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A virtual fit: Davie’s newest school perfect for some families
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record The new Mebane Educational Center (at the site of the old Davie High School on US 601 S. in Mocksville) houses more than Davie County Schools central office personnel. It’s home for the Davie County Virtual School. And not only is instruction carried out from offices here, there are spaces […] The post A virtual fit: Davie’s newest school perfect for some families appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Supportive staff makes South counselor’s job a bit easier
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record As the only school counselor for more than 500 middle school students, it would be easy for Chelsea Keaton-Surber to feel overwhelmed. But she doesn’t. She has plenty of help from every member of the South Davie Middle School team. “If it was just me, I would feel very overwhelmed, […] The post Supportive staff makes South counselor’s job a bit easier appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Shady Grove cafeteria manager thankful for opportunity
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record The saying goes: “When one door closes, another opens.” Nothing could be closer to the truth for Jason Ijames, the cafeteria manager at Shady Grove Elementary School. After grduating from Davie High School in 1997, Jason took a job at Lee Jeans, and then began to work as a machinist […] The post Shady Grove cafeteria manager thankful for opportunity appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Kindergarten teacher sets clear and high expectations
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record For 21 years, Tracy Miller taught first and second graders. That was until this year, when she was asked to teach kindergarten at Pinebrook Elementary School. She was used to other teachers getting the students ready for first grade, and now, the pressure was on her. She has embraced the […] The post Kindergarten teacher sets clear and high expectations appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
North Davie teacher steps up when needed
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record There’s a silhouette of a witch on the wall in Janet Dyson’s classrom at North Davie Middle School. There’s even a witch’s broom behind her desk. And everywhere you look, there are squirrels – stuffed squirrels, sayings about squirrels, warnings about squirrels. It’s all on purpose. She had a broom […] The post North Davie teacher steps up when needed appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Front office is command central at Mocksville Elementary
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Michelle Bracken knew the little boy well. It was in the middle of the coldest part of the winter, and the car his family used to bring him to and from school no longer worked. Their plan was to walk the 1.6 miles with their kindergarten-age son to the school. […] The post Front office is command central at Mocksville Elementary appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Chief deputy honored for work, positive attitude
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record The cancer diagnosis Brian Jacobs received would have sent many people into a depression and possibly an early retirement. But not Jacobs, the chief deputy for the Davie County Sheriff’s Office, who not only survived the treatments, but did so with an “I’ve got this” positive attitude and continued dedication […] The post Chief deputy honored for work, positive attitude appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Company owners believe in supporting community
By Meredith Ratledge Word Master Media Group In 1972, Phil Fuller set out to start his own business, embarking on a lifelong journey in local manufacturing. At 19 years old, his determination and passion for welding helped him lay the foundation for what would become Fuller Welding and Fabricators in Mocksville. More than five decades […] The post Company owners believe in supporting community appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Arrests The following were arrested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. March 30: Jake Alexander Blake, 24, of Sain Road, Mocksville, larceny of vehicle; Karen Jones LaCourse, 39, of Advance, domestic violence protection order violation; Germane Stefon McCollum, 50, of Winsto-Salem, obtaining peroperty by false pretense, failure to return rented property. March 29: Amanda Gaill […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Special Olympics cheerleaders bring home state medals
Cheerleading in Davie County is built on homegrown competition and camaraderie. And that includes the Special Olympics Davie County (SODC) cheer teams. Two teams represented Davie County at the 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Cheerleading Tournament in Pittsboro, on Saturday, March 23: Davie Jets and Davie Eagles. The Davie Jets brought home a gold medal, […] The post Special Olympics cheerleaders bring home state medals appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Students show patriotism with VFW contests
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8719 of Advance held the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay competitions for Davie students. Students can compete at Post, District, State and National levels to win cash prizes and scholarships. The state winner also receives an all-expense paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. to be honored […] The post Students show patriotism with VFW contests appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Court
The following cases were disposed of during the Feb. 15 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge Carlos Jane’. Prosecuting: Justin Freeman and Eric Farr, assistant DAs. – Jason Dwayne Angell, misdemeanor larceny, sentenced to 120 days, suspended 18 months, do not be on the property of any Sheetz, $75, cost. – Adrian M. Barrera, […] The post Court appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Fundraisers Saturday, April 6 Spring Barbecue, Advance Fire Dept., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Drive thru only, $15, 1 lb. bbq, half pint slaw, 4 buns, 169 Fire Station Rd. Saturday, April 13 Community breakfast, Mocks Church, Mocks Church & Beauchamp roads, Advance, 6:30-10 a.m. $8, pork tenderloin, country ham, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, biscuits, beverages. Sponsored […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Math can be fun: Ellis teacher big on interactive activities
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Math can be fun. At least that’s what Ellis teacher Caroline Tucker thinks. And it’s working. “I do have high expectations for my students, and they know it, but we do like to have a lot of fun,” she said. “We try to do a lot of interactive activities. I […] The post Math can be fun: Ellis teacher big on interactive activities appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Early college counselor helps students find their path
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Kat Pritchard doesn’t give advice. That may sound strange for a school guidance counselor – she has the job at Davie County Early College High School – but she thinks it’s important for students that age to learn to make their own decisions. She may give them choices, and the […] The post Early college counselor helps students find their path appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
From retail to a mop pail: Davie High custodian earns respect
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Bob Bailey had it pretty good. He had been saved by the Lord at age 42, and gotten a job as a Hobby Lobby manager. It was a good life, but something was missing. He’s been the head custodian at Davie County High School for the past nine years. Even […] The post From retail to a mop pail: Davie High custodian earns respect appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
More than a library: Cornatzer media center filled with fun activities
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record With more than 20 years of teaching under her belt, Angelina Etter decided it was time for a change. She had been teaching young students at William R. Davie and Mocksville elementary schools, when she transferred to Cornatzer Elementary for a kindergarten teaching job. Then the job of media coordinator […] The post More than a library: Cornatzer media center filled with fun activities appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
All families made to feel welcome at Cooleemee Elementary
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Brenda Torres remembers fondly her years as a student at Cooleemee Elementary School. But since her parents didn’t speak English, there were communication difficulties at times. Jennifer Granadero-Trejo is a product of Davie County Schools, as well. A first generation American, her parents moved here from Mexico in the 1990s, […] The post All families made to feel welcome at Cooleemee Elementary appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Central Davie remains true to mission of getting students back in regular classrooms
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record When students start attending Central Davie Academy, chances are they are not happy – with their school situation or themselves. But after a few months, when it’s time to go back to their designated school, chances are that they’re still not happy. They’re more likely to like themselves, but this […] The post Central Davie remains true to mission of getting students back in regular classrooms appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Federal funding cut; Dragonfly House looking for new ways to stay afloat
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record It didn’t take long for Brandi Reagan to realize the real need. She had helped start The Dragonfly House, a children’s advocacy center in Mocksville, and served as its director when it opened on Oct. 1, 2010. They had expected to see – and help – about 25 children who […] The post Federal funding cut; Dragonfly House looking for new ways to stay afloat appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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