Ace Hardware
Doug Rogers/Special to The Independent
Berkeley High School Stags was chosen Favorite Sports Team in the Berkeley Independent & The Gazette's 2012 Best of Berkeley County Awards. The Stags’ Josh Simmons picks off a pass from Stratford’s Jordon Johnson during the 2012 season opener at Berkeley High School.
1st Place: D's Jewelers Runner Up: Colucci Jewelery
Factory of N. Charleston
Meat Market 1st Place: D.C. Burbage Retail Meats See SHOPPING 3 Page 18
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SHOPPING 3 from page 16
Men's Clothing Store 1st Place: Barron's Department Store
Pawn Shop 1st Place: Money Man Pawn
Pre-Owned Car Dealer 1st Place: Coach's Best Buy Motors
Seafood Market Office Supply Store
GOOSE CREEK GATOR Goose Creek Gators take 1st Place for Favorite Local Mascot in the Berkeley Independent & The Gazette's 2012 Best of Berkeley County Awards.
1st Place: Staples
1st Place: H&J Seafood See SHOPPING 4 Page 19
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SHOPPING 4
Runner Up: Tanger Outlet
from page 19
Shoe Store 1st Place: Shoe Dept
Sporting Goods Store 1st Place: Dick's Sporting Goods
Thrift Store
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Shopping Center/Mall
1st Place: Goodwill
1st Place: Northwoods Mall
Runner Up: Salvation Army
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Custom 4+2 was named Best Local Band by the readers of the Berkeley Independent & The Gazette. The band performs at many local events including the 2012 July 4th Street Dance in Moncks Corner. Photo By Ann Mack
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Local Band 1st Place: Custom 4+2
Local Celebrity 1st Place: Bruce Ellington
Local Mascot 1st Place: Goose Creek Gators Runner Up: Tie: Berkeley Stags
& Stratford Knights
OTHER FAVORITES Best Place to Take Visitors in Berkeley County
Local News Story 1st Place: Goose Creek Gators
in Playoffs
1st Place: Cypress Gardens
National News Story
Runner Up: Old Santee State Park
1st Place: 2012 Elections
Local Annual Event
Berkeley County Politician 1st Place: Eddy Southard
1st Place: Bluegrass in the Park Runner Up: Santee Cooper's
2012 Movie
Celebrate the Season
1st Place: Skyfall See FAVORITES Page 22
Representative Eddy Southard wins Favorite Local Politician in the Berkeley Independent & The Gazette's Best of Berkeley County Awards. Southard has served as a House of Representive for District 100 in Berkeley County since September 2011.
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FAVORITES from page 21
2012 Song 1st Place: Call Me Maybe
Band 1st Place: The Citadel
Musician 1st Place: Noah Carter
TV Show 1st Place: Walking Dead
Reality Show 1st Place: The Voice Santee Cooper hosts Celebrate the Season. The popular lights festival is among one of the favorites with the Berkeley Independent and The Gazette's readers in Local Annual Events. Provided
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