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New EMS station opens in Bixby
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record BIXBY – If you have a heart attack in LA, your chances of survival just got better. Davie Emergency Medical Services (EMS) dedicated its newest station here last week, meaning a quicker response to medical emergencies in lower Advance and surrounding communities. “You know that first responders are my people, […] The post New EMS station opens in Bixby appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Teen educating seniors about cyber scams
By Julia Burazer Davie Respect Initiative Consumers in North Carolina made more than 64,000 fraud reports that totaled slightly more than $93 million in losses in 2021, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission. The top category received was identity theft, followed by imposter scams and credit bureaus. Other reports involved online shopping, […] The post Teen educating seniors about cyber scams appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Sheriff’s Office The following are from Davie County Sheriff’s Office reports. Aug. 12: noise complaint, Spruce St., Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Channel Lane, Mocksville; assault, Markland Road, Advance; noise complaint, Hodgsons MHP Road, Advance; missing person, NC 801 S., Mocksville; damage to property, Shadybrook Road, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Cable Lane, Mcoksville; noise complaint, W. Kinderton Way, […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Davie District Court
The following cases were disposed of during the June 29 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge B. Carlton Terry. Prosecuting: Mariah Patterson and John Bandle, assistant DAs. – Brianna Dawn Baughman, assault, dismissed. – Justin Clanton Bracken, misuse of 911 system, resisting public officer, dismissed. – Demetrius M. Brown, review of deferred prosecution for […] The post Davie District Court appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Employer of Choice: It makes sense to support program that supports you
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group As companies compete for employees, supporting Ignite Davie College Promise could be a long-term answer. A new marketing program offers rewards to participating companies while helping to raise the final $1 million to fully endow Ignite Davie for future generations. “The Employer of Choice Program gives businesses […] The post Employer of Choice: It makes sense to support program that supports you appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Davie Kiwanis open house scheduled
Kiwanis of Davie CounDo you think Davie County is a great place to live? If you have a heart for service and want to give back to the community, consider joining Kiwanis of Davie for an open house at the Davie County Library on North Main Street in Mocksville on Monday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 […] The post Davie Kiwanis open house scheduled appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Visit an old mill site, and see what provides the power now
Before cornmeal was boxed by Jiffy or flour came in bags at Food Lion, Davie County had dozens of small mills. Farmers with a water or other source of power assembled a mill for their own crops and those of their neighbors to be ground. “Most of these mills have disappeared but one is still […] The post Visit an old mill site, and see what provides the power now appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Questions raised about Davie, Bermuda Run watershed allocations
By Jim Buice Enterprise Record BERMUDA RUN – For the town council, it was a rare opportunity to get what Mayor Rick Cross called a “2-for” – as in two meetings in one. That was the case Tuesday night after the regular July monthly meeting was continued and combined – for the most part – […] The post Questions raised about Davie, Bermuda Run watershed allocations appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Local events
Fundraisers Saturday, Aug. 19 Community breakfast, Wesley Chapel UMC, 277 Pino Rd., Mocksville, 6:30-10 a.m. Yard sale, bake sale and silent auction from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. to benefit Gina Sheppard. Reunions Saturday, Sept. 9 Davie High School Class of 1963, 60th-year reunion, arrive at noon, lunch at 1, Junker’s Barn, 136 Triple J Lane, Mocksville. […] The post Local events appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Got a library card? Get a family pass to children’s museum
The Davie County Public Library and Cognition Children’s Museum are partners. Use your library card to check out a Community Membership Pass to visit the museum in Downtown Mocksville. “Cognition’s exhibit area is full of hands-on learning and creative play experiences for kids,” said Jessica White. Each pass is good for two visits over the […] The post Got a library card? Get a family pass to children’s museum appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Cooleemee clerk fired; embezzlement investigation begins
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Aaron Thies has been fired as Cooleemee’s town clerk, accused of embezzling more than $250,000 from the town’s coffers since he took the job in 2021. The criminal case in being investigated by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office and the SBI, but a civil lawsuit filed on behalf of the […] The post Cooleemee clerk fired; embezzlement investigation begins appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Davie Superior Court
The following cases were disposed of during the July 24 session of Davie Superior Court. Presiding: Judge John Morris. Prosecuting: Robert Taylor, Marissa Parker, and Mariah Patterson, assistant DAs. – Norman Louis Ammerman, taking indecent liberties with a child, sentenced to 16-29 months; statutory sex offense with a child younger than or 15 years of […] The post Davie Superior Court appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Hello, Mr. President: Davie High students meet Iceland’s top official
Aren’t you the President? Well yes, I am. It was a good question from a Davie County High School student. After all, they and fellow students were near Bessastaoir, the historic residence of the President of Iceland, located near Reykjavik. The group was leaving the area after a tour of the sites, and man rode […] The post Hello, Mr. President: Davie High students meet Iceland’s top official appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Kid friendly: New Davie 4-H agent on the job
Davie County’s new 4-H Extension Agent, Abby Williams, is thrilled to join the community. Williams is from Brevard, where she grew up participating in 4-H events, clubs and presentations. “4-H gave me the opportunity to gain public speaking and leadership skills while also participating in and tackling the needs of my local community,” she said. […] The post Kid friendly: New Davie 4-H agent on the job appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
County to hold special meeting to discuss growth
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record County commissioners are often faced with rezoning decisions that are difficult to decide. They hope to alleviate some of that difficulty, starting with an Aug. 29 meeting to discuss future growth and dev elopment in Davie County. That meeting is from 1-5 p.m. in the board’s meeting room on the […] The post County to hold special meeting to discuss growth appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Swicegood elected director of national auction group
T. Kyle Swicegood is a new director for The National Auction Association. He was elected during the annual conference and show held in Oklahoma City, Okla. Swicegood is one of 13 members who will serve the nearly 3,000 members of the association globally. His election comes after his successful tenure as chair of the education […] The post Swicegood elected director of national auction group appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Wills an important part of becoming an adult
By Melinda Szeliga. COO Davie Community Foundation Where there’s a will, there’s a way. According to Gallup News, 46% of adults say they have a will. Legal Zoom says 32%. Regardless of who you believe, a will may be the most important document you ever write. It allows you to name the people and organizations […] The post Wills an important part of becoming an adult appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Free juice: Muscadines getting some new respect
ADVANCE – The North Carolina State Fruit – the muscadine grape – is getting some attention thanks in part to the NC Farm Act, recently passed by the General Assembly. And what better way to celebrate than with a case of the bottled fruit juice? More on that later. As part of the act, students […] The post Free juice: Muscadines getting some new respect appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Public Records
Sheriff’s Office The following are from Davie County Sheriff’s Office reports. Aug. 5: noise complaint (2 calls), Main Church Rd./US 158, Mocksville; trespassing, S. Madera Drive, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Wilkesboro St., Mocksville; disturbance, Farmington Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, NC 801 S., Bermuda Run; trespassing, Gladstone Road, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Cloister Drive, Mocksville; missing person, Sunset […] The post Public Records appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Trivia night to help support local veterans intake center
An expanding non-profit is holding a Trivia Night fundraiser on Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Marriott. Veterans Cup hosts and promotes weekly coffees to build peer-to-peer support networks to redirect Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) and prevent suicide. The flagship coffee meets the first, third, fourth and fifth Wednesdays at American Legion Post […] The post Trivia night to help support local veterans intake center appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
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