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FAVORITE BRAGS CLEANEST FACILITY

FAVORITE CHURCH CHOIR

FAVORITE GOLF COURSE

FAVORITE PLACE TO WORK

Winner

XX Rachel K’s Bakery

XX First United Methodist Church

XX Cypress Landing Golf Club

XX Vidant Women’s Care

Runners-up

XX Marabella Pizza & Grill XX Vidant Beaufort Hospital

XX First Church of Christ XX Old Ford Church of Christ

XX Washington Yacht & Country Club XX Bayview Golf Club

XX Marabella Pizza & Grill XX O’Neal’s Drug Store

CLEANEST RESTROOM Winner

FAVORITE COMMUNITY EVENT

FAVORITE KIDS ACTIVITY

FAVORITE PLACE TO WORSHIP

Winner

XX Vidant Beaufort Hospital

XX Summer Festival

XX Havens Gardens

XX First Church of Christ

Runners-up

XX Sheetz XX Marabella Pizza & Grill

XX 4th of July — Belhaven XX Smoke on the Water

XX North Carolina Estuarium XX Aurora Fossil Museum

XX First United Methodist Church XX Old Ford Church of Christ

FAVORITE BOSS

FAVORITE CUSTOMER SERVICE

FAVORITE NIGHT SPOT

FAVORITE WATERFRONT

Winner

XX Tiffany LaBarge — Marabella Pizza & Grill

XX Rachel K’s Bakery

XX Backwater Jack’s Tiki Bar & Grill

XX Washington

Runners-up

XX Justin Pate — Ribeyes Steakhouse of Washington XX O’Neal’s Drug Store XX Carla Jeanette — Southern Grace Boutique XX Marabella Pizza & Grill

XX Down On Mainstreet XX Marabella Pizza & Grill

XX Bath XX Blount’s Creek

FAVORITE CHURCH

FAVORITE EVENTS VENUE

FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE A VISITOR

Winner

XX First Church of Christ

XX Washington Waterfront

Runners-up

XX First United Methodist Church XX Old Ford Church of Christ XX Bath Christian Church

XX The Turnage Theatre — Arts of the Pamlico XX River Forest Manor and Marina

XX Bill’s Hot Dogs XX Backwater Jack’s Tiki Bar & Grill

Capelli Salon is represented by Amanda Burton, Kim Bragg, Erin Cagle, Katlyn Caton, Lisa Gargaro, Sarah Watson, Savannah Connell, Melissa Gamber, Chastity Kinney and Katie Rasberry for winning Favorite Beauty Salon.

Blush Hair and Beauty Lounge is represented by Michelle Garrish, Andrea Elks, Kevin Mizelle Carla Mitchell supports Keith Mitchell in his win for Readers’ Choice Principal. Mitchell is the and Dayna Matkins. The business a Readers’ Choice Favorite Beauty Salon. Principal at John Cotten Tayloe Elementary School.

Dr. Elizabeth Brown, Alexander Livingston and Dr. John Livingston represent Washington Chiropractic Center for winning Meg Howdy represents Washington Harbor District Alliance. Favorite Chiropractor. WHDA won a Readers’ Choice Favorite Local Produce.

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Carryout by Chrislyn (Sponsors) is represented by Abigail ingram, Faith McKeever, Stacy Peaden, Julie Ingram, Nancy O’Neill, Marie Peedin, Amie Fulcher and Tim Fulcher. The business was a Readers’ Choice Favorite Caterer and Favorite Sandwhich.

Chuck Williams who works for Southern Bank won Favortie Loan Officer and Favorite Mortgage Banker.

FAVORITE EDUCATION FAVORITE CHILD CARE PROVIDER Winner XX First United Methodist Church Childcare

Runners-up XX St. Peter’s Dayschool XX Care-O-World Early Learning Center

FAVORITE COACH Winner XX Scott Pake — East Carolina Aquatics

Runners-up XX Melanie Sawyer — Pungo Christian Academy XX Sean White — Southside High School

FAVORITE COLLEGE ATHLETIC PROGRAM Winner XX East Carolina University Pirates

Runners-up XX North Carolina State University Wolfpack XX University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill Tar Heels

FAVORITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Winner XX Bath Elementary School

Runners-up XX Eastern Elementary School XX Northeast Elementary School

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL Winner XX Washington High School

Runners-up XX Northside High School XX Southside High School

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM Winner XX Washington High School Pam Pack

Runners-up XX Northside High School Panthers XX Southside High School Seahawks

FAVORITE MIDDLE SCHOOL Winner XX P.S. Jones Middle School

Runners-up XX Terra Ceia Christian School XX Chocowinity Middle School

FAVORITE PRINCIPAL Winner XX Spencer Pake — Bath Elementary School

Runners-up XX Rick Anderson — Southside High School XX Keith Mitchell — John Cotten Tayloe Elementary School

FAVORITE PRIVATE EDUCATION Winner XX Terra Ceia Christian School

Runners-up XX Pungo Christian Academy XX Unity Christian Academy

FAVORITE SCHOOL COUNSELOR WInner XX Amber Hubers Searcy — Northside High School

Runners-up XX Jennifer Beach — Washington High School XX Sara Ross — Bath Elementary School

FAVORITE TEACHER Winner XX Deb Van Staalduinen — Terra Ceia Christian School

Runners-up XX Brittany Lane — Southside High School XX Jennifer Walker — Eastern Elementary School

FAVORITE TEACHERS ASSISTANT Winner XX Tina Ward — John Cotton Tayloe Elementary School

Runners-up XX Leslie Speros — Eastern Elementary School XX Michelle Dixon — Chocowinity Primary School

The Jefferson Family thanks Beaufort County for naming them as

2018 TOP PICK FAVORITE FURNITURE STORE... 3RD YEAR IN ROW!

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FAVORITE FOOD & BEVERAGE FAVORITE BAKERY

FAVORITE HUSH PUPPIES

Winner

Winners

XX Rachel K’s Bakery

XX Hog Heaven

Runners-up

XX Micki’s Munchies & Perfect

XX Boss Hog’s Backyard Barbeque XX Washington Crab & Seafood

Perks Coffee Hut XX Brownie Bakery

FAVORITE BARBECUE

FAVORITE ICED TEA

Winner

XX Boss Hog’s Backyard Barbeque

XX Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n

Runners-up

Biscuits

XX Hog Heaven XX B’s BBQ

Runners-up

FAVORITE BREAKFAST

XX King Chicken XX Cook Out

Winner

FAVORITE ITALIAN CUISINE

XX King Chicken

Winner

Runners-up

XX Marabella Pizza & Grill

XX Rachel K’s Bakery XX Mom’s Grill

Runners-up

FAVORITE BUFFET Winner

Randy Walker and Carolyn Walker represent G.W. Walker and Sons for as a Readers’ Choice Favorite Carpeting and Flooring.

Shack

XX Frank’s Pizza and Italian

Restaurant XX La Bella Pizza & Pasta

XX Pizza Inn

FAVORITE MENU

Runners-up

Winner

XX Fish Hooks Cafe XX Hitch’n Post Restaurant

XX Down On Mainstreet

FAVORITE CATERER Winner XX Meeting Place Cafe

Runners-up XX Carryout By Chrislyn XX Keyzer Catering

FAVORITE CHEESE BISCUIT Winner XX King Chicken

Runners-up

Runners-up XX Spoon River Artworks & Market XX Marabella Pizza & Grill

FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT Winner XX El Charrito Mexican Restaurant

Runners-up XX La Ribera XX Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant

FAVORITE MILKSHAKE

XX Mom’s Grill Winner XX Slatestone Grocery N Grill XX Cook Out

FAVORITE CHINESE FOOD Winner XX Speedy Wok 2

Runners-up XX No. 1 Chinese Restaurant XX China Bay Buffet

FAVORITE COLESLAW Winner XX Hog Heaven

Runners-up XX Boss Hog’s Backyard Barbeque XX Down on Mainstreet

FAVORITE CUP OF COFFEE

Runners-up XX Dairy Palace XX Tayloe’s Hospital Pharmacy

FAVORITE OVERALL RESTAURANT Winner XX Down On Mainstreet

Runners-up XX Spoon River Artworks & Market XX Backwater Jack’s Tiki Bar & Grill

FAVORITE PIZZA Winner XX Frank’s Pizza and Italian

Restaurant

Winner

Runners-up

XX Giddy-Up Coffee House

XX Marabella Pizza & Grill XX Pizza Inn

Runners-up XX Micki’s Munchies & Perfect

Perks Coffee Hut XX Rachel K’s Bakery

FAVORITE DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT Winner XX Spoon River Artworks & Market

Runners-up

FAVORITE SALAD BAR Winner XX Ribeyes Steakhouse of Wash-

ington

Runners-up XX Pizza Inn XX Hitch’n Post Restaurant

XX Down On Mainstreet XX R i b e y e s St e a k h o u s e o f

FAVORITE SANDWICH

Washington

XX The Meeting Place

FAVORITE DESSERT Winner XX Spoon River Artworks & Market

Runners-up XX Rachel K’s Bakery XX Dairy Palace

FAVORITE FAST FOOD

Winner Runners-up XX Down On Mainstreet XX Carryout By Chrislyn

FAVORITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Winner XX Washington Crab & Seafood

Shack

Winner

Runners-up

XX Bill’s Hot Dogs

XX Fish Hooks Cafe XX Georgie’s Sport & Oyster Bar

Runners-up XX Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries XX Zaxby’s

FAVORITE FRIED CHICKEN

FAVORITE SOUTHERN STYLE RESTAURANT Winner

Winner

XX Boss Hog’s Backyard Barbeque

XX King Chicken

Runners-up

Runners-up XX Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n

XX Hitch’n Post Restaurant XX Old Town Country Kitchen

Biscuits XX Parker’s BBQ

FAVORITE STEAK

FAVORITE HAMBURGER

Winner XX R i b e y e s St e a k h o u s e o f

Winner

Washington

XX Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries

Runners-up

XX Deadwood XX Spoon River Artworks & Market

XX Cook Out XX Grub Brothers Eatery

FAVORITE HOT DOG

FAVORITE WINGS Winner

Winner

XX East Coast Wings & Grill

XX Bill’s Hot Dogs

Runners-up

XX Down On Mainstreet XX Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries XX Zaxby’s XX Backwater Jack’s Tiki Bar & Grill

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Beaufort County, for naming us a Favorite Bank and Courtney Woolard a Favorite Bank Teller.

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! u o y k n a for naming

DR. TIM KLUGH ‘Favorite Optometrist’ in the

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS and

DR. NICOLE LYNCH ‘Runner Up’ “It is a privilege to provide quality care to our community!” - Dr. Klugh

www.AECPEC.com 252-946-2171

2302 Eds Grocery Rd. Williamston, NC

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WE ARE HONORED TO BE YOUR TOP PICK FOR

FAVORITE HEATING AND AIR.

It’s Hard To Stop A Trane.

We Deliver Smiles!

TIM AND TODD LITTLE: littleshvac@embarqmail.com 5346 US HWY., 264 EAST WASHINGTON, NC 27889

252-946-1474 Residential & Commercial

Thank you to all who voted for us! And, to our customers for doing business with us all these years. 2018 Top Pick Favorite Florist 104 E. 15th Street, Washington, NC 27889

252-946-9661

Thank You

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BEAUFORT COUNTY! FOR CHOOSING ME AS A 2018 FAVORITE REAL ESTATE AGENT!

Clients say, “Lydie is persistent….creative… a great communicator!”

Lydie Jennings, Broker/REALTOR

1468 Carolina Avenue | Washington, NC 252-943-8184 | lydie@therichcompany.com

Thank You

for naming me your #1 Insurance Agent for Auto/Home/ Life/Health. Mauri F Evans Ins Agcy Inc Mauri Evans, Agent 521 W 15th Street Washington, NC 27889 Bus: 252-946-5114

Good day, bad day or any day — I’m here for you in all life’s moments, backed by the #1* insurance company for auto, home and life. CALL ME TODAY.

*Based on written premium as reported by SNL Financial 2014.

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We would like to

Thank

ATHLETIC EDGE SPORTS & FITNESS WOULD LIKE

our customers for making us the Readers' Choice #1 picks for Favorite Breakfast, Favorite Cheese Biscuit & Favorite Fried Chicken! 601 Carolina Avenue Washington, NC

252-946-4594

www.thekingchicken.com

FRANK’S PIZZA After 33 Years, some things never change!

Favorite Pizza

Thank you for making us #1!

TO THANK ALL OUR SUPPORTERS WHO VOTED US FAVORITE FITNESS FACILITY 2018! 1100 WEST 5TH STREET WASHINGTON, NC 27889

252-975-0003

www.athleticedge-nc.com

Thank You FOR NAMING ME

A FAVORITE HEALTH/LIFE INSURANCE AGENT! We look forward to serving you for all your insurance needs, especially during Open Enrollment this year!

Sunday-Thursday 10am-9:30pm Friday 10am-10pm Saturday-Closed READING H. ALLEN III,

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AGENT/OWNER

Auto • Home • Health • Commercial • Farm/Crop • Group • Seniors • Life

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FAVORITE PROFESSIONALS FAVORITE ATTORNEY

FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPIST

Winner

XX Will Mayo — Mayo & Mayo

XX Angie Shifflet — Market Street Massage

Runners-up

XX Keith Mason — Mason & Jones PA XX Amanda McKinney — Mason & Jones PA XX Chip Edwards — Rodman, Holscher, Peck &

XX Susan Cahoon — Renew Massage Therapy &

Edwards, PA

FAVORITE AUTO/HOME INSURANCE AGENT

Wellness XX Nichole Cross

FAVORITE MECHANIC Winner

Winner

XX Joey Rose — R&S 66 Services

XX Mauri Evans Alligood — State Farm Insurance

Runners-up

XX Ed Dixon — Fifth Street Service Center XX Melvin Grant — East End Alignment

XX Steven Wood — Bragaw & Co. Insurance XX Steve Burnette — NC Farm Bureau Insurance

FAVORITE BANK TELLER

FAVORITE MORTGAGE BANKER Winner

Winner

XX Chuck Williams — Southern Bank

XX Crystal Taylor — SECU

Runners-up

XX Vicki Waters — CresCom Bank XX Jonathan Nelson — SECU

XX Crystal Cornelius — CresCom Bank XX Courtney Woolard — Wells Fargo

FAVORITE BARTENDER

FAVORITE NURSE Winner

Winner

XX Lori Blackburn — Vidant Women’s Care

XX Jordan Horne — Grub Brothers Eatery

Runners-up

XX Michelle Linton — Beaufort County Health De-

XX Paige Horne — The Wine Crate XX Mandy Gurkin — Ribeyes Steakhouse of Washington

partment XX Jana Van Essendelft, LPN — Coastal Family Practice

FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR Winner

FAVORITE NURSE PRACTITIONER

XX Dr. Elizabeth Brown & Dr. John Livingston —

Winner

Washington Chiropractic Center

XX Tracey Respess, FNP-BC — Chocowinity Pri-

Runners-up

mary Care

XX Dr. Courtney Whitehurst — Active Health Chiropractic XX Dr. David Dirks — Dirks Chiropractic

Runners-up

FAVORITE DENTIST

Women’s Care

Winner

XX Amy Lupton, NCCPA — Vidant Family Medicine XX Amanda Laughlin, RN-ANP — Washington Vidant

XX Dr. Marcus Jones, DDS — Howdy, Jones &

FAVORITE PASTOR

Cochran

Winner

Runners-up

XX Daniel Haskett — Washington Assembly of God

XX Dr. Angie S. Rhodes, DDS XX Dr. Jeff Rumley, DDS — Rumley Dental

Runners-up

FAVORITE ELECTED OFFICIAL

of Christ

Winner

XX Greg Barmer — First Baptist Church XX Minister Thomas Hamilton — Old Ford Church

XX Ernie Coleman — Beaufort County Sheriff

FAVORITE PHARMACIST

Runners-up

Winner

XX Seth H. Edwards — District Attorney XX Mac Hodges — Washington Mayor

XX Wells Armstrong — Tayloe’s Hospital Pharmacy

FAVORITE EVENTS PLANNER Winner

Runners-up XX Neal O’Neal — O’Neals Drug Store XX Taffy Klaassen — O’Neals Drug Store

XX Linsey Prewitt — Day Dreamer Events

FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER

Runners-up

Winner

XX XX Jennifer Walker Dana Jo Photography XX Wanda Roberson — Special Affairs Catering Runners-up XX Beth Niser — Beth Niser Photography XX FAVORITE EYE CARE SPECIALIST Gregg Ward — Gregg Ward Photography

Winner XX Dr. Timothy Klugh, OD — Precision Eye Care

FAVORITE PHYSICIAN

Runners-up

Winner

XX Dr. Christopher Padgett, OD — MyEyeDr. XX Dr. Nicole Lynch, OD — Precision Eye Care

XX Dr. Deborah L. Ainsworth, MD — Washington

FAVORITE FINANCIAL ADVISOR XX Kelly Crisp — Edward Jones

tispecialty Clinic

FAVORITE FITNESS TRAINER Winner XX Travis Rogerson — Vidant Wellness Center

XX Alexis Davis — Century 21 The Realty Group

Runners-up XX Geraldine B. McKinley — Coastal Rivers Realty XX Lydie Jennings — The Rich Company

FAVORITE TAX PREPARER Winner

XX Stacey Fuldner — Coverings by Design

XX Lewis Jones, CPA — Wilson, Jones & Griffin PA

Runners-up XX Katy LaBarbera, CPA XX Cindy Cochran — Keech & Company, PA

Runners-up

FAVORITE VETERINARIAN

XX Cotton Sails Design & Events XX Molly Emanuel

Winner

FAVORITE LIFE/HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT

XX Dr. Marty Poffenberger, DVM — Pamlico Animal

Hospital

Runners-up

Winner

XX Dr. Amy Martin, DVM — Pamlico Animal Hospital XX Dr. Christy Barndt, VMD — Chocowinity Veteri-

XX Mauri Evans Alligood — State Farm Insurance

nary Hospital

Runners-up XX Steven Wood — Bragaw & Co. Insurance XX Read Allen — Flatlands Insurance

FAVORITE LOAN OFFICER Winner XX Chuck Williams — Southern Bank

Runners-up XX Shannon White — First Citizens Bank XX Vicki Waters — CresCom Bank

FAVORITE LOCAL MUSIC GROUP Winner XX The Embers

www.sladelandscaping.com

Winner

XX Amanda Hanna — Athletic Edge XX Amanda Daw Ussery — Fitness Unlimited

Winner

252-923-2566

FAVORITE REAL ESTATE AGENT

Runners-up

FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGNER

380 Mill Creek Ln. Bath, NC

Runners-up XX Dr. Elisabeth Cook, MD — Vidant Internal Medicine XX Dr. Mark Beamer, MD — Belhaven Vidant Mul-

XX Roy Parker — Edward Jones XX Rod Cantrell — Edward Jones XX Vicki Waters — CresCom Bank

We would like to thank all of our customers for voting us as the Readers’ Choice #1 Favorite Lawn Care Maintenance & Landscaper!

Pediatrics

Winner Runners-up

Tayloe’s Pharmacy is represented by Lori Chapman Melton, Wells S. Armstrong and Tim C. Melton for being a Readers’ Choice Favorite Milkshake.

FAVORITE WAIT STAFF Winner XX Down On Mainstreet

Runners-up XX Spoon River Artworks & Market XX Backwater Jack’s Tiki Bar & Grill

FAVORITE YOUTH PASTOR Winner XX Ethan Coltrain — Union Grove Church of Christ

Runners-up XX Mark Lilley — First Church of Christ XX David Ward — Washington Assembly of God

Runners-up XX Double Portion XX Eli Craig Band

Beaufort County’s 2018

Readers’ Choice Favorite for ... Favorite Place to Buy Women’s Clothes Favorite Place to Buy Shoes Favorite Place to Buy Jewelry Carla Jennette/Owner - A Favorite Boss 158 West Main Street Washington, NC 27889

252.945.2982

West Park Motor Company is represented by BJ Marsh, Kyle Alligood and Eric Daniels. BJ Marsh won Favorite Vehicle Sales Person.

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FAVORITE SERVICES FAVORITE AD AGENCY

FAVORITE CHARTER BOAT

FAVORITE HOME CLEANING SERVICE

FAVORITE PHARMACY

Winner

XX Deep Fried Creative

XX Belle Of Washington

XX Julie’s Cleaning Service

XX Tayloe’s Hospital Pharmacy

Runners-up

XX Michelle Hooper Social Media & Photography XX AdMIX Agency

XX Miss Bea Charters XX The Schooner Jeanie B

XX SERVPRO of Bath XX Merry Maids

XX O’Neal’s Drug Store XX Walgreens

FAVORITE BANK/CREDIT UNION

FAVORITE DANCE OR CHEER STUDIO

FAVORITE HOTEL/MOTEL

FAVORITE PLUMBER

Winner

XX State Employees’ Credit Union

XX Tumble B Gym

XX Hampton Inn

XX East Carolina Plumbing Services, Inc.

Runners-up

XX Wells Fargo XX CresCom Bank

XX Dance Works Performing Arts Center XX Le Moulin Rouge De Danse

XX River Forest Manor and Marina XX Fairfield Inn

FAVORITE BARBER SHOP

FAVORITE DRY CLEANERS

Winner

FAVORITE LAWN MAINTENANCE/LANDSCAPER

XX Don Edwards — Edwards Plumbing XX Hardee Company XX Reubin Williams Plumbing Services

XX Ruff Kuttz

XX Chocowinity Cleaners

Winner

Runners-up

XX Slade Landscaping, Inc.

XX The Rich Company

XX Great Clips XX E Dell’s Beauty Shoppe

XX The Cleaners XX 2.99 A Cleaners

Runners-up

FAVORITE BEAUTY SALON

FAVORITE ELECTRICIAN

XX Landscaping Unlimited, Inc. XX Cutler’s Landscaping, Inc.

XX Coldwell Banker Coastal Rivers Realty XX Century 21 The Realty Group

Winner

FAVORITE NAIL SALON

FAVORITE ROOFER

XX Capelli Salon

XX Washington Electrical

Winner

Runners-up

XX Sam’s Nails

XX Alligood Roofing

XX Blush Hair & Beauty Lounge XX Bardot

XX Ball Electrical Installation & Service XX David Ball — Advanced Electrical Services

Runners-up

FAVORITE BED & BREAKFAST

FAVORITE FLORIST

XX Rose Nails XX Crystal Nails

XX Ray Kennedy — Kennedy Roofing XX Empire Roofing Services

Winner

FAVORITE NON-PROFIT

FAVORITE SIGNS & GRAPHICS BUSINESS

XX The Inn on Bath Creek

XX Linda’s Flowers & Gifts

Winner

Runners-up

XX Eagle’s Wings

XX Hudson Signs

XX River Forest Manor and Marina XX Pamlico House Bed & Breakfast

XX Babe’s Florist XX Gurley’s Flower Shop

Runners-up

FAVORITE CAMPGROUND

FAVORITE HEATING/AIR SERVICE

XX Ruth’s House XX Humane Society of Beaufort County

XX Litho Graphix Offset Printing XX Godwin Signs

Winner

FAVORITE NURSING HOME

FAVORITE TELEVISION SERVICE PROVIDER

XX Goose Creek State Park

XX Little’s Heating & Air Conditioning

Winner

Runners-up

XX River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

XX Suddenlink Communications

XX Twin Lakes RV & Camping Resort XX Tranter’s Creek Resort & Campground

XX Roberson Heating & Air Conditioning XX Dixon Heating & Air Conditioning

Runners-up

FAVORITE CELLULAR SERVICE

FAVORITE HOME CARE PROVIDER

XX Ridgewood Manor XX Roanoke Landing — Plymouth

XX TriCounty Broadband XX DIRECTV

Winner

FAVORITE PEST-CONTROL COMPANY

FAVORITE WORKOUT FITNESS CENTER

XX U.S. Cellular

XX Vidant Home Health and Hospice

Winner

Runners-up

XX Turner Pest Control, Inc.

XX Athletic Edge Sports and Fitness

XX Verizon XX O’Neals Cellular

XX Golden Way Home Care XX Kindred at Home

Runners-up

XX Mark’s Termite & Pest Control XX Otho’s Pest Management XX Terminix

XX Fitness Unlimited XX Vidant Wellness Center - Washington

FAVORITE REAL ESTATE AGENCY

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Crescom Bank is represented by Melissa Roark, Crystal Cornelius, Brenda Leal, Mia Williams, Frank EthridgeNoelle Gargan and Brandy Allen. They won in three categories: Vicki Waters who won a Readers’ Choice Favorite Financial Officer/Loan Officer/Mortgage Banker, Crystal Cornelius was a Readers’ Choice for Favorite Bank Teller and CreCom Bank was a Readers’ Choice for Favorite Bank/Credit Union.

Daniel Haskett, Linsey Prewitt, David Ward represent Washington Assembly of God and Tracy Respess, Riley Respess, Emily Respess and Sonya Tisdale celebrate Tracey Respess Day Dreamer Events. Daniel Haskett won Favorite Pastor, Linsey Prewitt won Favorite Event winning Favorite Nurse Practitioner. Planner.

South Market Antiques is represented by Pat Lewis and Rebecca Clark. South Mar- Linda’s Flowers is represented by Linda Sheppard, Debbie Rouse, Donna Castro and Brandy Williams. ket Antiques was a Readers’ Choice Favorite Place to Buy Antiques. The business won in the Favorite Florist category.

The Thrifty Gifter is represented by Jenny Smith, Leah Smith, Candace Bonney and Teagan Hartley. The Thrifty Gifter was a Readers’ Choice for the Favorte Place to Buy a Gift.

Jennifer Walker wins a Readers’ Choice for Favorite Teacher at Eastern Elementary School and Favorite Event Planner.

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FAVORITE SHOPPING FAVORITE ANTIQUE STORE

FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY A GIFT

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY SHOES

Winner

XX Ruth’s House Antiques

XX Lowe’s Home Improvement

XX Cottage Junkies

XX Stewart’s Jewelry Store

XX Belk

Runners-up

XX South Market Antiques XX The Southern Nest

XX Riddick & Windley Hardware XX Enchanted Gardens

XX Nauti LIfe XX The Thrifty Gifter

XX Cottage Junkies XX Southern Grace Boutique

XX Shoe Show XX Southern Grace Boutique

FAVORITE ART GALLERY

FAVORITE LAWN GARDEN CENTER

Winner

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY MEN’S CLOTHES

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY WOMEN’S CLOTHES

XX River Walk Gallery & Arts Center

XX Petals & Produce

Winner

Runners-up

XX Lowe’s Home Improvement

XX Russell’s of Washington

XX Belk

XX Lemonade Art Gallery XX Art on Market — Kay G. Woolard

XX Lowe’s Home Improvement XX Forest Hills Nursery

Runners-up

FAVORITE LOCAL PRODUCE

XX Mayo Appliance Solutions XX Greenville TV & Appliance

XX Belk XX Burke’s Outlet

XX Southern Grace Boutique XX Cato

Art Studio

FAVORITE FOR CARPET/FLOORING

FAVORITE RESALE SHOPS

XX Petals & Produce

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY FURNITURE

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY SEAFOOD

Winner

XX Chubby’s Carpet Center

Runners-up

Winner

XX Washington Crab & Oyster Company

XX Cottage Junkies

Runners-up

XX Southside Farms XX Washington Harbor District Farmers

XX Big Bargain Furniture

Runners-up

& Artisans Market

XX Phillips-Wright Furniture Company XX Badcock Home Furniture &more XX Cottage Junkies

XX Mac Jones Seafood XX Ginn’s Seafood & Quick Stop

XX Salvation Army Thrift Store XX Twice As Nice Consignment Shop

XX GW Walker & Sons XX Lowe’s Home Improvement

Winner

FAVORITE GROCERY STORE

FAVORITE PAINT STORE

Winner

XX Food Lion — Washington

XX Lowe’s Home Improvement

Runners-up

XX Acre Station Meat Farm XX Food Lion — Chocowinity

XX Sherwin-Williams Paint Store XX Riddick & Windley Hardware

A Favorite Insurance Agent 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards for voting for me, I am very appreciative of your confidence and very humbled that you put this kind of trust in me.”

Steve L. Burnette, LUTCF Agent * North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Co. * Farm Bureau® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. * Southern Farm Bureau® Life Insurance Co. * An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Auto • Home • Life • Health

601 Hackney Avenue, Washington, NC 27889

252-946-0169 • steve.burnette@ncfbins.com

Washington Electrical LLC WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR CUSTOMERS FOR MAKING US

#1!

252-964-2001 (office)

252-945-4668 (mobile)

DR. DEBORAH L. AINSWORTH, M.D.

TOP PICK FAVORITE PHYSICIAN 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Dr. Ainsworth was also recently recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics for distinguished leadership in Medicaid for childrens’ health. We are blessed to have such a skilled and caring physician for the children in our community. Thank you Dr. Ainsworth for all you do!

1206 Brown Street, Washington, NC • 252-946-4134 • washingtonpediatrics.com

West Park Motor Co. would like to thank all our customers for voting to make us a Readers’ Choice Favorite. We appreciate your continued patronage!

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Saturday, Sept. 29 – Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 • 15B

FAVORITE TRANSPORTATION FAVORITE AUTO BODY SHOP

FAVORITE CAR WASH

Winner

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY TIRES

XX L J's Body Shop & Wrecker

XX Sheetz

Winner

Services

Runners-up

XX Warehouse Tire & Battery

Runners-up

XX Booth's Car Wash XX Wash-N-Go

Sales

XX Classic Auto Body XX William's Auto Body, Inc.

FAVORITE MARINA

FAVORITE AUTO DETAILER

Winner

Runners-up XX Quality Tires & Services XX R & S 66 Services

Winner

XX Quarterdeck Marina

XX Lee Chevrolet Buick

Runners-up

FAVORITE VEHICLE SALES PERSON

Runners-up

XX Washington Yacht & Country

Winner

XX Wilson Cleaning XX Pecheles Toyota

XX Club Steven Lee — Lee Chevrolet XX McCotters Marina & Boatyard Buick

FAVORITE AUTO PARTS STORE

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY A NEW CAR

Winner

XX Advance Auto Parts

XX Lee Chevrolet Buick

Runners-up

XX NAPA Auto Parts — Piston Ring

XX Feyer Ford and Lincoln, Inc. XX Pecheles Toyota

and Machine Company XX AutoZone

FAVORITE AUTO SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR Winner

Runners-up XX BJ Marsh — West Park Motor

Company XX John Charles Woolard — Lee Chevrolet Buick

FAVORITE WATERCRAFT DEALER Winner XX Park Boat Company

Runners-up

Winner

XX Lee Chevrolet Buick

XX Avalanche Motorsports XX Greenville Marine & Sport

XX Quality Tires & Services

Runners-up

Center

Runners-up

XX West Park Motor Company XX Pecheles Toyota

XX Lee Chevrolet Buick Service XX Pugh's Tire & Service Centers

Thank you for naming us the 2018 Top Pick Favorite Antiques Store and a Favorite Non-Profit! 228 W. Main St. Washington, NC 252-623-2101

Southern Grace Boutique is represented by Brandy Allen, Madison Perry, Carla Jennette, Kristen Greene and Sheila Edwards for winning in Favorite Place to Buy Women’s Clothes, Favorite Place to by Jewelry, Favorite Place to Buy Shoes and Carla Jennette who won Favorite Boss.

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We would like to thank our community for voting to make us a Readers' Choice Favorite!

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420 E. Arlington Blvd., Greenville, NC

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1245 Highland Dr. Washington, NC 27889 Tel. 252-623-2193

THANK YOU FOR MAKING US YOUR #1 CHOICE FOR

FAVORITE NAIL SALON!

1130 John Small Ave. Washington, NC

252-940-1446

Life’s not perfect, but your nails could be!

16B • Saturday, Sept. 29 – Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, 2018 www.TheWashingtonDailyNews.com

nice is.. having great customers like you.

Thank you for your support and voting CresCom Bank as the 2018 Reader’s Choice Award winner of: • VICKI WATERS - #1 Top Pick Favorite Financial Officer/Loan Officer/ Mortgage Banker • CRYSTAL CORNELIUS - Second runner-up Favorite Bank Teller • CRESCOM BANK - Third runner-up Favorite Bank/ Credit Union 855-CRESCOM | haveanicebank.com