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2024 Carolina's Finest

Cheerwine

Cheerwine

Available in stores nationwide  |  cheerwine.com


The iconic Carolina soft drink, Cheerwine, has been delighting taste buds with its unique cherry flavor since 1917. That’s more than 100 years of bubbly effervescence and one-of-a-kind taste! Hailing from Salisbury, Cheerwine is family-owned and managed by the Peeler family through five generations. From reader comments, there’s no doubt it’s been popular through that many generations for many families across the state. During this election year, it’s fun to note that at least two presidents have proclaimed to enjoy the soft drink: Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953 and in 1992 George H.W. Bush, Sr. This Uniquely Southern beverage is available nationwide in select supermarkets, restaurants, mass merchandisers, and convenience stores.


A good, clean taste. Good with food or just as a cool refreshing drink!”

Cary Oughterson, Statesville, a member of EnergyUnited

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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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