2021 RoCo Gold Winners

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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