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Davie man’s anti-slavery book helped shape ideas in 1857
Two days after Christmas, in 1829, Hinton Rowan Helper is born on the Squire Boone homesite on the Bear Creek, two miles west of Mocksville, the son of Daniel J. and Sarah Brown Helper. Squire Boone, the father of Daniel Boone, having died nearly 100 years earlier, was not in attendance. Hinton is educated at […] The post Davie man’s anti-slavery book helped shape ideas in 1857 appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
US 158 to close at Farmington Rd. for roundabout construction
US 158 at Farmington Road will be closed for about a month beginning July 9. It will close on Tuesday, July 9 with a tentative reopening of Friday. Aug. 2. “This date may change depending on how the project goes,” said Zach Seamon, NC Department of Transportation county maintenance engineer for Davie. The t-intersection is […] The post US 158 to close at Farmington Rd. for roundabout construction appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Therapist helping patients at local primary care clinic
By Patrick Flanary Novant Health Three years ago, clinical social worker Greg Johnson became Novant Health’s first mental-health counselor to embed in a primary care clinic. Each week at Davie Medical Associates in Mocksville, Johnson sees about 35 adults and teenagers who might be grieving a loved one’s death, or struggling with a career or […] The post Therapist helping patients at local primary care clinic appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. June 22: Albert Marquavious Anderson, 32, of Winston- Salem, possession of firearm by a felon; Brian Weldon Floyd, 55, of Leatherwood Trail, Mocksville, larceny of a firearm, obtaining property by false pretense; Shannon Dale Jones, 46, of Mr. Henry Road, Mocksville, non-support of child; […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Cooleemee getting ready for July 4th festivities
By Jeanna White Word Master Media Group COOLEEMEE – The Independence Day celebration here on Thursday, July 4th include a parade, fun for the kids, and treats to keep everyone cool and refreshed. The celebration kicks off with a patriotic parade starting at 10 a.m. at Cooleemee Elementary, 136 Marginal St. Don’t miss the chance […] The post Cooleemee getting ready for July 4th festivities appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local Events
Fundraisers Saturday, June 29 Community breakfast, Advance VFW Post 8719, 130 Feed Mill Rd., 7-11 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, grits, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, eat in or take out. Reunions Thursday, June 27 Davie High Class of 1960, 11:30 a.m., Mocksville Family Restaurant, Yadkinville Road. All former classmates invited. Wednesday, July 3 Davie High Class of […] The post Local Events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Take training to learn how to prevent suicides
By Julie Whittaker For the Enterprise Suicide is the act of intentionally taking one’s life. Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth in North Carolina ages 10 to 18, and the third leading cause of […] The post Take training to learn how to prevent suicides appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Murder suspect found hiding under kiddie pool
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record A Davie man is accused of murdering another man in Mocksville just before midnight on Friday. Danny Earl Carter, 32, of NC 801 S., Cooleemee, was taken into custody on Saturday morning hiding outside of a nearby residence. He is charged with murder. Deputies were first dispatched to a stabbing […] The post Murder suspect found hiding under kiddie pool appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Sheriff’s officer fired after arrest for DWI, vehicle crashes
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record A Davie County Sheriff’s sergeant charged with DWI after two vehicle crashes earlier this month has been fired. Hannah Whittington, a sergeant in the detective division, was suspended the night of the incident and was fired a week later after the sheriff’s policy review committee looked over the case compiled […] The post Sheriff’s officer fired after arrest for DWI, vehicle crashes appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Man charged with Friday night murder in Mocksville
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record A Davie man is accused of murdering another man in Mocksville just before midnight on Friday. Danny Earl Carter, 32, was taken into custody on Saturday morning and charged with murder. Deputies were dispatched to a stabbing call at a residence on Gwyn Street in Mocksville at 11:56 p.m. June […] The post Man charged with Friday night murder in Mocksville appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Suspect on the run after Friday murder in Mocksville
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Authorities are still looking for a man accused of murdering another man in Mocksville just before midnight on Friday. Danny Earl Carter, 32, 5-9 tall and 140 lbs., is wanted for murder. Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman said the suspect is no longer believed to be in this area. Deputies were […] The post Suspect on the run after Friday murder in Mocksville appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Mocksville bridge closing for repairs
A busy bridge connecting two roads will be closed for replacement starting next week. Bridge Maintenance crews from the N.C. Department of Transportation will close Ijames Church Road at the bridge over Bear Creek. Beginning the morning of June 24, crews will close the 56-year-old bridge to perform repairs to the wooden backwall and piles supporting the bridge. […] The post Mocksville bridge closing for repairs appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Central Davie alumni to honor Dorothy Graham
By Gracie Hauser For the Enterprise Gathering people together is something Dorothy Graham has done for a long time. From funerals to reunions to weddings to church meals, she has organized events for people local and distant. For 62 years, Mrs. Graham worked in funeral service in Davie County. In the 1960s, funeral service was […] The post Central Davie alumni to honor Dorothy Graham appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Bermuda Run gets grant to promote wellness; sidewalks proposed
By Jim Buice Enterprise Record BERMUDA RUN – With the addition of RISE Indoor Sports several years ago along with the continuing growth of Truist Sports Park and the town, all three parties realized the importance of improving recreational and safety needs for the area overlooking the Yadkin River. So late in 2022, a request […] The post Bermuda Run gets grant to promote wellness; sidewalks proposed appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Cooper Creek Apartments celebrates 10 years
Cooper Creek Heights Apartments celebrated its 10th anniversary on May 29 with a Davie County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony to learn more about the complex, and to meet property manager, Jennifer Jackson. Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin, Davie Commissioner Benita Finney, and Chamber board members Keith Beck and Michelle Younts spoke kind words and congratulated […] The post Cooper Creek Apartments celebrates 10 years appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. June 15: Allison Nichole Hellard, 34, of White Oak Lane, Mocksville, school attendance law violation; Lauren Elizabeth Hobson, 27, of Center Circle, Mocksville, school attendance law violation; Sharlea Butler, 40, of Whitney Road, Mocksville, cruelty to animals; Elizabeth Waugh, 30, of Cherry Hill Road, […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Fundraisers Friday, June 21 Fried chicken fundraiser for Greater Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Building Fund, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Union Chapel fellowship hall, 2030 US 601 N., Mocksville. Dark meat plate, $12, white meat, $13, sandwiches $7 and $8. Sides, baked beans, wedges, slaw, $2 each. Soda, $1. Reunions Thursday, June 27 Davie High Class of […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Cooleemee teacher earns master’s degree
Jennifer Granadero-Trejo moved to Davie County and attended South Davie Middle School and Davie County Early College High School. She graduated with a high school and college associate degrees in 2018. She has always been a great student. Although school seemed natural for her, she has worked hard to earn a higher education. For undergraduate, […] The post Cooleemee teacher earns master’s degree appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Advice to Davie High graduates: Listen before speaking in anger
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Sophia Isabel Brady started to realize something when she started as a freshman at Davie County High School. Academic success is important to her future. Yes, there were stressful times trying to keep those grades as high as possible; but the friendships and support she had at the school made […] The post Advice to Davie High graduates: Listen before speaking in anger appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Early college means more than academics to graduating seniors
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Graduating from Davie County Early College High School in 2024 was more than an academic journey. Much more. “The last four years have not only been an academic one, but a spiritual one,” Ellen Ramos Mosso said to her fellow graduates during commencement ceremonies on May 21 at the Davie […] The post Early college means more than academics to graduating seniors appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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