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Garbage pickup to be delayed by one day
Customers receiving garbage and recycling service from Republic Services on Mondays will see a one-day delay this coming week. Recycling and garbage will be collected on Tuesday, Dec. 26. There are no planned changes for the Monday, Jan. 1 garbage pickups. The post Garbage pickup to be delayed by one day appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
High schoolers can apply for expenses-paid Washington, DC leadership conference
The deadline for high school students to apply for an all-expenses-paid youth leadership trip to Washington, D.C. is quickly approaching. All qualifying sophomores and juniors who are interested in applying for the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour should submit their applications online by Dec. 31. EnergyUnited will select two students for this youth leadership opportunity. Students […] The post High schoolers can apply for expenses-paid Washington, DC leadership conference appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Most road construction projects suspended for holidays
The N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most construction activity on major highways to make travel easier during the upcoming holiday season. Most work along interstates, U.S. and key state routes will be suspended starting Friday morning and will resume Jan. 2, 2024. Exceptions include bridges being replaced, long term lane construction that cannot be […] The post Most road construction projects suspended for holidays appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Toy BB gun found on bus; no threats made
On Wednesday, a Cooleemee Elementary bus driver discovered a toy plastic BB gun in a student’s backpack as the students boarded the bus for the early release day. Immediate action was taken, and the toy gun was removed. There was no danger to the school or any students as the backpack remained in an assigned […] The post Toy BB gun found on bus; no threats made appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Rick Cross knows how good government works
By Jim Buice Enterprise Record BERMUDA RUN- Admittedly, Rick Cross likes to talk, but the mayor here for the previous four years was almost speechless after an overwhelming stream of positive comments and accolades highlighting his farewell town council meeting last week. Lee Rollins, former town manager, announced that Cross was recently honored with the […] The post Rick Cross knows how good government works appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
10 file for 3 seats on county board; only 1 of 4 school board incumbents file
Talk about choices – Davie Republicans will have plenty in the local races when they go to the polls to pick candidates in March for the November general election. Ten candidates – including the three incumbents – have filed for nomination for a seat on the Davie County Board of Commissioners. Republican incumbents are Mark […] The post 10 file for 3 seats on county board; only 1 of 4 school board incumbents file appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
District Court
The following cases were disposed of during the Nov. 16 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge Jon W. Myers. Prosecuting: Justin Freeman and Eric Farr, assistant DAs. – Asad A. Abdi, failure to wear seat belt, dismissed in the interest of justice. – Harley C. Anderson, misdemeanor larceny, sentenced to 30 days, suspended 12 […] The post District Court appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Davie author earns state historians’ award
A Davie writer earned an award of excellence for about the historick Shallow Ford. The N.C. Society of Historians (NCSH) conducted its 81st Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11. Founded in 1941, NCSH has recognized excellence in preserving and perpetuating North Carolina history every year since its inception, except for one in which the […] The post Davie author earns state historians’ award appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Cooleemee students meet Bermuda Village benefactors
BERMUDA RUN – Bermuda Village hosted 26 Cooleemee Elementary School fifth graders on Dec. 13. The children sang Christmas songs and read “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” before working with residents to build Christmas ornaments. There is more to this visit than meets the eye. Mary Lou James, a former resident at Bermuda Village, learned […] The post Cooleemee students meet Bermuda Village benefactors appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Phyllis learning about Davie jobs
Now that Philanthropy Phyllis has completed her applications, she is spending her holiday break from school visiting the IGNITE DAVIE (ID) Employers of Choice to thank them for supporting the promise and to ask questions about the types of jobs/careers they offer. Phyllis remembered Fuller Welding stories from her father, Philanthropy Phil, and stopped by […] The post Phyllis learning about Davie jobs appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Reunions Thursday, Dec. 28 Davie High School Class of ‘60, 11 a.m., Mocksville Family Restaurant, Yadkinville Rd. Wednesday, Jan. 3 Davie High School Class of ‘61 get-together, 1 p.m., Southern Kitchen and Pancake House, 218 NC 801 N., Bermuda Run. Religion Sunday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve program, 2-4 p.m., Mocksville Second Presbyterian, 400 Pine St., […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 15: Trishena Quartrese Bolt, 35, of Concord, driving while license revoked, giving fictitious information to an officer, identity theft; Charles Robert Hall, 32, of Lois Lane, Moksville; assault on a government official, malicious conduct by a prisoner; Jonathan David Yjhasz, 62, of Oak […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Building Hope: Habitat seeks sponsors for next home construction
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record If Jessie Elmore is on your Christmas gift list, getting the present will be a breeze. Just make a donation to the Habitat for Humanity of Davie County. “I don’t need any presents,” the executive director of Davie Habitat said. Elmore sees first-hand the needs in Davie County, from homes […] The post Building Hope: Habitat seeks sponsors for next home construction appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Race heats up for county board
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Races for local offices are heating up, as more candidates threw their rings into the hat prior to the noon Friday deadline. All Republican incumbents for county commissioner filed for re-election last week – Mark Jones of Mocksville, Richard B. Poindexter of Advance, and Terry Renegar of Bermuda Run. Also […] The post Race heats up for county board appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Davie NAACP celebrates 70 years
At the October 2023 meeting of the Davie County Branch of the NAACP, the group paused to listen to the origin and reflect on the 70 years of work locally. The national NAACP was organized by an interracial group in 1909; among others issues, lynchings were an atrocity addressed at the time. Across the years, […] The post Davie NAACP celebrates 70 years appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 9: David Gomez Argueta, 35, of Riverside Drive, Cooleemee, domestic violence prevention order violation. Dec. 8: Nathaniel Lee Hamm, 32, of US 64 W., Mocksville, third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor; Amber Kaylyn Vaughn, 31, of Foster St., Mocksville, failure to appear in […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
District Court
The following cases were disposed of during the Nov. 9 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge Jon Welborn. Prosecuting: Pearce Dougan and Eric Farr, assistant DAs. – Xavier T. Allsbrooks, resisting public officer, $100, cost. – Randall Alexander Berry, 2 counts simple assault, dismissed. – Drew Douglas Craver, misdemeanor larceny, sentenced to 120 days, […] The post District Court appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
STEAM and storytime go together at Cognition
By Meredith Ratledge Word Master Media Group Cognition Davie Children’s Museum is committed to providing enriching experiences for individuals of all ages. One initiative shines. In collaboration with the Mebane Foundation, STEAM Storytime at Cognition is making strides in early childhood literacy in Davie County. The STEAM Storytime program merges science, technology, engineering, art, and […] The post STEAM and storytime go together at Cognition appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Fundraisers Friday, Dec. 15 Jerry’s Port A Pit Chicken, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., drive-thru, Hardison Church, 1630 Jericho Church Rd., Mocksville. Half chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll, dessert, $12. For tickets, call Ann at 336-909-3790. Proceeds for local nursing home gifts and party. Saturday, Dec. 16 Community breakfast, Oak Grove Methodist, 1994 US 158, Mocksville, 7-10 […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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