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2D ...........................................................................................................THE STATE SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 2015

LexMed.com

Tank youfor choosing us as

“Best Hospital Facility ”and

“Best Place to Have a Baby .”

With

T h a n k s For more than 40 years, LexingtonMedical Center has been dedicated

to providing our community

with quality health services. It’s a

commitment that we believe makes

a difference every day in the lives of

our families, neighbors and friends.


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SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 2015 THE STATE ..................................................................................................... 3D

President, Palmetto Health Foundation

Samuel Tenenbaum

I wake up early anddive into The State

newspaper. I like to holdit in my hands and turn

the pages. It jump startsmy day and keeps me

connected to mycommunity.


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Help…

Dad needs his pills.

I need towork.

I don’t knowwhat to do.

Mom can’t be alone.

Worried about Mom or Dad?When you can’t do it alone, Lutheran Homes understands older adult needs and helps familiesbalance care responsibilities by providing in-home care, in and outpatient rehabilitation, independent

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Board Certified in Family Practice

Thank You for

State's Best Physicianoting Me

Clay Lowder, M.D.

325 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150

Phone: (803) 773-5227

4700 Forest Drive, Across from Cardinal Newman

Phone: (803) 256-1511


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Best AnnualCommunity EventS.C. State Fair

1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia;803-799-3387; www.statefair.org

Wow! factor: The South Car-olina State Fair is a self-support-ed nonprofit organization ded-

icated to educating South Car-olina’s young adults, with morethan $300,000 in scholarshipsawarded annually.

Best Art GalleryColumbia Museum ofArt

1515 Main St., Columbia;(803) 799-2810;www.columbiamuseum.org

Claim to fame: Engage yourmind and enrich your spirit atthe Columbia Museum of Art, which ranks among the leadingart institutions in the country.Find innovative exhibitions andcreative educational programs,plus breathtaking art fromaround the world.Years in business: 65.Wow! factor: Works by SandroBotticelli, Claude Monet, and

Dale Chihuly under one roof!

Best Children’sEntertainmentRiverbanks Zoo

500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia;(803) 779-8717; www.riverbanks.org

Best Golf Course

Cobblestone ParkGolf Club

280 University Parkway,

Blythewood; (803) 714-2620;www.cobblestoneparkgolfclub.com

Best Live MusicMusic Farm

1022 Senate St., Columbia;www.musicfarm.com/venues/ music-farm-columbia

Best Museum SouthCarolina StateMuseum

301 Gervais St., Columbia; (803)898-4921; www.museum.state.sc.us

Claim to fame: Since its openingin October 1988, the S.C. StateMuseum has awed, delightedand enlightened millions of visitors with the more than70,000 artifacts in its collection.The State Museum has been voted one of t he top three mu-seums in the Southeast by read-ers of Southern Living magazine,along with the High Museum inAtlanta and the SmithsonianInstitute.Years in business: 27.

Best Place for aChild’s BirthdayParty Frankie’s FunPark

140 Parkridge Drive, Columbia;(803) 781-2342;www.frankiesfunpark.com

Best Place to TakeOut-of-TownersRiverbanks Zoo

500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia;(803) 779-8717; www.riverbanks.org

Best Stage TheaterTrustus Theatre

520 Lady St., Columbia;

(803) 254-9732; www.trustus.org

Claim to fame: Trustus is theMidlands’ favorite professional

theater. Trustus provides engag-ing and inspiring programming,unexpected stories, a beer and wine bar, free popcorn at MainStage shows, and comfortableseats. This is how Columbiadoes live stage theater.Years in business: 31.Wow! factor: Columbia’s homefor provocative live theater that you’ll never forget.

Best-All-AroundRestaurant MotorSupply

920 Gervais St., Columbia;(803) 256-6687;www.motorsupplycobistro.com

Best Bakery Tiffany’sBakery & Eatery

8502 Two Notch Road, Columbia;(803) 736-2253;www.tiffanysofcolumbia.com

Best Bang for theBuck Shealy’s BBQ

340 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville;(803) 532-8135;www.shealysbbq.com

Claim to fame: Famous barbe-cue pork, fried chicken andhome-cooked vegetables. Theplace where people “meet to eatand eat to meet.”Years in business: 46.Wow! factor: Economic stimulus

Mondays – adult buffet, $8.75 allday!

Best Bar The BritishBulldog Pub

1220 Bower Parkway, Columbia;(803) 227-8918;www.thebritishbulldogpub.com

Best BarbecueShealy’s BBQ

340 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville;(803) 532-8135;www.shealysbbq.com

Claim to fame: Famous barbe-cue pork, fried chicken and

home-cooked vegetables. Theplace where people “meet to eatand eat to meet.”Years in business: 46.Wow! factor: Economic stimulusMondays – adult buffet, $8.75 allday!

Best BartenderJames Pickle, The

British Bulldog Pub


Best Beer List Worldof Beer

902 Gervais St., Suite F, Columbia;(803) 509-6020;

worldofbeer.com/locations/thevista

Claim to fame: World of Beer isleading the cultural phenom-enon of craft taverns. We findthe best beers from all over the world that can be enjoyed by thebeer aficionado or a craft beerbeginner.Years in business: 4.Wow! factor: 500-plus bottles of beer and a knowledgeable staff.

Best Biscuit CafeStrudel

300 State St., West Columbia;

The State’s Best

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The State’s Best

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About this section

The State’s Best is anunscientific sampling based onthe subjective polling of The

State’s readers. The resultsappear in this special section.

The information contained inthe listings was obtained fromthe winners and other sources.

Every effort was made to printinformation as it was provided.However, some entries havebeen edited for space andcontent.

Cover design by Louie Lanford.

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SARA JOHNSON BORTON

President and [email protected]

BERNIE HELLER

Vice President of [email protected]

BRYAN OSBORN

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KATHY ALLEN

Director of [email protected]

REBEKAH LEWIS HALL

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THANKS TO THE READERSOF THE STATE FOR VOTINGUS BEST MATTRESS STORE

FOR 13 YEARS!

4530 ST. ANDREWS RD.

772-8694

1131 SPARKLEBERRY LN.

736-8684

350 COLUMBIA AVENUE

356-2337

3250 FOREST DRIVE

782-2337

S T. A ND RE WS F OR ES T A CR ESNORTHEASTLEXINGTON

Miyo’s Forest Drive

3520 Forest Dr.

743.9996

Miyo’s Harbison

1220 E-2 Bower Pkwy.

781.7788

Miyo’s Sandhills

715 Fashion Dr.

788.8878

Miyo’s Lexington

5594 Sunset Blvd.

957.9888

M Kitchen

340 Columbiana Dr.

764.0558

M Vista

701 Lady St.

255.8878

M Grille

530 Lady St.

708.8881

miyos.com • gomfresh.com • gomgrille.com

We would like to thank ourdevoted staff and loyal customers for voting us:

The State’s Best Chinese and Sushi Restaurant

K i t c h e n

www.cafestrudel.com

Claim to fame: Hangover hashbrowns.Years in business: 18.

Wow! factor: Great food! Great atmos-phere!

Best Breakfast Lizard’sThicket

lizardsthicket.com

Claim to fame: Lizard’s Thicket has beenowned and operated by three generationsof the Williams family. When you sit

around our tables, we take pride in serv-ing your family delicious, traditionalSouthern food. It doesn’t matter which of our 15 Thickets is your favorite; you canalways trust that we’ll treat you like oneof our own at breakfast, lunch and sup-per.Years in business: 37.Wow! factor: Breakfast, lunch or supper,from our family to yours, y’all come!

Best Brunch Cafe Strudel

300 State St., West Columbia;www.cafestrudel.com

Claim to fame: Hangover hashbrowns.Years in business: 18.Wow! factor: Great food! Great atmos-phere!

Best Burger Pawley’s FrontPorch

827 Harden St., Columbia; (803) 771-8001;www.pawleysfrontporch.com

Claim to fame: Burgers.Years in business: 7.

Best Burrito El Burrito

934 Harden St., Columbia; (803) 765-2188

Claim to fame: Our deluxe chicken bur-

ritos and famous cilantro vinaigrette.Years in business: 15 (this is our quin-ceañera!)Wow! factor: Our food is made daily withfresh local ingredients.

Best Business LunchDiPrato’s

342 Pickens St., Columbia; (803) 779-0606;www.dipratos.com

Best Candy Shop Cromer’s

1700 Huger St., Columbia; (803) 779-2290;

www.cromers.com

Claim to fame: Guaranteed worst pea-nuts, popcorn, cotton candy, gourmettreats, gift baskets and more for 80 years!Years in business: 80.Wow! factor: Every product is madefresh daily and by hand!

Best Caterer SouthernWay

100 E. Exchange Blvd., Columbia; (803)

783-1061; thesouthernway.com

Best Cheesesteak Very’sGreat Philly Food

6729 Two Notch Road, Columbia; (803)788-6254; verysrestaurant.com

Claim to fame: We are “the Southernking of steaks.”Years in business:

27.Wow! factor: We’ve sold more than half a million cheesesteaks.

Best Chicken Zesto ofWest Columbia

504 12th St., West Columbia; zestowestcolumbia.com


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Voting us State’s Best two years in a row

Thanks for choosingBlue Root Acupuncture&

AngelaSoto forBest Acupuncturist.

Your confidence ismore than a compliment...Our mission is to provide the highest quality care inTraditionalChineseMedicine for the integration of body,mindand spirit. We strive to empower patients witheducation to promote their longevity andwell-being.

2730 Devine Street, Columbia / 803-404-7575

www.blueroothealth.com

Donen Davis, J.D., M.D.Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Thank You For Voting!State's BestPlastic Surgeon

1850 Laurel Street, Suite BColumbia, SC 29201 • (803) 929-1901

www.donendavisplasticsurgery.com

BRANDON

VAUGHN

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based practice.

RESEARCH PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALISTS

3010 Farrow Rd. Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29203 • (803) 434-7750

THANK YOU FOR VOTING ME

THE STATE’S BEST

PHYSICAL THERAPIST


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(803) 799-904414RichlandMedical Park Suite410

Columbia | SC 29203

Thank You for Voting me State’sBest Pediatrician“Making a Difference inChildren’s Lives”

Dr. Guy Castles, III


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SINCE 1988

Thank you for voting us“The State’s BestPhilly Cheese Steak!”

“The pizza and the

cheese steaks are thebest in town!”

4.7 stars onFacebook!

Thank You for Voting UsBest Vegetarian Restaurant Two Years in a Row!

We are ROOTED in gratitude! We love our city and The State

(803) 726-2310 | 1614 Main Street | Columbia, SC

Thanks for Voting Us Best Unique Shop

1001 Huger Street • (803) 254-2444

www.oneearedcow.com


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T he 2015 Sou t h Caro l ina S ta te Fa ir wa s one for t he boo k s!

We hope you had a s muc h fun a s we d id ea t ing i t, r id ing i

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p la y ing i t, w inn ing i t, and ju s t p la in be ing a par t o f i t!

See ya’ l l ne x t year!

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Columbia, In The Vista, One block up from Publix

Thank you

• Patagonia

• Merrell• The North Face

• Tilley Hats

• Vasque

• Osprey

• ENO Hammocks

• MSR and more!

Claim to fame: Best chicken in Colum-bia! A favorite for tailgating or a quickfamily meal!Years in business: 66.Wow! factor: Huge cone towering overus!

Best Chinese Food Miyo’s

3250 Forest Drive, Suite B, Columbia; (803)743-9996

715 Fashion Drive, Suite 1, Columbia; (803)788-8878

1220 Bower Parkway, Suite E2, Columbia;(803) 781-7788

5594 Sunset Blvd., Suites D & E; Lexington;(803) 957-9888

miyos.com

Claim to fame: M Gourmet Group offersfresh, healthy food; fast, friendly service;love and care to customers, staff, andcommunity; and reasonable prices.Years in business: 19.Wow! factor: Eat fresh, eat healthy.

Best Coffee Drip

729 Saluda Ave., Columbia; (803) 661-9545

1441 Main St., Suite 102, Columbia;803-799-0067

dripcolumbia.com

Claim to fame: drop x drop.Years in business: 4.Wow! factor: COLUMBIA ROCKS!!!

Best Deli Groucho’s Deli


4717 Forest Drive, Columbia; (803)790-0801

111 Sparkleberry Crossing, Suite 8, Columbia;

(803) 419-6767

117 1 ⁄ 2 E. Main St., Lexington; (803) 356-8800

2265 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia; (803)796-7826

730 University Village Drive, Blythewood;(803) 754-4509

800 Lake Murray Blvd., Suite 2, Irmo; (803)749-4515

138 Amick’s Ferry Road, Suite B, Chapin;(803) 945-2001

www.grouchos.com.

Claim to fame: Trademark subs andsalads served with Groucho’s famous 45sauces since 1941.Years in business: 74.Wow! factor: The Midlands’ destinationfor fast, fresh and original food since1941.

Best Dessert Nonnah’s

930 Gervais St., Columbia; (803) 779-9599;www.nonnahs.com

Claim to fame: More than 25 desserts tochoose from, including cakes, pies, tarts,cheesecakes and flaming desserts.Years in business:

13.Wow! factor: Nonnah’s is “Shannon”spelled backwards.

Best Draft Beer Craft andDraft

2706 Devine St., Columbia;www.craftanddraftbeer.com


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For more information about Keller Williams andwhy agents, like Jeff Riley, partner with Keller Williams

call Jim Broach 843.424.6712

Would like to

Jeff Riley

The State’s BestReal Estate Agent

Thanks for Voting UsBest Seafood and Fine Dining

1200 Lincoln St : Open Mon-Sun Lunch & Dinner

Best Indian Food DelhiPalace

542 St. Andrews Road, Columbia; (803)

750-7760; www.delhipalacesc.net

Claim to fame: Chicken Tikka Masalaand Navratan Korma.Years in business: 15.Wow! factor: We cater for all occasions.Our buffet offers a wide variety of deli-cious Indian food.

Best Italian Food Alodia’sCucina Italiana

2736 N. Lake Drive, Columbia;(803) 781-9814; alodias.com

Best Japanese FoodInakaya Watanabe

655 St. Andrews Road, Columbia;(803) 731-2538; inakayawatanabe.com

Best Lunch DiPrato’s

342 Pickens St., Columbia; (803) 779-0606;www.dipratos.com

Best Margarita Cantina 76

1301 Main St., Columbia; (803) 764-1769

2901 Devine St., Suite A, Columbia;(803) 708-6004

www.cantina76.com

Claim to fame: We are a locally ownedand operated restaurant featuring ataqueria-based menu in a lively cantinaatmosphere. We only use the freshestingredients, and everything on the menuis made from scratch in-house daily. OurCantina also offers some of the finestbeers, wines and tequilas to complement

your meal.

Years in business: 2.Wow! factor: Cantina 76 wants to pro-

vide a quality, great-tasting meal at anaffordable price in a fun and friendlyatmosphere.

Best Martini Arkos MojoGrill and Martini Bar

109 Old Chapin Road, Suite K, Lexington;(803) 785-5660; arkosmojo.com

Claim to fame: Whether you are enjoy-ing a succulent avocadotini on our roof-top bar or indulging on a chimichurri dishin our posh dining room, it is apparentthat we are pushing the limits for Lexing-ton and striving to raise the standard forcocktails and culinary diversity.Years in business: 21 ⁄ 2.Wow! factor: Fresh cocktails. Fresh cui-sine. Fresh start.

Best Mexican FoodCantina 76

1301 Main St., Columbia; (803) 764-1769

2901 Devine St., Suite A, Columbia;(803) 708-6004

www.cantina76.com

Claim to fame: We are a locally ownedand operated restaurant featuring ataqueria-based menu in a lively cantinaatmosphere. We only use the freshestingredients, and everything on the menuis made from scratch in-house daily. OurCantina also offers some of the finestbeers, wines and tequilas to complement

your meal.Years in business: 2.Wow! factor: Cantina 76 wants to pro-

vide a quality, great-tasting meal at anaffordable price in a fun and friendlyatmosphere.


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Outspokin Bicycles

NOW OPEN in Irmo!

On St Andrews Rd,behind the Lizards Thicket

Best Bicycle Store

Thank you for

Voting Us

www.outspokinbicycles.com


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1215 Rosewood Drive Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 748-0932

Thanks for Voting UsThe State’s Best Auto Repair Shop.

Best New RestaurantPrivate Property

220 W. Main St., Lexington; (803) 399-8085;

privatepropertysc.com

Years in business: 2.

Best Outdoor Dining TheBackyard Cafe

940 Old Barnwell Road, West Columbia;(803) 951-0405; www.thebackyardcafe.com


Wow! factor: Screened outdoor diningarea with a half-acre playground.

Best Pizza LaBrasca’s Pizza

4365 Fort Jackson Blvd., Columbia;(803) 782-1098

Years in business: Celebrating 50 years!

Wow! factor: A Columbia staple servingup delicious Italian treats.

Best Ribs Hudson’s

SmokehouseLexington location: 4952 Sunset Blvd.,Lexington; (803) 356-1070

Old Two Notch location: 931 Old Two Notch Road, Lexington; (803) 356-1070

Classic Catering Headquarters: 235 TwoNotch Road, Lexington; (803) 356-1070

www.hudsonssmokehouse.com

Best Salad Zorba’s

6169 St. Andrews Road, Columbia;(803) 772-4617

Best Sandwich ShopGroucho’s Deli


4717 Forest Drive, Columbia;(803) 790-0801

111 Sparkleberry Crossing, Suite 8, Columbia;(803) 419-6767

117 1 ⁄ 2 E. Main St., Lexington; (803) 356-8800

2265 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia; (803)796-7826

730 University Village Drive, Blythewood;(803) 754-4509

800 Lake Murray Blvd., Suite 2, Irmo;(803) 749-4515

138 Amick’s Ferry Road, Suite B, Chapin;(803) 945-2001

www.grouchos.com.

Claim to fame: Trademark subs andsalads served with Groucho’s famous 45sauces since 1941.Years in business: 74.Wow! factor: The Midlands’ destinationfor fast, fresh and original food since1941.

Best Seafood Blue Marlin1200 Lincoln St., Columbia; (803) 799-3838;

bluemarlincolumbia.com

Claim to fame: On ESPN; have fed Con-doleezza Rice, Hillary Clinton, PresidentBarack Obama and Honor Flight SC.Years in business: 21.Wow! factor: Experience the finest blendof African, West Indian and Caribbeanflavors.


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Jim Hudson Lexus is honoredto announce RonBest as thewinner ofThe State’s BestAutomobileSales Associate award!

We encourage all customers and friends to stop by thedealership to congratulate Ron on this well-deserved

accomplishment. We strive to continue to bring100% customer satisfaction to Columbia, South Carolina!

328 Killian Rd. Columbia, SC

803-754-9500 • www.HudsonLexus.com

Ron BestCongratulations from Jim Hudson Lexus

Thanks for voting usBEST OUTDOOR DINING

for 2 years in a row!

Come enjoy our screened outdoor dining area,

half-acre playground, live entertainment, and

incredible fresh food. Try our famous burgers!

940 Old Barnwell Road

West Columbia, SC 29170

803-951-0405 www.TheBackyardCafe.com

Mon-Thurs: 11 AM - 9 PM

Fri-Sat: 11 AM - 9:30 PM

Hours:

Best Server Hannah Cook,Mediterranean Cafe

327 W. Main St., Suite A, Lexington;

www.medcafelexsc.com

Years in business: 13.Wow! factor: The cafe serves the best of seafood, chicken and steaks and a varietyof authentic Mediterranean cuisine.

Best Southern FoodLizard’s Thicket

lizardsthicket.com

Claim to fame: Lizard’s Thicket has beenowned and operated by three generationsof the Williams family. When you sitaround our tables, we take pride in serv-ing your family delicious, traditionalSouthern food.

It doesn’t matter which of our 15Thickets is your favorite; you can alwaystrust that we’ll treat you like one of our

own at breakfast, lunch and supper.Years in business: 37.Wow! factor: Breakfast, lunch or supper,from our family to yours, y’all come!

Best Sports Bar TheBritish Bulldog Pub


Best Steak The KingsmanRestaurant

936 Axtell Drive, Cayce; (803) 796-8622;thekingsmanrestaurant.net

Claim to fame: Dry-aged, fresh-cut rib-eye steaks – and we serve just as manyPalmetto Burgers (rib-eye burgers withpimento cheese).Years in business: 44.Wow! factor: Friends, family and food –serving you since ’72.

Best Sushi Miyo’s

Forest Drive: 3250 Forest Drive, Suite B,Columbia; (803) 743-9996

Sandhills: 715 Fashion Drive, Suite 1,Columbia; (803) 788-8878

Harbison: 1220 Bower Parkway, Suite E2,Columbia; (803) 781-7788

Lexington: 5594 Sunset Blvd., Suites D & E;Lexington; (803) 957-9888

miyos.com

Claim to fame: M Gourmet Group offersfresh, healthy food; fast, friendly service;love and care to customers, staff, andcommunity; and reasonable prices.Years in business: 19.Wow! factor: Eat fresh, eat healthy.

Best Taco San Jose

115 Northpoint Drive, Lexington;(803) 957-9443

4710 Augusta Road, Lexington;(803) 957-5171

1475 Old Orangeburg Road, Lexington;(803) 808-0767

121 Dreher Road, West Columbia;(803) 661-9969

4525 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia;(803) 865-0717

498 Piney Grove Road, Columbia;(803) 750-3611

801 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia;


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803.407.4708 Irmo, SC WescottAcres.com

Pampering Pets for 15 Years!

Luxury PET RESORT

Thank you for votingus for The State's

Best Pet Boarding!

Dog and Cat

Boarding

Doggie Day Camp

Luxury Suites

Grooming

(803) 419-8862

6118 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia;(803) 783-6650

10618 Broad River Road, Irmo;(803) 667-9107

1034 Chestnut St., Orangeburg;(803) 535-4200

2041 Wilson Road, Newberry;(803) 276-0166

1310 White Pond Road, Elgin;(803) 408-2757

808 U.S. 1 South, Lugoff; (803) 438-2133

110 Creech Road, Blythewood;(803) 735-9787

410 E. Columbia Ave., Batesburg-Leesville;(803) 332-0001

www.sanjosemex.com

Claim to fame: Great food, great service!Years in business: More than 30.

Best Tapas Gervais & Vine620 Gervais St., Suite A, Columbia;(803) 799-VINE; www.gervine.com

Claim to fame: Located in the beautifulCongaree Vista, Gervais & Vine is aSpanish-style tapas bar with culinary

influences from across the Mediterrane-an.

Best Vegetarian FoodGood Life Cafe1614 Main St., Columbia; (803) 726-2310; goodlifecafe.net

Wow! factor: We are ROOTED in grat-itude! We LOVE our city and The State!

Best Waterfront

Restaurant Rusty AnchorRestaurant

1925 Johnson Marina Road, Chapin;(803) 749-1555; rustyanchorrestaurant.com

Claim to fame: Wasabi fried tuna, wholecrispy flounder and hush puppies thatspeak for themselves.Wow! factor: Great seafood, great enter-tainment with a beautiful lake view.

Best Wine List Gervais &Vine

620 Gervais St., Suite A, Columbia;(803) 799-VINE; www.gervine.com

Claim to fame: Located in the beautifulCongaree Vista, Gervais & Vine is a Span-

ish-style tapas bar with culinary influencesfrom across the Mediterranean.

Best Wings 2 Fat 2 Fly

2fat2flywings.com

Claim to fame: Bone-in stuffed chicken wings, a segment on Cooking Channel’s“Eat Street,” and a reality series titled“Wingmen.”Years in business: 5.Wow! factor: Product, personality, andcreativity.

Best Accounting FirmBurkett Burkett & Burkett

3101 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia;www.burkettcpas.com

The State’s Best

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Claim to fame: We started as a familybusiness and have expanded that senseof family to include those whom we serveand those who serve with us.Years in business: 40.

Wow! factor: Forty years of excellentclient service and still going strong.

Best Acupuncturist Dr.Angela Soto, Blue RootAcupuncture

2730 Devine St., Columbia; (803) 404-7575;www.blueroothealth.com

Claim to fame: Blue Root Acupuncture

offers a variety of traditional Chinesehealing techniques to treat pain, aller-gies, gastrointestinal issues, sleep dis-orders, fatigue, stress, depression, wom-en’s disorders and much more.Years in business: 5.Wow! factor: State-of-the-art clinic andtechnology combined with nutritioncoaching and mind and body healing.Stop in today!

Best Apartment Complex

42 Magnolia5150 Forest Drive, Columbia;(803) 790-HOME; www.42magnoliaapartments.com; facebook.com/42Magnolia

Claim to fame: Award-winning propertyand management! Just steps away fromelite shopping and dining. Just minutes todowntown and the Vista!Years in business: 21.Wow! factor: Beautifully landscaped,

well located, a perfect place to call home!

Best Assisted LivingFacility The Heritage atLowman

2101 Dutch Fork Road, White Rock;(803) 732-8800;www.theheritageatlowman.org

Best Attorney George Sink1440 Broad River Road, Columbia;(803) 929-1900; www.sinklaw.com

Claim to fame: When you’re disabled orinjured, we can make a difference be-cause we have the experience to help youget your money faster.

When you’re hurt, you feel helpless.

Bills are piling up, body parts are aching,and things seem to be going downhillfast. You need help. That’s what we do.

We get y ou through tough times by guid-ing you, like we have for thousands of other clients in the past. We let you re-cover while we do all the work – fightingthe insurance company, getting you allthe money you deserve, and making sure

you’re taken care of. Worried? We provide free consultations.

If you can’t come to us, we will come to you. We are a statewide lawfirm who limits

our practice to helping disabled and injured people. We are available 24/7. Callnow. What do you have to lose?Years in business: More than 35.Wow! factor: Our experience helps youget your money faster!

Best Auto Glass RepairACE Glass4661 Augusta Road, Lexington;(803) 356-3505

7538 Woodrow St., Irmo; (803) 732-1384

5506 Two Notch Road, Columbia;(803) 754-2911

www.aceglasssc.com

Best Auto Repair 3 Man

Auto Service1215 Rosewood Drive, Columbia;(803) 748-0932; 3manauto.com

Claim to fame: Honesty, integrity andquality service since 2004.Years in business: 11.Wow! factor: Once you’re our customer,

you will always be our customer.

Best Bank NBSC

Broad River location: 1025 Broad River Road, Columbia; (803) 731-7400

Camden location: 501 E. DeKalb St.,Camden; (803) 713-1105

Columbia Main location: 1221 Main St.,

Columbia; (803) 929-2010

Cayce location: 1245 Knox Abbott Drive,Cayce; (803) 926-3000

Devine Street location: 2401 Devine St.,Columbia; (803) 929-2150

Gamecock location: 1311 Pendleton St.,Columbia; (803) 256-6304

Irmo location: 1363 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo; (803) 749-5000

Lexington location: 5456 Sunset Blvd.,Lexington; (803) 996-2600

Lower Richland location: 7851 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia; (803) 695-7760

Sandhill location: 217 Forum Drive,Columbia; (803) 462-7002

Spring Valley location: 9370 Two Notch Road, Columbia; (803) 699-8280

Trenholm Plaza location: 4840 Forest Drive,Columbia; (803) 790-7310

www.banknbsc.com

Claim to fame: NBSC is a division of Synovus Bank and currently serves 16counties in South Carolina from 39 loca-tions. For more than 100 years, NBSChas focused on relationship banking andremains dedicated to the communities itserves. Together with affiliates of Syn-ovus Bank, NBSC offers diverse lines of business and personal financial services,including business banking, investmentservices and mortgage lending.Years in business: 110.

Wow! factor: Our customers’ trust is ourinspiration!

Best Barbershop Bobby’sBarber Shop

3400 Forest Drive, Suite 62; (803) 782-5261;

bobbys-barbershop.com

Best Boat Repair MidCarolina Marine

718 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia;midcarolinamarine.com

Claim to fame: Multiple-year No. 1 deal-er for scout boats.

Years in business: 37.Wow! factor: Quality lines, quality peo-ple, huge repeat customer base.

Best Builder FortressBuilders

3400 Forest Drive, Suite 2056, Columbia;(803) 461-1525; fortressbuilders.net

Claim to fame: Fastest-growing builder, veteran-owned, one-on-one with build-ers, custom featured homes, qualityhomes with custom features, award win-ners.Years in business: 5.Wow! factor: Apples to apples, Fortressgives more standard features that otherscall upgrades.

Best Car Wash Frank’s CarWash

601 Bush River Road, Columbia;(803) 772-7390

4741 Forest Drive, Columbia; (803) 787-8383

120 Clemson Road, Columbia;(803) 736-1079

9852 Farrow Road, Columbia

4530 Augusta Highway, Lexington


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Thank you for voting us “Best Men’s Fine Clothing”!As Columbia’s premiereclothing specialtyboutique, we

offer exemplarypersonal serviceand the finest inmodern and classicstyles for men and women.


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516 Columbia Ave., Lexington;(803) 359-7437

4758 Sunset Blvd., Lexington

1113 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo;(803) 749-1733

www.frankscarwash.com

Claim to fame: More than 9 million cars washed.Years in business: 42.Wow! factor: Winner of “Best Car Wash”since 1992.

Best Carpet CleaningAccuclean Carpet Cleaning& Restoration

4768 Sunset Blvd., Suite 6, Lexington;(803) 957-1202; accuclean1.vzwebsites.com

Claim to fame: Our three-step pet treat-ment can improve your toughest odor

problems.Years in business: 13.Wow! factor: An owner-operated compa-ny dedicated to the art of cleaning.

Best Carpet/FlooringService DOOR TO DOORFLOORS

2544-A Morningside Drive, West Columbia;(803) 750-0767; www.doortodoorfloors.com

Claim to fame: DOOR TO DOOR FLOORS is Columbia’s largest shop-at-home carpet and flooring dealer, and weare based in Columbia.Years in business: 15.Wow! factor: The absolute BEST way toshop for carpet and flooring.

Best Children’sCamp/Program EdVenture

Children’s Museum211 Gervais St., Columbia; (803) 779-3100;www.edventure.org

Claim to fame: EdVenture is home toEDDIE, the world’s largest child.Years in business: 11.Wow! factor: The South’s largest chil-dren’s museum.

Best Chiropractor Dr.Joseph Barton, BartonChiropractic

4531 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia;(803) 419-8700

Best Cleaning Service A1

Dustbusters P.O. Box 3254, West Columbia, SC 29171;(803) 351-0968; [email protected]

Claim to fame: We stand behind our work! We do what we say we’re gonnado! We do it right the first time! We arenot the highest priced, and we’re not thelowest either. But we guarantee that weare the best. You can depend on A1 Dust-busters.

Years in business: 16.Wow! factor: Trust. Whether you’rebuying or selling, moving in or out, com-mercial or residential – if it needs clean-ing, who ya gonna call? Dustbusters!

Best Computer ServicesPalmetto PC Solutions

2526 Emanuel Church Road, Suite B, WestColumbia; (803) 661-1881;[email protected];

www.palmettopcsolutions.com

Best Credit UnionPalmetto Citizens FederalCredit Union

12 Midlands locations and more than 40 ATMs; (803) 732-5000;www.palmettocitizens.org

Claim to fame: Still offering truly freechecking with no minimum balance ormonthly fees. Also, lower rates on allloans and credit cards and no paymentsfor 90 days on vehicle loans.Years in business: 79.

Wow! factor: Fewer fees and better ratesfrom a local, not-for-profit financial in-stitution.

Best Dance Studio TheSouthern Strutt90 Ashbourne Road, Irmo; (803) 781-3980;southernstruttdance.com

Best Day Spa HealingWaters300 Palmetto Health Parkway (PalmettoHealth Baptist Parkridge), Columbia;(803) 907-7100; www.palmettohealth.

org/healingwaters

Claim to fame: The qualified professionalsat Healing Waters provide traditional spatreatments and aesthetic cosmetic servicesfor women and men seven days a week.Their goal is to reduce stress, stimulatehealing and enhance personal well-being.

Healing Waters offers a variety of anti-aging facials using Pure MD productsexclusive to the spa, therapeutic massag-es and body rituals, and medical aesthet-

ic procedures such as Botox and dermalfillers, plus plastic surgery proceduresincluding reconstructive and cosmeticsurgery. Board-certified plastic surgeonPeter Haines, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the med-ical director. His expertise encompasses arange of cosmetic and reconstructivesurgeries. Special promotions for spaservices are offered throughout the year.

Healing Waters also provides a compli-mentary 15-minute hand or food massagefor patients in the hospital to stimulatehealing and reduce stress. And new

moms who deliver at Baptist Parkridgereceive a complimentary in-room facialand 30-minute massage to enhance theirpersonal well-being at this special time.Years in business: 10 months.Wow! factor: Healing Waters strives toinspire transformational change to helpguests and patients realize their full po-tential.

Best Daycare 5 StarAcademy Learning Center

725 Raleigh St., West Columbia;www.fivestaralc.com

Claim to fame: Martin Luther King Edu-cation award. We partner with SisterCare

and give scholarships to children in need.Years in business: 2.Wow! factor: Love teaching children. Inthe business for 25 years. Director KisaMoore. We believe that every child de-

serves a brilliant beginning, and childcare is the first start.

Best Dentist Dr. GregoryWych, Vista Smiles

515 Richland St., Columbia; (803) 779-9666;[email protected];vistacolumbiadentist.com

Best Dermatologist Dr.Allison Cashman, ColumbiaSkin Clinic

3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 500,Columbia; (803) 779-7316;columbiaskinclinic.com

Claim to fame: Love what I do with thebest support staff and patients anywhere.Years in business: 9.

Wow! factor: My best-kept secret!

Best DJ/Karaoke AnnaRoss, Grapes and Gallery

1113 Taylor St., Columbia; (803) 728-1278;www.grapesandgallery.com

Best Doctor Dr. ClayLowder, Colonial Family

Practice325 Broad St., Suite 100, Sumter;(803) 773-5227; www.colonialfamily practice.com

Best Dry Cleaner $2.79Cleaners

2250-A Sunset Blvd., West Columbia;(803) 791-5694

Claim to fame: Providing the Midlands with full-price service, including expertspotting with no upcharge, at discountprices for more than 17 years. Same


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process, equipment, chemicals with thesame results as the “big boys” at a frac-tion of the cost. #whypaymoreYears in business: 17.Wow! factor: Any wearable garment

dry-cleaned for $2.79! #nufsaid

Best Durable MedicalEquipment SupplierLifeHME

454 Berryhill Road, Columbia;(803) 254-8775; www.lifehme.com

Best Electrician A PlusElectric Service

(803) 735-8300

Best Employment AgencyRoper Staffing

125 Outlet Pointe Blvd., Columbia;(803) 798-8500

1223 Wilson Road, Newberry; (803) 276-3034

101 S. Wise Drive, Sumter; (803) 938-8100

1222 N. Harper St., Laurens; (864) 983-2500

209-B Hunter St., Union; (864) 762-4480

www.roperstaffing.com

Claim to fame: Simply put, we are ex-perts in the people business. We have thelargest and most experienced staff in theMidlands. At Roper, our solutions aremore than temporary!Years in business: 33.Wow! factor: For the 20th year, RoperStaffing has been voted Best Employ-ment Agency!

Best Event Planner 360Meetings & Events

3 Cavendish Court, Irmo; (803) 407-3360;

www.360meetings.net

Claim to fame: Dedication to detail,creative approach, client satisfaction andaffordable rates.Years in business: 12.Wow! factor: From your biggest ideas tothe smallest details, 360 is your one-stopshop for meetings and events.

Best Eye Clinic ColumbiaEye Clinic

Downtown location: 1920 Pickens St.,Columbia; (803) 779-3070

Northeast location: 100 Summit CentreDrive, Columbia; (803) 252-8566

Lexington location: U.S. 378 at Palmetto Park Boulevard, Lexington; (803) 806-0080

www.columbiaeyeclinic.com

Claim to fame: With 14 board-certifiedphysicians and more than 100 expert

staff members, we are the largest med-ical/surgical ophthalmology practice inthe Midlands. From comprehensive eyeexams to the most advanced laser cat-aract surgery, we are here for all your eyecare needs.Years in business: 92.Wow! factor: Offering the most advanced ophthalmic surgical laser tech-nology in the Midlands.

Best Financial Services

Palmetto Citizens FederalCredit Union

12 Midlands locations and more than 40 ATMs; (803) 732-5000;www.palmettocitizens.org

Claim to fame: Still offering truly freechecking with no minimum balance ormonthly fees. Also, lower rates on allloans and credit cards and no paymentsfor 90 days on vehicle loans.

Years in business: 79.Wow! factor: Fewer fees and better ratesfrom a local, not-for-profit financial in-stitution.

Best Fitness CenterTwisted Sisters Bootcamp

2246 Sumter St., Columbia; (803) 738-5048

or (803) 5 46-1814; www.twistedsistersbootcamp.com

Claim to fame: Twisted Sisters Boot-camp is an all-female fitness boot campthat combines kettlebell training, plyo-metrics, circuit training, high-intensityinterval training and basic strengthmovements to increase overall strength,stamina, flexibility, speed and physicalhealth.Years in business: 5.Wow! factor: Just real women workingtoward the same goal – GETTING FIT!!

Best Framing The FrameShop

3100 Rosewood Drive, Columbia;(803) 256-1601; theframeshopsc.com

Claim to fame: Family-owned businessfor more than 40 years; “quality and

service”

is our motto.Years in business: 47.Wow! factor: Serving the local arts. Allorders are custom framed to the custom-er’s satisfaction.

Best Funeral HomeTemples-Halloran Funeral& Cremation Services

5400 Bush River Road, Columbia;

www.templeshalloranfuneralhome.com

Claim to fame: Come home to the service you remember…Years in business: 15 months.

Best Hair Salon Cline’s

1237 Gadsden St., Suite 104; (803) 254-1234;www.clinessalon.com

Claim to fame: Cline’s is entering its 21st year in the Vista on t he corners of Ladyand Gadsden streets with more styliststhan ever, an aesthetic of Anthropologie-meets-art-gallery, Aveda and Moroccanoil lines for the best in hair care,

exceptional customer reviews, and qual-ity, professional service that makes eachguest feel as important as they are. Welove what we do, and we think it shows!Years in business: 21.

Wow! factor: Cline’s hair and makeupdesigns were published twice in South-eastern magazines last year.

Best Hair Stylist BrittanyCox, Cline’s

1237 Gadsden St., Suite 104; (803) 254-1234;www.clinessalon.com

Claim to fame: Brittany’s client base

expands throughout South Carolina andalong the East Coast. Her work has beenhighlighted locally, and many of herbridal clients have been featured in na-tional magazines and online publications.Years in business: 5.

Best Hearing CenterMidland HearingAssociates

3 Richland Medical Park, Suite 130,Columbia

1 Wellness Blvd., Suite 108, Irmo

(803) 765-1919; www.midlandhearing.com

Claim to fame: Since 1994, MidlandsHearing Associates has served as anintegral part of the Columbia health carecommunity. Our practice is dedicated tobetter hearing, better listening, and bet-ter living for all our patients.Years in business: 21.Wow! factor: Midland Hearing Associ-ates listens so patients can hear better.

Best Heating and AirService 2nd Wind Heating& Air Conditioning

6130 Shakespeare Road, Columbia;

(803) 786-7433; www.2ndwindhvac.com

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technical service and residential installa-tion. A family-owned business.Years in business: 30.Wow! factor: Keeping you cool in “fa-mously hot” Columbia! Make 2nd Wind

your first choice.

Best Hospice AgapeHospice

1624 Main St., Columbia; (803) 454-0365;www.agapehospice.com


Best Hospital Facility

Lexington Medical Center2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia;(803) 791-2000; lexmed.com

Claim to fame: Lexington Medical Cen-ter is a 414-bed hospital in West Colum-bia and the anchor of a comprehensivemodern medical network that includessix community medical centers, the larg-est nursing home in the Carolinas and 60physician practices. The hospital’s car-

diac and cancer programs are affiliated with Duke Medicine.Years in business: 44.Wow! factor: Lexington Medical Centeroperates the busiest emergency depart-ment in South Carolina, treating morethan 100,000 patients each year.

Best Hospital for HeartHealth Palmetto Health

6 Richland Medical Park Drive, Columbia;(803) 434-7808; www.palmettohealth.org/ hearthospital

Claim to fame: Palmetto Health HeartHospital’s team of 35 cardiologists pro-

vides medical and interventional cardiaccare with special expertise in electrophy-siology, advanced heart failure care, andminimally invasive aortic valve replace-ment.

Capable of handling the most complexcases, our team of four cardiovascular

surgeons also leads the area’s only ven-tricular assist device implantation pro-gram. Offering a unique healing envi-ronment as South Carolina’s only ded-icated heart hospital, Palmetto Health

Heart Hospital has the region’s first ac-credited chest pain emergency room andfirst STEMI alert system, which quicklytransmits patient information from am-bulance to physicians during a ST seg-

ment elevation myocardial infarction.The Advanced Heart Health Center atPalmetto Health Heart Hospital is a new,leading-edge center offering ongoingcare for people with heart failure and

valvular heart disease, i ncluding medicaltherapy and mechanical circulatory sup-port.

One treatment for valvular disorders istranscatheter aortic valve replacement, aminimally invasive, revolutionary proce-dure that enables patients who are notcandidates for open-heart surgery to be

successfully treated and enjoy immediateimprovement in their condition.Years in business: 9.Wow! factor: Palmetto Health HeartHospital cares for more cardiac patientsthan any other hospital in the Midlands.

Best Hospital SystemPalmetto Health

Baptist: Taylor at Marion Street, Col umbia

Baptist Parkridge: 400 Palmetto Health Parkway, Columbia

Children’s Hospital: 7 Richland Medical ParkDrive, Columbia

Heart Hospital: 6 Medical Park Drive,Columbia

Richland: 5 Richland Medical Park

(803) 296-CARE; www.palmettohealth.org

Claim to fame: Palmetto Health, one of the largest health care systems in SouthCarolina, is composed of more than10,000 team members, physicians and

volunteers working together to fulfillPalmetto Health’s vision: to be remem-bered by each patient as providing thecare and compassion we want for our

families and ourselves.The system includes five acute-care

hospitals, as well as an expansive physi-cian practice network, dozens of affil-iated clinics and specialty care practices,

and a 501(c)(3) foundation. PalmettoHealth Baptist Parkridge, the region’snewest hospital in northwest Columbia,opened in March 2014.

Recognized nationally as one of the

best places to work and receive care,Palmetto Health also trains the nextgeneration of physicians through its 23residency and fellowship programs affil-iated with the University of South Car-olina School of Medicine.Years in business: Richland, 123; Baptist,101; Baptist Parkridge, 11 ⁄ 2.Wow! factor: To be remembered by eachpatient as providing the care and com-passion we want for our families andourselves.

Best Insurance AgentCraig Giles, Giles InsuranceAgency

2442 Devine St., Columbia; (803) 728-3318; gilesbrothers.com

Best Interior Designer M.Garner Interiors

(803) 260-7017; hello@mgarner interiors.com; www.mgarnerinteriors.com

Claim to fame: Within its first year, M.Garner Interiors has serviced both na-tional and international clients with thesame attention to detail and client carethat makes its design services unique andattainable.Years in business: 1.Wow! factor: Focusing on clients, theirneeds and expenses, while pursuing achic and livable style.

Best LandscaperWoodley’s Garden Center

10015 Two Notch Road, Columbia;(803) 788-1487

2840 Dreher Shoals Road, Columbia;(803) 407-0601

woodleygardencenter.com

Claim to fame: It’s not only our great

selection … It’s the sheer beauty of ourgrounds, our staff’s expertise and love forgardening, and our customers’ loyalty.Years in business: 35.Wow! factor: Year-round, we’ve got

something exciting, unusual and bloom-ing!

Best Law Firm George SinkInjury Lawyers

1440 Broad River Road, Col umbia;(803) 929-1900; www.sinklaw.com

Claim to fame: When you’re disabled orinjured, we can make a difference be-

cause we have the experience to help youget your money faster.

When you’re hurt, you feel helpless.Bills are piling up, body parts are aching,and things seem to be going downhillfast. You need help. That’s what we do.

We get you t hrough tough times by guid-ing you, like we have for thousands of other clients in the past. We let you re-cover while we do all the work – fightingthe insurance company, getting you allthe money you deserve, and making sure

you’re taken care of.

Worried? We provide free consulta-tions. If you can’t come to us, we willcome to you. We are a statewide lawfirm

who limits our practice to helping dis-abled and injured people. We are avail-able 24/7. Call now. What do you have tolose?Years in business: More than 35.Wow! factor: Our experience helps youget your money faster!

Best Long-Term Care

Facility Still HopesEpiscopal RetirementCommunity

1 Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia;(803) 796-6490; stillhopes.org

Best Manicure/PedicureOcco

1218 Pulaski St, Columbia; (803) 787-7546;www.occoskinstudio.com


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PRIVATE PROPERTY is a local family owned establishment that

creates a grassroots value by capturing the

southern lifestyle in a way that is appreciated

and authentic. Our goal is to provide a casual,

affordable, comfortable and memorable

experience for our guests. We use the highest

quality ingredients to create a Cajun and Country

infused menu that highlights our southern

heritage and love of Louisiana cooking.

220 W Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 • www.privatepropertysc.com

Private Property Owner, Trip Chalk,

with the late Chef Paul Purdhomme.

Chef Paul Purdhomme’s techniques are taught

at LTC Culinary Arts by Trip Chalk and Chef Z.

Private Property thanks

legendary Chef Paul Prudhomme

for the eternal contributions

he has made to our family.

We will miss him forever.

Our thoughts and prayers

go out to the entire K-Paul’s and

Magic Seasonings families.

for Voting Us

the State’s BestNew Restaurant

Thank You

Best Massage HealingWaters

300 Palmetto Health Parkway (Palmetto

Health Baptist Parkridge), Columbia;(803) 907-7100; www.palmettohealth.org/ healingwaters

Claim to fame: The qualified professionalsat Healing Waters provide traditional spatreatments and aesthetic cosmetic servicesfor women and men seven days a week.Their goal is to reduce stress, stimulatehealing and enhance personal well-being.

Healing Waters offers a variety of ther-apeutic massages and body rituals, in-cluding signature and deep-tissue massage,

available in 30- or 90-minute sessions.Relaxation massages include the use of essential oils corresponding to the spa’squarterly transformational change princi-ples, while deep-tissue massage providesfirmer pressure for relief of stubborn knotsor areas of chronic tension.

Specialty body rituals include warmstone, hot poultice, Bamboo Bliss, warm

paraffin, full body scrub and masque,steam therapy and Swedish-style mas-sage. Monthly membership programsthat include discounted rates and otherspecial offers are available.

Years in business: 10 months.Wow! factor: Healing Waters strives toinspire transformational change to helpguests realize their full potential.

Best Modeling/TalentAgency Millie Lewis

3612 Landmark Drive, Columbia;(803) 782-7338; millielewiscolumbia.com

Best Moving CompanyTwo Men and a Truck

1901 Dixiana Road, Cayce; (803) 731-7775;www.twomenandatruckcolumbiasc.com

Years in business: 22.Wow! factor: Our commitment is to

continuously strive to exceed our custom-ers’ expectations in value and high stan-dard of satisfaction.

Best Musician/Band TokyoJoe

P.O. Box 2126, West Columbia, SC 29169;tokyojoe.net; www.facebook.com/tokyojoeband

Claim to fame: Play an average of 200shows a year. Have donated more than$100,000 to Nancy K. Perry Children’sShelter from annual “Rocketman” EltonJohn Tribute.Years in business: 19.

Wow! factor: More than 15,000 copiessold of six independently released CDs.

Best National FitnessCenter Gold’s Gym

4114 Forest Drive, Columbia; (803) 787-4950

800 Columbiana Drive, Irmo;(803) 798-1000

450 Killian Road, Columbia;(803) 569-4653

619 N. Lake Drive, Lexington;(803) 359-6100

226 Forum Drive, Columbia; (803) 451-4496

www.goldsgym.com

Claim to fame: More than 200,000square feet of gym space in Columbia.Years in business: 29 years in Columbia.

Best Neighborhood/Housing CommunitySaluda River Club102 Glade Spring Drive, Lexington;(803) 358-3969; www.saludariverclub.com

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! C u s t o m e r e x t r a s• On-Site Café

• Business Center

• Wireless Internet Service

• Kids Play Area

• Shuttle Service At Select Locations

! I n v e n t o r y • We Pride Ourselves On Having Affordable, Dependable Vehicles

• Our New Vehicle Line Consists Of Toyota, Scion, Lexus, Hyundai,Cadillac, GMC, Ford, Buick and Audi!

• There Are Over 500 Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles

! s e r v I C e• All Service Centers Are Open Monday – Saturday

• Maintenance Available At Any One Of Our 6 Locations

• Conveniently Schedule Your Service Appointments Online From Our Website

! a w a r d s• Time Magazine’s Quality Dealer of the Year

• Lexus Elite Highest Honors For 16 Years

• The President’s Award Highest Honors For Toyota

• Voted one of Automotive News’ Best Dealerships to Work For in 2012 & 2015

• #1 Volume Hyundai Dealer In Columbia

• #1 Volume Buick Dealer In Columbia

• #1 Volume Ford Dealer in Columbia

• Cadillac, Buick, GMC Highest Award For Excellence

• Received The Rotary Foundation President’s Award

• Received The President’s Award Highest Honors for Ford

! C u s t o m e r s e r v I C e• Jim Hudson’s Top Priority Is 100% Total Customer Satisfaction

• “Experience It Once, You’ll Never Forget It” Isn’t A Slogan, It Is A Promise

• #1 Dealership in Customer Satisfaction

! a C C o m p l I s h m e n t s• Recognized By Automotive News As One Of The Top 150 Dealership Groups

In The United States

• Voted The #1 Dealership Group For New And Used Vehicles By The Readers

Of The State Newspaper For 14 Consecutive Years

• Jim Hudson Has Served As A Past President Of The American International Automobile Dealers Association And South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association

• Jim Hudson Is Also A Board Member Of The Oliver Gospel Mission

• Listed In The Automotive Hall of Fame

! F r e s h s t a r t F I n a n C I n g• Financial Experts On Site To Help Get You Financed

• Jim Hudson Finances Your Future, Not Your Past!

• Apply For Instant Credit Approval Online At www.JimHudson.com

! C o m m u n I t y

• Jim Hudson Automotive Group Is An Active Sponsor For Such Charities As SunshineFor Children,The Heart Association, The National Kidney Foundation, The Salvation

Army And Woodyard Fund,The Oliver Gospel Mission, Meals On Wheels, HarvestHope, And The Boy Scouts Of America Indian Waters Council

w w w . J i m H u d s o n . c o m

For Voting Jim Hudson Lexus

Th e B e s t N e w An dUsed Car Dealership

And For Naming Us #1 InThe Community For 14 Years!

T h a n k y o u C o l u m b i a

310 Greystone Blvd.

Columbia

803-799-1234

1201 West Main St.

Lexington

803-250-3334

I-77 N Exit 22, Killian Rd.Columbia

803-754-9500

AudiColumbia

AJimHudsonAutomotiveDealership

6301 Two Notch RoadColumbia

803-786-6601

970 Columbia Dr.

Irmo

803-407-5678

I-77 N Exit 22, Killian Rd.Columbia

803-783-0110

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PalmettoHealth.org/Healing Waters

803-907-7100. Open seven days a week.

Thank You.

At Healing Waters, our goal is to reduce

stress, stimulate healing and enhance

personal well-being, while inspiring

transformational change through ourspa and aesthetic services.

We truly appreciate the readers of

TheState for recognizing us as the best.

Best Day Spa Best Massage

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Claim to fame: Saluda River Club isnestled in nature along 1 mile of theSaluda River in Lexington, just minutesfrom downtown Columbia. With morethan 85 acres of green space, paved walk-

ing trails, dog parks, playgrounds, twopools, a fitness center, two clubhouses,picnic areas, fire pits and three kayaklaunches, you’ll feel like you live at aresort! And don’t forget our LexingtonOne schools, including Meadow GlenElementary, Meadow Glen Middle andRiver Bluff High.Years in business: 7.Wow! factor: Voted America’s Best Com-munity.

Best New Home

Community Saluda RiverClub

102 Glade Spring Drive, Lexington;(803) 358-3969; www.saludariverclub.com

Claim to fame: Saluda River Club isnestled in nature along 1 mile of theSaluda River in Lexington, just minutesfrom downtown Columbia. With morethan 85 acres of green space, paved walk-

ing trails, dog parks, playgrounds, twopools, a fitness center, two clubhouses,picnic areas, fire pits and three kayaklaunches, you’ll feel like you live at aresort! And don’t forget our LexingtonOne schools, including Meadow GlenElementary, Meadow Glen Middle andRiver Bluff High.Years in business: 7.Wow! factor: Voted America’s Best Com-munity.

Best Obstetrician MylesDavis, M.D., ColumbiaWomen’s Healthcare

1301 Taylor St., Suite 6J, Columbia;(803) 269-2942; palmettohealth.org/cwhc

Claim to fame: Dr. Davis is a board-certified OB/GYN physician who hasbeen in private practice since 1991.

A Columbia native, Dr. Davis takespride in delivering thorough and compas-

sionate health care. He strives to educatehis patients about their care, presentthem with all their options, and havethem take an active role in their healthcare.

He and his wife, Alison, a certified

registered nurse anesthetist, have twosons, Griffin and Donen. Griffin is a

junior at the University of California,Santa Barbara, and Donen is a freshmanat the University of Texas, Austin.Wow! factor:

Dr. Davis has deliveredmore than 6,000 babies.

Best Painter CarolinaPainting & PressureCleaning

114 Bluefield Road, Lexington;(803) 936-2595

Best Pediatric PracticeSandhills Pediatrics

Main or downtown: 1749 Marshall St.,Columbia

Dutch Fork: 7941 Broad River Road, Irmo

Northeast: 110 Summit Centre Drive,Columbia

Lexington: 4568 Sunset Blvd., Lexington

West Columbia: 206 Medical Circle, Suite1B, West Columbia

www.sandhillspediatrics.com

Claim to fame: Dedicated to the care of children and their families for 42 years.

Years in business: 42.Wow! factor: Started with two physiciansat one location – now have 18 physiciansat five locations.

Best Pediatrician Dr. C.Guy Castles III, PediatricAssociates

14 Medical Park, Suite 410, Columbia;(803) 799-9044

Claim to fame: A second-generationpediatrician, Dr. Guy Castles is the fatherof six children and married to Libby LeeCastles. He loves to work with sick chil-

dren and still takes care of hospitalizedchildren. At his old-fashioned office,phone calls are free. This board-certifiedbaby doc’s hobbies begin and end withgolf. He is a devout Christian, and his life

centers around his children.Years in business: 24 years in practice.Combined with his father, a Castles haspracticed pediatrics in Columbia formore than 60 years.Wow! factor: Dedicated, caring pediat-rician.

Best Personal TrainerJason Brunson, AthletesArena1019 Broad Stone Road, Irmo;

(803) 750-9036; athletesarena.com

Best Pest Control Clark’sTermite & Pest Control405 Western Lane, Irmo; (803) 781-4991

Best Pet BoardingWescott Acres Luxury Pet

Resort6005 Wescott Road, Columbia;(803) 407-4708; www.wescottacres.com

Best Pharmacist ToddBurnett, Long’s Drugs1216 W. Main St., Lexington; (803)358-3030;longsrx.com

Best Philanthropist(Individual) Darla Moore

BestPhilanthropy/NonprofitHarvest Hope2220 Shop Road, Columbia; (803) 254-4432;www.harvesthope.org

Best Photographer CharlieMather Photography1709 St. Julian Place, Columbia;

(803) 622-9480; www.charliemather photography.com

Years in business: 1.Wow! factor: A gifted ability to capture

emotions in pictures.

Best Physical TherapistBrandon Vaughn, ResearchPhysical TherapySpecialists

3010 Farrow Road, Suite 120, Columbia;(803) 434-7750

Claim to fame: Board-certified orthope-dic clinical specialist providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based practice.Years in business: Almost 5 years.Wow! factor: We deliver one-on-one,

world-class professional care.

Best Place to Have a BabyLexington Medical Center

2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia;(803) 791-2000; lexmed.com

Claim to fame: Lexington Medical Cen-ter is a 414-bed hospital in West Colum-bia and the anchor of a comprehensivemodern medical network. In addition tohaving an exemplary OB/GYN staff, thehospital has a state-of-the-art doula pro-gram. A doula is a birth coach who offersmothers comfort and reassurance duringlabor and delivery. Doulas are a freeservice for any woman having a baby atLexington Medical Center.Years in business: 44.Wow! factor: Lexington Medical Centerdelivers more babies each year than anyother hospital in the Midlands.

Best Plastic SurgeonDonen Davis PlasticSurgery, LLC

1850 Laurel St., Suite B, Columbia;(803) 929-1901; www.donendavisplasticsurgery.com

Claim to fame: Patients often speak of Dr. Donen Davis’s unique focus andgenuine concern for each patient’s in-dividual needs. He is past chief of staff



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Best Plumber MeetzePlumbing

10009 Broad River Road, Irmo;(803) 732-3747; meetzeplumbing.com

Best Podiatrist Dr. JamesSuber, Columbia FootClinic

1516 Calhoun St., Columbia; (803) 254-6114;www.columbiafootclinic.net

Best Pool Company GriffinPools and Spas

1348 N. Lake Drive, Lexington;(803) 957-2121; www.griffinpoolsandspas.com

Best Private SchoolNorthside ChristianAcademy

4347 Sunset Blvd., Lexington;(803) 520-5660; www.northsidechristianacademy.org

Best Public CharterSchool Gray CollegiateAcademy

3833 Leaphart Road, West Columbia;(803) 951-3321;

www.graycollegiateacademy.org

Best Public SchoolDistrict Lexington SchoolDistrict One

100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington;(803) 821-1299; www.lexington1.net

Best Quick Oil ChangeExpress Oil Change and

Tire EngineersGarners Ferry Road: (803) 783-7644

Sunset Boulevard: (803) 359-0660

Harbison Boulevard: (803) 781-6001

Village at Sandhills: (803) 865-6888

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Best Real Estate AgentJeff Riley, Keller Williams132 Harbison Blvd., Suite 201, Columbia;

(803) 467-6440

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Best RetirementCommunity Still HopesEpiscopal RetirementCommunity1 Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia;(803) 796-6490; stillhopes.org

Best Tanning SalonCarolina Tan Factory9600 Two Notch Road, Columbia;(803) 865-2085

7577 St. Andrews Road, Irmo; (803) 749-2334

www.carolinatanfactory.com

Claim to fame: We are locally ownedand operated with more than 20 years inthe tanning industry. We keep up withthe latest equipment and products, givingour customers affordable luxury tanning.Years in business: 7.Wow! factor:

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Best Tattoo Parlor – TIE8 Sins Tattoo2301-C Bush River Road, Columbia;(803) 750-2485; 8sinstattoo.com; Instagram@andyspreeuwers

Claim to fame: Award-winning artistsspecializing in most kinds of tattooing.Years in business:

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Best Tattoo Parlor – TIEDevine Street Tattoo4441 Devine St., Columbia

Claim to fame: Come check out the

nicest, cleanest and best shop in Colum-bia. All of the artists here have many

years of experience. When in Charleston, check out our

sister shop, Charleston Tattoo Company.Come see why we’re the best!Years in business: 7.Wow! factor: Amazing work! Reasonableprices!

Best Tax ServiceMcDowell-Pearman, LLC2700 Middleburg Drive, Suite 201,Columbia; (803) 256-8800

Claim to fame: We strive to providequality professional services combined

with care for our clients.

Years in business: 31.Wow! factor: Making sense out of a com-plex world.

Best Taxi Service OriginalBlue Ribbon Taxi6400 N. Main St., Columbia;(803) 754-8163; originalblueribbontaxi.com

Claim to fame: Blue Ribbon is one of Columbia’s largest black-owned compa-nies. In our 86 years, we have grownfrom three cabs to a fleet of more than100 vehicles.Years in business: 87.Wow! factor:

Second to none, call usafter a night of fun.

Best Travel Agency ForestLake Travel4505 Forest Drive, Columbia;(803) 738-1520; www.forestlaketravel.com

Claim to fame: Being located across thestreet from Trader Joe’s!Years in business: 37.

Wow! factor: Our adviser’s knowledge of the travel industry.

Best Urgent Care CenterMEDcare Urgent CareWest Columbia location: 110 Medical Circle,West Columbia; (803) 5 09-7316



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Charlie Mather Photography Thank you Columbia! We specialize in portrait photography. This includes family, couples, senior pictures, newborns, maternity,modeling, children, events, weddings and much more!

www.CharlieMatherPhotography.com803-622-9480 | [email protected] | 1709 St. Julian Place, Columbia, SC 29204

Spring Valley location: 10136 Two Notch Road, Columbia; (803) 509-7570

Garners Ferry location: 7418 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia; (803) 509-6310

www.medcareurgentcare.com

Claim to fame: MEDcare Urgent Care isa Charleston-based urgent care provider with seven locations throughout SouthCarolina. MEDcare Urgent Care centersin Charleston, Columbia, Anderson andSpartanburg offer an industry-leadinghealth care experience by creating aninnovative, nimble culture that is, mostimportantly, focused on the patient.

Years in business: 10 total, 3 in the Co-lumbia market.Wow! factor: MEDcare separates itself from other providers by always having aphysician on-site.

Best Veterinary ClinicFour Paws Animal Clinic

23 Forest Lake Place, Columbia;

(803) 790-PAWS; www.fourpawsanimalclinic.com

Claim to fame: In addition to providingtraditional Western veterinary medicine, we offer and incorporate acupuncture,

K-Laser, chiropractic manipulation andChinese herbal treatments and therapies.Years in business: 6.Wow! factor: Progressive quality med-icine at prices that WILL “wow” you.

Best Waxing Salon Waxingthe City1150 Bower Parkway, Suite F2, Columbia;(803) 781-2727; www.waxingthecity.com/columbia

Claim to fame: We make waxing as com-fortable as possible. Only Waxing theCity send estheticians to our WaxingUniversity in Denver to become Cerol-ogists. Our custom-formulated wax ismade for us by the world’s leading manu-facturer in Spain.Years in business: 1.Wow! factor: Specialty wax + Cerology

waxing technique = most comfortable waxing experience.

Best Wedding ReceptionVenue 701 Whaley

701 Whaley St., Columbia; (803) 771-0101;www.701whaley.com

Claim to fame: A historic venue anchor-ing Columbia’s Congaree Vista. Hosting weddings and special events of all kinds.Years in business: 10.Wow! factor: The history of the mill village, spectacular windows and versa-tile room sizes.

Best Weight-LossProgram YMCA ofColumbia

1612 Marion St., Suite 100, Columbia;(803) 748-9622; columbiaymca.org

Claim to fame: The YMCA of Columbiaincludes six branches in the Midlands

and the Palmetto Center for Women, andit operates two water parks and six after-school sites. The Y is for youth devel-opment, healthy living and socialresponsibility and does not turn anyoneaway due to an inability to pay.Years in business: 161.Wow! factor: The Y raises nearly $1 mil-lion each year through grants and dona-tions to run life-changing programs.

Best Yoga Studio City Yoga

2121 College St., Columbia; (803) 799-5400;www.cityyogasc.com

Best Antique Shop OldMill Antique Mall

310 State St., West Columbia;(803) 796-4229;www.oldmillantiquemall.com

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Claim to fame: We have something foreveryone – 75 dealers featuring a varietyof antiques and collectibles, includingfurniture, glassware, pottery, jewelry,

vintage clothing, books, lamps, chande-liers, kitchen items and more.Years in business:

31.Wow! factor: Where the bargains are! Variety, 75 dealers, new merchandiseevery day!

Best Art Supply Store CityArt

1223 Lincoln St., Columbia; (803) 252-3613;www.cityartonline.com

Claim to fame: The oldest art supplystore in South Carolina, we offer the best

selection of art supplies, art classes, threeseparate art galleries featuring originalart by award-winning regional artists,and custom framing in a historic Vistalocation. We are locally and family-owned.Years in business: 45.Wow! factor: The most cool stuff forartists and art lovers!

Best Audio/Video StorePapa Jazz

2014 Greene St., Columbia; (803) 256-0095;www.papajazz.com

Claim to fame: In business since 1980.Buys and sells records and CDs. New andused music. New releases and rare re-cords. 30,000 vinyl records and 15,000CDs.Years in business: 35.Wow! factor: Columbia’s oldest new andused record and CD store.

Best AutomobileSalesperson Ron Best,Jim Hudson Lexus

328 Killian Road, Columbia; (888) 791-8218

Best Beauty Supply StoreKim’s Beauty Supply

9221 Two Notch Road, Columbia;

(803) 788-9144

Best Bicycle StoreOutspokin’ Bicycle

3223 Devine St., Columbia

7601 St. Andrews Road, Irmo

outspokinbicycles.com

Claim to fame: We offer the highest levelof customer service anywhere.Years in business: 33.Wow! factor: We now have a second

location in Irmo.

Best Boat DealershipCaptain’s Choice Marine

3216 S.C. 378, Leesville; (803) 532-2270;www.ccmarine.com

Claim to fame: The best boat brands

AND the best service at the best prices.Years in business: 32.Wow! factor: Our 12,000-square-footshowroom on the shores of Lake Murray.

Best Bridal Store Jo Lin’s

Bridal and Formal Wear7565 St. Andrews Road, Irmo;(803) 781-9697; www.jolins.com

Claim to fame: Making every bride’sdream day a reality.Years in business: 26.Wow! factor: We strive to make everyonefeel like family.

Best Children’s ClothingStore Little Lambs & Ivy

2816 Devine St., Columbia;www.mylittlelambsandivy.com

Claim to fame: We have loyal fans allacross the country, from celebrities to topexecutives to small-town folks. Our babyregistry is our biggest success story.


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Best Steak!

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Friends, Family & FoodServing you Since “72”

Wow! factor: At any given time, we haveup to 50 mothers and babies listed on ourbaby registry blackboard displayed be-hind the counter.

Best Consignment Store

RoundaboutsConsignments

70 Polo Road, Columbia;www.myroundabouts.com

Claim to fame: Friendly staff, great se-lections, variety, and awesome deals!Years in business: 14.Wow! factor: 36,000 square feet of wow!

Best Florist Blossom Shop

2001 Devine St., Columbia; (803) 799-3730;www.blossomshopcolumbiasc.com

Claim to fame: Creative design in flow-ers and unusual gifts.Years in business: 67.Wow! factor: Courteous service and

freshest flowers, unique from all over the world.

Best Furniture StoreWhit-Ash Furnishings

919 Gervais St., Columbia; (803) 779-5123;whitash.com

Claim to fame: One city block of beauti-ful home furnishings at discount pricesstretches from Gervais to Lady Street andhas become Columbia’s favorite shop-ping designation.Years in business: 42.Wow! factor: The widest selection of furniture in Columbia – in stock and atdiscount prices.

Best Gamecock StoreGarnet & Black Traditions

Harbison: 1270 Bower Parkway, Columbia;(803) 7 72-1470

Lexington: 5134 Sunset Blvd., Lexington;(803) 996-0485

Northeast: 10136 Two Notch Road,Sparkleberry Square, Columbia;(803) 788-0189

Cayce: 228 Knox Abbot Drive, Cayce;(803) 457-7400

www.garnetandblacktraditions.com

Claim to fame: The largest University of South Carolina retailer in the world andthe official retailer of the My CarolinaAlumni Association.Years in business: 32.Wow! factor: Our Carolina is 85,000-strong, rocking Williams-Brice to “Sand-storm”!

Best Gardening CenterWoodley’s Garden Center10015 Two Notch Road, Columbia;(803) 788-1487

2840 Dreher Shoals Road, Columbia;(803) 407-0601

woodleygardencenter.com

Claim to fame: It’s not only our greatselection … It’s the sheer beauty of ourgrounds, our staff’s expertise and love forgardening, and our customers’ loyalty.

Years in business: 35.Wow! factor: Year-round, we’ve got some-thing exciting, unusual and blooming!

Best Gift ShopHandPicked2822 Devine St., Columbia; (803) 251-2946

150C Harbison Blvd., Columbia;(803) 749-6024

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Wow! factor: Buy it today … sleep on ittonight!

Best Men’s Fine ClothingStore Granger Owings1333 Main St., Columbia; (803) 252-6714;www.grangerowings.com

Claim to fame: We have been an ongo-ing business for more than 65 years,always located in downtown Columbia.

Provided nothing but the best clothing,along with the service one would expect.Family-owned.Years in business: More than 65.

Best Men’s WeekendwearStore Brittons2818 Devine St., Columbia; (803) 771-2700;www.brittonsofcolumbia.com

Claim to fame: A family-owned business,providing clothing for men and women of South Carolina for more than 60 years.Exclusive dealers of Southern Tide and

Vineyard Vines. Official clothier to “TheSteve Spurrier Show,” among others, andhome of Lucky Levinson, the bowtieYouTube star. Tuxedo sales and rentalsavailable.Years in business: 66.Wow! factor: We provide fabulous ser-

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5135 Sunset Blvd., Suite O, Lexington;(803) 996-1266

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Best MotorcycleDealership Harley Haven941 Western Lane, Irmo; (803) 781-1837;www.harley-haven.com

Claim to fame: Columbia’s oldest autho-rized Harley-Davidson dealer, where

you’re treated like family!Years in business: 25!Wow! factor: Seven-time Bar & ShieldAward winner and No. 1 in customerservice.

Best Musical InstrumentStore Sims Music1110 St. Andrews Road, Columbia;(803) 772-1185; www.simsmusic.com

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