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VOTED BEST BREAKFAST Thank you for voting us “Best of the Best”!

515 By Pass 123, Seneca, SC (864) 886-9599

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VOTED BEST DELI & CATERING

Thank you to all our devoted customers for voting us #1!

“The Hospitality Suite”

Banquet Space Available Keep us in mind for all your Special Occasions & Catering Needs

Proudly Serving Boar’s Head Meat And Cheeses On All Your Favorite Sandwiches!

882-3450 • 286 Market St. Seneca

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• Fresh Flowers • Crabtree & Evelyn and Thymes • Vera Bradley & Spartina 449 Handbags • Fashion Jewelry & Scarves • Home Accessories, Tabletop, Linens, Candles, Silk Flowers, Artwork, Furniture, & More!

• Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets Professional Interior Design Services Custom Window Treatments & Blinds Upholstered Furniture Accent Tables, Lamps, Artwork FULL SERVIC Accessories & Florals E Area Rugs & Space Planning

Flowers • Fine Gifts • Gourmet • Home Interiors Located in Dogwood Plaza at Hwy.123 & Wells Hwy.

864.882.9481

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VOTED BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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An American Senior Living Community

Thank you for voting us Best Retirement Community 2 years in a row!

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY WITH SPECIALIZED MEMORY CARE 115 Gillespie Road in Seneca • (864) 882-0783 • theresidencesofsc.com

Live. Thrive. Feel the Comforts of Home.

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2014 BEST OF THE BEST Reader’s Choice Award Winners

Best Frozen Treat.................................Yogo Express Best All-Around Restaurant...................J. Peters Best Barbecue Restaurant....................Smokin Pig Best Asian Restaurant..........................Chin Chin Best Steak................................................... Blue Heron Restaurant

& Sushi Bar Best Steak...........................................J. Peters Best Diner............................................Time Drive-In Best Mexican Restaurant......................Puerto Nuevo Mexican

& Seafood Best Buffet...........................................Olde Towne Pizza Buffet Best Pizza............................................Joe’s New York Pizza Best Breakfast.....................................Seneca Family Restaurant Best Salad Bar.....................................Ruby Tuesday Best Deli..............................................International Deli Best Restaurant Atmosphere.................Sole Grill & Sushi Bar Best Bar ..............................................The Spot On The Alley Best Dinner Under $10.........................Ye Olde Sandwich Shoppe Best Sub Sandwich..............................Subway Best Burger..........................................The Spot On The Alley Best Hot Wings.....................................The Spot On The Alley Best Fried Chicken...............................Steak House Cafeteria Best Hot Dog........................................Skin’s Best Catering.......................................International Deli

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VOTED BEST DINNER UNDER $10

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Thank you very much for voting us Best Diner Under $10 again!

The only restaurant in Oconee County with Solar Panels!

124 N. Townville Street • Downtown Seneca • 882-3006

Best Bakery.........................................Cakes By Shirley Best Pediatric Dentist...........................Issaqueena

Pediatric Dentistry Best Golf Course..................................Oconee Country Club Best Day Care Center...........................Seneca Baptist Best Day Care Center...........................Upstate Children’s Center of Walhalla Best Hotel/Motel...................................Hampton Inn Best Chiropractor.................................P. R. Johnson Best Tanning Salon...............................Talk & Tan Best Insurance Agent ..........................Julian Davis Best Insurance Agency.........................Allstate Best Dentist.........................................Dr Dobson at Keowee Smiles Best Real Estate Agency.......................Bob Hill Real Estate Best Real Estate Agency.......................Clardy Real Estate Best Real Estate Agency.......................Powell Real Estate Best Real Estate Agent.........................Greg Coutu Best Real Estate Agent.........................Melanie Fink Best Doctor..........................................Billy Campbell Best Mechanic.....................................Mike’s Auto Repair Best Mechanic.....................................Super Service Tire & Alignment Best Remodeling..................................S-Tek Building Solutions Best Car Wash........................................ Snappy Premium Express Wash Best Retirement Community.................Residences at Park Place

VOTED BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE Thank You For Voting Us #1!

It’s our pleasure to serve the citizens of our area.

Come By And See Our Great Selection Of Sports Equipment And Sportswear For Men And Women.

Harris

sporting goods

991 Bypass 123 • Seneca, SC | 864-882-3391

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Best Consignment Store.......................Consign It Best Consignment Store.......................Consignments By The Lake Best Office Supply................................Alexanders Office Supply Best Paint Store...................................The Paint Place Best Thrift Shop...................................Goodwill Best Cellular Store...............................Verizon Best Motorcycle/ATV Dealer..................Suzuki of Seneca Best Boat Dealer..................................JC Sports Best Boat Dealer..................................Strickland Best Homebuilder.................................Integrity Home Builder Best Supermarket................................Ingles Best Liquor Store.................................Palmetto Spirits Best Women’s Clothing Store................Belks Best Shoe Store...................................Belks Best Boutique.......................................Emily’s Best Gift Store......................................Heartwarmers Best Hardware Store............................Tr-County Ace Hardware Best Sporting Goods Store....................Harris Sporting Goods Best Furniture Store.............................Kimbrell’s Best Antique Store................................Warther’s Originals Best Florist...........................................Glinda’s Florist Best Garden/Nursery............................Head-Lee Nursery Best Garden/Nursery............................Zone 7 Nursery & Garden Center Best Auto Body.....................................Auto Body Express Best Oil Change...................................Checker Lube Best Place to Buy Tires.........................Super Service Tire & Alignment Best Place for a Makeover....................Merle Norman Best Hair Salon....................................Soluna Best Nail Salon.....................................Salon Diva Hair Salon & Spa Best Weight Loss Center.......................Healthy Weigh Best Jewelry Store...............................Turner’s Jewelers Best Swimming Pool Service................Oasis Pools Inc. Best Appliance Dealer..........................Sears Hometown Store

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Best Lawn Care....................................Foothills Best Auto Service.................................Super Service Tire & Alignment Best Auto Dealer..................................Edwards Auto Sales Best Truck Dealer.................................Edwards Auto Sales Best Used Auto Dealer..........................Edwards Auto Sales Best Dry Cleaner..................................Kings Cleaners Best Dry Cleaner.......................................Quality VIP

Dry Cleaners & Laundry Best Pest Control..................................Terminix Best Bank............................................Community First Bank Best Bank............................................Blue Ridge Bank Best Pharmacy.....................................Ken’s Thriftee Best Pharmacy.....................................Moon’s Best Place to Buy Music.......................Walmart Best Place to Buy Video Games............Walmart Best Optical Store................................Walmart Best Funeral Home...............................Davenport Best Funeral Home...............................Sandifer Funeral Home Best Pet Grooming...............................Four Paws Only Pet Salon Best Spa/Hot Tub Dealer.......................DJ’s Pools Best Spa/Hot Tub Dealer.......................Oasis Pools Inc. Best Convenience Store........................Bountyland Quick Stops Best Carpet Cleaner.............................Upstate Carpet Cleaning Best Mattress Store..............................The Better Furniture Outlet Best Car Detailing.....................................Garcia’s Auto Detail Specialist Best Home Electronics Store.................Walmart Best Plumber.......................................Crooks Best Plumber.......................................White Harbour Best Tractor & Supply Co......................Powell General Equipment Best Lawn Mower Dealer.....................Vickery Outdoor

Power Equipment Best Fitness Center..............................Carolina Family Fitness Best Storage Facility.............................Bountyland Storage

VOTED BEST PET GROOMER

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Reader’s Choice Awards

Thank you for your vote and support throughout the years!

611 E. North 1st Street •Seneca, SC 29678 • (864) 882-3827

Thanks for voting us #1 for the 6th year in a row. We couldn’t have done it without our wonderful clients (both 2-legged and 4)!!

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BEST

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CARPET CLEANER

BEST LIQUOR STORE

VOTED BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT for 3rd year in a row!

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NO MSG

Upstate Carpet Cleaning

Chinese • Japanese • Thai Restaurant

• DINE IN • TAKE OUT • CATERING • DELIVERY

EXPERIENCE OUR NEW SUSHI BAR

Commercial & Residential Cleaning

Bus: 638-9777 • Cell: 324-6106 541 Wolf Stake Ch. Rd. Seneca, SC 29672

10% OFF

UNTIL END OF NOVEMBER

WE SERVE BEER & WINE

Palmetto Spirits 10239 Clemson Blvd Ste 200, Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 886-9350

WINE . WHISKEY & MORE

466A Bypass 123 Seneca, SC 29678 Across from Spinx (864) 873-9386

864.886.9350 • Mon-Sat 9am-7pm

864.886.1228 864.886.1242 Fax: 864.886.7100

1026 ByPass 123, Ste F • Seneca, SC 29678

DELIVERY

to a 10 mile radius minimum $20 with $2 Delivery Charge

Business Hours:

Sun-Thurs: 11:00am-9:30pm Fri & Sat: 11:00am-10:00pm Major Credit Cards Accepted No Checks

VOTED

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BEST MATTRESS STORE

FUNERAL HOME

For over half a century, friends caring for friends “Thanks to the Community for your Support” 647-5446

Cecil T. and Frances B. Sandifer

512 East Main Street Westminster, SC www.sandiferfuneralhome.com

Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM

www.thebetterfurnitureoutlet.com 1801 Sandifer Blvd. (Hwy. 123) • Seneca, SC • 882-3777

Limited Stock

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VOTED BEST BOUTIQUE

VOTED BEST CLEANERS! Find that special accessory or peice of clothing that you have been looking for at Emily’s!

Thanks to our loyal customers for your ongoing business and support.

We look forward to serving you!

Ladies Apparel “Especially for you”

“For Your Convenience”

Quality VIP

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2 locations:

SENECA 265 Market Street Seneca, SC 29678 Tel: 864-882-0100

WEST UNION

128 Scenic Plaza Dr. West Union, SC Tel: 864-638-2334

Accessories Handbags, Jewelry, Wallets, Sunglasses & Watches

Hours: Monday thru Friday 10-6; Saturday 9-5 263 Market Street • Dogwood Plaza • Seneca, SC

(864) 882-0500

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BEST AUTO SERVICE, MECHANIC & PLACE TO BUY TIRES

Thank you for your votes!

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BEST MECHANIC

MIKE’S AUTO REPAIR SPECIALIZING IN TUNE-UPS • Computer Engine Analysis • Fuel Injection Cleaning • Air Conditioning

“We are here for you now and in the future.”

3695 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Walhalla

DOMESTIC & IMPORT Steering & Suspension Repair • Brakes • Engine Repair

864-638-2414

BEST BOAT DEALER

MANY THANKS TO THE PEOPLE OF OCONEE COUNTY FOR VOTING US THE BEST OF THE BEST. It’s been a pleasure serving you since 1997.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

BEST APPLIANCE DEALER

HOMETOWN STORE Locally owned and operated, we carry all of the top 10 major home appliance brands, as well as tools, lawn and garden equipment, mattresses and more! Come visit us to meet all of your home improvement store needs today.

Providing the Ultimate Ride Since 1997

Dogwood Plaza 366 Market Street | Seneca , SC 29678

10475 Clemson Blvd Ste A | Seneca, SC 29678 | 864.882.4212

Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Sun:11:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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HOMETOWN STORE

Locally owned operated, we carry29678 all of the Dogwood Plaza | 366 Market Streetand | Seneca , SC

888-4449

top 10 major home appliance brands, as well as tools, lawn and garden equipment, mattresses and more! Come visit us to meet all of your home improvement store needs today.

888-4449

BEST BUFFET

Thanks for voting for us for the last two years, we hope to make it three!

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882-5339 | 813 S. Oak Street • Seneca

Reader’s Choice Awards

Dogwood Plaza 366 Market Street | Seneca , SC 29678 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Sun:11:00 pm - 4:00 pm

888-4449

THANK YOU SPECIALS Enhanced Learning Programs for All Age Groups Infants, Preschool, and Afterschool Programs Serving Walhalla Elementary, JMB Elementary, Keowee Elementary & Walhalla Middle School

905 East Main Street • Walhalla, SC

864-638-6800

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM / License #23392

TWO TWO ONE 2 Buffets, 2 Drinks 1 Price

QUICK PICK-UP One Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza One Great Price!

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273 Market Street, Seneca, Dogwood Plaza

864-882-4111

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BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST 2014

Thanks for voting for Issaqueena Pediatric Dentistry as Best Pediatric Dentist!

Dr. Camille Horton 314 Union Station Drive • Seneca, SC 29678

864-482-7900

pediatrics@issaqueenadental.com | www.issaqueenadental.com

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Congratulations To Our Best of the Best Ballot Prize Winners!

Cash Winners $250 Melissa Lee, Westminster $100 Wendy Westbrook, West Union $100 Janie Fraiser, Walhalla $100 Theresa Clement, West Union $50 Thomas Brune, Seneca $50 Adelaide Carpenter, Seneca $50 Ann Cochell, Westminster Sandy Peirce, advertising director, presents a check for $250 to prize winner Melissa Lee.

$50 Kathy Amsden, Seneca

Sandy Peirce, advertising director, presents a check for $100 to prize winner Wendy Westbrook.

Thank You

to everyone who sent us their votes!

Subscription Winners

Rachel Hill, Westminster Pam Roberts, West Union Ernest Swaney, Pendleton Rusty Echols, Seneca Jim & Debbie Epps, Seneca

Sandy Peirce, advertising director, presents a check for $100 to prize winner Janie Frasier.

Be sure to congratulate all our winners!

Sandy Peirce, advertising director, presents a check for $100 to prize winner Theresa Clement.

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VOTED BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

S MELANIE FINK BEST

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2014

Reader’s Choice Awards

Consulting Buyers & Sellers since 2003 My business has been built amidst one of the most pristine lakes in the Southeastern United States, Lake Keowee. I’m a dedicated and knowledgeable full time Broker with proven results. Closing 2013 with over $14,000,000 in sales, I ranked Top 10 in agent volume within the Western Upstate Realtor Association and have consecutively ranked as one of the top producers with 1st Choice Realty, the #1 volume real estate company in our market.

With over a decade of experience in the local market, I attribute success to my extensive knowledge of product, community and lake management guidelines. This, along with negotiating experience, enables me to help buyers and sellers reach their optimal price and maximum result.

Consulting buyers and sellers since 2003, I look forward to the opportunity to assist you.

Thank you for voting me Best of the Best 2014! I appreciate your support! melaniefink.com • 864-940-5766

Look for me on upstatetodayHOMES.com

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BEST INSURANCE COMPANY

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST AUTO DETAILING Shop Location: 902-B Hwy 123, Seneca Service by Appointment

864.247.6343

Auto & Watercraft Detailing

“ THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PAINT STORE! WE VALUE YOU!” Come see us for the best service in the upstate!

10239 Clemson Blvd Seneca, SC, 29678

864-882-4440

www.senecapaintstore.com Joel Rice Agency

Shane Smith Agency

882-1236

654-1047

Julian Davis Agency

882-0730

Hours: Monday-Friday: 7am - 6pm Saturday: 8am - 3pm • Sunday: CLOSED

VOTED BEST OIL CHANGE

Thank you for your vote!

Checker Lube "Serving the Upstate since 1997"

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451 By Pass 123 • Seneca, SC • (864) 985-1824

Checker Lube Car Care Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Checker Lube Oil Change Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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THANKS FOR THE VOTES!

BEST

VOTED BEST AUTO BODY A Closer Look At

Auto Body Express

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3 Category Winner!

Reader’s Choice Awards

BEST BAR • BEST BURGER • BEST HOT WINGS

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uto Body Express offers top quality collision repair and restoration.

Owner, Morris Frisby, Jr. combines his 40+ years of experience with a state of the art shop and highly trained technicians to provide the highest quality and service. At Auto Body Express, they

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don’t take short cuts; assuring your vehicle is repaired to manufacturer factory specs. In Oconee County for 3 years, Morris started Auto Body Express to satisfy his own personal drive for perfection by controlling the quality of every customer’s repair, promptly.

Morris, why Collision Repair?

A: Q: A:

My dad was a mechanic and owned a service station.

Cars…it’s a passion you grow up with.

Where are you from?

The Asheville area, I owned a collision shop there for 31 years, but for the past 21 years my heart and now my home is here!

Bet You Didn’t Know 122 Ram Cat Alley Seneca www.thespot.us

Smoke Free & Open on Sunday’s

We also work on motorcycles.

2066 Sandifer Blvd • Seneca (864) 888-3494 Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am to 5:30pm

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BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE

Consign It!

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Upscale Consignment ~ Furniture ~ Decor Living room • Bedroom • Dining, etc.

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BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT PUERTO NUEVO MEXICAN & SEAFOOD

Reader’s Choice Awards

Thank you for your support in voting for us for Best Consignment Store. ~Amanda & Vickie (864) 888-2588 Pick Up/Delivery Available 1526 Blue Ridge Blvd. Seneca, SC 29672

VOTED BEST GARDEN/NURSERY We are happy to be voted Best of the Best.

Thanks for your support!

Azaleas Shrubs Ceramic Pots Fertilizer Grass Seed

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Small Trees Hanging Baskets Tropical Plants Bird Supplies Fruit Trees

MON - SAT 8:30AM-5PM 2365 Blue Ridge Blvd. Seneca, Sc • 864.882.3663

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(864) 638-0096

102 East Main Street ~ Westminster, SC

(864) 647-2147

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST BANK.

Now with 7 hometown branches to serve you: Walhalla Main Office • Seneca North • Seneca • Westminster • Williamston • Anderson • Anderson Hwy 81

3685 Blue Ridge Boulevard

Walhalla, SC 29691

864.638.2105

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BEST INSURANCE AGENT

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We are so honored to have customers like you! We appreciate your business.

Specializing In All Occasions, Wedding, and Unique Design Cakes

112 N Walnut St • Seneca 882-5364 • www.cakesbyshirley.com

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Thank you for voting me Best Insurance Agent!

BEST BAKERY Cakes by Shirley

VOTED BEST STEAK

Blue Heron

Restaurant and Sushi Bar Clemson, SC

Thanks for voting us Best Steak. We appreciate all of your support!

Serving the finest steaks and fresh seafood since 2002 205 College Ave, Suite 130 Clemson, SC 29631

(864) 653-3354 blueheronfood.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST FITNESS CENTER

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VOTED BEST DENTIST Keowee Smiles would like to thank our loyal patients for their continued support in making us the “Best of the Best” for the 4rd year in a row!!!!

As a way to say “Thank You”, we will send $20 to any patient who refers a new patient to us.

NEW HOURS:

Brigette N. Zebro, DDS

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kenneth C. Dobson, DMD

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VOTED BEST FLORIST

Glinda’s F lorist

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Serving Oconee County For Over 30 Years!!

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