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Best Restaurant
1st: Union Street Bistro
2nd: 2 Gals

Best Japanese Restaurant

1st: Sogo
2nd: Tokyo Express

Best Shoe Store

1st: Baucoms Shoe Store
2nd: Rack Room

Best Pool Store

1st: Cabarrus Pool Supply
2nd: One Stop Pool Shop

Best Breakfast
1st: Punchys Diner
2nd: Troutmans Barbecue

Best Italian Restaurant

1st: Giovannis Pizza & Pasta
2nd: Giannis Trattoria

Best Music Store

1st: Music N More
2nd: Mullis Music

Best Mattress Store

1st: Freds Beds
2nd: Mattress Firm

Best Burger
1st: What-A-Burger
2nd: Hwy 55

Best Mexican Restaurant

1st: El Amigo
2nd: Casa Grande

Best Plant Nursery

1st: Christys Nursery
2nd: Braffords Greenhouses

Best Sporting Goods

1st: Academy Sports + Outdoors
2nd: Dicks Sporting Goods

Best Pizza
1st: Pizza Hut
2nd: Brooklyns Pizzeria

Best Chinese Restaurant

1st: Golden Dragon
2nd: Enoodles

Best Jewelry Store

1st: Baucom-Phillips Jewelers
2nd: Ellis Jewelers

Best Hardware Store

1st: True Value
2nd: Lowes

Best Hot Dog

1st: What-A-Burger
2nd: Not Just Franks

Best Coffee Shop

1st: French Express Coffee House
2nd: Ellies Coffee Shoppe

Best Pawn Shop

1st: Reids Pawn Shop
2nd: Hals Pawn and Gun Shop

Best Customer Service

1st: Lets Dance Studio
2nd: Baucom-Phillips Jewelers

Best Milk Shakes

1st: Steak n Shake
2nd: Cookout

Best Sweet Tea

1st: Cookout
2nd: McAllisters

Best Antique Shop

1st: White Owl Antique Mall
2nd: The Depot at Gibson Mill

Friendliest Employees
1st: Lets Dance Studio
2nd: Baucom-Phillips Jewelers

Best Hot Wings

1st: R&R BBQ
2nd: East Coast Wings

Best Baked Goods/Desserts

1st: Party House & Bakery
2nd: Faith, Coffee and Sweets

Best Computer Store

1st: Kannapolis Computer Repair
2nd: Computer Plumber

Best Florist
1st: Midway Florist
2nd: Chelish Moore Flowers

Best Steak House

1st: Longhorn
2nd: Logans

Best Ice Cream

1st: Cabarrus Creamery
2nd: S&I Ice Cream

Best Arts & Crafts Store

1st: Ben Franklin Crafts
2nd: Hobby Lobby

Best Day Care

1st: Elite Child Development
2nd: cfa Daycare

Best BBQ Restaurant

1st: R&R BBQ
2nd: The Smoke Pit

Best Waitstaff
1st: R&R BBQ
2nd: Carms Cafe

Best Cellular Phone Dealer

1st: Verizon
2nd: AT&T

Best Pet Grooming

1st: Noralees Canine Day Spa and Resort
2nd: Animal Bed & Breakfast

Best Fried Chicken Restaurant

1st: Mr. Cs
2nd: PDQ

Best Consignment Shop

1st: Style Consignment
2nd: Posh Designer Resale

Best Furniture Store

1st: Furniture Depot
2nd: Kimbrells

Best Photographer
1st: Irresistible Portraits
2nd: ANJ Photography

Best Seafood Restaurant

1st: Mayflower
2nd: Captains Galley

Best Gift Shop / Specialty Store

1st: Angelas Gift Boutique
2nd: The Bead Lady

Best Local Electronics/Appliance Store

1st: Best Buy
2nd: Lowes

Best Travel Agency

1st: CruiseOne
2nd: AAA

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Best Dry Cleaner

1st: Young Cleaners
2nd: Dixie Cleaners

Best Roofing Contractor

1st: Deese Roofing
2nd: Keasler Roofing Co.

Best Car Wash

1st: Autobell
2nd: Splash Auto Spa

Best Carpet Dealer

1st: Doug Miller Carpet Sales
2nd: Carpet Connection

Best Dance Studio

1st: Lets Dance Studio
2nd: Next Step Dance Studio

Best Funeral Home

1st: Whitleys Funeral Home
2nd: Wilkinson Funeral Home

Best Real Estate Company

1st: Team Honeycutt
2nd: Craven & Company Realtors

Best Home Health Agency

1st: Gentiva Home Health
2nd: Senior Helpers

Best Attorney
1st: Ben Baucom
2nd: Moretz & Skufca

Best Assisted Living Center

1st: Morningside of Concord
2nd: The Gardens of Taylor Glen

Best Massage Studio

1st: Modern Day Massage
2nd: Massage Envy

Best Veterinarian
1st: South Ridge Veterinary Hospital
2nd: Foster Animal Hospital

Best Nail Salon

1st: Viva Nails & Spa
2nd: KV Nail Salon

Best Public Official

1st: Tom Kincaid
2nd: John Sweat

Best Hair Salon

1st: Modern Beauty Salon
2nd: Shades of Blue Salon & Spa

Best Storage Facility

1st: U-Lock-It Self Storage
2nd: Pitts School Self Storage

Best Day Spa

1st: C.C. & Company Salon and Spa
2nd: Shades of Blue Salon & Spa

Best Auction Company

1st: ACT Auctions
2nd: R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate

Best Home Builder

1st: Swinson Contractors
2nd: David Wightman Homes

Best Place of Worship

1st: West Cabarrus Church
2nd: Crossroads Church

Best Heating & Air

1st: G+S Heating Air Energy Services
2nd: S.A. Sloop Heating and Air

Best Auto Repair

1st: Punchy Whitakers Wheel & Tire Pros
2nd: Tonys Garage

Best Plumber
1st: Cress Brothers Plumbing & Heating
2nd: Brian Mundy

Best New Car Dealer

1st: Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships
2nd: Hilbish Ford

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Best Used Car Dealer

1st: Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships
2nd: Hilbish Ford

Best Insurance Agency

1st: Affinity Benefits Group
2nd: McMillan Steedley Agency

Best Eyecare
1st: Cabarrus Eye Center
2nd: Atkinson Family Eye Center

Best Local Artist

1st: Jennie Martin Tomlin
2nd: Alicia VanCuren

Best Tire Store

1st: Punchy Whitakers Wheel & Tire Pros
2nd: Discount Tire

Best Accountant
1st: Beth Belk
2nd: Mark Dalton & Co.

Best Dentist
1st: Dr. Patricia A. London
2nd: Dr. Clifford C. Compton

Best Golf Course

1st: Club at Irish Creek
2nd: Cabarrus Country Club

Best New Truck Dealer

1st: Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships
2nd: Hilbish Ford

Best Mortgage Company

1st: F&M Bank
2nd: Wells Fargo

Best Orthodontist
1st: Turner Orthodontics
2nd: Malone-Trahey & Simon Orthodontics

Best Movie Theater

1st: Gem Theatre
2nd: Carolina Mall Cinemas

Best Used Truck Dealer

1st: Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships
2nd: Hilbish Ford

Best Finance Company

1st: Holiday Finance
2nd: Federal Financial Services

Best Chiropractor
1st: Cook Chiropractic
2nd: Love Chiropractic Center

Best Bowling Alley

1st: Foxfire Lanes
2nd: Fryes Lake Lanes

Best Gas Station

1st- QuikTrip
2nd: BP

Best Hospital
1st: CMC-NorthEast
2nd: Presbyterian

Best Fitness Center

1st: Sportscenter
2nd: Fit Connection

Best Local Festival/Event

1st: Jiggy with the Piggy Festival
2nd: Carolina Renaissance Festival

Best Oil Change

1st: SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service
2nd: Punchy Whitakers Wheel & Tire Pros

Best Doctor
1st: Dr. Jonathan Mckinsey
2nd: Cabarrus Family Medicine

Best Pharmacy
1st: Cannon Pharmacy
2nd: CVS

Best Family Entertainment

1st: Gem Theatre
2nd: Old Courthouse Theatre

Best Bank
1st: F&M Bank
2nd: Wells Fargo

Best Nurse
1st: Tammy Brown
2nd: Carly Barnhardt

Best Local Band

1st: Too Much Sylvia
2nd: The Avett Brothers

Best Bank Teller

1st: Rita Trexler
2nd: Meredith Schilling

Best Hearing Center

1st: Hometown Hearing Center
2nd: NorthEast Ear, Nose and Throat

Best Place to Take a Date

1st: Gem Theatre
2nd: Carolina Mall Cinemas

O F G R E A T E R C A B A R RU S

Thank you to all our friends, family & valued customers for voting us

1 BEST BREAKFAST

in Cabarrus County

Punchys Diner
550 Concord Pkwy N. Concord
Now Serving Breakfast until 2pm daily

Let us cater your next event! 704-786-2222

www.punchysdiner.com

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ElitE ChilD DEvElopmEnt CEntEr

F e a 15 yeas, e dedcaed saff f Ee
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Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to
maintain ELITE CDCs 5 STAR QUALITY
for Cabarrus County.

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M-F: 7:00am 6:00pm

130 Oakdale Avenue
704-786-8340 Ea eecdc@ya.c

Baucoms Shoes
Locally owned and operated since 1947
Thank You to our loyal
customers for voting us
Best Shoe Store
Downtown Concord 704-782-6122

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On All Ladies & Mens SAS

shoes with coupon
Coupon good thru 10/17/2015

Best Movie Theater

Best Family Entertainment
Best Place to Take a Date

T hank you for making us your entertainment choice since 1936!

111 West 1st St www.gem-theatre.com

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We would like to
Thank You for your
confidence in our
service to you.
Family Owned & Operated

1748 Dale Earnhardt Blvd.Kannapolis, NC 704-933-2222

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Thanks to all our friends and customers

for voting us

#1 Best Hamburger
#1 Best Hot Dog

2015 Best of Greater Cabarrus Awards

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#1

BEST FINANCE COMPANY!

Personal Loans
Auto Loans

Apply In-Person or
On-Line @ holidayfinance.net

Sherry

Jennifer

Kelly

704-932-3162

Congratulations to our Downtown Concord businesses,

winners in a total of seventeen categories!
O F G R E A T E R C A B A R RU S

#juststroll
www.concorddowntown.com

2 Gals
Angelas Gift Boutique
Baucoms Shoe Store
Ben Baucom, Attorney
Cabarrus Creamery

Carms Caf
Cress Brothers Plumbing
& Heating
Ellies Coffee Shoppe
Ellis Jewelers

Giannis Trattoria
John Sweat
Moretz & Skufca
Mullis Music
Not Just Franks

Posh Designer Resale

Shades of Blue Salon & Spa
The Bead Lady
Union Street Bistro
What-A-Burger

See pages 2-4 for a list of specific category winners.

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Thank You
for Voting
Us #1!

FAST

We Appreciate the Trust You Have

in Our Doctors & Staff!

1920 South Ridge Avenue Kannapolis, NC 28083

www.southridgevets.com 704-933-1414

Thank you for Voting SpeeDee as the

Best Oil Change

SERVICE

in the Best of Greater Cabarrus

2015

O F G R E A T E R C A B A R RU S
OIL CHANGE

&

September 27, 2015

AUTO SERVICE

1001 N. CoNCord Parkway CoNCord, NC

704-795-6335

26.99

OIL CHANGE

&

AUTO SERVICE

ITS MORE THAN JUST AN OIL CHANGE

- Oil change & filter replacement
- Multi-point vehicle check
- Check & top off major fluids
- Vacuum front & rear floorboards
- Clean exterior windshields
- FREE fluid top offs between visits
(up to 3K miles/3 months)

Thank You For Voting Us #1, AGAIN!

#

Bakery & Baked Goods

The Party House

& Bakery
1907 South Cannon Blvd
Kannapolis, NC

704-932-4722

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Any regular size drink

$ off
Good til
Oct 15, 2015
Monday - Friday 6am-8pm
Saturday 7am-8pm
Sunday 8am-6pm

September 27, 2015

Dr ive Thr u

Hot, Iced and

Frozen

*One drink per customer

2087 Dale Earnhardt Blvd

Kannapolis NC
704-932-JAVA (5282)

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Thank you
for voting us
Best Dance Studio
Year After Year

ENROLL NOW!
1912A South Ridge Ave.
Kannapolis

www.lets-dance-studio.com

Midway Florist
Midway Florist has served Cabarrus and Rowan counties with
professionally designed floral arrangements for more than 50 years!
New owner Jennifer Childers, NCCPF and her team of floral designers
would like to thank you for your support and for voting Midway
Florist best florist in greater Cabarrus. From traditional to trendy and
everything in between, Midway Florist has a flower, plant or gift basket
to suit your gift or sentiment giving needs.

1420 S Main St Kannapolis

midwayfloristnc.com 704.938.3104
Thank You for Trusting Us with Something as Important as Your Computer!

Home of the NO FIX/NO FEE Guarantee!

704-934-2488

, Ronnie Long

www.kannapoliscomputer.com 705 Mooresville Rd., Ste 103 Kannapolis

90 Day Warranty on All Refurbished Computer Sales!

FREE Diagnostics!

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We would like to Thank Everyone for voting

our pizza #1 in Cabarrus County!
2015

O F G R E A T E R C A B A R RU S

GATEWAY CENTER

KANNAPOLIS

CONCORD TRIANGLE

SOUTH END PLAZA

OAK AVENUE

CHINA GROVE

HARRISBURG

CONCORD

6031 Gateway Center Dr. . 704-788-6031 901 North Cannon Blvd..... 704-932-4191 740 Cabarrus Avenue....... 704-788-7888
3420 US Hwy 601............. 704-784-5520 250 Oak Avenue................ 704-932-3125 North Plaza 428 N Hwy 29.. 704-857-6310
5465 NC Hwy 49 South..... 704-454-7100 697 Church Street ........... 704-786-5612

he year was 1913. Mr. H.B. Wilkinson from Concord,

NC came to the newly organized unincorporated town of
Kannapolis, just 4 miles north, to open a furniture store. At
this time in our history, a persons family handled all of the burial
arrangements; therefore a place to purchase caskets was needed.
As a sideline business to the sale of furniture, Mr. Wilkinson added
wooden caskets to the other furniture merchandise that he offered.
He named his business H.B. Wilkinson Furniture and Undertaking
Company, and it was located on Main Street in the center of town
in a building leased from Cannon Mills Company.
In 1918, W.H. Whitley, Sr., also from Concord, NC, joined Mr.
WilkinsoninthefurnitureandundertakingcompanyinKannapolis.
As the years progressed, the services of the furniture company
employees expanded to handle death calls and planning funerals.
Ambulance service was added as a necessary part of the service of
the company. In 1920, Mr. Whitley advanced to manager of the
Kannapolis location, and, in 1923, the business was incorporated
as Whitley, Wilkinson Furniture and Undertaking Company.

In 1938, Mr. Whitley bought full interest in the company

renaming the business W.H. Whitley & Sons, Inc. The company
was operated by Mr. Whitley and his two older sons, Ralph and
Fred. Over the next years the business relocated to other Cannon
properties on West Avenue for a period of time until moving to the
corner of South Main Street and Cabarrus Hall Drive in 1940.The
company remained there for the next 46 years.
In 1946, W.L. (Bill) Whitley, Sr., just out of military service from
World War II joined his father. Older brothers Ralph and Fred
had other business ventures in their futures and left the funeral
business in the 1940s. Bill quickly advanced in the company
throughout the next three decades to become manager and
eventually president/treasurer of the company.
In the 1960s, the company adopted the name Whitleys Funeral
Home, and Bills vision to increase business opportunities lead
the firm to remodel and expand their facility. Again, during the
1970s, the company was remodeled and expanded, adding a

glass foyer to the front of the building. In 1986, the company

abandoned its 73 year lease arrangement with Cannon Mills
Company and built a new facility to serve the growing needs of
the newly incorporated city of Kannapolis.
Beginning in 1971, the third generation of Whitleys began
working in the family business. Son, W.L. (Whit) Whitley, Jr.,
joined the company part-time in 1971 and full time in 1979. Then
in 1981, another son, David, and in 1990, daughter Jane joined
the company.
Today, Bill Whitley still serves as President / Treasurer of the
company. Sons Whit and David serve as Vice-Presidents and
sister Jane Whitley is the Pre-Needs Manager. Throughout the
years, numerous employees have given their time, talents and
dedication to the ideals of personal family funeral service. We have
and continue to be committed to continuing the long standing
tradition of dedication and excellence to the people of Cabarrus
and Rowan counties.

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The Doctors & Staff of Cabarrus Eye Center would like to

thank our patients once again for their loyalty.

Providing eye care to Cabarrus and

surrounding counties for over 50 years!
A Visionary Approach to Eye Care.
Eye Surgery
and Laser Clinic
500 Lake Concord Road
Concord, NC 28025
704-782-1127

201 LePhillip Court

Concord, NC 28025
704-782-1127
800-222-6191

September 27, 2015

General Ophthalmology
William J. Burchfield, M.D.
David K. Harper, M.D.

General & Cataract

Jason P. Handler, M.D.

Glaucoma & Cataract

Kurt K. Lark, M.D.

Cornea, Cataract
& Refractive
Shaun B. Robinson, M.D.

Cosmetic/Refractive
Gary T. Raflo, M.D.
Pediatric & Strabismus
Sandra M. Brown, M.D.

www.cabarruseye.com

Friends Tell Friends

to Shop at

Retina
Claxton A. Baer, M.D.

Comprehensive Eye Care

Randall K. Thomas, O.D.
David J. Hasson, O.D.

Thank you!
For making us Best Gift Shop

4 years in a row !

Visit us at
Hours Beginning October 1st:
Monday-Saturday 11-5

7ss76

14 Union Street South

www.AngelasGiftBoutique.com
Thank
you for
voting
us Best
Mattress
Store!

Sherrie, Steve, and Stevie say

Downtown Concord
next to Gianni's

Nobody Knows Beds Like Freds

Mattress Futons Adjustable Beds
Bedroom Furniture

Our Customers are #1!

204 N. Cannon Blvd.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-933-6307

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BEST OF GREATER CABARRUS 2015 BEST FURNITURE STORE

Thank You For Making Us Your Choice For Furniture Since 1982
Great Furniture, Great Savings!

911 Concord Parkway, N. Concord, North Carolina 28027 (704)-788-2517

Hours: Monday Through Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm; Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm; Sunday Closed

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Individual & Business Tax Planning and Preparation

Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
QuickBooks Set-up, Training and Consultation

Independent Tribune readers

for voting our firm the 2015

#1 ACCOUNTANT

900 Branchview Dr, NE

Suite 110
Concord, NC 28025
704-788-2162
www.bethbelkcpa.com

G+S

green + sustainable

heating air energy services

THANK YOU

FOR VOTING US BEST HEATING & AIR

COMPANY 9 YEARS RUNNING!
WERE HONORED TO BE TRUSTED WITH
YOUR HOME COMFORT NEEDS.

704-933-2256 www.g-senergy.com
Honest. Fair. Reliable. Since 1959

Managers: Chad Williams, Jack Vanston, Debra

Martin, Felix Alicea and the entire staff of the
Best of The West award winning LongHorn
Steakhouse would like to thank the readers of the
Independent Tribune for voting us Best Steakhouse
in Concord for the tenth straight year.

351 Copperfield Blvd.

704.795.1030

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We would like to thank all our customers

and friends for voting us your...
2015 Independent Tribune Best of Greater Cabarrus Awards

#1

Best New Car Dealership

Best Used Car Dealership
Best New Truck Dealership
Best Used Truck Dealership

281-289 CONCORD PARKWAY SOUTH

CONCORD

704-788-2121

704-786-2151

Photography by Michael A Anderson

Located in Historic Downtown Concord

The Union Street Bistro Thanks all of our friends and

fans for voting us Best Restaurant for the third
consecutive year!
Skyler Bailes- Executive chef
Alan Bishop - V.P. of operations
Jeremy Beaver - Manager
Robin Honeycutt - Owner
Anthony Honeycutt - Owner

704-795-4902 980-621.6333

48 Union Street Concord, NC 28025

www.unionstreetbistro.com www.bistrocateringandevents.com

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The Independent Tribune

would like to congratulate all local businesses
honored this year.

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Built on Integrity

September 27, 2015

705 W. Ryder Ave. Landis, NC

1ST

#1 Seafood House
for 23 years

Mayflower

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Fried Chicken Chunks

Complete Dinner

Fried Popcorn Shrimp

Complete Dinner

$3.99

$3.99

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To our community and our patients,

we extend heartfelt gratitude
for voting us

THE BEST
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE

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704-793-1414
www.turner-orthodontics.com
319 Coddle Market Dr. NW, Ste. 130

Concord, NC 28027

THANK YOU!

for Voting Us
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Thank You for Voting us

Best Drycleaners...AGAIN
14 out of 17 Aint Bad!
Mom and Dad would be Proud

Working to give you the best in quality and service is who we

are; what the Young family has given customers almost 75 years.

Young Cleaners

340 Church Street North 704-786-3011

For 10 consecutive years the areas only Award of Excellance,

Drycleaning and Laundry Institute, Seal of Approval cleaners.
www.fabricounsel.com

Thank You!

Carpet by:
Shaw
Mohawk
Beaulieu
Dream Weaver
Dixie Home

FOR VOTING US

#1 CARPET
DEALER
5 YEARS IN A ROW

Free
Estimates
Expert
Installation

Hardwoods &
Laminate by:
Bruce
Shaw
Mohawk

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8-5 Fri. 8-4 - Sat. 9-12 Closed Sun.

1224 S. Main St. Kannapolis

Vinyl by:
Armstong
Mannington
Tarkett
Beauflor

704-932-1238

Doug, Kay, Shonda & Angie

We will continue to strive

to be the best.

42 Years Experience
Financing Available

Remember
Before you Buy
Give Us
A Try!

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Thank you for voting us

#1 BEST CHICKEN
has developed a Reputation of the
Finest Food Fast Service and Low
Prices. We will keep it that way.

www.mrcsconcord.com

775 Concord Parkway N, Concord, NC 28027 704-786-8195

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Thank you friends and family who

voted me your #1 Public Official!
I appreciate the support I have
received from the community.

Tom Kincaid
Kannapolis City Council

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR CUSTOMERS

FOR VOTING US #1 PLUMBER.

CRESS BROTHERS
PLUMBING & HEATING
65 Corban Ave S.E., Concord

. Video Camera Line Inspection

. All Plumbing Repairs
. Sewer and Drain Cleaning . High Pressure Jet Cleaning
. Water purification Systems
. We Fix Leaks
. Dryer Vent Cleaning
cressbros@carolina.rr.com
YOULL KNOW THE PRICE
BEFORE WE START THE JOB

704-782-2014

Our craftsmanship shows with every job we do.

Call us for the best in water, sewer and gas service.

Thank you for voting us

Best Home Health

For the 9th Consecutive Year!

O F G R E A T E R C A B A R RU S

60 Years in
Business

License #00895

www.cressbrothersplumbers.com

For Compassionate Care and Uncompromising Service

Call Gentiva Home Health Services
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2 CRUISES - 1 AMAZING DESTINATION!

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Independent Tribune
readers for voting Whitaker
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We would like to thank you for choosing C C & Company Salon and Spa
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If you have never had the chance

to visit one of our three locations in
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It is our pleasure to serve you. Take a moment
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Salon & Spa: 160 Manor Ave., 28025

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Thank You For Voting Us The #1 Plant Nursery!

We Have A TREE-MENDOUS Selection of Trees!
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VOTED

A S SI STE D L I V I NG COMMU N I T Y

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST ASSISTED LIVING AGAIN!

th award-winning assisted living and memory care,

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wonderful activities calendar, we give our residents the
best of the best every day.
Schedule a tour and see what makes
Morningside #1!

500 Penny Lane, N.E. Concord, NC 28025

Pet
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Voted Best of the Best in the Tribunes Best of Greater Cabarrus Awards.

Thank you!
for 12 years of service
Tammy Brown
(right, Voted Best Nurse)
& 8 years of service for
Carly Barnhardt
(left, Finalist Best Nurse)

704-795-1200

www.MorningsideOfConcord.com

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