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Husband accused of killing wife; murder charge filed
A Farmington man is in custody, caught in Kingsport, Tenn. less than a day after his wife was found dead at their Pineville Road home. Dennis Jerome Sales, 38, was picked up in Tennessee this morning (Wednesday). He had been on the run since a murder on Tuesday afternoon, said Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman. An […] The post Husband accused of killing wife; murder charge filed appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Davie High band competing in Washington; special event next weekend
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Bonnie Taylor is walking on a cloud this week, her trumpet in hand. As a member of the Davie High School Band Wind Ensemble, she and her bandmates are in Washington, DC competing for the President’s Cup. The Davie band is one of 10 nationwide invited. “This is going to […] The post Davie High band competing in Washington; special event next weekend appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Bermuda Run OKs controversial Hall-Walker Development
By Jim Buice Enterprise Record BERMUDA RUN – Despite a steady stream of objections from an overflow crowd during a public hearing in town hall last week, the town council unanimously approved a 10/70 permit request with conditions and an annexation request for the Hall Walker Development. The votes set into motion what Amanda Hodierne, […] The post Bermuda Run OKs controversial Hall-Walker Development appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Hundreds of cyclists coming to Davie for weekend festival
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Hundreds of cycling enthusiasts are expected in Davie County this weekend for the inaugural NC Cycling Festival. With headquarters and events in Downtown Mocksville Friday-Sunday, the festival will include bicycle rides ranging from 20 miles to 65 miles on Saturday, including a VeloQuest, a cross country type of cycling that […] The post Hundreds of cyclists coming to Davie for weekend festival appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Learn about Davie Union soldiers in Civil War
There were Union soldiers from Davie County in the Civil War? Apparently so, and you can learn more at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 in the history room at the Davie County Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville when “Military Night” is sponsored by the Davie Historical and Geneaological Society. Bill Dewalt of […] The post Learn about Davie Union soldiers in Civil War appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
EU foundation donates $10,000 to A Storehouse
The EnergyUnited Foundation provided more than $200,000 of community assistance funding for individuals, families, households and nonprofit organizations through the first quarter of 2024. Through March, the foundation approved 58 individual, family and household requests and 4 nonprofit applications. Heating assistance grants were provided for 181 individuals and families, totaling more than $30,000. These grants […] The post EU foundation donates $10,000 to A Storehouse appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Wayne Farms not open yet; but still giving to community
By Bridgette Dillard Marketing, communications, Davie Community Foundation Wayne Sanderson Farms is making its promise to support the community a reality. The company added $1,000 to the Davie County Training School – Central Davie Scholarship fund and $3,000 to the Community Scholarship program, both at the Davie Community Foundation. This money will help provide students […] The post Wayne Farms not open yet; but still giving to community appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. April 13: Xzavier Ashwyn Gunn, 24, of NC 801 N., Advance, assault on a female; Karen Jones LaCourse, 39, of Advance, harassing phone call, domestic violence protective order violation. April 12: Genard Corteze Bryant, 25, of Winston-Salem, failure to appear in court; Mickey James […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Goodwill saying no to plastic shopping bags
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is celebrating Earth Day with a commitment. Beginning on April 22, plastic shopping bags will no longer be available in its 51 retail and outlet stores, including the one on Yadkinville Road in Mocksville. Shoppers will be encouraged to bring their own reusable bags. Eeusable tote bags in five […] The post Goodwill saying no to plastic shopping bags appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Young inventors showcase their talents
These kids know how to think on their own. And with the help of Coaches Becca White and Jessica White at Cognition Interactive Children’s Museum & Makerspace in Mocksville, they took part in the Invention Convention event, with some winning at the next level, qualifying for national competition at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan. […] The post Young inventors showcase their talents appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local Events
Fundraisers Saturday, April 20 Breakfast fundraiser, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Proceeds to Caleb Williams, teen suffering from liver cancer. Community breakfast, Wesley Chapel UMC, Pino Rd. off NC 801, 6:30-10 a.m. Eggs, sausage, country ham, gravies, apples, biscuits, grits, juice, coffee. Donations accepted. Terrylynn nuts available. Saturday, April 27 Fundraiser […] The post Local Events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Crumbling at the seams: Register of Deeds restoring old marriage licenses
Kelly Funderburk takes her job as the Register of Deeds for Davie County seriously. The latest is a preservation project for old marriages licenses. “Funderburk has shown her commitment to preserving historical documents in her office and Davie County marriage licenses was an area that needed attention,” County Manager Brian Barnett said in his newsletter. […] The post Crumbling at the seams: Register of Deeds restoring old marriage licenses appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Suspicious person report leads to arrest for multiple narcotics
A report of a suspicious person in a parking lot Wednesday evening led to the arrest of a Woodleaf woman on multiple drug charges. The report came in at about 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10 about a suspicious person in the parking lot of Fast Phils (formerly Cartner’s) on US 64 West at Davie […] The post Suspicious person report leads to arrest for multiple narcotics appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Saturday car show to benefit Davie High student with cancer
The 3rd annual War Eagle Auto and Tractor Show will be held Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Career and Technical Education program and will also benefit DCHS student Ryan Tate who is a 9th grader battling a brain tumor. General admission is $5, and cars can register the day […] The post Saturday car show to benefit Davie High student with cancer appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Keeping The Lights On: Lineman camp helps provide essential workers
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record The line was only a few feet off the ground, and there was no electricity. But students from Davie and Davidson County schools had the chance to get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a lineman for an electrical company at a day camp at EnergyUnited’s Mocksville campus. […] The post Keeping The Lights On: Lineman camp helps provide essential workers appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
County still undecided on whether to rezone Advance land for HVAC business
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record The possible rezoning of 3 acres of land in Advance has been postponed by county commissioners. Brad Rye had requested the land off NC 801 near Sowers Lane be rezoned from residential to highway business conditional. Although one commissioner indicated they are against the proposal, the decision was made to […] The post County still undecided on whether to rezone Advance land for HVAC business appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Donations sought for temporary high school military history museum
Two Davie High teachers are ready to teach students about this country’s military history. And they need your help. Corbin Kopetzky and Zach Wood are taking their own love of history and creating a “military museum” in May, where students can learn about the U.S. military history since World War I, and interact with veterans. […] The post Donations sought for temporary high school military history museum appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Support the agency that supports homeless families
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group Sharon (not her real name) and her teenage daughter were in a neighboring shelter before entering the Family Promise of Davie County program. Since the daughter was 16, she was considered an adult and not allowed to stay with her mom. They sought Family Promise’s services because […] The post Support the agency that supports homeless families appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. April 5: Laila Nicole Wyse, 21, of Winston-Salem, resisting an officer, false imprisonment, communicating threats, disorderly conduct. April 4: Jessie James Doss, 36, of Westside Drive, Mocksville, domestic violence protection order violation; Karen Jones LaCourse, 39, of Advance, domestic violence protection order violation; Brendon […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Be Prepared: Know what to expect with the fire marshal comes calling
The Davie County Fire Marshal’s office is responsible for a variety of safety items including educating the public on fire safety topics to enforcing local fire codes within the community. The fire marshal’s office also conducts fire inspections and investigates accidents or occurrences where a fire breaks out and/or fire code violation may have occurred. […] The post Be Prepared: Know what to expect with the fire marshal comes calling appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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