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Overall Favorite Restaurant1st Place: Los ArcosRunner Up: Gilligan's Steamer & Raw Bar

New Restaurant1st Place: St. James Sports Bar & GrillRunner Up: Miz Scarlett's Table

Asian1st Place: Sanno Japanese ExpressRunners Up: China Chef & China Palace

Bar1st Place: Jimmy'sRunner Up: Applebee's

Barbeque1st Place: Music Man BBQRunner Up: Moose's Famous BBQ

Breakfast1st Place: Waffle HouseRunner Up: Alex's Restaurant

Buffet1st Place: New China TownRunners Up: Golden Corral & Grand China Buffet

Business Lunch1st Place: Barony House

Chicken Fried Steak1st Place: Alex's Restaurant

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WE’RE #1!Thank you Berkeley County

for voting our Chinese Restaurant the Best of Berkeley

We appreciated your support throughout the year.

Come visit us for lunch and dinner.

New ChinatownRestaurant

326 N. Hwy 52,Moncks Corner843-761-4420

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604 St. James Avenue553-2868

North Charleston7800 Rivers Avenue Ste 1070

553-4005

Summerville613 Old Trolley Road

832-5933

To show our appreciation

Enjoy a FREE sub sandwich ofyour choice with the purchaseof two drinks and a sub sandwich of equal or greater value.

Expires 6/1/11. One per customer.

Thank you for voting usONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO ENJOY A SUB.

Thank you for voting usONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO ENJOY A SUB.

5 new items thatare better foryou with only550 calories.

1/2 priceappetizersfrom 10pm-2am

Neighborhood Bar & Grill620 Rembert C. Dennis Blvd. 761-4583

Thank You Berkeley County for Voting usBEST Happy Hour, Steak & Local Hangout

and Runner Up for BEST Bar!!!

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The Best of Berkeley County 2010

DINING

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Gilligan’s ofGoose Creek

219 St. James Ave.(843) 818-2244

Gilligan’s ofMoncks Corner

582 Dock Rd. (843) 761-2244

ENJOY A

FREE APPETIZERWith your purchase of 2 adult entrees!

Limit 1 per table, not valid with any other offer, Expires 3/3/11

Thank You Berkeley CountyF O R V O T I N G GI L L I G A N ’ S

“ B E S T S E A F O O D R E S TAU R A N T ”and “B E S T H A P P Y H O U R ”

WE INVITE YOU TO COME CELEBRATE WITH US...

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9980 Dorchester RoadSummerville, SC / 843.419.1430

Thank you for voting AAA BEST TOWING SERVICE

in BERKELEY COUNTY!

9980 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485 - (843) 419-1420

(843) 899-7787~ 108 Railroad Ave. Breakfast & Brunch ~ Mon. to Sat. Buffet on Sun.Prime Rib, Steaks, & Seafood selection Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evenings

Though the immodesty of mentioning such a thing is making her blush...Miz Scarlett would like to

take this opportunity to thank you all for these kind accolades of“BEST NEW RESTAURANT” and “BEST SHRIMP & GRITS”

by the fine folks of Berkeley County!

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Do come and partake of our humble offerings to findout what all the fuss is about and to enjoy a little bit

of Charleston in the heart of Old Moncks Corner. Fondest Regards,

Miz Scarlett’s Table

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Thank you Berkeley County for Votingus The BEST Pest Control Service!

2694 Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461

(843) 761-4820TERMINIX®

Power over pets

$25 OFF Initial Pest

Control Service*

$100 OFFInitial Termite

Treatment*with our quarterly service plan


Country Cooking1st Place: All American DinerRunner Up: Alex's Restaurant

Dessert1st Place: Howard's RestaurantRunner Up: Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream

Fast Food1st Place: Chick-Fil-ARunner Up: Sonic Drive-In

Grits1st Place: Alex's Restaurant & Howard's Restaurant

Happy Hour1st Place: Applebee'sRunner Up: Gilligan's Steamer & Raw Bar

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt1st Place: Ye Ole Fashioned Ice CreamRunner Up: Sonic Drive-In

Italian1st Place: Carrabba's Italian Grill

Mexican1st Place: Los ArcosRunner Up: El Maguey

Pastry1st Place: Peach Tree BakeryRunner Up: Atlanta Bread Company

Pizza1st Place: Papa Murphy's Take ‘N Bake PizzaRunner Up: Pizza Hut

Sandwiches/Subs1st Place: SubwayRunner Up: Larry's Giant Subs

Seafood1st Place: Gilligan's Steamer and Raw BarRunner Up: Black's Camp & Restaurant

Shrimp & Grits1st Place: Miz Scarlett's Table

WINNERSfrom page 3

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From all of us at Howard’s Restaurant,we thank you Berkeley County for your support in

the Best of Berkeley contest.

HOWARD’S RESTAURANT336 East Main StreetMoncks Corner, SC

(843) 761-8565

We’re #150 years and going strong!


Steak1st Place: Applebee'sRunner Up: St. James Sports Bar & Grill

Sweet Tea1st Place: McDonaldsRunner Up: Captain D's

Wings1st Place: Wild WingsRunner Up: Just Wing It

Alterations1st Place: CiCi's AlterationsRunner Up: Moncks Corner Cleaners

Apartment Complex1st Place: Cobblestone Village and Woodlocke

Auto Body Shop1st Place: Bennett’s Paint & BodyRunner Up: Carolina Custom

Auto Repair Shop1st Place: Hill Tire CenterRunner Up: Mike's Automotive

Bank/Credit Union1st Place: SC Federal Credit UnionRunner Up: First Citizens

Barber Shop1st Place: Buddy's Barber &

Hairstyling and Williams Barber Shop

Cable Provider1st Place: Home TelephoneRunner Up: Comcast

Car Wash1st Place: Cactus Car WashRunner Up: Wash Wizard Car Wash

Carpet Cleaner1st Place: Chem-DryRunner Up: Wilson's Carpet Plus

WINNERS2from page 4

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GOODS & SERVICES

Thank you for voting St. John’s Christian Academy as the Best Private School in Berkeley County!

“Promoting academic excellence and fostering spiritual growth through a college preparatory curriculum in a Christian environment.”

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Join us to discover what makes SJCA the Best!Open House for Prospective Students

March 3, 2011, at 6:00 pmFor more information and to view 2011/2012 tuition summary,

please visit www.sjcacavaliers.com.204 W. Main Street, Moncks Corner, South Carolina

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Get it fixed right the FIRST time at

843-565-3105complete service & repair on all makesand models, foreign and domestic

Thank you Berkeley County for voting us one of the Best in Auto Shop Repair.


Local Annual EventPhoto by Stefan Rogenmoser

Berkeley Independent and The Gazette readers selected the The Coastal Carolina Fair astheir Favorite Local Annual Event. The 55th edition of The Coastal Carolina Fair takesplace on October 27 – November 5, 2011.

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and The Gazette.


Cellular Provider1st Place: Verizon WirelessRunner Up: AT&T

Church1st Place: Immaculate Conception

Catholic Church

Day Spa1st Place: Salon Dv8 & SpaRunner Up: Pizzazz

Dry Cleaners1st Place: Moncks Corner CleanersRunners Up: Bates Cleaners and

Berkeley Cleaners

Flooring Center1st Place: Design FlooringRunner Up: Super Carpets

Funeral Home1st Place: James A. Dyal Funeral

HomeRunner Up: Russell Funeral Chapel

Gas Station1st Place: HessRunner Up: Sunoco

Hair Salon1st Place: All About HairRunner Up: Salon Dv8 & Spa

Heating & Air1st Place: Goose Creek Heating & AirRunner Up: Berkeley Heating & Air

Hotel/Motel1st Place: Holiday Inn ExpressRunner Up: Hampton Inn

Internet Service Provider1st Place: AT&T and Home Telephone

Moving Company1st Place: Two Men & A Truck

Non Profit Agency1st Place: Goodwill and Salvation Army Berkeley County

Oil Change1st Place: Pit StopRunner Up: Hill Tire

Optical Store1st Place: Optical ImpressionsRunner Up: 20/20 Vision

Packaging & Shipping1st Place: Postal PalRunner Up: UPS Store

Pest Control1st Place: TerminixRunner Up: Defense One

Pharmacy1st Place: DeltaRunner Up: Walgreens

Private School1st Place: St. John's Christian

Academy

Printing Service1st Place: Minuteman Press

Telephone Service Provider1st Place: Home Telephone

Tire Store1st Place: Hill Tire CenterRunner Up: Firestone

Towing Service1st Place: AAARunner Up: Hill's Wrecker

Weight Loss Center1st Place: Curves for WomenRunner Up: Weight Watchers

Workout/Exercise Facility1st Place: Goose Creek Recreation

CenterRunners Up: World Fitness &

Curves

Hospital1st Place: Trident Medical CenterRunner Up: Roper St. Francis

Healthcare – Berkeley Hospital

Allergist1st Place: Allergy & Asthma

Consultants, LLP

WINNERS3from page 5

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MEDICAL

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Thank you Berkeley County for choosing usas your favorite Heating & Air Contractor!

109 Farm Road |••Goose Creek, SC 29445

Phone: 843-863-0967Fax: 843-863-0117

! Locally Owned and Operated! Established in 1993! Nate Certified Technicians! Member of Better Business Bureau! SC Heating & Air Contractors Association

GOOSE CREEK HEATING & AIR


Chiropractor1st Place: Adam Foster- HealthSouthRunner Up: Back 2 Health

Dentist1st Place: Terry L Kunkle, Sr., DMD

– Drs. Kunkle & Kunkle, PARunner Up: Brad Williams, DMD –

Crowfield Family & CosmeticDentistry

Dermatologist1st Place: Sandra N. Hannegan, MD

- Lowcountry Dermatology

Family Physician1st Place: Jeffrey Santi, MD -

Berkeley Family PracticeRunners Up: David Rodgers, MD -

Palmetto Primary Care and JohnSutterlin, MD - Palmetto Primary Care

Obstetrician/Gynecologist1st Place: Lowcountry Women's

SpecialistsRunners Up: Christine Case, MD -

Coastal Women's Care

Ophthalmologist/Optometrist1st Place: Karen King, O.D.Runners Up: Robert G. Brame, MD

and Michael Schall, DOD

Orthodontist1st Place: Roland K. Fulcher, DMD -

Lowcountry Orthodontics andMichael W. Cox, DDS, MSD

Runner Up: Michael F. Grosso,DMD

Pediatrician1st Place: Joseph R. West, MD -

Moncks Corner PediatricsRunner Up: Lowcountry Pediatrics

Pharmacist1st Place: Gillian Muenow - Delta

PharmacyRunner Up: Amanda Foster-

Walgreens

Physical Therapist1st Place: Fran Johnson – Moncks

Corner Physical Therapy

WINNERS4from page 7

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It has been our pleasure to bring you the latest styles and products on the market. Our goal is to continue to

serve you in this professional manner.

224 North Live Oak, Moncks Corner761-6011

Thank you Berkeley County for voting Buddy’s #1 in the Best of Berkeley contest.

Family Hair Styling

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The Salvation Army Berkeley County doing the most good with your contribution

of money, time and resources

Visit our Social Service office for assistance Monday thru Friday from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. and 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. or visit our website at

www.salvationarmycharleston.org for information pertaining to our One Day Saturday sales every 4-6 weeks

Thank you Berkeley County Residents for voting us #1 in the

Best of Berkeley county 2010 Non Profit Agency

CASSANDRA SHINE Social Service Coordinator B

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843-761-8626Social Service


Physician1st Place: Sherry J. Viduya, MD - Palmetto Primary CareRunner Up: David Rodgers, MD - Palmetto Primary Care

Psychologist1st Place: Brian L. West, PhD - Charleston Psychiatry

Plastic Surgeon1st Place: Brian Widenhouse, MD - Port City Plastic Surgery

Podiatrist1st Place: David Scibek, DPM - Crowfield Family Footcare

Rehabilitation Facility1st Place: HealthSouthRunner Up: Rehabilitation Centers of Charleston (RRC)

Urgent Care/Emergency Facility1st Place: Moncks Corner Medical CenterRunner Up: Nason Medical Center

Pet Care1st Place: Goose Creek Veterinary ClinicRunner Up: Lakeside Pet Care & Kennels

Dog Grooming1st Place: Adorable PetsRunner Up: Pet Shack

Feed Store1st Place: Williams Farm SupplyRunner Up: Tractor Supply

Pet Supplies1st Place: PetSmartRunner Up: Lakeside Pet Care & Kennels

Veterinarian1st Place: Park West Veterinary Associates

WINNERS5from page 8

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PETS

Bowling Center1st Place: Royal Z Lanes

Dance Center1st Place: All That Jazz and Lois Dangerfield's School of DanceRunner Up: Planet Dance

Driving Range1st Place: Crowfield Golf & Country ClubRunner Up: Cypress Point

Golf Course1st Place: Crowfield Golf & Country ClubRunner Up: Berkeley Country Club

Park1st Place: Wannamaker County ParkRunner Up: Old Santee Canal Park

Skating Park1st Place: Music in MotionAccountant

1st Place: Biddlecomb, Game & Wise

Runner Up: Diane Thompkins

Attorney1st Place: Jay S. Masty - DeLuca &

Maucher, L.L.P.

Runner Up: Peagler & Weathers

Attorneys at Law

Barber Shop1st Place: Cindy Long - Shane's

Barbershop

Runner Up: Lauren - William's

Barber Shop

Chef/Cook1st Place: Miss Vern - Howard's RestaurantRunner Up: Larry - MacDaddy's Restaurant

Insurance Agency1st Place: State Farm InsuranceRunner Up: Nationwide Insurance

Insurance Agent1st Place: Lonnie Morris – Nationwide InsuranceRunner Up: Harold Campbell – State Farm Insurance

Real Estate Agent1st Place: Crystal Olheiser- Benchmark Realty

Real Estate Company1st Place: Benchmark RealtyRunner Up: Carolina One

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We Will Meet Or Beat Most Competitors CouponsLocally Owned & Operated

Dr. Karen King is now practicing at Optical Impressions on St. James Ave.and looks forward to seeing you at the

new office! Walk-ins welcome. 718-2020. GC04-459658

Thank you Berkeley County for Voting Optical Impressions the Best Optical Store!

TRICARE NETWORK PROVIDER | NO REFERRAL NEEDED WALK-INS WELCOME | MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED

• 1000’s of Frames & Sunglasses to choose from• Computerized 1 hour lab for all types of prescriptions including No-Line Bi-Locals• We do Rimless, in Store• Eye Exams by Independent On Site Optometrist

Dr. Karen King started a career in the optical industry in 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii.She first worked as a lab tech-nician, making the eyeglasses, and later as an optician, dispensing the prescriptions. Dr. King graduated fromPennsylvania College of Optometry in 1999. She worked in Gaithersburg, Maryland until 2004 when she movedwith her family to Goose Creek. Many of you will recognize her as a familiar face, as she has been providing eyecare to locals in Goose Creek since 2004. She is now practicing at Optical Impression on St. James Ave., andlooks forward to seeing you at the new office!

$100 OFFComplete Pair

of GlassesOne discount per customer.Some restrictions apply. Seestore for details. Exam not

included. Not valid w/any otheroffer or insurances. With Saver

coupon. Exp. 2/15/11

Buy 1 Pair Get 2nd Pair

FREEOne discount per customer.Some restrictions apply. Seestore for details. Exam not

included. Not valid w/any otheroffer or insurances. With Saver

coupon. Exp. 2/15/11

EXAMS • EYEGLASSES • CONTACTS • WINTER SPECIALS

NORTH CHARLESTON8096 A-Rivers Ave.

843-818-2020M-F 9:30-7 Sat 9:30-5

GOOSE CREEK216-F St. James Ave.

843-718-2020

SUMMERVILLE1112-E N. Main St.(next to Atlanta Bread)

843-261-2020M-F 9:30-6 Sat 9:30-2

New Location


PROFESSIONAL

RECREATION


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The entire Palmetto Primary Care family would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to

DR. SHERRY VIDUYA, DR. DAVID ROGERS,and DR. JOHN SUTTERLIN for being voted the

BEST PHYSICIANS in Berkeley County!

These doctors proudly represent the excellent care all Palmetto Primary Care physicians seek to offer.

Dr. Sherry Viduya(Voted BEST Physician)105 Springhall Dr. #A

Goose Creek, SC(843) 574-0060

Dr. David Rodgers(Voted Runner Up for Best

Physician and Tied for RunnerUp for Best Family Physician)

115 W Church St.Bonneau, SC

(843) 825-3404

Dr. John Sutterlin(Tied for Runner-Up for Best Family Physician)

7 S Alliance Dr. # 201AGoose Creek, SC(843) 553-4383


Sports Team1st Place: Berkeley Stags and Goose Creek GatorsRunner Up: Stratford Knights

Agriculture Store1st Place: Tractor SupplyRunner Up: Williams Farm Supply

Antique Store1st Place: Rachel's on MainRunner Up: Collector's Corner

Appliance Store1st Place: Lowe's Home Improvement and SearsRunner Up: Wholesale Appliance

Book Store1st Place: Agape Christian Book Store & Books On MainRunner Up: Dream A Lot Books

Children's Store1st Place: Cupcake KidsRunner Up: Once Upon a Child

Computer/Electronic Store1st Place: Best Buy

Consignment Shop1st Place: Consignments & CreationsRunner Up: Children's Orchard

Department Store1st Place: Barron's Department StoreRunner Up: Kohl's

Discount Store1st Place: WalmartRunners Up: Big Lots & Dollar Tree

Florist1st Place: Berkeley FloristRunner Up: Moncks Corner Flower Shop

Frame Shop1st Place: Frame Art

Furniture Store1st Place: Orvin's Furniture & BeddingRunner Up: Oliver Clarke Furniture

Garden/Nursery Store1st Place: Central True Value Home

CenterRunner Up: Twig Nursery

Gift Shop1st Place: Hometown Bath & Body

Grocery Store1st Place: PublixRunner Up: Food Lion

Hardware Store1st Place: Central True ValueRunner Up: Ace Hardware

Hunting/Fishing Store1st Place: Anglers Sporting GoodsRunner Up: The Charleston Angler

Jewelry Store1st Place: D's JewelersRunner Up: Wyndham Jewelers

Liquor/Wine Store1st Place: Cheer's Wine & Spirits

Manufactured Housing Store1st Place: Dixie-George Jones Homes

Mattress1st Place: America's Mattress

Meat Market1st Place: Burbage Wholesale Meats

Men's Clothing Store1st Place: Barron's Department Store

Music Store1st Place: Musician's Exchange and Larry's Music CenterRunner Up: Ye Ole Music Shop

New Car Dealer1st Place: Woody Bilton Ford

Office Supply Store1st Place: StaplesRunner Up: Office Depot

Pawn Shop1st Place: Money Man PawnRunner Up: Gene's Pawn Shop

Pre-Owned Car Dealer1st Place: Hoover The Mover

WINNERS7from page 10

SHOPPING


Berkeley Independent & The Gazette’s 2010 Best of Berkeley County Award:

1st Place (tied) - Orthodontist

Summerville Journal Scene’s 2010 Readers’Choice Award: Runner Up - Orthodontist

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1708-B Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485 • Phone: (843) 261-7766 • Fax: (843) 261-7767

Thank you to our patients and our referring dental practices that voted for us! Dr. Roland Fulcher of Lowcountry Orthodontics was voted:

Roland K. Fulcher, D.M.D.Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

www.fulcherorthodontics.com

Lowcountry

DONTICSOHTRO


Shoe Store1st Place: Shoe Dept. and Shoe ShowRunner Up: Barron's Department Store

Shopping Center/Mall1st Place: Northwoods MallRunner Up: Azalea Square

Sporting Goods Store1st Place: Dick's Sporting Goods

Thrift Store1st Place: Goodwill

Women's Clothing Store1st Place: CatoRunner Up: Kohl's


Favorite 2010 MovieAP Photo

Berkeley Independent and The Gazette readers select Tangled as their favorite movie in 2010.See WINNERS9 Page 13

A Beautiful Day Begins With a Beautiful Smile

THANK YOU BERKELEY COUNTY FOR YOURVOTE AND SUPPORT IN THEBEST OF BERKELEY COUNTY.

A Beautiful Day Begins With a Beautiful Smile

DRS. KUNKLE & POWELL PA119 Library Street, Moncks Corner, SC

843-761-8065

Terry L. Kunkle, Sr., DMD Terry L. Kunkle, II, DMD Suzanne S. Powell, DMD

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Local Annual Event1st Place: Coastal Carolina FairRunners Up: Halloween in the Swamp and Shuckin' in the Park Oyster Roast

Local Band1st Place: Custom 4 + 2

Local Celebrity1st Place: Bruce Ellington and Warren Peper

Local Hangout1st Place: Applebee's

Local Mascot1st Place: Berkeley High School StagsRunner Up: Goose Creek Gators

2010 Movie1st Place: TangledRunner Up: Despicable Me

2010 Song1st Place: Climb - Miley CyrusRunner Up: Gone Already

Band1st Place: Lady AntebellumRunner Up: Hootie & the Blowfish

Male Musician1st Place: Darius Rucker

TV Show1st Place: NCISRunner Up: Army Wives

Reality Show1st Place: Dancing with the Stars


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20% OFF a single purchase

THANK YOU BERKELEY COUNTYFOR VOTING US THE BEST

CONSIGNMENT STORE!


Favorite Local CelebrityAP Photo

Berkeley Independent and The Gazette readers select Hootie and the Blowfish as Runner-Up for their Favorite Band. Pictured is Darius Rucker, lead singer.

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You A Little Romance!

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Everyone enjoys and cherishes this original work of art, signed and numbered by the artist, Ms. Sarah Sanders.

Hometown Bath & Body1008 Old Hwy 52 S

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