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.
Cheerwine
Finest Made in NC Product
Apple City BBQ
Finest BBQ
Kristin’s Hook’d on Smoke
Finest Food Truck
Krispy Kreme
Finest Doughnut Shop
Downtown Sanford
Finest Mainstreet
Rameses
Finest Sports Mascot
Christmas in July Festival
Finest Festival
Lake Linda’s Christmas Lights
Finest Holiday Lights
Emerald Isle
Finest Weekend Getaway
Morrow Mountain State Park
Finest NC State Park
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