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Readers vote for their local
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4629 U.S. 701, Clarkton, NC | (910) 862-3000www.elizabethtownveterinaryhospital.com
Preventive Care • Puppy & Kitten Exams • Vaccines • Surgery •Laser Therapy • Tick & Flea Control • Pet Nutrition
ElizabethtownVeterinary Hospital
THank you BladEn CounTy
for your supporT!
We appreciate your loyalty
Thank you for votingDr. Allen
your #1 Best Dentist in Bladen County!
Dr. Charles D. Allen Jr, DDSMonday – Thursday 8am – 5pm
508 E McKay St, Elizabethtown, NC 28337Phone:(910) 862-4334
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BEST FOOD & DINING
Bakery .........................................1. Burney’s Sweets & More2. Glenda’s
BBQ ..............................................1. Cape Fear BBQ2. Carolina Master Fried3. Dove’s BBQ
Breakfast ..................................1. Corner Cafe2. Melton’s3. Burney’s Sweets & More
Buffalo Wings ..........................1. Giorgio’s 2. KFC3. Pizza Hut
Buffet .........................................1. Hibachi Chinese2. Golden Run3. No. 1 Chinese
Burger ........................................1. Melvin’s2. Cain’s grill3. Benson Grill
Catering ....................................1. Dowless Catering2. Joan Carroll3. Cindy’s Grill & Catering
Chinese .......................................1. Hibachi Chinese2. Golden Run3. No. 1 Chinese
Deli .............................................1. Subway2. Food Lion3. Burney’s Sweets & More
Dessert .......................................1. Burney’s Sweets & More2. Glenda’s3. San Jose
Diner ...........................................1. Corner Cafe2. Hibachi Chinese3. Burney Sweets & More
Family Dining ............................1. San Jose2. Giorgio’s3. Christopher’s Steakhouse Fast Food ...................................1. Melvin’s2. Burger King3. Carolina Master Fried
Fine Dining ................................1. San Jose2. Giorgio’s3. Christopher’s Steakhouse
Fried Chicken ..............................1. Melton’s 2. Carolina Master Fried3. KFC
Greek Dining ............................1. Giorgio’s2. Pizza Palace
Ice Cream ...................................1. Mac’s Market2. McDonald’s3. Coffee & Cream
Italian Dining ..........................1. Giorgio’s2. Pizza Palace 3. Riverhouse Seafood & Grille
Japanese Dining .........................1. Tokyo Express2. Hibachi Chinese Buffet 3. Golden Run
Mexican .....................................1. San Jose2. La Hacienda Restaurant
New Restaurant 2014-2015 ....1. Christopher’s Steakhouse2. Riverhouse Seafood & Grille3. La Hacienda Restaurant
Pizza Delivery .........................1. Domino’s2. Pizza Connection3. Pizza Hut
Pizza Dine-In .............................1. Giorgio’s2. Pizza Hut3. Pizza Palace
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established 1997Clarkton Drug
Bo’s Shopping Center • Clarkton, NC910-647-0437
Voted #1 Best Pharmacy in Bladen County!
304 W. Broad St, Elizabethtown, NC910-862-4531
# 1 Insurance Choice
State Farm InsuranceEddie White Agent
Thank you Bladen County for voting us #1 for the 6th year in a row &
for your continued support for over 40 years.
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Romantic Restaurant .............1. Giorgio’s2. San Jose3. Christopher’s Steakhouse
Salad ..........................................1. Giorgio’s2. San Jose3. Subway
Seafood .......................................1. Riverhouse Seafood & Grille2. Christopher’s Steakhouse 3. Cape Fear BBQ
Steak ...........................................1. Christopher’s Steakhouse2. Giorgio’s
BEST SHOPPING
Appliance Store .......................1. Badcock Home Furniture2. Kinlaw Furniture3. Joseph D Salon
Auto Parts .................................1. Advanced Auto Parts2. O’Reilly Auto Parts3. Quality Auto Parts
Carpet/Flooring ......................1. Bladen Carpet & Tile2. Kinlaw Furniture3. Mote
Children’s Clothing ..............1. Toddler’s & Teen’s2. Goody’s3. Leinwand’s
Department Store ...................1. Goody’s2. Fisher’s3. Leinwand’s
Discount Store .........................1. Dollar Tree2. Dollar General3. Walmart
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Where Kind Hearts Welcome You.
Providing a variety of short and long-term heathcare options for Bladen County and the greater Cape Fear region for more than 20 years.
Thank you Bladen County for Voting us #1 Best Retirement Facility/Assisted Living
208 MERCER RD., ELIZABETHTOWN, NC • 910-862-8181PARTICIPATING PROVIDER WITH MEDICARE, NC MEDICAID, AND MOST MAJOR INSURERS.
1962 N Roberts Ave Lumberton, NC(910) 738-2111
330 S. Poplar St.Elizabethtown, NC
(910) 862-5301
1522 Sunset AveClinton, NC
(910) 596-2220
Catering & SpeCial OrderS available
Thank you Bladen County for Voting us #1 Best BBQ
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BEST SHOPPING (CONTINUED)
Farm Supply Store ....................1. Tractor Supply2. Big Blue Store3. Feed & Garden Center
Florist ........................................1. Smellie Bloomers2. Whimsical Florist3. Elizabethtown Florist
Formal Wear .............................1. The Men’s Shop2. Leinwand’s3. Tomlinson’s
Furniture Store .......................1. Badcock Home Furniture2. Kinlaw Furniture3. Ray’s Furniture
Gift Shop ....................................1. Whimsical Florist2. Smellie Bloomers3. Yia Yia’s
Grocery Store ..........................1. Food Lion2. Inman IGA3. Bo’s Supermarket
Hair Salon .................................1. Crystals Salon on Broad2. Joseph D. Salon3. Hester’s Beauty Shop
Hardware Store .......................1. Bladen Hardware2. Big Blue3. Ace
Home Improvement Store ......1. Bladen Builders2. Big Blue3. Lowes
Industrial Supply Store ........1. Big Blue2. Tractor Supply3. Home Industrial
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Thank you Bladen County for voting us your
5054 Highway 701 North | White Lake, NC 28337 | (910) 862-7387
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Pet Grooming • Boarding • Day Camp Resort
We Appreciate Your Continued Love & TrustDenise Cross and Barking Lot family!
#1 Best Pet Grooming!
Front Row, from leftGroomers,
Kayla Stringfellow,Denise Cross-Owner,
Kayla Young Back Row, from left,Carol Ward-Daycare
Coordinator,Jennifer Inman-Bratt-
Administrative Assistant, Iliana Samiento,
Jessie Stewart, Colby Cromartie,
Guest Services.
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Jewelry Store ...........................1. Fowler’s2. Ray’s3. Colliers
Men’s Clothing ........................1. The Men’s Shop2. Leinwand’s3. Walmart
New Car/Truck Dealer ..........1. John Donoghue Automotive2. Autostar of Elizabethtown3. Richardson’s Used Cars
Office Supply ............................1. Bladen Office Supply2. Walmart3. Office Depot
Pharmacy ..................................1. Clarkton Drug Store2. Anderson’s Drug3. Walmart
Shoe Store .................................1. Shoe Show2. Leinwand’s3. Fishers
Sporting Goods ........................1. Walmart2. Leinwand’s
Store Appearance ...................1. Main St. Antiques2. Vanessa G. Photography3. Smellie Bloomers
Tire Store ...................................1. Hester Tire2. Butler’s Tire 3. T&T Tire
Toy Store ...................................1. Wal-Mart2. Dollar General3. Toys R Us
Used Car/Truck Dealer .........1. Richardson’s Used Cars2. Auto Star3. John Donoghue Automotive
Women’s Clothing ...................1. Cato2. The Ladies Shop3. Maurice’s
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910-991-3016
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
YOUR
#1
CLEANER!City
Cleaners
307-C EAST BROAD STREETELIZABETHTOWN, NC 00
7607
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Bobby Gooden
Thank You!Bladen Countyfor Voting
Reader’s Choice1st place Car Sales
Representative
lumberton
910-739-7577500 Linkhaw Rd
Lumberton NC 28358
Bobby’s the good looking one on the
left...
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BEST PLACES & THINGS
After Hours Spot ....................1. San Jose2. Giorgio’s3. Clarkton Entertainment Center
Bank/Credit Union ..................1. Wells Fargo2. First Citizens Bank3. BB&T
Car/Truck Service ..................1. Butler’s Tire & Auto2. Hester Tire3. Cape Fear Tire
Carpet Cleaning ......................1. Stanley Steamer2. Baker’s Cleaning3. Tim Tatum Nyes Carpet Care
Day Care ....................................1. Miss Debbie’s2. Dublin First Baptist Church3. Elizabethtown Baptist Church
Dry Cleaners ............................1. City Dry Cleaners2. Sunshine Cleaners
Funeral Home ...........................1. Bladen Gaskins2. Carter3. Johnson
Gas/Propane ...............................1. Cape Fear Propane2. Campbell Oil3. Bobby Taylor Oil & Gas
Golf Course ..............................1. Vineyard Golf at White Lake2. Putt Putt – White Lake3. Land O Lakes
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217 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 • (910) 862-2439
of Elizabethtown
We would like to say Thank You Bladen County for
Voting us #1 Best Furniture and #1 Best Appliance Store!
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Toddlers & TeensChildrenswear115 West Broad Street
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Thank youBladen County forvoting us your #1
Best Children’s Clothing
Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 5:30Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00
Owner: Kim ThompsonPhone: 910-862-7731
www.toddlersandteens.comWoodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, Omaha, NE
Phone: (910) 874-5405
P.O. Box 1898, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Bladen County for voting me
Insurance Agent!#1
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Health Club ..............................1. Healthworks Fitness2. Bladenboro Fitness 3. Christ fit
Heating & AC Service ..............1. Britt’s Heating & Air Services2. Bensonair3. Campbell Heating & Air
Home Care and/or Hospice ...1. Bladen County Home Care2. Lower Cape Fear Hospice3. Liberty
Insurance Agency ....................1. State Farm2. Farm Bureau3. Nationwide
Lawn & Garden Repair ............1. Burney Farms2. Charles Peterson3. Big Blue Store
Pet Grooming ...........................1. Barking Lot2. Doggie Styles3. Midyette’s Grooming- Virginia Midyette
Pressure Washing Service .....1. Britt Brothers2. Baker’s Cleaning Services3. Pressure Kleen
Real Estate Agency .................1. Hilton Auction & Realty2. Cox Realty3. Global Realty Tatum Realty
Retirement Facility/Assisted Living ..........................................1. Elizabethtown Nursing2. Poplar Heights3. Bladen County Home Health Agency
Storage Facility ......................1. Cape Fear Mini Storage2. Dublin Self Storage3. Bladen Storage Solutions
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115 Courthouse Dr. • Elizabethtown, NC 910-862-3191 www.hghgp.com
H. Clifton Hester • Whitley J. H. Ward • Gary Grady
Thank you Bladen County for voting Gary Grady #1 Lawyer!
Thank you Bladen County for your continued Support!Voted Readers Choice #1 Best:
Wait Staff • Buffalo Wings • Greek Dining • Italian DiningPizza Dine-In • Romantic Restaurant • Salad
Also Voted for:Family Dining • Fine Dining • Steak
Giorgio’s Pizza Restaurant502 S Poplar StreetElizabethtown, NC
862-4411
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BEST PLACES & THINGS(CONTINUED)
Tanning Salon ..........................1. CA Nails2. Bladenboro Fitness Center 3. Hester’s Beauty Shop
Wireless Store .........................1. Verizon2. US Cellular3. AT&T
BEST PEOPLE
Accountant ...............................1. Till & Butler2. S. Preston Douglas3. Thompson, Price & Scott
Barber ........................................1. Russ Bridgers2. Rodney Baxley3. Bobby Dowless
Builder .......................................1. Devane Builders2. Eric Davis3. Andrews Brothers
Car Sales Rep. ...........................1. Bobby Gooden2. Jeremy Richardson3. Mike McDaniel
Customer Service ....................1. Vanessa G. Photography2. Lime Light Photography3. Joseph D SalonDentist .......................................1. Dr. Charles Allen2. Dr Tracie Vestal3. Dr. Ray Cross
Electrician ...............................1. Robeson Electric2. Alton’s Electric3. Devane Builder Services
Financial Planner ..................1. Till & Butler2. CLC Financial3. Landon Bordeaux
Hairstylist ....................................1. JD Price 2. Lorene Vann3. Crystal Elkins
Insurance Agent .......................1. Trey Duncan2. Eddie Nye3. Eddie White
Law Enforcement Officer .....1. Daniel Wilkins2. Andrew Pait3. Raymond Marlowe
Lawyer ........................................1. Gary Grady2. Alan Maynard3. Leslie Johnson
Local Elected Official .........1. Nikki Dennis2. Jim McVicker3. Charles Peterson
Medical Provider ...................1. Nileshwa Senthe, MD2. Dr. Robert Rich3. Stephen Bridgers, MD
Nurse ..........................................1. Tammie Hyatt2. Roxanne Brisson3. Brandy Wilkins
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Dr. Schmidt and Dr. Sutton and the Staff at Bladen Eye Center want to Thank Bladen County for Voting us Number One Eye Doctor! We are so thankful and
privileged to serve you for over 22 years!
Bladen Eye Center409 East Broad Street
910.862.4268
Till & Butler CPAs, PLLC
Certified Public Accountants
WilliamReginald Till,
CPA, MBA
Amy L. Butler,CPA
113West Broad Street, Suite E • Elizabethtown, NC 28337
910-247-4688Toll Free 877-824-0712
Fax 877-824-0712
www.tillbutlercpa.comTax Preparation • Tax Planning • Personal Financial Planning
Small Business and Church Accounting
113 West Broad Street • Suite E • Elizabethtown910-247-4688
www.tillbutlercpa.com
We Love Serving our Home County!!
Thank you for voting us#1 Accountant
 Financial Planner
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BLADEN-GASKINSFUNERAL HOME
3131 MLK Dr. Elizabethtown NC910-645-2600
We’re here for you!www.bladenfuneralhome.com
Thank you forVoting us #1
Funeral Home inBladen County!
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Optometrist .............................1. Dr. Eric Schmidt2. Dr. Helms3. Molly Glenn
Photographer ..........................1. Vanessa G. Photography 2. Lime Light Photography3. Kenny ArmstrongPlumber ......................................1. Mike Nance2. Bo Pharr3. Eric Bryan
Realtor ......................................1. Charlie Hilton2. Dean Hilton3. Brenda King
Teacher ......................................1. Elizabeth Cole 2. Denise White3. Meredith Dowless
Veterinarian ............................1. Elizabethtown Veterinary2. Bladen Animal Hospital
Wait Staff ..................................1. Giorgio’s2. San Jose3. Christopher’s Steakhouse & Seafood
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Recognized as “One of the 100 Must Eat Foods”
in North Carolina by Our State Magazine!
WE would like to express our sincere appreciation to all
of our friends for voting us #1 BEST FAST FOOD and #1 BEST BURGER in The Reader’s Choice Awards!
The Staff at Melvins’
Thank You Bladen County
For Making Cape Fear Propane
Your #1 Choice For Your Gas And
Propane Needs!“Relationships Do Matter!”
1114 South Poplar StreetElizabethtown, NC
910-862-2452Call Us Today!
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Congratulationsto all those