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Dog tests positive for cocaine; owner arrested
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record His dog just wasn’t acting right, so he did what a lot of people would have done. He took it to an emergency veterinarian in Winston-Salem. A day later, he was arrested for animal cruelty by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. Anthony Drew Church, 26, of Wall Street, North Cooleemee, […] The post Dog tests positive for cocaine; owner arrested appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Saturday Daniel Boone Festival features new historic demonstrations
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group The Daniel Boone Family Festival will be held in Historic Downtown Mocksville on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with entertainment on the outdoor stage continuing until 7:30. It will feature historical tours, living history demonstrations, live music, local artisans, food, gem mining, axe throwing, and […] The post Saturday Daniel Boone Festival features new historic demonstrations appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
People not Property: Library’s history room contains “buried” treasures
Have you ever yearned to find buried treasure? Here is a way you can do that without a shovel or even getting your hands dirty. Marcia Phillips, historian in the Martin-Wall History Room at the Davie County Public Library, has some ideas. “A year into the research at the library into the People Not Property […] The post People not Property: Library’s history room contains “buried” treasures appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Registration open for Advance Fire Camp
Advance Fire Department is preparing for its 11th annual Fire Camp. The camp is open to rising 6th-9th grade boys and girls. “It provides campers an opportunity to experience the exciting and challenging task of firefighters,” said Capt. Ronnie Robertson. “Each day is filled with hands-on learning activities.” These include hose handling, rope rescue, flashover […] The post Registration open for Advance Fire Camp appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. April 27: Evan Gerald Begley, 45, of Mooresville, assault on an individual with disability, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; Elizabeth Jayne Choplin, 35, of Davie St., Cooleemee, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; Frank Preston Roberts, 62, of Shadybrook Road, Mocksville, instigating cruelty to animals. […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
An open discussion about suicide set for May 7
Partners Health Management and the Davie County Collaborative are working together to promote suicide awareness and prevention at an upcoming community discussion on May 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Davie County Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville. Mental health professionals will be on-site. The goal is to have an open discussion about suicide […] The post An open discussion about suicide set for May 7 appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
District Court
The following cases were disposed of during the March 28 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge Jon Myers. Prosecuting: Eric Farr and Justin Freeman, assistant DAs. – Shannon Michelle Allen, assault, dismissed at request of witness. – Virgil Nicholas Benjamin, speeding 90 in a 70, reckless driving, dismissed per plea; driving while license revoked […] The post District Court appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Davie Grand Jury issues indictments
The following were indicted by the grand jury during the April 22 session of Davie Superior Court. – Terrell L. Anthony, possession of a weapon by a prisoner. – Jabre Devonn Caldwell, trafficking opium/heroin by possession. – Britani Leann Charles, assault inflicting serious injury by strangulation, second degree forcible rape, habitual misdemeanor assault. – Dewayne […] The post Davie Grand Jury issues indictments appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Rock-a-thon raises $16,000 for senior services
By Carrie Miller Davie Senior Services Davie Senior Services has had a wonderful kickoff to the spring season. On Friday, March 1, Senior Services held the monthly Bunco event. On March 6, Kelly Sloan, services coordinator, led the Hello Game – a safe, easy and fun way to talk about living and dying and what […] The post Rock-a-thon raises $16,000 for senior services appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local Events
Fundraisers Friday, May 10 Port-a-Pit BBQ chicken, The Cathedral of Grace, 817 Greenhill Rd., Mocksville.Meal with half chicken, 2 sides (baked beans, red slaw, white slaw, green beans, mac & cheese), roll and dessert, $14; chicken only, $7; veg plate, $9; sides, $2 each. Call Kerwyn Wilson at 336-469-4778. Reunions Saturday, May 11 Harmony School […] The post Local Events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Four charged with murder in December fentanyl overdose
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Four Davie residents have been charged with second-degree murder in the December death of a Mocksville woman. An autopsy revealed that Candace Collett had died of a fentanyl overdose, said Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman. Officers were called to a Dogwood Lane residence the night of Dec. 4, where Collett was […] The post Four charged with murder in December fentanyl overdose appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Man looking for baggie of meth while officers looking for him
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record “Where’s my meth?” It’s not where you dropped it, that’s for sure. A Bermuda Run man was arrested Saturday, charged with possession of methamphetamine after a bag of the crystal substance had apparently fallen out of his pocket, according to Davie Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Brian Jacobs. Graham Miller Troutman, 32, […] The post Man looking for baggie of meth while officers looking for him appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Unparalleled courage: Dene Pitts blazes correctional institution trail
You think you know somebody. And then you learn something new. That goes for Dene Pitts of Advance. She’s not exactly a close friend, but I’ve known her through one of her sons, Brian, who is our sports editor. She comes across as a kind wife and mother, just a kind and quiet person overall. […] The post Unparalleled courage: Dene Pitts blazes correctional institution trail appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Get those shaggin’ shoes on: Davie Band Day this Saturday
The Davie Band Day will be Saturday, April 27 at the Davie Community Park off Southwood Drive in Mocksville. Music starts at 3 p.m. featuring Camel City Yacht Club, Too Much Sylvia and The Extraordinaires. Expect to see some of the Davie High School band members on stage, performing with the professional musicians. Tickets are […] The post Get those shaggin’ shoes on: Davie Band Day this Saturday appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Mocksville again a Tree City USA
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record The sun was shining brightly as students from Mocksville Elementary School walked across Cemetery Street to Rich Park. But when they reached their destination, there was shade. The old-growth trees near the shelter provided that. It was an appropriate setting for Mocksville’s annual Arbor Day celebration. And for the 31st […] The post Mocksville again a Tree City USA appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Murder suspect, victim in court on day of incident
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record A Farmington man is in custody, caught in Kingsport, Tenn. less than a day after a reported murder at his Pineville Road home. Dennis Jerome Sales, 38, was picked up in Tennessee April 18. He had been on the run since a murder the previous afternoon, said Davie Sheriff J.D. […] The post Murder suspect, victim in court on day of incident appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Ellis MathCounts team best in region
William Ellis Middle School’s MathCounts team took first place in the recent regional MathCounts competition. Approximately 150 of the top middle school students from several counties in northwest North Carolina competed in the annual event at Wake Forest University. William Ellis triumphed over archrival Hanes Magnet Middle School, which usually dominates the region. The team’s […] The post Ellis MathCounts team best in region appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Truck stolen from school parking lot; woman arrested
A Woodleaf woman was arrested Friday, accused of stealing a Davie County Schools pickup truck. The truck was spotted minutes later by Davie Sheriff’s deputies on Greenhill Road. According to Sheriff J.D. Hartman, the call came in about 1 p.m. Friday a 2023 Ford Super Duty pickup truck belonging to the schools had been stolen […] The post Truck stolen from school parking lot; woman arrested appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Man arrested at wildlife boat access on South Yadkin
A Mocksville man was arrested Tuesday at the South Yadkin River NC Wildlife Commission boat access site on Trestle Lane, off Junction Road. He apparently picked the wrong place to hide narcotics as Davie County Sheriff’s deputies were checking the site. Brandon James White, 42, had an abnormal bulge in his left sock, deputies reported. […] The post Man arrested at wildlife boat access on South Yadkin appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Natural gas maintenance may cause large flames
Piedmont Natural Gas will perform routine infrastructure maintenance in near Cooleemee April 18 – 24, barring any weather events. The work will take place near 1601 Junction Rd. These operations will include the use of a flare stack (a large vertical pipe), which could produce a loud noise and result in a tall flame being […] The post Natural gas maintenance may cause large flames appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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