2021 RoCo Gold People’s Choice Winners
The best of Rowan County, NC as voted by the people!
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Business & People
Best College
Winner
Catawba College
2300 W Innes St, Salisbury
(800) 228-2922 catawba.edu
Finalists
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Livingstone College
701 W Monroe St, Salisbury
Best Concealed Carry Classes
Winner
Lead Chunkers Sporting Goods
229 E Main St, Rockwell
(704) 209-0212
www.facebook.com/leadchunkers
Finalists
Wilhelm Outfitters, LLC
5760 Mount Hope Church Rd. Salisbury
Concealed Weapons Class – China Grove
220 Marshall Park, China Grove, NC
Best Elementary/Middle School
Winner
Rockwell Elementary School
114 Link St, Rockwell
(704) 279-3145
Finalists
Salisbury Academy
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N, Salisbury
North Rowan Elementary School
600 Charles St, Spencer
Best Financial Institution
Winner
F&M Bank
www.fmbnc.com
Finalists
State Employees Credit Union
1030 Mooresville Rd, Salisbury
Wells Fargo Bank
1300 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Funeral Service Provider
Winner
Powles Staton Funeral Home
913 W Main St, Rockwell
(704) 279-7241
www.powlesfuneralhome.com
Finalists
Summersett Funeral Home Inc & Crematory
1315 W Innes St, Salisbury
Lyerly Funeral Home Inc
523 S Main St, Salisbury
Best High School
Winner
East Rowan High School
175 St Lukes Church Rd, Salisbury
(704) 279-5232
Finalists
Jesse C Carson High School
290 Kress Venture Dr, China Grove
Salisbury High School
500 Lincolnton Rd, Salisbury
Best Insurance Company
Winner
NC Farm Bureau Insurance
304 Birdie Dr, Salisbury
(704) 633-4801
www.ncfbins.com/salisbury
Finalists
Fisher-Greene Insurance Agency
115 Brown St #103, Granite Quarry
Central Carolina Insurance Inc
317 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Greg Edds – State Farm Insurance Agent
638 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Best Law Firm
Winner
Davis & Davis Attorneys At Law
215 N Main St, Salisbury
(704) 639-1900
www.davislawfirmnc.com
Finalists
Whitley & Jordan Attorneys & Counselors At Law
305 N Main St, Salisbury
Shelby Pethel & Hudson
122 N Lee St, Salisbury
Best Local NonProfit
Winner
Meals On Wheels of Rowan, Inc.
1307 Salisbury Ave, Spencer
(704) 633-0352
www.mowrowan.org
Finalists
Rowan Helping Ministries
226 N Long St, Salisbury
Happy’s Farm Inc.
985 Parks Rd, Salisbury
Best Minority Owned Business
Winner
Mean Mug Coffee Company
110 N Main St, Salisbury
(704) 754-4252
meanmugcoffeeco.com
Finalists
Salisbury Salon & Spa
210 E Innes St, Salisbury
K’s Kicks & Kickstop Kustoms
406 W. Kerr Street, Salisbury
Best Photographer
Winner
April Lambert Photography
Salisbury, NC
704-239-6262
www.aprillambertphotography.com
Finalists
Blair Phillips Photography
117 S Central Ave, Landis
Flashpoint Photography
119 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Place for Worship
Winner
St. John’s Lutheran Church
200 W Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 636-3431
stjohns-salisbury.org
Finalists
First Presbyterian Church Salisbury NC
308 W Fisher St, Salisbury
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
375 Lumen Christi Lane, Salisbury
Best Wedding Venue
Winner
The Barn at Cedar Hill
450 Clark Rd, Salisbury
(704) 223-0011
www.thebarnatcedarhill.com
Finalists
Historic Salisbury Station
215 Depot St, Salisbury
Lady Bird Farms Wedding & Event Venue
1070 Lower Stone Church Rd, Rockwell
Best Women Owned Business
Winner
Stitchin’ Post Gifts
104 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 637-0708
www.spgifts.com
Finalists
The Morning Glory
222 E Main St, Rockwell
Embellish Boutique
101 N Main St, China Grove
Dining & Entertainment
American Food
Winner
The Smoke Pit
509 Faith Rd, Salisbury
(704) 754-8336
thesmokepitnc.com
Finalists
Sidewalk Deli
120 S Main St, Salisbury
China Grove Family House Restaurant
216 S Main St, China Grove
Bakery/Desserts
Winner
Abigail’s
113 N Main St, Salisbury
(704) 467-2176
Finalists
L A Murph’s Fine Cooking
1532 W Innes St, Salisbury
Country Donutz
475 Jake Alexander Blvd W #105, Salisbury
Best Bar
Winner
New Sarum Brewing
109 N Lee St, Salisbury
(704) 310-5048
newsarumbrewing.com
Finalists
City Tavern
113 E Fisher St, Salisbury
DJ’s Restaurant
1502 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best BBQ
Winner
The Smoke Pit
509 Faith Rd, Salisbury
(704) 754-8336
thesmokepitnc.com
Finalists
College Barbecue
117 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Gary’s Bar-B-Cue
620 US-29, China Grove
Best Beer Selection
Winner
New Sarum Brewing
109 N Lee St, Salisbury
(704) 310-5048
newsarumbrewing.com
Finalists
Morgan Ridge Railwalk Brewery And Eatery
421 N Lee St, Salisbury
Salty Caper Wood Fired Pizza
115 S Lee St, Salisbury
Best Art Gallery
Winner
Waterworks Visual Art Center
123 E Liberty St, Salisbury
(704) 636-1882
www.waterworks.org
Finalists
Pottery 101
101 S Main St, Salisbury
Rail Walk Studios & Gallery
409 N Lee St, Salisbury
Best New Restaurant
Winner
Waters Edge Dock and Grill
257 Boat Club Ln, Salisbury
(704) 603-8056
watersedgehighrock.com
Finalists
Carpe Vinum 121
121 S Main St, Salisbury
Cagney’s Kitchen – Granite Quarry
215 N Salisbury GQ Ave, Granite Quarry
Best Bicycles/Sporting Goods
Winner
Skinny Wheels Bike Shop
111 W Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 762-9537
www.skinnywheels.com
Finalists
Hill’s Minnow Farm
7940 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury
The Pedal Factory
311 E Council St, Salisbury
Best Books/Comics
Winner
South Main Book Company
110 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 630-9788
southmainbookcompany.com
Finalists
Country Christian Books & Gifts
409 S Salisbury Ave, Granite Quarry
Comic Monstore
813 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Best Breakfast
Winner
Breakfastime
1602 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
(704) 603-8032
breakfastimenc.com
Finalists
College Barbecue
117 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Hendrix Barbecue – W. Innes
1624 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Brunch
Winner
Palms Grill & Pizzeria
1609 W Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 638-2203
www.palmscafetogo.com
Finalists
Sweet Meadow Cafe
105 E Fisher St, Salisbury
Breakfastime
1602 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Best Burger
Winner
Hap’s Grill
116 1/2 N Main St, Salisbury
Finalists
Culver’s
730 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
City Tavern
113 E Fisher St, Salisbury
Best Burrito
Winner
Go Burrito
115 W Fisher St, Salisbury
(704) 754-4755 www.goburrito.com
Finalists
El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina
1030 Freeland Dr, Salisbury
No Way Jose’s Mexican Restaurant
303 S Main St, China Grove
Best Caterer
Winner
Debbie Sugg’s Catering
Salisbury 704-637-2016
Finalists
The Smoke Pit
509 Faith Rd, Salisbury
L A Murph’s Fine Cooking
1532 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Coffee
Winner
Koco Java
329 N Main St, Salisbury
(704) 754-7733
Finalists
The Morning Glory
222 E Main St, Rockwell
The Holy Grind
819 S Main St, China Grove
Customer Service Restaurants
Winner
Chick-fil-A
902 E Innes St, Salisbury
www.chick-fil-a.com
Finalists
College Barbecue
117 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar
118 N Main St, Salisbury
Best Deli/Sandwich
Winner
Sidewalk Deli
120 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 637-3354
sidewalkdeli.com
Finalists
Jersey Mike’s Subs
914 E Innes St, Salisbury
Massimo’s Artisan Sandwich shoppe
819 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Doughnuts
Winner
Krispy Kreme
1428 W Innes St, Salisbury
www.krispykreme.com
Finalists
Country Donutz
475 Jake Alexander Blvd W #105, Salisbury
Dunkin’ Donuts
715 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
Best Food Truck/Food Stand
Winner
The Morning Glory
222 E Main St, Rockwell
facebook.com/themorningglorycoffee
Finalists
Mambo on Ruedas
122 E Fisher St, Salisbury
La Cava (Mise en Place
109 N Lee St, Salisbury
Best Frozen Treat
Winner
W. Innes Dairy Queen
1004 W Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 636-8653
Finalists
Hill’s Minnow Farm
7940 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury
Cold Stone Creamery
343 Faith Rd Ste 12, Salisbury
Best Hot Dog
Winner
Hap’s Grill
116 1/2 N Main St, Salisbury
Finalists
The Hotdog Shack
408 US-52, Granite Quarry
College Barbecue
117 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Best International Cuisine
(Chinese, Thai, Cuban)
Winner
Sabaidee Thai & Sushi
2204 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 637-0111
www.sabaideethaisushi.com
Finalists
Bangkok Downtown
131 E Innes St, Salisbury
Ting Hao Chinese Restaurant
519 Jake Alexander Blvd W G, Salisbury
Best Italian Food
Winner
Chef Santos
123 E Fisher St, Salisbury
(704) 637-7144
facebook.com/Goodfellasbychefsantos
Finalists
Romano’s Italian Cuisine
1510 W Innes St, Salisbury
Capriano’s Italian Cuisine
231 Faith Rd, Salisbury
Best Late Night Entertainment
Winner
DJ’s Restaurant
1502 W Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 638-9647
djsrestaurant.com
Finalists
Waters Edge Dock and Grill
257 Boat Club Ln, Salisbury
Sgt. Pepper’s
121 E Innes St, Salisbury
The Fish Bowl
127 E Innes St, Salisbury
Best Mexican Food
Winner
El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina
1030 Freeland Dr, Salisbury
(704) 636-5300
elpatronsalisburync.com
Finalists
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
119 N Link Ave, Salisbury
Casa Grande
905 Klumac Rd, Salisbury
Best Park
Winner
Dan Nicholas Park
6800 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury
(704) 216-7800
www.rowancountync.gov
Finalists
Salisbury Community Park
935 Hurley School Rd, Salisbury
Sloan Park
550 Sloan Road, Mt Ulla
Best Patio/Outdoor Dining
Winner
Go Burrito
115 W Fisher St, Salisbury
(704) 754-4755
www.goburrito.com
Finalists
Waters Edge Dock and Grill
257 Boat Club Ln, Salisbury
DJ’s Restaurant
1502 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Pizza
Winner
Salty Caper Wood Fired Pizza
115 S Lee St, Salisbury
(704) 633-1101
www.saltycaper.com
Finalists
Village Inn Pizza Parlor
2138 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Slice of Heaven Pizza & Wings
910 N Salisbury GQ Ave, Granite Quarry
Best Place to Buy Produce
Winner
Father & Son Produce Market
1774 Sherrills Ford Rd, Salisbury
(704) 636-6630
facebook.com/FatherAndSonProduceMarket
Finalists
Variety Produce
415 W Main St, Rockwell
Salisbury Farmers’ Market
228 E Kerr St, Salisbury
Best Place to Entertain Kids
Winner
Dan Nicholas Park
6800 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury
(704) 216-7800
www.rowancountync.gov
Finalists
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Rd, Mooresville
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr, Spencer
Best Place to take a Date
Winner
Ivan’s Restaurant
2024 Old Mocksville Rd, Salisbury
(704) 637-2000
ivansrestaurant.com
Finalists
Chef Santos
123 E Fisher St, Salisbury
La Cava Restaurant
329 S Church St, Salisbury
Best Seafood
Winner
Blue Bay Seafood Restaurant
2050 Statesville Blvd & 1007 E Innes St, Salisbury
bluebay-seafood.com
Finalists
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar
118 N Main St, Salisbury
Carpe Vinum 121
121 S Main St, Salisbury
Best Steak
Winner
Ivan’s Restaurant
2024 Old Mocksville Rd, Salisbury
(704) 637-2000
ivansrestaurant.com
Finalists
LongHorn Steakhouse
1371 Klumac Rd, Salisbury
Outback Steakhouse
1020 E Innes St, Salisbury
Best Sushi
Winner
Katana Japanese Fusion
475 Jake Alexander Blvd W #101, Salisbury
(704) 636-0200
katanafusion.com
Finalists
Sabaidee Thai & Sushi
2204 S Main St, Salisbury
Bangkok Downtown
131 E Innes St, Salisbury
Best Takeout Food
Winner
Chick-fil-A
902 E Innes St, Salisbury
www.chick-fil-a.com
Finalists
Katana Japanese Fusion
475 Jake Alexander Blvd W #101, Salisbury
Mykonos Grill
1714 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Theater
Winner
Lee Street Theatre
329 N Lee St, Salisbury
(704) 310-5507
leestreet.org
Finalists
Meroney Theater, Piedmont Players Theatre
213 S Main St, Salisbury
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
Innes Street Market, 305 Faith Rd, Salisbury
Best Tourist Attraction
Winner
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr, Spencer
(704) 636-2889
www.nctransportationmuseum.org
Finalists
Dan Nicholas Park
6800 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury
Patterson Farm Market & Tours Inc
10390 Caldwell Rd, Mt Ulla
Best Toys/Games
Winner
Critters Cards & Gifts
125 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 636-5669
Finalists
Little Choo Choo Shop Inc
500 Salisbury Ave, Spencer
GameStop
215 Faith Rd, Salisbury
Best Vegetarian
Winner
Juice Life
712 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
(704) 603-8959
juicelifeusa.com
Finalists
Sweet Meadow Cafe
105 E Fisher St, Salisbury
Mykonos Grill
1714 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Wine Selection
Winner
Salisbury Wine Shop
106 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 636-5151
salisburywineshop.com
Finalists
Morgan Ridge Vineyards
486 John Morgan Rd
Douglas Vineyards
7696 Freeze Rd, Kannapolis
Best Winery
Winner
Morgan Ridge Vineyards
486 John Morgan Rd, Gold Hill
(704) 639-0911
morganridgevineyards.com
Finalists
Cauble Creek Vineyard
700 Cauble Farm Rd, Salisbury
Douglas Vineyards
7696 Freeze Rd, Kannapolis
Best Wings
Winner
Christo’s Family Restaurant
431 E Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 637-9050
christosfamilyrestaurant.com
Finalists
East Coast Wings + Grill
211 Faith Rd, Salisbury
Buffalo Wild Wings
1519 E Innes St, Salisbury
Health & Beauty
Best Barber Shop
Winner
South End Barber Shop
404 N Main St, China Grove
(704) 857-1891
Finalists
Made Man Barber & Shave
108 W Innes St, Salisbury
College Inn Barber Shop
1920 W Innes St #2433, Salisbury
Best Chiropractic
Winner
Jeter Chiropractic Clinic PA
1001 N Main St, Salisbury
(704) 633-5156
jeterchiro.com
Finalists
Collins Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
138 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury
The Way to Wellness, Inc-
Dr. Jessica P. Jennings, DC
644 Statesville Blvd Unit 3, Salisbury
Best Dance/Gymnastic Studio
Winner
Salisbury Dance Academy
204 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 213-1137
www.salisburydanceacademy.com
Finalists
Dimensions Dance Arts
107 W Main St #8859, Rockwell
Center Stage Dance Company
150 S Bostian St, China Grove
Best Dentist
Winner
Donald R Fortner Jr. DMD
1834 Jake Alexander Blvd W #504, Salisbury
(704) 636-1848
www.fortnerdentalgroup.com
Finalists
Steve W Yang DDS
2290 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Washko Family Dentistry, Kenneth T DDS PA
430 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer
Best Eye Care
Winner
Peak Eye Care
2120 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
(704) 636-0559
peakeyecare.com
Finalists
Salisbury Eyecare and Eyewear
205 E Council St B, Salisbury
King Eye Center
312 E Centerview St, China Grove
Best Hair Salon
Winner
Renova Salon & Medspa
1002 Power St, China Grove
(704) 857-7366
www.renovasalonmedspa.com
Finalists
Salisbury Salon & Spa
210 E Innes St, Salisbury
Wicked Scissors
704 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
Best Health/Organic Items
Winner
Simply Good Natural Foods
128 E Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 636-0889
simplygoodnaturalfoods.com
Finalists
Juice Life
712 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
The Medicine Shoppe
1357 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Hearing Service
Winner
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.- Salisbury
530 Corporate Cir, Salisbury
(704) 637-0158
ceenta.com
Finalists
Salisbury Audiology and Hearing Aid Services P A
310 Statesville Blvd #3, Salisbury
Beltone Hearing Aid Center
512 Klumac Rd Ste 7, Salisbury
Best Karate/Martial Arts Studio
Winner
Sidekick Karate of Salisbury
520 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 216-2258
sidekickdojo.com
Finalists
Fight Factory
1810 E Innes St, Salisbury
Salisbury School of Karate
520 S Main St, Salisbury
Best Local Pharmacy
Winner
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
1357 W Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 637-6120
medicineshoppesalisbury.com
Finalists
Moose Pharmacy of Salisbury
1408 W Innes St, Salisbury
Price Pharmacy
110 E Bank St, Salisbury
Best Mani/Pedi
Winner
Salisbury Salon & Spa
210 E Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 310-5941
salisburysalonspa.com
Finalists
Kim’s Nails & Spa
214 Faith Rd, Salisbury
E Nails & Spa
1945 Jake Alexander Blvd W Suite #1, Salisbury
Best Medical Facility
Winner
Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, PA
611 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury
(704) 633-7220
rowandiagnostic.com
Finalists
Novant Health Rowan Family Physicians
650 Julian Rd, Salisbury
Main Street Family Practice
302 S Main St, China Grove
Best Place To Work Out
Winner – Tie
The Forum of Salisbury
8997, 2318 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 633-6638
theforumfitness.com
Winner – Tie
J.F. Hurley Family YMCA
828 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
(704) 636-0111
rocabymca.org
Finalists
Planet Fitness
710 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
Best Retirement/Assisted Living Facility
Winner
Trinity Oaks
728 Klumac Rd, Salisbury
(704) 633-1002
www.trinityoaks.net
Finalists
Autumn Care of Salisbury
1505 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury
Oak Park Retirement
548 White Oak Dr, Salisbury
Best Skincare Facility
Winner
Renova Salon & Medspa
1002 Power St, China Grove
(704) 857-7366
www.renovasalonmedspa.com
Finalists
Greystone On Main
120 N Main St, Salisbury
Salisbury Salon & Spa
210 E Innes St, Salisbury
Best Spa/Massage
Winner
Greystone Salon and Spa
1321 Klumac Rd, Salisbury
(704) 637-2007
greystonesalonandspa.com
Finalists
Salisbury Salon & Spa
210 E Innes St, Salisbury
Alleviate Massage Therapy & Wellness
112 Moses Rd, Rockwell
Best Women’s Health Provider
Winner
Yatawara Gynecology, Wellness, and Aesthetics
415 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
(704) 754-8990
yatawaramd.com
Finalists
Novant Health Carolina Women’s Health Associates – Salisbury
911 W Henderson St Suite 300, Salisbury
Novant Health Breast Imaging Center Salisbury
514 Corporate Cir, Salisbury
Home & Garden
Best AC/Heating Service
Winner
Stout Heating & Air
4243 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 633-8095
www.stoutheatingandair.com
Finalists
Medley Electric Co Inc
304 Market St, Rockwell
SA Sloop Heating & AC
705 W Ryder Ave, Landis
Best Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning
Winner
Tom’s Carpet Care
120 Pine Valley Rd, Salisbury
(704) 633-7030
Finalists
Bill Ritchie’s Carpet Cleaning
622 E Council St, Salisbury
Salisbury Rug & Carpet Cleaning
170 Eagle Dr, Salisbury
Best Cleaning Service
Winner
Wife-For Hire
170 Cannon Rd. Salisbury
(704) 633-9295
Finalists
The Cleaning Authority – Salisbury
512 Klumac Rd # 3, Salisbury
Busy Bees
Salisbury (704) 279-2696
Best Flooring Provider
Winner
Grove Supply Flooring Design Center
1600 N Main St, China Grove
(704) 857-2415
Finalists
Putnam’s Carpet Sales Inc
418 China Grove Hwy, Rockwell
LL Flooring (Lumber Liquidators)
403 Bendix Dr, Salisbury
Best Garden Center
Winner
Godley’s Garden Center & Nursery Inc
2281 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
(704) 638-0082
www.godleysgardencenter.com
Finalists
Rufty’s Garden Shop
1335 W Innes St, Salisbury
Goodman Farm Supply
338 N Main St, China Grove
Best General Contractor
Winner
Sells & Sons Construction
4335 Cauble Rd, Salisbury
(704) 633-5033
Finalists
Central Piedmont Builders Inc
925 Sells Rd, Salisbury
KMD Construction, LLC
1001 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Handyman
Winner
Richard’s Painting
112 E Council St, Salisbury
(704) 856-8101
www.richardspainting.net
Finalists
The Property Pal
2840 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Eagle Repairs & Handyman Services
(704) 202-4372
Best Hardware/Home Improvement Store
Winner
True Value Of Salisbury
1818 W Innes St, Salisbury
(980) 330-6700
www.facebook.com/TVofSalisbury
Finalists
Ace Hardware of Rockwell
229 E Main St, Rockwell
Lowe’s Home Improvement
207 Faith Rd, Salisbury
Best Landscaping Service
Winner
Godley’s Garden Center & Nursery Inc
2281 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
(704) 638-0082
www.godleysgardencenter.com
Finalists
Cline’s Landscapes Inc
2205 Old Concord Rd, Salisbury
Trees and Plants Nursery and Garden Center
2213 Mooresville Rd, Salisbury
Best Lawn Equipment
Winner
James River Equipment
1571 Julian Rd, Salisbury
(704) 636-2671
www.jamesriverequipment.com
Finalists
Faith Farm & Equipment Sales
585 W Ritchie Rd, Salisbury
Lowe’s Home Improvement
207 Faith Rd, Salisbury
Best Lighting
Winner
Home Lighting & Supply Inc
3212 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 636-3883
fansandlights.xolights.com
Finalists
Lowe’s Home Improvement
207 Faith Rd, Salisbury
City Electric Supply Salisbury
2307 S Main St, Salisbury
Best Painting Service
Winner
Richard’s Painting
112 E Council St, Salisbury
(704) 856-8101
www.richardspainting.net
Finalists
Woodie’s Painting Inc
1827 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
The Property Pal
2840 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Best Pest Control Service
Winner
Peeler Environmental
812 Corporate Cir, Salisbury
(704) 636-0674
peelerenvironmental.com
Finalists
Chamberlain Exterminators LLC
1903 S Main St, Salisbury
Best Plumbing Company
Winner
Spencer Plumbing Co
314 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer
(704) 637-2090
www.spencerplumbingco.com
Finalists
Hughes Supply – Salisbury
531 S Main St, Salisbury
Bill Brown Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
414 S Main St, Salisbury
Best Real Estate Company/Office
Winner
Lantern Realty and Development, LLC
105 N Main St B, Salisbury
(980) 643-4424
lantern-realty.com
Finalists
Arey Realty
718 Faith Rd, Salisbury
CENTURY 21 Towne & Country
474 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
Best Realtor
Winner
Melissa Yates
Lantern Realty
(704) 239-3835
lantern-realty.com
Finalists
Cathy Griffin
Century 21 Towne & Country
Teresa Rufty
TMR Realty and Development
Best Roofing Company
Winner
Graham Roofing Inc
223 E Harrison St, Salisbury
(704) 213-2235
www.grahamroofingnc.com
Finalists
Harmer Built LLC
718 Faith Rd, Salisbury
Sunshine Roofing
Salisbury (704) 239-6018
Shopping & Services
Best Antique Store
Winner
Salisbury Emporium
230 E Kerr St, Salisbury
(704) 642-0039
www.salisburyemporium.com
Finalists
Habitat For Humanity ReStore of Rowan County, NC
1707 S Main St, Salisbury
Heart & Oak
106 E Innes St, Salisbury
Best ATV/Recreational Dealer
Winner
Grove Motor Company
1580 N Main St, China Grove
(704) 202-2389
grovemotorcompany.com
Finalists
704 Powersports
162 Shue Rd, China Grove, NC
Motts Powersports
1325 N Main St, Salisbury
Best Auto Repair
Winner
Auto Works of Salisbury
429 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 310-5718
Finalists
Randy Hall Automotive
1616 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Alligood Automotive
900 S Fulton St, Salisbury
Best Bedding/Furniture
Winner
R & J Furniture Xpress
1015 N, Salisbury Ave, Spencer
(704) 633-4677
rjfurniturexpress.com
Finalists
Bare Furniture Co.
1660 N Main St, China Grove
Bargain Store Furniture Co
8525 US-52, Rockwell
Best Boarding/Sitting Service
Winner
Lazy 5 Vets
2916 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 636-1100
lazy5vets.com
Finalists
Salisbury Animal Hospital PA
1500 E Innes St, Salisbury
Doggone Fun
10420 NC-801, Mt Ulla
Best Car Wash
Winner
Sam’s Car Wash Inc
1022 W Innes St #4039 & 800 E Innes St, Salisbury
samscarwashkl.com
Finalists
Jimmy Clean’s
1010 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
Wash Me Detail Shop
201 N Main St, China Grove
Best Cards/Stationery
Winner
Critters Cards & Gifts
125 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 636-5669
Finalists
The Lettered Lily Design Studio
113 W Fisher St, Salisbury
CVS
1924 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Best Children’s Clothing
Winner
Lora Belle Baby
221 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 209-4206
www.shoplorabelle.com
Finalists
Old Navy
385 Faith Rd, Salisbury
Kohl’s
1395 Klumac Rd, Salisbury
Best Consignment/Thrift
Winner
Habitat For Humanity ReStore of Rowan County, NC
1707 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 642-1222
www.habitatrowan.org/restore
Finalists
Encore On Main
118 S Main St, China Grove
Robin’s Nest
334 N Main Gq St, Granite Quarry
Best Customer Service (Retail/Service)
Winner
Stitchin’ Post Gifts
104 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 637-0708
www.spgifts.com
Finalists
Powles Staton Funeral Home
913 W Main St, Rockwell
Richard’s Painting
112 E Council St, Salisbury
Best Dry Cleaner
Winner
Vogue Dry Cleaners Alteration
106 N Long St, Salisbury
(704) 633-5411
salisburydrycleaners.com
Finalists
M&S Cleaners
1729 W Innes St, Salisbury
Bell’s 60 Minute Cleaners
1701 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Florist
Winner
Salisbury Flower Shop
1628 W Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 633-5310
www.salisburyflowershop.net
Finalists
The Flower Basket
319 Broad St, Rockwell
Flower Town of Salisbury
729 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Gifts/Specialty Items
Winner
Stitchin’ Post Gifts
104 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 637-0708
www.spgifts.com
Finalists
Sign Dreamers of Rowan
(704) 239-5263
signdreamers.com/sign-dreamers-of-rowan/
Caniche
200 S Main St, Salisbury
Best Grooming Service
Winner
Lazy 5 Vets
2916 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 636-1100
lazy5vets.com
Finalists
Uptown Dogs & Cats
127 N Long St, Salisbury
Pupparazzi Dog & Cat Grooming
1425 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Best Jewelry
Winner
Barnhardt Jewelers
112 E Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 633-0618
www.barnhardtjewelers.com
Finalists
Stitchin’ Post Gifts
104 S Main St, Salisbury
Windsor Gallery Fine Jewelers
1810 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best New Car Dealer
Winner
Team Chevrolet Buick GMC
404 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
(704) 216-8000
www.teamchevync.com
Finalists
Cloninger Ford
511 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Gerry Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
414 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Best Oil Change
Winner
Sam’s Express Care
800 E Innes St #4622, Salisbury
(704) 636-1045
samscarwashkl.com/express-care
Finalists
Auto Works of Salisbury
429 S Main St, Salisbury
Grease Monkey
1603 W Innes St, Salisbury
Best Pet Food/Pet Items
FIRST LOCAL
Main Stream Pets
5675 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 642-0004
www.mainstreampets.com
Winner (National)
PetSmart
345 Faith Rd, Salisbury
Finalists
Tractor Supply Co.
405 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Best PreOwned Car Dealer
Winner
Salisbury Motor Company
700 W Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 636-1341
salisburymotorcompany.com
Finalists
CARmazone
428 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Team Chevrolet Buick GMC
404 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Best Prom/Bridal
Winner
A Perfect Dress
590 Corriher Gravel Rd, China Grove
(704) 855-2427
www.aperfectdresscg.com
Finalists
Encore On Main
118 S Main St, China Grove
Rustic Grace Bridal
113 S Central Ave, Landis
Best Shoes
Winner
Ralph Baker’s Shoes
428 N Main St, Salisbury
(704) 636-1850
www.ralphbakershoes.com
Finalists
Stitchin’ Post Gifts
104 S Main St, Salisbury
Donny’s Western Store
12725 US-52, Gold Hill
Best Veterinary Service
Winner
Lazy 5 Vets
2916 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 636-1100
lazy5vets.com
Finalists
Salisbury Animal Hospital PA
1500 E Innes St, Salisbury
Rowan Animal Clinic
4155 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
Best Women’s Apparel
Winner
Stitchin’ Post Gifts
104 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 637-0708
www.spgifts.com
Finalists
Embellish Boutique
101 N Main St, China Grove
AnnaCraig Boutique
100 W Innes St, Salisbury