The BEST of Rowan County, North Carolina as voted by the public
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Best American
Sweet Meadow 111 N Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 637-8715
Mon. Closed; Tues., Wed. 11 AM-3 PM; Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-3 PM, 5-9 PM; Sun. 10:30 AM-3 PM
Runner-Up: DJ’s Restaurant & Skylounge
Second Runner-Up: East Coast Wings
Best Chinese
Ting Hao Westland Shopping Center, 519 Jake Alexander Blvd W # G, Salisbury, NC 28147; (704) 633-3942
Mon.-Sat. 11 AM-9 PM; Sunday Closed
Runner-Up: Wong’s
Second Runner-Up: Spring Garden
Best Italian
Pinocchio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Store 518 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159; 704-636-8891
Mon.-Thurs. 5-9 PM; Fri. & Sat. 5-10 PM; Sun. Closed
Runner-Up: Romano’s Italian Cuisine
Second Runner-Up: Chef Santos
Best Mexican
Go Burrito 115 W Fisher St, Salisbury, NC 28144 ; (704) 754-4755
Mon.-Sun. 11 AM-11 PM
Runner-Up: Pancho Villas
Second Runner-Up: El Patron
Best Thai
Sabaidee Thai & Sushi Restaurant 2204 S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28147;704-467-2176
Mon.-Thurs. 11 AM-3 PM, 4:30-9 PM; Fri. 11 AM-3 PM, 4:30-9:30 PM; Sat. 11 AM-9:30 PM; Sun. 12-3 PM, 4:30-8 PM
Runner-Up: Bangkok Downtown
Second Runner-Up: Mala’s
Best BBQ
College BBQ 117 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 633-9953
Mon. 7 AM-2 PM; Tues.-Fri. 7 AM-8 PM; Sat. 7 AM-3 PM; Sun. 7 AM-8 PM
Runner-Up: Gary’s BBQ
Second Runner-Up: Hendrix BBQ
Best Appetizers
Mambo Grill & Tapas 122 E. Fisher St., Salisbury, NC 28144; 704-637-0192
Tues-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri. 11am-10pm, Sat. Noon-10pm, Sun. noon-4pm
Runner-Up: DJ’s Restaurant & Skylounge
Second Runner-Up: Applebee’s
Best Bakery
Abigail’s – A Cake Affair 113 N. Main St., Salisbury; (704) 637-8715
Mon. Closed; Tues-Fri 10am-6pm., Sat. 11am-4pm potentially open til 8 on Fridays starting in October.
Runner-Up: LA Murphs
Second Runner-Up: Better Loafing
Best Breakfast
Breakfasttime 1602 Jake Alexander Blvd. S, Salisbury, NC 28146; 704-603-8032
Mon.-Sun. 6 AM-3 PM
Runner-Up: The Palms
Second Runner-Up: Hendrix BBQ, W. Innes St
Best Brunch
Sweet Meadow 111 N Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 637-8715
Mon. Closed; Tues., Wed. 11 AM-3 PM; Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-3 PM, 5-9 PM; Sun. 10:30 AM-3 PM
Runner-Up: Breakfast Time
Second Runner-Up: Emma’s of Salisbury
Best Caterer
Debbie Suggs Catering Salisbury; 704-637-2016
Runner-Up: LA Murph’s
Second Runner-Up: Chef Santos
Best Deli
Sidewalk Deli 120 S. Main St., Salisbury; 704-637-DELI or 704-637-3354
Mon-Sat 11am-3:30pm
Runner-Up: Harris Teeter
Second Runner-Up: Jersey Mike’s
Best Food Truck
Kabobs Mobile Food Service Salisbury and surrounding areas; 704-213-6053
Best Gluten Free
Pinocchio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Store 518 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159; 704-636-8891 Mon.-Thurs. 5-9 PM; Fri. & Sat. 5-10 PM; Sun. Closed
Runner-Up: Sweet Meadow
Second Runner-Up: Palm’s Cafe
Best Late Night
Go Burrito 115 W Fisher St, Salisbury, NC 28144 ; (704) 754-4755
Mon.-Sun. 11 AM-11 PM. www.goburrito.com
Runner-Up: DJ’s Restaurant & Skylounge
Second Runner-Up: Waffle House
Best Patio
Go Burrito 115 W Fisher St, Salisbury, NC 28144 ; (704) 754-4755
Mon.-Sun. 11 AM-11 PM. www.goburrito.com
Runner-Up: DJ’s Restaurant & Skylounge
Second Runner-Up: Salty Caper
Best Place for a Romantic Dinner
La Cava Restaurant 329 S. Church St., Salisbury; 704-637-7174
5:30-9pm Mon-Thurs (winter) 5:30-10pm Mon-Thurs (summer) & 5:30-10pm Fri & Sat (winter & summer)
Runner-Up: Chef Santos
Second Runner-Up: Ivan’s
Best Customer Service
Abigail’s – A Cake Affair 113 N. Main St., Salisbury; (704) 637-8715
Mon. Closed; Tues., Wed. 11 AM-3 PM; Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-3 PM, 5-9 PM; Sun. 10:30 AM-3 PM
Runner-Up: Pancho Villas
Second Runner-Up: Chick-fil-A
Best Take-out Food
Tokyo Express 404 East Innes St., Salisbury; (704) 633-7333
Monday-Sunday 11am-9pm
Runner-Up: Chick-fil-A
Second Runner-Up: DJs
Best Vegetarian
Sweet Meadow 111 N Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 637-8715
Mon. Closed; Tues., Wed. 11 AM-3 PM; Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-3 PM, 5-9 PM; Sun. 10:30 AM-3 PM.
Runner-Up: The Palms
Second Runner-Up: Emma’s
Best Bar
Go Burrito 115 W Fisher St, Salisbury, NC 28144 ; (704) 754-4755
Mon.-Sun. 11 AM-11 PM. www.goburrito.com
Runner-Up: New Sarum
Second Runner-Up: Mambo Grill
Best Beer Selection at a Restaurant
Salty Caper Wood Fired Pizza 115 S Lee St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 633-1101
Mon.-Wed. 5-10PM; Frid. & Sat. 5PM-12AM; Sunday Closed
Runner-Up: Mambo Grill and Tapas
Second Runner-Up: DJ’s Restaurant & Skylounge
Best Coffee Shop
Koco-Java Coffee 329 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144; 704-754-3461
Mon.-Fri. 7AM–6PM; Sat. 8AM–4PM, Sunday Closed
Runner-Up: Mean Mug Cafe
Second Runner-Up: Starbucks, Salisbury
Best Sports Bar
DJ’s Restaurant & SkyLounge 1502 w Inness St., Salisbury NC 28144; (704) 638-9647
Mon – Thursday 11am till midnight; Fri-sat 11am till 2 am; Sunday 11am 10pm
Runner-Up: East Coast Wings
Second Runner-Up: Applebee’s
Best Wine Selection
Salisbury Wine Shop 106 S. Main Street, Salisbury; 704-636-5151 Mon: Closed; Tues – Thurs: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Fri: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m
Runner-Up: Pinocchio’s
Second Runner-Up: La Cava
Best Burger
Hap’s Grill 116 1/2 North Main St., Salisbury; (704) 633-5872
10am-3pm Monday-Saturday, Closed Sunday
Runner-Up: Sweet Meadow Cafe
Second Runner-Up: Cook Out
Best Burrito
Go Burrito 115 W Fisher St, Salisbury, NC 28144 ; (704) 754-4755
Mon.-Sun. 11 AM-11 PM. www.goburrito.com
Runner-Up: Pancho Villas
Second Runner-Up: El Patron
Best Frozen Yogurt
Sweet Frog 912 East Innes St., Salisbury; 704-633-0090
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 12-9pm
Runner-Up: Spanky’s
Second Runner-Up: Schwann’s
Best Hot Dog
Hap’s Grill 116 1/2 North Main St., Salisbury; (704) 633-5872
10am-3pm Monday-Saturday, Closed Sunday
Runner-Up: College BBQ
Second Runner-Up: Hot Dog Shack
Best Ice Cream
Abigail’s – A Cake Affair 113 N. Main St., Salisbury; (704) 637-8715
Mon. Closed; Tues., Wed. 11 AM-3 PM; Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-3 PM,
Runner-Up: Spanky’s
Second Runner-Up: Dairy Queen
Best Pizza
Salty Caper Wood Fired Pizza 115 S Lee St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 633-1101
www.saltycaper.com
Runner-Up: Village Inn
Second Runner-Up: DJ’s Restaurant & Skylounge
Best Salad
Village Inn Pizza Parlor 2138 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury; 704-633-4561
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun. Noon-9pm
Runner-Up: O’Charley’s
Second Runner-Up: The Palms
Best Seafood
Blue Bay Seafood
1007 East Innes St., Salisbury & 2050 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury; (704) 633-9585 (704) 639-9500
Innes St. 11:30am-9pm daily; Statesville Blvd. Mon.-Thurs. 4-9pm, Fri. 11am-9:30 pm, Sat. 3-9:30 pm & Sun. 11:30am-9:30pm
Runner-Up: Chef Santos
Second Runner-Up: Johnny’s BBQ
Best Steak
Ivan’s Restaurant 2024 Old Mocksville Rd., Salisbury; 704-637-2000
Tues-Sat 5-9pm
Runner-Up: Longhorn Steakhouse
Second Runner-Up: Outback Steakhouse
Best Sushi
Katana Japanese Fusion Sushi
475 Jake Alexander Blvd. W., Salisbury; (704) 636-0200
11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs., 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat.
Runner-Up: Bangkok Downtown
Second Runner-Up: Sabaidee Thai & Sushi
Best Wings
East Coast Wings & Grill Innes Street Market, 211 Faith Rd, Salisbury; (704) 633-2464
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm & Sun.11:30am-9pm
Runner-Up: Christo’s Family Restaurant
Second Runner-Up: DJ’s Restaurant & Skylounge
Best Place to Entertain Kids
Dan Nicholas Park 6800 Bringle Ferry Rd; 704-216-7803
www.dannicholas.net
Runner-Up: Bounce City
Second Runner-Up: Chick-fil-A
Best Place to Hear Live Music
Nashville Nights 1127 E Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 762-9989
Mon-Sat 9:30AM to 2AM, Sun 12PM-2AM
Runner-Up: DJ’s Restaurant & Skylounge
Second Runner-Up: Lee Street Theatre
Best Theater Performance
Piedmont Players 213 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144; 704-633-5471
www.piedmontplayers.com
Runner-Up: Lee Street Theater
Best Activist/Community Champion
Sue McHugh
Moved to Granite Quarry in 1998 – moved to downtown Salisbury North Main Historic District in 2006
I’m always trying to think of something to improve our quality of life in Salisbury, whether it is a neighborhood beautification project, a downtown event, volunteerism, or philanthropy. I appreciate what so many do for the betterment of the community, and I enjoy being a part of that wave.
Runner-Up: Beautiful Dentistry
Second Runner-Up: Tamara Sheffield
Best Dentist
Fortner Dental Group 1834 Jake Alexander Boulevard West, Suite 504, Salisbury; 704-636-1848
Mon.-Thurs. 8 AM-5 PM; Fri. by appt. only
Runner-Up: Dr. James K Jolly
Second Runner-Up: Anderson Dental
Best Handyman
Handyman of Rowan, LLC Serving Rowan County and Surrounding areas; 704-210-2342
Monday-Friday 8-5
Runner-Up: CJ Peters Top Hat
Second Runner-Up: Brian Pfaff
Best Law Firm
Doran Shelby Pethel & Hudson 122 N. Lee St., Salisbury; (704)633-1947
8 am-5:30 pm
Runner-Up: Davis and Davis
Second Runner-Up: Wallace & Graham
Best Local Employer
Food Lion www.foodlion.com; 704-633-8250
Runner-Up: F&M Bank
Second Runner-Up: Salisbury Salon & Spa
Best Mortgage Lender
F&M Bank Salisbury; 704-279-7291
Mon-Thur 9am-5pm, Fri. 9am-6pm
Year opened: 1909 | Current owners: Shareholders
Runner-Up: State Employees Credit Union
Second Runner-Up: Wells Fargo
Best Non-Profit Organization
Meals on Wheels 1307 S. Salisbury Ave, Spencer; 704-633-0352
M-Th, 8:30-2:30 & Fri. 8:30-1
Runner-Up: Rowan Helping Ministries
Second Runner-Up: Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
Best Plumber/Plumbing Company
Spencer Plumbing PO Box 415, Spencer, NC 28159; 704-637-2090
Mon.-Thurs., 8am-5pm & Fri. 8am-12pm
Runner-Up: CAC Plumbing
Second Runner-Up: Master Plumbing
Best Real Estate Company/Office
Wallace Realty 301 North Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 636-2021
Our office is open 8:30am-5pm Agents available 24/7.
Runner-Up: Century 21 Towne & Country
Second Runner-Up: Mary Arey Realty
Best Realtor
Keith Knight 301 N. Main St., Salisbury NC 28144; 704-636-2021/704-363-0096
Runner-Up: Jayne Helms
Second Runner-Up: Greg Rapp
Best Teacher
Mrs. Missy Weaver Teacher at: Koontz Elementary – Kindergarten
Runner-Up: Kori Cairrikier
Second Runner-Up: Pam Rutherford
Best Chiropractic Office
Dr. Jeter 1001 N. Main St., Salisbury; 704-633-5156
Mon.-Wed. 8 AM-12 PM, 2:00-5:30 PM; Thurs.-Fri. 8 AM-12 PM;
Runner-Up: Collins Chiropractic
Second Runner-Up: The Way to Wellness, Jessica Jennings
Best Doctor
Dr. Benjamin Ott 650 Julian Road, Salisbury, NC 28147 ; 704-637-3373
M-Th 7am-6pm, F 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-11am, Sun 1pm-4pm
Runner-Up: Dr Ronnie Barrier
Second Runner-Up: Dr. Chet Amin
Best Eye Care Facility
Salisbury Eyecare and Eyewear 205 E Council Street Suite B., Salisbury; 704-310-5002
8:30a-5p M, W, and Thursday. 10-7 on Tuesdays, and 8:30-1pm on fridays
Runner-Up: Eye Care Center
Second Runner-Up: Dr. Mark Brittain
BEST Hearing Aid Center
Beltone Hearing Aid Centers 1921 W. Innes St., Salisbury & 213 N. Main St., China Grove; 704-636-6037 & 704-857-4200; Mon, Tues, Thur. 9am-5pm & Wed. & Fri. 9am-12pm
Runner-Up: Hearing Solutions
Second Runner-Up: Salisbury Audiology
Best Karate/Martial Arts Studio
Sidekick Karate of Salisbury 119 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 202-6454
Mon.-Thurs. 5-8; Fri. 5-6; Sat. 3-5
Runner-Up: Iron Dragon
Second Runner-Up: Kim Soo Karate
Best Medical Facility
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center 612 Mocksville Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144; 704-210-5000
novanthealth.org
Runner-Up: Rowan Diagnostic
Second Runner-Up: Rowan Family Physicians
Best Pilates/Yoga Studio
YMCA of Rowan County 704-216-9622; www.rowanymca.com
Runner-Up: The Forum
Second Runner-Up: Accelerate Health and Fitness
Best Place to Work Out
Hurley YMCA 828 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC 28147; (704) 636-0111
www.rowanymca.com
Runner-Up: The Forum
Second Runner-Up: Planet Fitness
Best Pet Boarding Service
Lazy 5 Veterinary Hospital 2916 S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28147; (704) 636-1100
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6:30PM, Sat 7:30AM-12:30 PM, Closed Sun. lazy5vets.com
Runner-Up: Doggie Holiday
Second Runner-Up: Salisbury Animal Hospital
Best Pet Grooming Service
Uptown Dogs and Cats 2125 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC; 704-636-7260
Tuesday 7-5, Wednesday 7-4, Thursday & Friday 7-5, Saturday, 7-3
Runner-Up: Lazy 5 Ranch Veterinary Services
Second Runner-Up: Roxanne Scissorhands
Best Pet Sitting Service
Roxanne Scissorhands Pet Groomer & Pet Sitter Landis, NC; 704-925-2577
Tues-Fri 9am-5pm, Every other Saturday 9am-12pm
Runner-Up: Travis Powell the Pet Sitter
Second Runner-Up: Animal House
Best Veterinary Clinic
Lazy 5 Veterinary Hospital 2916 S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28147; (704) 636-1100
www.lazy5vets.com
Runner-Up: Salisbury Animal Hospital
Second Runner-Up: Rowan Animal Clinic
Best Barber Shop
Made Man Barber and Shave 108 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144; 704-754-9961
Tues – Friday 9-6; Sat 9-2
Runner-Up: College Barber Shop
Second Runner-Up: South End Barber Shop
Best Hair Salon
Salisbury Salon & Spa 210 East Innes St., Salisbury; 704-310-5941
CLOSED Monday & Tuesday, 10am-7pm Wed.-Fri., 9am-6pm Sat., 11am-5pm Sun.
Runner-Up: Cut Up & Dye
Second Runner-Up: Greystone Salon and Spa
Best Mani/Pedi Salon
Salisbury Salon & Spa 210 East Innes St., Salisbury; 704-310-5941
Runner-Up: Greystone Salon and Spa
Second Runner-Up: Oasis Salon and Spa
Best Skincare Facility
Greystone Salon 1321 Klumac Road Salisbury NC; 704-637-2007
Mon 10am-6 pm; Tues & Wed 10am-7pm; Thursday 10am-8pm; Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-5pm
Runner-Up: Salisbury Salon & Spa
Second Runner-Up: Merle Norman
Best Spa
Salisbury Salon & Spa 210 East Innes St., Salisbury; 704-310-5941;
Runner-Up: Greystone Salon and Spa
Second Runner-Up: Oasis Salon & Spa
Best Tanning Salon
Savage Tans 722 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC 28147; (704) 645-8800
Closed Sun; Mon-Fri. 10 AM-8 PM; Sat. 10 AM-4 PM
Runner-Up: Oasis Salon & Spa
Second Runner-Up: Reflections
Best Tattoo Parlor
Inksane Skinnovations Inc 1329 S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144; 704-633-7546
Sun. & Mon. 12-8 PM; Tues.-Sat. 11 AM-8 PM
Runner-Up: Tattoo inferno
Second Runner-Up: Inkee, Granite Quarry
Best Customer Service
Powles Staton Funeral Home 913 W. Main St., Rockwell; 704-279-7241
On Call 24 Hrs
Runner-Up: James K. Jolly
Second Runner-Up: Vogue Cleaners & Laundry Service
Best Dance/Gymnastics Studio
Triple Threat Dance Studio 110 Mt Moriah Church Rd. China Grove; 704-707-9341
Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm
Runner-Up: Center Stage
Second Runner-Up: Advantage Gymnastics
Best Day/Summer Camp
Dan Nicholas Park 6800 Bringle Ferry Rd; www.dannicholas.net
Runner-Up: Partners in Learning
Second Runner-Up: YMCA
Best Dry Cleaner
Vogue Cleaners 106 N. Long St., Salisbury; 704-633-5411
7am-5:30 Mon-Fri 8am-noon Sat.
Runner-Up: M&S Cleaners
Second Runner-Up: Bell Dry Cleaners
Best Financial Institution
F&M Bank Salisbury; 704-279-7291
www.fmbnc.com
Runner-Up: State Employees Credit Union
Second Runner-Up: Wells Fargo
Best Funeral Service Provider
Powles Staton Funeral Home 913 W. Main St., Rockwell; 704-279-7241
Runner-Up: Summersett Funeral Home
Second Runner-Up: Lyerly Funeral Home
Best New Business
Arts Cube LLC (704) 754-5621
Runner-Up: Salisbury Eyecare and Eyewear
Second Runner-Up: Better Loafing Artisan Bread Company
Best Park
Dan Nicholas Park 6800 Bringle Ferry Rd; www.dannicholas.net
Runner-Up: Hurley Park
Second Runner-Up: Salisbury Community Park
Best Tourist Attraction
NC Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer, NC 28159; 704-636-2889
Tues-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm
Runner-Up: Dan Nicholas Park
Second Runner-Up: Lazy 5 Ranch
Best Place for Worship
St. John’s Lutheran Church 200 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 636-3431
8:30 am Chapel Worship, 9:27 am Contemporary Worship, 11 am Sanctuary Worship
Runner-Up: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Second Runner-Up: First Baptist Salisbury
Best Retirement/Assisted Living
Trinity Oaks Retirement Community 728 Klumac Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144;(704) 633-1002
Assisted Living is 24/7, Office hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Runner-Up: Carillon Assisted Living
Second Runner-Up: Oak Park
Best College
Catawba College 2300 West Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144; 704-637-4111
8am-5pm office hours
Runner-Up: RCCC
Second Runner-Up: Livingstone College
Best Private School
Salisbury Academy 2210 Jake Alexander Blvd., North, Salisbury, NC 28147; 704-636-3002
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Runner-Up: North Hills Christian School
Second Runner-Up: Sacred Heart Catholic School
Best Rowan County High School
Salisbury High 500 Lincolnton Rd., Salisbury; 704-636-1221
Runner-Up: West Rowan
Second Runner-Up: East Rowan
Best Vocational School
Rowan Cabarrus Community College 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury, NC 28146; (704) 216-7222
Runner-Up: Rowan Vocational Opportunities
Second Runner-Up: The Academy of Reflective Wellness
Best AC/Heating Service
Stout Heating & Air 4243 South Main St., Salisbury; 704-633-8095
Runner-Up: Beaver Brothers
Second Runner-Up: Medley Electric
Best Carpet Cleaning Service
Tom’s Carpet Care 1419 S. Main Street; 704-633-7030
Runner-Up: Salisbury Rug and Carpet Cleaning
Second Runner-Up: Ritchie’s
Best Hardwood Flooring
Grimes Flooring Services PO Box 2006, Salisbury, NC 28145; 704-791-0283
7:30-5, Mon.-Fri. & 8-12 Saturday
Runner-Up: Grove Supply
Second Runner-Up: Lumber Liquidators
Best Painting Service
Richard’s Painting Co., LLC 112 E. Council Street, Salisbury; 704-856-8101
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Runner-Up: Woodie’s Painting
Second Runner-Up: Colors Unlimited
Best Place To Buy Antiques
The Salisbury Emporium 230 E. Kerr St., Salisbury; 704-642-0039
Tues-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1-5pm
Runner-Up: Anthony’s Antiques
Second Runner-Up: 1839
Best Place To Buy Appliances
Lowe’s Home Improvement 207 Faith Rd., Salisbury; 704-638-0808
Mon-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm
Runner-Up: Queen City
Second Runner-Up: Kitchen Store
Best Art Gallery
Waterworks Visual Art Center 123 E. Liberty St., Salisbury NC 28144; 704-636-1882
Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-2pm
Runner-Up: Railwalk Gallery
Second Runner-Up: Fine Frame Gallery
Best Place To Buy Bedding/Mattresses
R & J Furniture Xpress 1015 North Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159; 704-633-4677
8:00-6:00 Mon –Fri, 8:00-4:00 Sat; Closed Sun.
Runner-Up: Mattress Firm;
Second Runner-Up: Belk
Best Place To Buy Floor Covering
Grove Supply 1600 N. Main St., China Grove, NC 2802; 704-857-2415
8:30-5 weekdays & 8:30-1 Saturday
Runner-Up: Home Depot
Second Runner-Up: Lowes
Best Place To Buy Furniture
R & J Furniture Xpress 1015 North Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159; 704-633-4677
8:00-6:00 Mon –Fri, 8:00-4:00 Sat; Closed Sun.
Runner-Up: Bare Furniture
Second Runner-Up: Badcock
Best Place To Buy Groceries
Food Lion Surrounding Areas. www.foodlion.com
Runner-Up: Harris Teeter
Second Runner-Up: Aldi
Best Garden Center
Godley’s Garden Center & Nursery 2281 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury; 704-638-0082
Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm
Runner-Up: Rufty’s Garden Center
Second Runner-Up: The Garden Greenhouse
Best Place To Buy Hardware
Lowe’s Home Improvement 207 Faith Rd., Salisbury; 704-638-0808
Runner-Up: True Value
Best Place To Buy Health/Organic Food
Simply Good Natural Foods 128 East Innes Street, Salisbury, NC; (704) 636-0889
Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun Closed
Runner-Up: GNC
Best Place To Buy Home Decor
Kirklands 125 Tingle Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146; (704) 630-4909
Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun 12PM-6PM
Runner-Up: Hobby Lobby
Second Runner-Up: Marshalls
Best Place To Buy Home Improvement Supplies
Lowe’s Home Improvement 207 Faith Rd., Salisbury; 704-638-0808;
Runner-Up: Desco
Second Runner-Up: Home Depot
Best Place To Buy Lighting
Home Lighting & Supply Inc 3212 South Main Street Salisbury NC 28147; 704-636-3883
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Runner-Up: Lowes
Second Runner-Up: Desco
Best Place To Buy Paint/Wallcovering
Sherwin Williams 800 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 636-3231
Sun 10am-6pm, Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat. 8am-6pm
Runner-Up: Lowes
Second Runner-Up: Glidden Professional
Best Place To Buy Art Supplies/Hobbies
Hobby Lobby 125 Tingle Dr. #400, Salisbury, NC 28146; 704-638-4112
Monday-Saturday, 9am-8pm CLOSED Sunday
Runner-Up: Michael’s
Best Place To Buy Books
Lora Belle Baby 115 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 209-4206
Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun Closed
Runner-Up: South Main Books
Second Runner-Up: Rowan Public Library
Best Place To Buy Fabric/Sewing
Hobby Lobby 125 Tingle Dr. #400, Salisbury, NC; 704-638-4112
Runner-Up: Michael’s
Second Runner-Up: Walmart
Best Place To Buy Bicycles
Skinny Wheels Bike Shop 111 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 762-9537
Tues-Sat 10AM-6PM, Closed Sun and Mon
Runner-Up: Kmart
Second Runner-Up: Walmart
Best Place To Buy Camping Supplies
Dick’s Sporting Goods 125 Tingle Drive, Suite 300, Salisbury; (704) 212-2482
Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-9:30 PM; Sun. 10 AM-7 PM
Runner-Up: Walmart
Second Runner-Up: Outdoor World Concord Mills
Best Place To Buy Fishing Supplies
Hill’s Minnow Farm 7940 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146; (704) 633-7413
Sun-Sat 5:30AM-9PM
Runner-Up: Dick’s Sporting Goods
Second Runner-Up: Fleming Candy Company
Best Place To Buy Hunting Supplies
Hill’s Minnow Farm 7940 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC; (704) 633-7413
Runner-Up: Dick’s Sporting Goods
Second Runner-Up: Lead Chunkers
Best Place To Buy Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods 125 Tingle Drive, Suite 300, Salisbury; (704) 212-2482
Runner-Up: Academy
Second Runner-Up: Hibbetts
Best Place To Buy Cards/Stationery
Critter’s 125 S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 636-5669
Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 1PM-5PM
Runner-Up: The Lettered Lilly
Second Runner-Up: Walmart
Best Consignment Store
Growing Pains Family Consignment Shop 122 S Main St Salisbury NC; 794-638-0870
Tues. 10 AM-4 PM; Wed-Fri. 10 AM-5:30 PM; Sat. 10 AM-4 PM; Closed Sun. & Mon.
Runner-Up: Encore
Second Runner-Up: Sweet Peas
Best Place To Buy Comic Books
The Comic Monstore 813 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury, NC 28147; (704) 636-0049
Mon.-Thurs. 11 AM-9 PM; Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-10 PM; Sun. 1-7 PM
Runner-Up: Collectivity
Best Customer Service
Stitchin’ Post Gifts 104 S. Main St., Salisbury; 704-637-0708
Mon-Sat, 10am-5:30pm
Runner-Up: Winsome Hanger
Second Runner-Up: Chick-fil-A
Best Place To Buy Electronics
Wal-Mart 323 South Arlington St., Salisbury; (704) 639-9718
Open 24 hours
Runner-Up: Kmart
Second Runner-Up: N Tune
Best Place To Buy Gifts/Speciality Items
Stitchin’ Post Gifts 104 S. Main St., Salisbury; 704-637-0708
Runner-Up: Queen’s Gifts
Second Runner-Up: Critter’s Cards and Gifts
Best Locally Owned Store
Stitchin’ Post Gifts 104 S. Main St., Salisbury; www.spgifts.com
Runner-Up: Barnhardt Jewelers
Second Runner-Up: Critters
Best Place To Buy Musical Instruments
Griffin Guitars 121 S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 798-5205
Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 11AM-5PM, Sun Closed
Runner-Up: The Band Attic
Second Runner-Up: Coleman Music
Best Place To Buy Pet Items
PetSmart 345 Faith Rd., Salisbury 28146; Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun. 10am-7pm
Runner-Up: Main Stream Pets
Second Runner-Up: Hot Diggity Dog
Best Place for a Deal
Barnhardt Jewelers 314 S. Salisbury Avenue, Historic Spencer; 704-633-0618
M-F 9:30-5:30 Sat 9-1
Runner-Up: Curiosities Gifts
Second Runner-Up: Dollar Tree
Best Recycled Goods Store
Goodwill 836 West Jake Alexander Blvd; 704-637-6673
Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 1-6pm
Runner-Up: Habitat ReStore
Second Runner-Up: Nazareth Home Thrift Store
Best Place To Buy School/Office Supplies
Staples Innes Street Market, 355 Faith Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146; (704) 797-0134
Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun 11AM-6PM
Runner-Up: Office Depot
Second Runner-Up: Creative Teaching Aids
Store that Gives Back
Stitchin’ Post Gifts 104 S. Main St., Salisbury; www.spgifts.com
Runner-Up: Food Lion
Second Runner-Up: Habitat for Humanity
Best Place To Buy Toys/Video Games
Lora Belle Baby 115 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 209-4206
Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun Closed
Runner-Up: Game Stop
Second Runner-Up: Critters
Best Place To Buy Children’s Clothing
Lora Belle Baby 115 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 209-4206
Runner-Up: Marshall’s
Second Runner-Up: Sweet Peas
Best Place To Buy Handbags/Luggage
Belk 1455 Klumac Rd, Salisbury, NC; (704) 636-5241
Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 12-7PM
Runner-Up: Marshall’s
Second Runner-Up: Queens
Best Place To Buy Jewelry
Barnhardt Jewelers 314 S. Salisbury Avenue, Historic Spencer; 704-633-0618
Runner-Up: Windsor Gallery
Second Runner-Up: Stitchin Post Gifts
Best Place To Buy Makeup/Beauty
Ulta Beauty 1445 Klumac Rd, Salisbury; (704) 638-6068
10 AM-9 PM
Runner-Up: Merle Norman
Second Runner-Up: Belk
Best Place To Buy Men’s Clothing
Belk 1455 Klumac Rd, Salisbury, NC; www.belk.com
Runner-Up: Kohl’s
Second Runner-Up: Winsome Hanger
Best Place To Buy Prom/Bridal
A Perfect Dress 590 Corriher Gravel Road, China Grove, NC 28023; 704-855-2427
Mon-Fri 3-7pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Runner-Up: Maia’s Fashions
Second Runner-Up: Encore on Main
Best Place To Buy Shoes
Ralph Baker’s Shoes 428 N. Main St., Salisbury; 704-636-1850
Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30
Runner-Up: Shoe Dept
Second Runner-Up: Rack Room Shoes
Best Place To Buy Sports Apparel
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Runner-Up: Ultimate Sports Apparel
Second Runner-Up: Kohls
Best Place To Buy Women’s Clothing
Belk 1455 Klumac Rd, Salisbury, NC; (704) 636-5241
www.belk.com
Runner-Up: Stitchin Post Gifts
Second Runner-Up: Winsome Hanger
Best Place To Buy ATV/Recreational
Motts Powersports 1325 North Main St. Salisbury; 704-636-9900
Tuesday-Wednesday 10-8, Thursday-Friday 10-6, Saturday 8-12
Runner-Up: Salisbury Cycle Center
Best Car Wash
Sam’s Car Wash 1022 West Innes St. and 800 East Innes St. Salisbury; 704-633-4256 704-633-8101
Mon-Sat 7:45 to 6:00
Runner-Up: Jimmy Clean’s
Best Oil Change/Auto Repair
Auto Works of Salisbury 429 South Main St., Salisbury; 704-310-5718
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Drop-Off at 7:30am
Runner-Up: Cloninger Ford and Toyota
Second Runner-Up: Gerry Wood Honda/Kia
Best New Car Dealer
Gerry Wood Auto Group 525 Jake Alexander Blvd. South, Salisbury, NC 28147; 704-637-9090
9am-8pm Mon-Fri. 9am-6pm Sat. Service: 7:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri. 8am-4pm Sat.
Runner-Up: Team Chevrolet
Second Runner-Up: Cloninger Ford and Toyota
Best Pre-Owned Car Dealer
Salisbury Motor Compnay, Inc 700 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144; (704) 636-1341
(Service 7:30-5:30 M-F) (Sales 8:00 – 6:00P M-F And 9-3 On Saturdays)
Runner-Up: Gerry Wood Auto Group
Second Runner-Up: Team Chevrolet