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2022 Carolina’s Finest Awards

Our readers were not shy about nominating their favorites for this year’s Carolina’s Finest Awards, and the winners don’t disappoint! This is the fourth year for the awards, which is a great guide for getting out and exploring the state, and enjoying some of the best it has to offer.

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Carolina Country Contributing Editor Leah Chester-Davis loves to explore North Carolina. Her business, Chester-Davis Communications (chester-davis.com), specializes in food, farm, gardening and lifestyle brands and organizations.

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