While there were many worthy nominees for the fifth year of our Carolina’s Finest competition, we are pleased to announce the 10 that rose to the top! And this year, one community stands out: the Mount Airy area claimed winners in five of our categories. Congratulations to Mount Airy, all of those readers who supported it, and to all the winners!
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Carolina’s Finest Awards – 2020
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