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Congratulations to the
Best of Burke County 2014
Visa Gift Card Winners
Phillip Epley
$25 Visa Gift Card
3rd Place Winner
Mary Franklin
$100 Visa Gift Card
1st Place Winner
David Grooms
$50 Visa Gift Card
2nd Place Winner
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Church
Brookwood Baptist
Civic Club
Morganton Rotary Club
Community Event
Morganton Historic Festival
Historic Site
Burke County Courthouse
Local Website
www.burkehospice.org
Recreational Activity
Riverside Golf & RV
BEST BUSINESS:
Air Conditioning
Standard Heating & Air
Alterations
Vivians Sewing Shop
Antiques & Collectibles
Exhausted Rooster
Animal Hospital
Healthy Petz
Appliances
Lowes Hardware
Auto Body & Paint Shop
Bobs Body Shop
Auto Detail
Visual Perfection
Auto Parts
OReilly
Auto Repair
Coles Auto Service
Auto Service Center
Causby Automotive
Auto Truck Dealer (NEW)
CrossRoads Ford
Auto Truck Dealer (USED)
CrossRoads Ford
Bank
State Employees Credit Union
Bakery
My Local Bakery
Bar/Pub
Fonta Flora
Barber Shop
Sains Barber Shop
Beauty Salon
Hair Innity
Bedding
Burke Bedding
Bike Shop
Cycle Wright
Boat Dealer
Foothills Marina
Book Store
M A D Paperback
Book Exchange
Brake Service
Buffs Tire & Service
Building Materials and
Supplies
Lowes Hardware
Burglar Alarms
Sawyer Security
BEST IN
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BurkeCOUNTY
The Best Of Burke
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Cabinets
Backwoods Custom Cabinets
Campground
Riverside FEC Camground
Camping Equipment
CBS Sports
Car Alignment
Buffs Tires & Clark Tires (TIE)
Car Wash
Visual Perfection
Carpet Cleaners
Dannys Carpet & Upholstery
Cellular Phone Store
A-1 Wireless, Verizon Retailer
Childrens Wear
Belk
Christmas Tree Lot
Kings Tree Lot
Cleaning Service
Citys Best Cleaning Service
Computers
Mountain Micro Systems INC
Computer Repair
Mountain Micro Systems INC
Consignment Shop
Bloom Again
Convenience Store
K & C Country Store
Craft Store
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores
Day Care
Calvary Baptist
Dry Cleaners
Jordans Cleaners
Electronics
Wal-Mart
Employment Stafng Co.
Friday Stafng
Eyeglasses
Morganton Eye Physicians
Farm Equipment
and Supplies
Tractor Supply
Feed Dealer r
Morganton Feed & Seed
Fishing Tackle and Bait
Wal-Mart
Fitness Center r
Phifer Wellness Center
Floor Coverings
Lowes Hardware
Florist
Sara Lynns
Formal Wear
Benjamins & Libbas
Framing
G & G Framing
Fuel Oil Company
Carolina Energies
Funeral Home
Sossoman Funeral Homes
Furniture Store
Kimbrells Furniture
Garbage Service
Republic Services
Gift Shop
More Lace
Glass Dealer
Diversied Glass
Gold Dealer
K.C.s Jewelers
Golf Course
Silver Creek Golf Course
Greenhouse
Ginas Greenhouse
Greeting Cards
Amys Hallmark
Guns/Archery
Smokefoot Trade & Loan
Hardware Store
Morganton ACE Hardware
Health Care Facility
Grace Heights Health
& Rehabilitation
Health Foods/Herbs
Morgantons Natural Foods
Home Health Care
Burke Hospice & Pallative Care
Insurance Agency
Bowers Insurance Agency
Internet Provider
Charter Communications
Kennel
Healthy Petz
Kids Parties
Bouncin Kids
Lawncare
Kings Landscaping
Lawn & Garden Products
Lowes Hardware
Locksmith
Eds Locksmith
Financial Planning
Edward Jones
Jewelry Store
K.C.s Jewelers
Mens Wear
Benjamins & CBS Sports (TIE)
Mobile Home Dealer
Competitive Housing
Motel/Hotel
Hampton Inn
Movie Rental
Flick Video
Nail Salon
Perfect Solution
Newspaper
The News Herald
Nursing Home
Grace Heights Health
& Rehabilitation
Ofce Supplies
Staples
Oil Change
Alray Tire
Outdoor Power
Equipment
Burke Outdoor
Paint
Glidden Professional Paint
Pawn Shop
Smokefoot Trade & Loan
Pest Control
A-1 Pest Control
Pet Grooming
Pet Parlor
Pharmacy/Drug
Morganton Drug
Preschool
Calvary Day School
Photo Developing
Wal-Mart
Printer
Table Rock Printers
Produce
18 Produce
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Propane Provider
Carolina Energies
Radio Station
WMNC Big Dawg 92.1
Recycler
Simply Green
Real Estate Agency
WNC Real Estate, INC.
Rental Service
All About Rentals
Restaurant
Abeles
Roong
Kings Construction
Satellite Equipment
Direct TV
Septic Tank Provider
Asburys Septic Tank Services
Shoe Store
Shoe Department & CBS
Sports
Small Engine Repair
Burke Outdoor
Spa
Head to Toe Salon & Day Spa
Sporting Goods
CBS Sports
Storage
Time Saver Storage
Store-Department
Belk
Supermarket
Ingles
Swimming Pool Dealer
Ken-Ray Pools
Tanning Salon
Mega Tan
Tax Service
H & R Block
Tires
Buffs Tires
Theatre
Marquee Cinemas
Thrift Store
Burke Hospice & Palliative Care
Travel Agency
Always Travel
Tree Cutting Service
Grissom Tree Services
Upholstery
Town and Country Upholstery
Wall Coverings
Lowes Hardware
Weddings/ Caterer
Myras
Weight Loss
Athletic Performance Lab
Wine Selection
Kitchen Connection
Womens Wear
Belk
Wrecker Service
Buffs Body Shop
BEST FOOD:
Barbeque
JD Smokehouse
Biscuits
Hardees
Breakfast
Abeles
Buffet
AJs Steakhouse
Chicken
Chick-Fil-A
Chili
Wendys
Chinese
China King Buffet
Coffee
McDonalds
Dining Atmosphere
Fatz
Desserts
Dessert First
Food For The $
Las Salsas
Food to Go
Cookout
French Fries
McDonalds
Hamburgers
Jakess Wayback Burgers
Home Delivery
Pizza Hut
Hotdogs
Allisons
Ice Cream/Yogurt
Dilishi Frozen Yogurt Bar
Italian
Yiannis
Japanese
Tokyo Diner
Kids Meal
McDonalds
Mexican
Las Salsas
Milk Shakes
Cookout
Pizza
The Pie Hole
Salad Bar
Gepettos
Sandwiches
Firehouse Subs
Seafood
Harbor Inn Seafood
Steaks
Fatz
BEST PEOPLE:
Accountant
Daryl Brown
Architect
Robert Salisbury
Attorney
Jared Amos
Auctioneer
Wade Hildebran
Audiologist
Paul Gamewell
Banker
Dan Collinson
Bank Teller
Jamie Silvers
Barber
Tommy Sain
Beautician
Samantha Lail
Boss
Jeff King
Carpenter
Jeff King
Car Salesperson
Chris Ryder
Cashier
Cathy Cook
Chimney Sweep
Jeff Barger
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Chiropractor
Paula Reynolds
City Employee
Robert Bouck
Coach
Casey Rogers
Contractor
General Jeff King
Cook
Chris Craig
Counselor
Sandra McDaniels
County Employee
Jordan Lowdermilk
Dance Instructor
Sherri McGimpsey
Dentist
Dr. Steven Sudderth
Elected Ofcial (City)
Mayor Mel Cohen
Elected Ofcial (County)
Steve Whisenant
Electrician
Jerry Stamey
EMT
(Ambulance Personnel)
Tripp Cordell
ENT (Ear, Nose, & Throat)
Dr. Elzie Hart (580-6410)
Engineer
Lee Gragg
Fireghter
Charlie Charles Watts
(Valdese FD)
Funeral Director
Calvin Sossoman
Graphic Designer
Sam Murray
Greeter/Hostess
Buddy Whitener
Handyman
Allen Walker
Insurance Agent
Wendall Fox
Investment Counselor
Michelle Jenkins
(Raymond Jones)
Jeweler
Kathy Causby
Landscaper
Kenneth King
Martial Arts Instructor
Melanie Taber
Massage Therapist
Kristin Whisnant
(Head to Toe Salon)
Mechanic
David Proftt
(D&D Auto Service)
Nurse
Danny Ledford
Nurses Aid
Tabatha Boyce
Optometrist
Dr. David Alexander
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Al Raynor (Morganton Eye)
Oral Surgeon
Dr. Brian Neuwirth
Orthodontist
Dr. Kimberly Gragg
Pastor / Priest
Earl Cross
Pawn Broker r
Doyle Cook
Pediatrician
Bufe Buchanan
(Mtn. View Pediatrics)
Personal Trainer
Leah Barrier
Pharmacist
Josh Haney
(Morganton Drug)
Photographer
Brenda King (433-5376)
Physician
Dr. Edward Plyler
Plumber
Doug Brittain
Policeman
Ronnie Gibbs
Real Estate Agent
Tim Truitt
School Principal
Kathy Amos
(Patton High School)
School Teacher
Heather Smith
Secretary
Victoria Ervin
Surgeon
Dr. Edwin Holler
Surveyor
Lee Gragg
Taxidermist
Mark Lenard
Tax Preparer
Darlynn Vella (H&R Block)
Veterinarian
Dr. Alan Anton
Waitress/Waiter
Carla States (Fatz)
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Thanks friends and customers for your vote and support.
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3833 US Hwy 64, Morganton, NC 28655
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Serving Burke County for over 20 years
2165 S. Sterling St. Morganton 828.580.6600 phiferwellness.com
Thank you for voting
Best Fitness Center
2014!
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING
Hardees

Best Biscuits
BEST OF BURKE 2014 11
124 N. Sterling St.
Morganton, NC
828-437-5744
Thank you for voting us Best Desserts,
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SUPPORT community businesses
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Bob Martin, Sr. Robbie Martin, Jr.
100 SamWall Ave Morganton
828.437.5730 FAX 828.433.6385
Thank you Burke County
For Voting
Best Body/Paint Shop
2011
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Across from
Freedom
High School
Come check out the "Thunder Bob!"
Bob's Body Shop
Bowers Insurance
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Best Insurance Agency
204 North Sterling St. Morganton, NC 28655
438-9456
Computer Sales and Service
Betsy and Janet Thank
our loyal Customers for
voting us
Best of Burke
Computers &
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Repair
Betsy and Janet
Backwoods
Custom
Cabinets
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828.439.3722
In business since 2006
Serving Burke and McDowell Counties Fully Insured
Follow us on Facebook@backwoodscustomcabinetsnc
Thank you for 37 years of support!
BEST OF BURKE 2014
DOWNTOWN MORGANTON 437.7272
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1010 Burkemont Avenue
828-438-3662
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#1
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friends to visit
our 2nd lot in
Gastonia
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Thank You
For Voting Us
Best In Burke County!
Waste Management
Service
828-437-7940
13 consecutive years!
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(828) 437-3547
301 S Sterling St. | www.bufftire.com
Mon - Fri 8a 5p, Sat & Sun Closed
THANK YOU BURKE COUNTY
CITIZENS FOR YOUR PATRONAGE
BEST OF
BURKE 2014
Brake Service
Car Alignment
Tires
Thank You for Voting for Us
BEST GIFT SHOP
Fabulous Clothes
NEW HOURS: WED FRI 10 - 5:30, SAT 1 AA 0 4
828-437-3770
Ladies Accessories
Gifts & Jewelry
Just The Cutest Little Shop!
THANK YOU
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OBTP# B13696 2014 HRB Tax Group, Inc.
1255 Burkemont Avenue | Morganton
721 US Highway 70 West Suite B | Hildebran
833 Main Street West | Valdese
THANK YOU
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THEBESTTAXPREPARERINTHECOUNTY.
OBTP# B13696 2014 HRB Tax Group, Inc.
1255 Burkemont Avenue | Morganton
721 US Highway 70 West Suite B | Hildebran
833 Main Street West | Valdese
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Thank you for voting us best in Burke for 2014.
We really appreciate your business and friendship over the last 48 years.
You have been a pleasure to work for.
If we can help you just let us know.
Morganton
828-437-9380
www.A1termitepc.com
A+ Rating
Thank You to Our Loyal Customers
& Friends who Voted Us Best
Alterations in Burke County!
Vivians Sewing Shop
106 N. Sterling Street
828-433-4656
Closed Wed. & Thurs.
would like to thank
Burke County
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1150-C N. Green Street Morganton NC 828-437-1215
#1 Beauty Salon in Burke County!
JEWELERS
#1
Thank you Burke County for
voting us Best Jewelry Store, Best
Jeweler, r and Best Gold Dealer!
Thank you also for your many years
of loyalty and business!
- Kathy Causby.
Hwy 181 | North Freedom Plaza
433-6840
Mon. thru Fri. 9am-6pm Sat. 9am-5pm
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Best of Burke!!!!
2324 Hwy ww 181 Morganton
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Reynolds Family Wellness Center
Dr. Paula G. Reynolds - Chiropractic Physician
138 Main St. East Valdese VV NC 28690
Across from Waldensian Presbyterian Church
Serving Burke and Caldwell Counties Since 1992
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ASBURYS SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING SERVICE
Would like to thank you for voting us
BEST SEPTIC TANK PROVIDER
IN BURKE COUNTY!
2012 2013 2014
ASBURYS
Fast, Dependable Service
828-584-1126
We appreciate your business!!
Thank You for Voting
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Recreational Activity&
Best Campground
Pro Shop
Mini-Golf $2
Range Balls $3/sm $5/lg
Full Hook-Up Sites
611 Independence Blvd. Morganton
828-433-6464
toallof ourreaders
who participated in
the 2014 Best of Burke
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Voteswere cast in over
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CALVARY
5 stars
Ages: newborn-12 years
Hours: 6:00 am- 5:30 pm Monday- Friday
407 South Green St.,
Morganton, NC 28655 828-437-2738
Best Daycare and Best Preschool.
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Dan Collinson Best Banker
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Iris Fox
Insurance
103 CARBON CITY RD MORGANTON
828.438.4321
Best Insurance Agent Wendell Fox
Thank you Burke County for voting!
me how I can save you money on your insurance.
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309 Sanford Drive Morganton 828-438-8400
www.thekitchenconnection-nc.com
Best W
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HEATING AA AND AIR CONDITIONING CO. OF MORGANTON INC.
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Thank you Burke County
for Voting us #1
Air Conditioning Company!
Thank you for
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Thank You
Burke County
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Best Pediatric
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437-0664
We appreciate the
opportunity to serve you!
Open M-S 6:30 - 5:30 pm
Beautifying Burke County, 1 head at a time!
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KINGS LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
1 Bost Road Morganton, NC 28655 828-438-2882
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LANDSCAPER
- BEST LAWN CARE
andscape Architect Certifed Pesticide
Applicator Design & Build Landscape
Licensed & Insured
Irrigation Design & Installation
Tur TT f Management
Rock & Retaining Walls Sod Installation
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Athletic Sports Fields
Shrubbery & Plantings
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Heritage
Thank you Burke County
BUDDY WHITENER
Voted Burkes Best Greeter 2014
Ed Plemmons, Andy Thompson, and staff at Heritage Funeral Service
and Crematory congratulate Buddy Whitener!
Thank you to all of our Loyal Customers
for selecting us as the
Best of Burke County
New & Used Auto Dealer
Three Years in a Row!
1-40 Exit 100 JamEstown Road moRganton
www.crossroadsm.com 888-320-1156
KEITH
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Thank you
Burke County
for voting
Keith Barnett
Best Car
salesman!
1-40 Exit 100 Jamestown Road
Morganton 888
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The Undisputed Price Leader!
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THE BEST CHOICE FOR PEACE OF MIND
BURGLAR ALARMS FIRE ALARMS
FREE PEACE OF MIND SECURITY ANALYSIS
Thanks for Voting Us #1
Best Burglar Alarms
in Burke County
24 Hour Central Station Monitoring
NC Alarm License #511-CSA
NC Unlimited Electrical License #8564
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LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
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Competitive Housing
Thank you for voting us
BEST IN BURKE
Mobile Home Dealer
We Want WW You To F TT eel, FF Right At Home!
Serving Western NC for 40 years
Ed Sellers Christopher Cook
M-F 9-6PM S 10-5PM
521 E. Fleming Drive Morganton, NC 28655
www.competitivehousing.com chousing521@att.net
Thank you Burke
County for your
support. I will
continue utilizing
my 37 years of
leadership experience
promoting
professionalism and
integrity serving as
your sheriff.
Paid for by Sheriff Steve Whisenant
Sheriff Steve Whisenant
The Rotary Club of Morganton
Serving Morganton and Burke County for 73 years
Want to join and help us serve?
Contact: Waits Gordon@828-390-4343
Or email: wgordon@compascable.net
Thank you Burke County
for acknowledging our
service to the community!
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Voted VV Best Church & Best Pastor In Burke County
The congregation of Brookwood Baptist Church, would like to express
their appreciation for all of those that voted for us to receive the award
for Best in Burke. We strive to minister in our community and fulll the
command of Matthew 28: 19, 20. Thank you for your consideration for
this honor. Pray for us as we continue to do Gods will.
I, Rev. Earl L. Cross, the Pastor of Brookwood Baptist Church, would
like to express my deepest gratitude to all those that voted for me to
receive Best in Burke as Pastor. I feel humbled to receive this award as
I know many others deserve this award more than I do. Thank you for
your expressions of support. Please pray for all our Pastors and Priests
that serve our Churches. May God lead us to minister and lead our
congregations faithfully together in Christ. God bless you all.
Thank You for voting us
Best Boat Dealer
in Burke County!
Visit our newly expanded showroom with over 25,000 sq. ft. under one roof!
1331 Hwy 181 Morganton www.foothillsmarine.com
SALES - SERVICE - PARTS
Check out our
full service
tackle/pro shop
for all your
shing needs.
Dr. Edwin Holler
500 East Parker Road 828.430.9566
Thank you very much for choosing me as the Best in Burke for surgeons.
This is a special honor and means so very much to me.
I certainly could not do my job without for very special people who make
up my ofce staff. ff These ladies work very hard to keep the ofce working
smoothly and efciently.
I also want to give thanks and credit to our excellent staff a ff t Carolina
Digestive Care and the wonderful nurses and technicians at Grace Hospital
that keep our patients safe and healthy.
Thank you again for this honor and I will continue to work hard for your
health and care.
BEST MECHANIC!
VOTED
D & D Auto Service | 921 East Union Street | Morganton, NC | 433-8764
Over 25 years of service to Burke County and the surrounding areas!
Thank you for voting for me. All of
us appreciate the years of loyalty and
support that everyone has showed us.
David Proftt, Mechanic
VOTED BEST IN BURKE 2014
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Go green!
Recycling makes a
world of difference!
418 West Fleming Drive Morganton 433.0158
www.burkeoutdoor.com
We appreciate our customers and thank you for your business.
Voted 2014s Best Outdoor Power Equipment
& Small Engine Repair By Burke County Readers
Burke Outdoor
Check Out Our
All Women Booty
Blast Classes!
THANK YOU BURKE COUNTY!
FOR VOTING US
THE #1 WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM!
214 W UNION ST MORGANTON 828.438.2862
A new level of fitness...
COME SEE WHAT THE HYPE IS ALL ABOUT!
YOUR VERY OWN
PERSONAL TRAINER
EVERY SESSION!
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1551 E UNION ST. TT MORGANTON
Beside Bi-Lo
828-433-1977
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
BEST WIRELESS STORE
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TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU!
B 134 MORGANTON HEIGHTS BLVD LL .
Morganton Heights Shopping Center
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To our loyal customers: We sincerely appreciate
and thank you for your continued support over
the years. Thank you for voting us best pizza and
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. See you soon!
-Ti TT m & Cathy
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Ronnie Gibbs
Public Safety Offcer
VP of Fraternal Order of
Police Morganton-Burke
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302 Burkemont Ave.
Morganton
828-437-2598
www.saralynns.com
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
BEST
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Best Spa in Burke County
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Best Massage Therapist 2014
Kristin Whisnant,
LMBT# 2523
Best Hair Stylist 2014
Samantha Lail
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102 Queen St. Morganton, NC 28655 828-433-1377
Thank You for Voting Us
Best Printer of Burke
for 6 Years!!
Since 1986, we have been striving to stay
Morgantons Preferred Full-Service Printer.
We provide many services the one we take the
most pride in . . .
Customer Satisfaction

wncrealestateinc.com
WNC Real Estate Inc. would like to thank Burke County
for supporting our new offce location at 707 N Green St.
We have experienced overwhelming support from the
local community and couldn't be more proud to call Burke
county home. Come see us anytime on your way into
Morganton to talk about how we can help you buy or sell.
I am very honored not only to have my new offce voted
BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE
but also to have the public vote me the
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
I have enjoyed working side by side with m tt y agents and
clients over the past year to help them write their
Real Estate success stories. Tim Truitt
Best of Burke 2014
Voted Best Elected City Ofcial
Mel Cohen
I would like to thank the Morganton City
Council, city employees and the citizens
of Morganton for their guidance and
support during my tenure.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to all of the
2014 Best of Winners!!
THE NEW HERALD
828-437-2161
301 Collett Street
Morganton, NC
www.morganton.com
The News Herald staff is proud to
be part of a thriving community.
We extend our heartiest
congratulations to everyone!
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Thank You Burke County For Voting
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Burke County
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Published Daily: Sunday - Friday
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301 Collett Street
Morganton, NC 28655
828-437-2161 www.morganton.com
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