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Wright: Provide what children need
Following is a profile on one of six candidates for the Republican nomination for Davie County Board of Education. Voters will select four of the six in the March 5 primary, likely to be elected in November because no other party candidate filed. The Candidate Name Ray Wright Age 44 Address N. Hiddenbrooke Drive, Advance […] The post Wright: Provide what children need appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Plott: CRT and ‘furry’ movement have no place here
Following is a profile on one of six candidates for the Republican nomination for Davie County Board of Education. Voters will select four of the six in the March 5 primary, likely to be elected in November because no other party candidate filed. The Candidate Name Jeff Plott Age 53 Address Polaris Drive, Mocksville Family […] The post Plott: CRT and ‘furry’ movement have no place here appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Potts: A lifetime of educational experience
Following is a profile on one of six candidates for the Republican nomination for Davie County Board of Education. Voters will select four of the six in the March 5 primary, likely to be elected in November because no other party candidates filed. The Candidate Name W.G “Dub” Potts Age 74 Address Homer Potts Rd. […] The post Potts: A lifetime of educational experience appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Jones: Continue to help kids through life
Following is a profile on one of six candidates for the Republican nomination for Davie County Board of Education. Voters will select four of the six in the March 5 primary, likely to be elected in November because no other party candidate filed. The Candidate Name Jeff Jones Age 53 Address Knight Lane, Advance Family […] The post Jones: Continue to help kids through life appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Hunter: Reward teachers for success
Following is a profile on one of six candidates for the Republican nomination for Davie County Board of Education. Voters will select four of the six in the March 5 primary, likely to be elected in November because no other party candidate filed. Name Michael Hunter Age 47 Address Magnolia Ave., Mocksville Family Wife, Lindsey […] The post Hunter: Reward teachers for success appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Plawking: Folks get fit, and a town gets cleaner
By KC Smith Cooleemee Correspondent On Sunday, Feb. 4, there was a lot of plawking on the streets of Cooleemee. Josh Ijames, Lela Ijames, Tangela Dalton, Keziah Martin and Joey Shore were carrying black trash bags full of trash. A plawker is one who picks up trash while walking. That’s what people do […] The post Plawking: Folks get fit, and a town gets cleaner appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
New faces join Davie Community Foundation board
The Davie Community Foundation welcomed three new members to the board in January. Elizabeth Seymour, Tammy Fleming, and Kerry Tatum will serve 3-year terms. The 2024 Executive Board will be led by Chair Brian Nicola, Vice Chair Mike Morton, Secretary Davin Brown, and Treasurer Phil Fuller. “Every year we seem to add fantastic new board […] The post New faces join Davie Community Foundation board appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 3: De Shun Gromaine Jones, 51, of Marconi St., Mocksville, disclosure of private adult images; Rodney Lane Phillips, 54, of Lexington, driving while license revoked, operating vehicle with fictitious registration/tag. Feb. 2: Johnny Lee Cass, 56, of Fairfield Road, Mocksville, possession of firearm […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Deputy catches man siphoning gas
On Feb. 1 around 1:10 a.m., a Davie County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Rivertrail Mercantile on US 64 East in Fork. The deputy observed the operator of the vehicle, Aaron Aragon of US 64 W., Mocksville, bent down beside the vehicle, siphoning gas from an underground […] The post Deputy catches man siphoning gas appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Can deer CWD transfer to humans? Not yet, but it is evolving
By Jim Robbins KFF Health News Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals. These hunters, however, are not just on the front lines of an American tradition. […] The post Can deer CWD transfer to humans? Not yet, but it is evolving appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Career Training: Schools to receive $1.5 million from Golden Leaf for new high school building
Davie County Schools will receive a $1.5 million grant from Golden Leaf Foundation for construction and engineering/design costs to expand the Davie County Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advanced Manufacturing Program. The demand for related courses has resulted in a waiting list for students. The funding will support the construction and engineering/design costs to […] The post Career Training: Schools to receive $1.5 million from Golden Leaf for new high school building appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Liberty Sheds moving into new building in Mocksville
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Liberty Sheds is moving. But don’t worry, Mocksville and Davie County will still be its home – and it will be for a long time to come. Company and Davie Chamber of Commerce officials and other guests officially opened a new 85,000 square-foot manufacturing facility at a ribbon cutting ceremony […] The post Liberty Sheds moving into new building in Mocksville appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Kaleidoscope: Smart Start program gaining in popularity
By Allison Gupton Community Relations & Education Coordinator Smart Start of Davie C.S. Lewis once said: “Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” At Smart Start of Davie County, this is evident through a growing program called Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope started during the summer of 2022, after weekly […] The post Kaleidoscope: Smart Start program gaining in popularity appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Pedal Power: Inaugural NC Cycling Festival coming to Mocksville
The inaugural NC Cycling Festival, a three-day event, will be in Davie County April 19-21. Allyson Sawtelle, cycling enthusiast and former president of the Farmington Community Events Center (FCEC) board, shares the scope of the event. “The inaugural 2024 NC Cycling Festival will absorb the former NC Cycling Rendezvous and capitalize on its growing popularity […] The post Pedal Power: Inaugural NC Cycling Festival coming to Mocksville appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Scott Bader begins operation at Mocksville facility
Global chemistry business, Scott Bader, has begun production of its structural adhesives and gelcoats at a new $12.5 million manufacturing facility in Mocksville. The development of the 15-acre site represents the company’s commitment to serving the needs of the North American market, coupled with recent expansion and investment in its Canadian facility. This will be […] The post Scott Bader begins operation at Mocksville facility appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 27: Michael Doss, 31, of Royall Lane, Mocksville, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule IV controlled substance; Gracen Leigh Gilbert, 28, of Doe Trail, Mocksville, DWI; Dawn Renee Hennings, 58, of Royall Lane, Mocksville, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Superior Court
The following cases were disposed of during the Dec. 4 session of Davie Superior Court. Presiding: Judge Richard Gottlieb. Prosecuting: Rob Taylor, Marissa Parker, and Alan Martin, assistant DAs. – Floyd Frank Barney Jr., motion to transfer to unsupervised probation, granted. – Kara Suzanne Barrow, possession of stolen vehicle, fleeing to elude arrest with vehicle, […] The post Superior Court appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Fundraisers Wednesday, Feb. 7 Soup lunch, Davie Extension and Community Assoc., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Davie Extension Center, 642 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville. Soups, desserts, drinks, donations for scholarship fund. Friday, Feb. 9 Port-a-Pit chicken dinner, Cathedral of Grace, 817 Greenhill Road, Mocksville. Meal, $14, half chicken, 2 sides, roll, dessert; chicken only, $7; vegetable plate, $9; […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Walk a mile: Homelessness affecting local families
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group The pair of shoes in the Family Promise Family Center living room belongs to a working dad in the shelter program who didn’t want to track dirt throughout the house. To Family Promise of Davie County (FPDC), this is so much more than just a pair of […] The post Walk a mile: Homelessness affecting local families appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
It’s your money: Mocksville opens budget process
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group Budgeting is essential in securing a town’s financial stability and ensuring it has enough resources to meet its goals. Mayor Will Marklin and the Mocksville Board of Commissioners invite residents to the town’s budget retreat on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Davidson-Davie Community College, […] The post It’s your money: Mocksville opens budget process appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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