best of berkeley county 2012

FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2013

BERKELEYCOUNTY

BEST OF

2012From the readers of

Berkeley Independent & The Gazette • February 2013 2

Berkeley Independent & The Gazette February 2013 • 3

DININGOverall Favorite Restaurant1st Place: Gilligan's Steamerand Raw BarRunner Up: The Barony House

Family-Friendly Restaurant1st Place: Music Man BBQ

Runner Up: Cracker Barrel

Kids Eat Free/Cheap Restaurant1st Place: Moe's Southwest Grill

Asian1st Place: Tie: Little Tokyo & Sanno Japanese Express

Bar1st Place: Applebee'sRunner Up: Crazy D's

Barbeque 1st Place: Music Man BBQRunner Up: Joe Bessingers BBQ

Breakfast1st Place: Howard's RestaurantRunner Up: Waffle House

Buffet1st Place: China BuffetRunner Up: Pizza Hut

Burger1st Place: TJ's Beef & BrewRunner Up: Hardee's

Business Lunch1st Place: Miz Scarlett's TableRunner Up: Tie: The Barony House& Gilligan's Steamer and Raw Bar

Country Cooking1st Place: Cracker BarrelRunner Up: Duke's

See DINING 1 Page 4


Dessert1st Place: Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream

Fast Food1st Place: Chick-Fil-ARunner Up: Zaxby's

Grits1st Place: Howard's Restaurant

Happy Hour1st Place: TJ's Beef & BrewRunner Up: Crazy D's

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

Italian1st Place: Carrabba's Italian GrillRunner Up: Olive Garden

Lunch Value1st Place: Howard's RestaurantRunner Up: Chick- Fil-A

Mexican1st Place: Los ArcosRunner Up: El Maguey

DINING 1from page 3

See DINING 2 Page 5

Photo provided

Old Santee Canal Park was named as one of the Best Places to Take Visitors in BerkeleyCounty. Readers submitted their favorite choices in Dining, Goods & Services, Medical,Pets, Recreation, Shopping & Other Favorites in the Berkeley Independent & The Gazette's2012 Best of Berkeley County Awards.


Pizza1st Place: Pizza HutRunner Up: Papa Murphy's

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

Seafood1st Place: Gilligan's Steamer and Raw Bar

Steak1st Place: Tie: St. James Place & Texas Roadhouse

Sweet Tea1st Place: McDonalds

Wings1st Place: Wild Wings CaféRunner Up: Pizza Hut

DINING 2from page 5

Provided

Berkeley Independent & The Gazette readers choose Cypress Gardens as their favorite place to take visitors in Berkeley County.


GOODS & SERVICESAlterations1st Place: CiCi's AlterationsRunner Up: Moncks CornerCleaners

Auto Body Shop1st Place: Fender MenderRunner Up: A-1 Body Shop

Auto Repair Shop1st Place: Hill Tire CenterRunner Up: Pit Stop Services Center

Bank/Credit Union1st Place: First FederalRunner Up: South Carolina Federal Credit Union

Barber Shop1st Place: Buddy's Barber & HairstylingRunner Up: Williams Barber Shop

Cable Provider1st Place: ComcastRunner Up: Home Telephone

Car Wash1st Place: Cactus Car Wash

Cellular Provider1st Place: Verizon WirelessRunner Up: T-Mobile

Church1st Place: Pinopolis United MethodistRunner Up: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Day Care/Pre-School1st Place: Oakley Christian Academy

Dry Cleaners1st Place: Moncks Corner Dry CleanersRunner Up: Sweetgrass Cleaners

See GOODS 1 Page 7


Flooring Center1st Place: Design FlooringRunner Up: The Carpet Shop

Funeral Home1st Place: Russell Funeral ChapelRunner Up: Dial Murray Funeral Home

Gas Station1st Place: SunocoRunner Up: Hess

Hair Salon1st Place: DV8 Salon & SpaRunner Up: Salon 201

Heating & Cooling1st Place: Goose Creek Heating and AirRunner Up: Tie: Berkeley Heating and Air & Coastal Air Solutions

Home Healthcare1st Place: AllCare Living Services

Hotel/Motel1st Place: The Berkeley Holiday Inn ExpressRunner Up: St. Stephen Econo Lodge

Internet Service Provider1st Place: Home TelephoneRunner Up: AT&T

Insurance Agency1st Place: State Farm InsuranceRunner Up: JP Morgan

Nail Salon1st Place: Tie: Diamond Nail and Spa & Star Nails

Non Profit Agency1st Place: Helping HandsRunner Up: The Red Cross

Oil Change1st Place: Performance Fast LubeRunner Up: Walmart

GOODS 1from page 6

See GOODS 2 Page 8


Optical Store1st Place: Hodges OpticalRunner Up: Appel Vision

Packaging & Shipping1st Place: Postal Pal

Pest Control1st Place: Terminix

Pharmacy1st Place: Delta Pharmacy& Medical Supply

Runner Up: Walgreens

Pool/Spa Maintenance1st Place: Paradise Pools & SpasRunner Up: Blue Haven Pools & Spas

Printing Service1st Place: Minuteman PressRunner Up: The Print Shop

Private School1st Place: St. John's Christian AcademyRunner Up:Faith Christian School

Real Estate1st Place: Carolina One

Retirement Community1st Place: Del Webb

Tanning Salon1st Place: Ultra TanRunner Up: Planet Tan

Taxidermy1st Place: Pernell'sTaxidermy

Telephone Service Provider1st Place: Home TelephoneRunner Up: AT&T

Tire Store1st Place: Hill Tire CenterRunner Up: Gerald's Tire & Brakes

GOODS 2from page 7

Towing Service1st Place: Hill's Wrecker ServiceRunner Up: AAA Carolinas

Weight Loss Center1st Place: Weight WatchersRunner Up: East Shore Athletic Center

Wi-Fi Hot Spot1st Place: Tie: Moncks Corner Library & McDonald's

Workout/Exercise Facility1st Place: Goose Creek Community CenterRunner Up: Planet Fitness

Congratulations to Alexi Valencia of Goose Creek who won $100 by voting for their favorites in Dining, Goods & Serivces, Medical, Pets,

Professional, Recreation, Shopping & Other Favorites!

CONGRATULATIONS!

MEDICALHospital1st Place: Trident Medical CenterRunner Up: Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Allergist1st Place: Brian S. Dantzler, MD - Allergy Partners of Charleston

Audiologist1st Place: Megan Cates, AuD, CCC-A- Charleston Ear, Nose & Throat Associates

Chiropractor1st Place: Kirar ChiropracticRunner Up: Adam Foster- HealthSource

Dentist1st Place: Dr. Julie S. Horton, DMDRunner Up: Kunkle & Kunkle

Dermatologist1st Place: Hudson C. Rogers, MD - Trident DermatologyRunner Up: Dr. John Freedy

Family Physician1st Place: David Rodgers, MD- Palmetto Primary Care PhysiciansRunner Up: Meredith Floyd, MD- Palmetto Primary Care Physicians

Hearing Aid Center1st Place: Charleston Ear, Nose & Throat Associates

Obstetrician/Gynecologist1st Place: Christopher R. Accetta, MDRunner Up: James T. Martin, Jr., MD


See MEDICAL 1 Page 10


Ophthalmologist/Optometrist1st Place: Karen King, O.D.

Oral Surgeon1st Place: Jeffrey S. Hall, MD- Coastal Oral & Maxillofacial

Orthodontist1st Place: Cane Bay OrthodonticsRunner Up: Dr. Michael W. Cox, DDS, MSO

Pain Management Physician1st Place: Joseph E.Nolan, MD- Trident Pain CenterRunner Up: Todd P. Joye, MD- Intervene MD

Pediatrician1st Place: Joseph R. West, Jr. MD

Physical Therapist1st Place: Moncks Corner Physical Therapy

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

Podiatrist1st Place: David Scibek, DPM- Crowfield Family Footcare

Rehabilitation Facility1st Place: HealthSouth

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

MEDICAL 1from page 9

Controversy swirled around Goose Creek High School during the 2012 football season.Undefeated Gators were barred from state playoffs after a special needs student wasnamed ineligible. Berkeley Independent and The Gazette readers named this story as theirmost memorable Local Story of 2012.


PETS

Pet Care1st Place: Lakeside Animal HospitalRunner Up: Animal Medical Clinic of Goose Creek

Pet Grooming1st Place: Special PetsRunner Up: Grooming RoomFeed Store

1st Place: Williams Farm SupplyRunner Up: Tractor Supply Company

Pet Supplies1st Place: PetSmart

Veterinarian1st Place: Lakeside Animal HospitalRunner Up: College Park Road Veterinary Clinic

323 E- Main St. | Moncks Corner 29461843.761.6397 | BerkeleyInd.com

Nobody follows the of Berkeley County like The Berkeley Independent & The Gazette.

Subscribe today and discover the of Berkeley County!

We Berkeley CountyBerkeley County is Beautiful

104 E. Doty Ave. | Summerville 29483843.873.9424 |OurGazette.com

Cypresss Gardens

PROFESSIONALAccountant1st Place: Biddlecomb Game & Wise

Attorney1st Place: Peter DeLuca

- DeLuca & Maucher

Runner Up: John B. (Jack) Williams

- Williams & Hulst LLC, MC

Bail Bondsman1st Place: Sydney Wren

Runner Up: Bennett Bail Bonds

Clergy1st Place: David ColemanRunner Up: Allen Byers- New Beginnings

Electrician1st Place: Chubb Electric ServicesRunner Up: Mister Sparky

Financial Planner1st Place: Tie: Jim List - Edward Jones & Chrys Rogge - CornerstoneRunner Up: Jerry Moneer - Edward Jones

Hair Stylist 1st Place: Sandra ZurdnerRunner Up: Sarah Hoxworth- Salon DV8 & Spa

Insurance Agent 1st Place: Peggy Pinnell- State Farm InsuranceRunner Up: Harold Campbell- State Farm Insurance

Landscaper1st Place: Wayne Shuler

Locksmith1st Place: Berkeley Locksmith


RECREATIONBowling Center1st Place: Swamp Fox LanesRunner Up: Royal Lanes

Camping Resort1st Place: Tie: Short Stay & Somerset CampgroundRunner Up: Cross/Santee Cooper Lakes KOA

Dance Center1st Place: Happy Feet Dance Studio

Runner Up: Planet Dance Center For the Arts

Golf Course1st Place: Crowfield Golf & Country ClubRunner Up: Yeamans Hall Country Club

Lowcountry Beach1st Place: Isle of PalmsRunner Up: Folly

Park1st Place: Old Santee Canal ParkRunner Up: Wannamaker

Skating Park1st Place: Carolina Ice PalaceRunner Up: Music in Motion Family Fun Center

Sports Team1st Place: Berkeley Stags


Berkeley Independent & The Gazette • February 2013 14SHOPPINGAccessories Store1st Place: Town & Country Golf CartsRunner Up: Po Girlz

Agriculture Store1st Place: Williams Farm Supply

Antique Store1st Place: Collector's CornerRunner Up: Royal Crown Antiques

See SHOPPING 1 Page 15

Provided

Trident Medical Center (Trident Medical Center was chosen by Best Hospital in theBerkeley Independent & The Gazette's Best of Berkeley County Awards. This is the fourthyear the hospital has been chosen by the readers since the beginning of the awards.


Appliance Store1st Place: Sears (Hometown)

Bait & Tackle Shop1st Place: The Charleston Angler

Book Store1st Place: Barnes & NobleRunner Up: Books-A-Million

Boutique1st Place: Dancewear ClosetRunner Up: Po Girlz

Computer/Electronic Store1st Place: Best Buy

Consignment Shop1st Place: Twice is Nice

Department Store1st Place: Barron's Department Store

Runner Up: Belk

Discount Store1st Place: GoodwillRunner Up: Dollar General

Florist1st Place: Berkeley Florist

Runner Up: The Bird's Nest Floral & Gifts

Furniture Store1st Place: Orvin's Furniture & BeddingRunner Up: Infinger Furniture

Garden/Nursery Store1st Place: Central True Value

Home CenterRunner Up: Middle Earth Nursery

Gift Shop1st Place: Hometown Bath & BodyRunner Up: Crafts Plus Unique Gifts

SHOPPING 1from page 14


Bruce Ellingtonwas namedFavorite LocalCelebrity in theBerkeleyIndependent &The Gazette’s2012 Best ofBerkeleyCounty Awards.Ellington is aSouth CarolinaGamecockathlete andalumni ofBerkeley HighSchool.Ellingtonserved as co-GrandMarshall at the2012 Fourth ofJuly parade inDowntownMoncks Corner.Dan Brown/Independent


Grocery Store1st Place: Bi-LoRunner Up: Publix

Hardware Store1st Place: Central True ValueRunner Up: Ace Hardware

Hunting/Fishing Store1st Place: East Coast GunsRunner Up: The Charleston Angler

Jewelry Store1st Place: D's JewelersRunner Up: Colucci Jewelery Factory of N. Charleston

Meat Market1st Place: D.C. Burbage Retail Meats



Doug Rogers/Special to The Independent

Berkeley High School Stags was chosen Favorite Sports Team in the BerkeleyIndependent & The Gazette's 2012 Best of Berkeley County Awards. The Stags’ JoshSimmons picks off a pass from Stratford’s Jordon Johnson during the 2012 season opener at Berkeley High School.


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

Office Supply Store1st Place: Staples

Pawn Shop1st Place: Money Man Pawn

Pre-Owned Car Dealer1st Place: Coach's Best Buy Motors

Seafood Market1st Place: H&J Seafood



Goose CreekGators take 1stPlace for FavoriteLocal Mascot inthe BerkeleyIndependent & TheGazette's 2012Best of BerkeleyCounty Awards.

GOOSECREEKGATOR


Shoe Store

1st Place: Shoe Dept

Shopping Center/Mall

1st Place: Northwoods Mall

Runner Up: Tanger Outlet

Sporting Goods Store1st Place: Dick's Sporting Goods

Thrift Store1st Place: Goodwill

Runner Up: Salvation Army


323 E- Main St. | Moncks Corner 29461843.761.6397 | BerkeleyInd.com

Nobody follows the of Berkeley County like The Berkeley Independent & The Gazette.

Subscribe today and discover the of Berkeley County!

104 E. Doty Ave. | Summerville 29483843.873.9424 |OurGazette.com

We Berkeley CountyBerkeley County has Heart & Soul!


Custom 4+2 wasnamed Best LocalBand by the read-ers of the BerkeleyIndependent & TheGazette. The bandperforms at manylocal eventsincluding the 2012July 4th StreetDance in MoncksCorner.Photo By Ann Mack


OTHER FAVORITESBest Place to Take Visitors

in Berkeley County

1st Place: Cypress Gardens

Runner Up: Old Santee State Park

Local Annual Event

1st Place: Bluegrass in the Park

Runner Up: Santee Cooper's

Celebrate the Season

Local Band1st Place: Custom 4+2

Local Celebrity1st Place: Bruce Ellington

Local Mascot1st Place: Goose Creek Gators

Runner Up: Tie: Berkeley Stags

& Stratford Knights

Local News Story1st Place: Goose Creek Gators

in Playoffs

National News Story1st Place: 2012 Elections

Berkeley County Politician1st Place: Eddy Southard

2012 Movie1st Place: Skyfall

See FAVORITES Page 22

Representative EddySouthard wins FavoriteLocal Politician in theBerkeley Independent & TheGazette's Best of BerkeleyCounty Awards. Southardhas served as a House ofRepresentive for District100 in Berkeley Countysince September 2011.


2012 Song1st Place: Call Me Maybe

Band1st Place: The Citadel

Musician1st Place: Noah Carter

TV Show1st Place: Walking Dead

Reality Show1st Place: The Voice

FAVORITESfrom page 21

Santee Cooper hosts Celebratethe Season. The popular lights

festival is among one of thefavorites with the

Berkeley Independent and The Gazette's readers

in Local Annual Events.Provided

best of berkeley county 2012

Documents

favorite place

mcdonaldswings1st place

zaxbysgrits1st place

4dessert1st place

5pizza1st place

amexican1st place

freecheap restaurant1st

raw barsteak1st place