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Azalee Stockton crowned Ms. Senior Davie
By Carrie Miller Davie Senior Services Azalee Stockton was crownd 2023 Ms. Senior Davie County at the fifth pageant on Thursday, Sept. 28. This wass the first time the pageant has been held since 2019 due to the pandemic. The event filled the senior center with 175 spectators as four contestants: Hazel Dillard, LaTeah Dunn, […] The post Azalee Stockton crowned Ms. Senior Davie appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
District Court
The following cases were disposed of during the Sept.7 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge Jon W. Myers. Prosecuting: Justin Freeman and Eric Farr, assistant DAs. – O’Neil O. Barrett, speeding 87 in a 65, reduced to 70 in a 65, $50, cost; failure to wear seat belt, dismissed. – Christopher D. Blevins, resisting […] The post District Court appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Fundraisers Friday, Oct. 13 Dine Out Davie sponsored by Mocksville (and greater Davie County) Woman’s Club. Portion of sales at participating restaurants (See list on Page 13.) support club projects in Davie. Saturday, Oct. 14 Hotdog drive thru, Chestnut Grove Church, 3812 US 601 N., Mocksville, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Homemade chili, slaw, desserts. Chips. Proceeds […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
$2 and a dream: Powerball jackpot reaches $1.55 billion
The Powerball game just hit another milestone as the $1.55 billion jackpot represents the fourth largest in U.S. history. A winner tonight could claim the prize as a $1.55 billion annuity or $679.8 million in cash. Monday’s estimated $1.55 billion jackpot also represents the third largest Powerball jackpot in history. Powerball has gone 34 consecutive […] The post $2 and a dream: Powerball jackpot reaches $1.55 billion appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Around and around we go: A brief history of the roundabout
By Marcia D. Phillips Historian, Davie County Public Library On one of the last misty mornings of September, drivers on Highway 158 at Farmington Road noticed the arrival of machinery to take down trees and move earth. The new roundabout begun there will result in no less than three of these modern traffic pattern designs […] The post Around and around we go: A brief history of the roundabout appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Black Belts: Davie siblings earn them on the same day
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Savi and Kenny Carter do things together. The sister and brother, ages 19 and 16, respectively, were being home schooled in 2018 when they started looking for a physical education activity. An uncle suggested karate, and they began taking classes at Davie Recreation & Parks. Fast forward to 2023 – […] The post Black Belts: Davie siblings earn them on the same day appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
What do you think? County hosting community conversations on growth
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record County commissioners have studied growth patterns in Davie County. They’ve heard options from zoning officials on how to control, or manage that growth. They spent a couple of hours recently learning about some of those options. Now, they want to hear from you. County Manager Brian Barnett and County Zoning […] The post What do you think? County hosting community conversations on growth appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
East Depot/Pine St. pavilion to be dedicated
Heritage Alliance Project (HAP) and the Town of Mocksville will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a community pavilion to be built at East Depot and Pine streets, on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. HAP purchased and donated the land to the town for construction of the pavilion. HAP is a community-based, nonprofit organization whose […] The post East Depot/Pine St. pavilion to be dedicated appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Help stop domestic violence
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence. On any typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. Domestic Violence Awareness month is recognized every October and the Davie Center for Violence Prevention […] The post Help stop domestic violence appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Cadet takes advantage of CAP opportunities; flies solo
By Cadet Major Levi Gragg Sugar Valley Squadron Civil Air Patrol gives its cadet members incredible opportunities through the National Cadet Special Activities. Civil Air Patrol trains the next generation’s leaders and encourages them to pursue careers in aviation at a young age. Civil Air Patrol supports its dedicated members through training and scholarships to […] The post Cadet takes advantage of CAP opportunities; flies solo appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Advance fire dept. BBQ Friday
Advance Fire Department will hold its annual Fall Barbecue from 8 a.m. until sold out on Friday, Oct. 6 at Station 2 on Firehouse Road. There will not be indoor eating and socializing at the old fire station. Instead, customers will line up in their vehicles on Firehouse Road to order and receive pork barbecue, […] The post Advance fire dept. BBQ Friday appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Parks & rec asking community to complete survey
Davie County Recreation and Parks (DCRP) is conducting a community survey to help establish priorities for improvements and development of parks, trails, water and land-based recreation facilities and services. The survey is a component of an update to the long-range strategic plan. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and each question is […] The post Parks & rec asking community to complete survey appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Veterans should be aware of fraud schemes
Davie Veterans Service Officer Megan Tomlin is passing along a warning from The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) to help prevent Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) fraud schemes targeting veterans. Public DBQs are medical forms that veterans submit to a healthcare provider (VA or in the community). The information from the healthcare provider helps VA […] The post Veterans should be aware of fraud schemes appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Fundraisers Saturday, Oct. 7 Breakfast for Cooleemee Sr. Citizens Christmas lunch, 7-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1119, 7722 NC 801 S., Cooleemee. $9, eggs, sausage, ham, grits, gravy, apples, biscuits, beverages. Saturday, Oct. 14 Hotdog drive thru, Chestnut Grove Church, 3812 US 601 N., Mocksville, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Homemade chili, slaw, desserts. Chips. Proceeds to local […] 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. Sept. 30: Randall Gene Burchette, 33, of Junction Road, Mocksville, assault; Jessica Nacole Ferry, 40, of Windward Circle, Mocksville, assault; Karen Jones Lacourse, 38, of Bermuda Run, assault; Haven Montoya, 20, of Swicegood St., Mocksville, underage alcohol consumption; Richard Ashburn Jr., 18, of Children’s […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Doing the job she loves: Paramedic takes advantage of free college offer
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group Despite enduring a particularly grueling 24-hour shift, Ashley Lipscomb, a paramedic at Davie County EMS, can’t fathom pursuing any other profession. “I’m an adrenaline junkie, so I thrive on the lights, sirens, and running emergency calls,” she said with an infectious grin. “Having to think fast to […] The post Doing the job she loves: Paramedic takes advantage of free college offer appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
IGNITE DAVIE needs extra help to reach $3M endowment goal
IGNITE DAVIE kicked off its fall fundraising campaign, “Ignite The Future! Invest In Our Kids” in September. It is the last effort to reach the $3 million endowment goal. The campaign was kicked off with the “Touchdowns for Education” project Sept. 1 when the Davie High War Eagles varsity football team hosted North Davidson. Youthn […] The post IGNITE DAVIE needs extra help to reach $3M endowment goal appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
We are Davie County: All American t-shirts now available
In June, Davie County was one of 10 communities across the country to receive the All-America City/County award from the National Civic League. Show pride by wearing a limited-edition Davie County All-America County t-shirt. When the All-America delegation returned home from Denver, numerous people asked about purchasing one of their “We Are Davie” team t-shirts. […] The post We are Davie County: All American t-shirts now available appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Man takes off after being found slumped over steering wheel
A man reported to have been slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle parked in a Cooleemee driveway led police on a chase through town on Wednesday, Sept. 27. A Davie sheriff’s deputy received the report at about 3:29 p.m., and went to check on the occupant of a small pickuip truck off Watt […] The post Man takes off after being found slumped over steering wheel appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
I-40 lane to close near Statesville
N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close a lane on I-40 East near Statesville for maintenance work next week, weather permitting. The right lane will be closed at 7 a.m. Tuesday near exit 162 (U.S. 64) so crews can safely perform concrete slab repairs. The closure will be in place around the clock until […] The post I-40 lane to close near Statesville appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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